Sarah may be a native of Dallas/Fort Worth, but today she’s loyal to Houston. (She still loves the Cowboys.) She joined the Houstonia team in October 2014, heading up fashion, style and design coverage and covering other beats including the local drag queen scene and all things Matthew McConaughey.

A Rice alum, she previously worked for CultureMap and the Houston Chronicle.

The Oscars

Don't Just Watch the Red Carpet—Sketch It

Rongrong Devoe is partnering with Brunch & Slay for an Oscars Meets Art experience.

02/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

On the Town

Model Mayhem: Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen and More Bring Swimsuit Vibes to Houston

Members of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit class of 2017 chatted, posed, cooked, signed autographs and posed some more at the VIBES by Sports Illustrated festival in Houston.

02/20/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

High Learning

Improve Yourself, Improve Your Life

For when you know you need a change, but you're not sure where to get started...

02/20/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

H-Town Favorite Things

Want/Need/Love: Oprah Was Right, Pajamas Are Everything

Five things that Houstonia’s Lifestyle Editor fell in love with this week.

02/16/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Let's Get Some Shoes

The New James Harden Colorway Is the MVP of our Hearts

Harden continues to challenge traditional notions of men's style.

02/16/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Home & Design

Get Designer-Approved Floors with This Chic Rug Collection

Marie Flanigan has released a new slate of nature-inspired rugs for Madison Lily.

02/15/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

All Hail

Beyoncé Rules as a Literal Goddess in Stunning Grammys Performance

She finished with four words that will define her performance: "Let it be glorious."

02/12/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Reppin' H-Town

Solange Opens Up for the Cover of Elle

The younger Knowles sis talks about her art and her relationship with her sister in her biggest magazine feature yet.

02/09/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

5 to Try

Say 'I Do' to These Unique Engagement Rings

Houston designers are bringing more to the table than a simple solitaire.

02/08/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Super Bowl LI

NFL Players' Wives Stomp the Turf at Tootsies

The energy was off the charts as ladies bounced, danced, spun, dabbed, and vamped for the cameras.

02/06/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Big Game

Lady Gaga Blows the Roof Off the Halftime Show

We are living in interesting times, and Gaga deftly noted it while presenting a spectacle designed to include anyone and everyone watching. Maybe that was the biggest feat of all.

02/05/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen