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.

Shop for a Cause

Solange's Latest Release Is a Design for Kiehl's

Every purchase of the limited-edition packaging supports three charities, including one chosen by the buyer.

10/02/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Crimin'

Orange Is the New Black for Houston Jewelry Designer

She's wearing cuffs of a different kind after being charged with money laundering.

10/02/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Menswear

How Custom Is Your Custom Suit?

Balani Custom Clothiers wants to upgrade the Houston suiting experience.

10/01/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Made in Houston

Houston's Onyii Brown Is Making African Fashion Modern

Re-discovering her passion for design in a time of crisis, Brown's clothes have earned the attention of Martha Stewart and New York Fashion Week.

09/30/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Battle of the Bulge

The Grocery Store Wars Have Only Just Begun

Local stalwarts and national newcomers struggle to outdo each other in a fight over the Houston’s supermarket dollars.

09/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Beauty

Houston's New Beauty Destination Is ... Walgreens?

The corner store just got even more convenient with hands-on Boots Beauty bars.

09/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Space City

Meet the Designer Behind Houston’s Coolest Restaurants

Interior decorator Gin Braverman has the recipe for fine designing.

09/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Clutch City

Slideshow: Bejeweled Blitz

Fall’s biggest statement piece? A cornucopia of colorful gemstones.

09/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen Photography by Audra Oden

Having It All

Deliver Us From Podunk

Far from being the delivery wasteland of the past, Houston is now overrun with concierge services that bring anything you want to your doorstep.

09/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Living Dolls

Pretty Is as Prettie Does

A new line of dolls for kids of all ethnicities perfectly expresses Houston’s diversity and entrepreneurial spirit.

09/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Shoesday

Work Hard, Look Good in STAG's Exclusive Boot

Amazing things happen when a stylish men's boutique collaborates with one of America's most iconic workwear brands.

09/28/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Trend Piece

20 Hot Fall Handbags Under $200

There's never been a better time to be a bag lady.

09/25/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Menswear

Meet J.J. Watt's New Favorite Shirt Brand, Mizzen + Main

It's perfect for sweaty guys who want to look good.

09/24/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Style Guide

How to Buy Clothes Online

Will it fit? Can I return it? Avoid post-purchase regret with these 5 rules.

09/23/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Beauty

Pageboy Brings the Blowouts to You

If Uber and Drybar had a baby, it would look a lot like this Houston hair app.

09/22/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Style Guide

How to Dress Like a Boss: 10 Style Tips Inspired by Empire's Cookie Lyons

Who run the world? Cookie, and with her fierce fashion cues as a guiding force, you can too.

09/21/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

New In Town

Sandro and Maje: A Stylish Sister Act Debuts at Saks

Sarah and Saba Jawda are hosting a party celebrating the arrival of two fashionable French clothing lines.

09/16/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fashion Show

Fall Fashion Takes Center Stage at Junior League

Boots, bows and more: Tootsies' Fady Armanious and offered Houston ladies a masterclass in everything we'll want to wear this fall.

09/15/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Shop for a Cause

Strong is Beautiful: The Susan Scarf Stands Up to Ovarian Cancer

Manoosh has partnered with the Susan Poorman Blackie Ovarian Cancer Foundation for a scarf designed to make a difference.

09/14/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Trend Piece

The Victorian Age

The Victorian era was a source of inspiration on the Fall 2015 runways, where ruffles, lace, and other frills had their own sartorial coronation.

09/10/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen