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.

Trend Piece

4 Ways to Wear Velvet (When the Weather Won't Cooperate)

Don't let an Indian summer keep you away from the fall's hottest fabric.

10/13/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Q&A

The Elite Matchmaker's Guide to Dating

Step one: Look up from your phone. Step two: Never mention Trump.

09/08/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Trend Piece

Double Your Earring Fun with 10 Awesome Ear Jackets

Because the real estate behind your ear deserves some sparkle, too.

09/01/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Bow Down

Beyoncé Slayed Everything at the VMAs

Queen B snagged a record eight awards and brought down the house.

08/29/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Design Issue 2016

Inside the Apartments at the Regency, the Unlikely Hub of Houston's Design Scene

When you weren't looking, the Regency House quietly became the coolest building in town.

08/22/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Life of Pablo

You Should Already Be in Line for Kanye West's Galleria Pop-Up

Fans have only three days to score exclusive Pablo merchandise.

08/19/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Sorry, Wallet

The 6 Stores to Shop in August

A major boutique on the move, a summer shopping event plus new wedding and western wear.

08/09/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Binge in Style

The 7 Most Fashionable Women on Television

If you're in need of stylish inspiration, look no further than your DVR.

07/19/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Queen B

Beyoncé Takes a Stand for Black Lives Matter

"We don't need sympathy. We need everyone to respect our lives."

07/07/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Space City

These Two House-Flippers Are Just Passing Through

When a place is perfect, that’s when you know it’s time to move on.

06/20/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

RIP

Houston Loses a Retail Legend: Tootsies Founder Mickey Rosmarin Dies

Rosmarin and his beloved store have been the at the center of Houston's fashionable and charitable worlds for four decades.

06/17/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Style Guide

Let's Bring Back Formal Pajamas

If Rihanna approves, why the hell not?

06/01/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

New In Town

Can Fashion Be Feminist?

Wendi Koletar of design-minded boutique Kick Pleat thinks so.

05/09/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

On The Town

10 Reasons to Jumpstart Your Spring Shopping

Trunk shows, sales and fashion events, oh my!

04/06/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Bayougraphy

Hanging with the Primates: A Zookeeper’s Perspective

After 11 years, Houston finally has a great ape exhibit.

02/05/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Best Bars 2016

Our 5 Favorite Dives in the Heights

Starting with the best bar for pretending the new Heights ever happened.

02/01/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Best Bars 2016

Our 5 Favorite Downtown Dives

Including the best bar for pretending “new” downtown never happened.

02/01/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Bayougraphy

Skirting Rags to Fashion Line Riches

For designer Onyii Brown, it all started with a wrap skirt.

01/05/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Spread It Around

Culture 'Round the Corner: Thirty Magazines Pops In

Houston is once again becoming a hospitable environment for cultured conversation and magazine lovers.

12/07/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Insider’s Guide

Best of International Houston: Canada

Hockey, poutine and, of course, the Maple Leaf

09/01/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen