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.

Texas Forever

Biscuit Debuts New Collection with Houston Artist Mary H. Case

Check out this series of limited-edition prints that any Texan will love.

07/22/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Trend Piece

Shoulder Season

A little one-shoulder side action shows just enough skin and will still feel fresh come fall.

07/21/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Sparkle Motion

Gem Theory: Why You Should Be Jewelry Shopping at HMNS This Summer

Why shop at a museum? Exclusive brands, local trunk shows and that sweet membership discount.

07/17/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

TV Style

Astronaut Wives Club Recap: Girl Power

The wives are are making waves trying to get what they want, whether it's a woman in space, to be taken seriously as a writer or a dose of air conditioning in a hot Houston summer.

07/17/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Makeup

Selena Is Getting a MAC Collection

Fans of the iconic Tejano singer can sport her signature look in 2016.

07/17/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Treat Yo Self

Pour Some Sugar on Me: 5 Surprising Spa Skin-Savers

From coffee to bamboo, Houston spas are incorporating unexpected ingredients to create the ultimate pampering experience.

07/15/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Style Guide

Ooh La La: How to Dress Like a French Girl

8 ways to be trés chic on Bastille Day or any day

07/14/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Pop-Up

Shop Summer's Not-So-Essentials at Villa Wanderlust

The pop-up shop is a collaboration between three Houston-based brands with international flair.

07/13/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Sixties Style

Astronaut Wives Club Recap: Here Comes Mercury

In "Retroattitude" and "Liftoff," the Club heads to Houston and finds out who their real friends are.

07/10/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Television

Tropic of Cancel: CW’s The Messengers

Televangelism has a new address, but not for long.

07/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

New In Town

Discover the Quirky Cool of Catacomb

Art, vintage clothes and interesting extras populate this EaDo shop.

07/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Made in Houston

Hamilton Shirts Gets Some All-American Love

Our favorite hometown haberdasher made Yahoo's list of American fashion brands.

07/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Clutch City

Dream Weaver: Rattan Makes a Comeback

The wicker excesses of the ‘80s are far enough behind us for stylish, eco-friendly rattan to make its triumphant return.

07/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Cyclist’s Guide to Houston

What Bike Is Right For You?

A cyclist’s shopping guide

07/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Outdoors

The Cyclist’s Guide to Houston

What are you waiting for? Gear up!

07/09/2015 Edited by Sarah Rufca Nielsen By Kyle Nielsen, Jeff Balke, and Trey Strange

The Cyclist’s Guide to Houston

Riding With the Pack: A Guide to Houston’s Bike Clubs

Fear not, new cyclists—you’re not alone.

07/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Starry Eyed

An Evening in Space, Starring George Clooney

An occasional dissection of the social scene

07/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Shopping Smart

It's Summer Sale Season

We found a dozen sales at Houston stores that you won't want to miss.

07/07/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Retail Review

Treat Yo Self: La Perla at the Galleria

There's something truly delightful about the gorgeous silliness of luxury lingerie.

07/06/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fly-By Shopping

Jessica Alba Opens Eco-Friendly Kiosk at IAH

Honest On-The-Go kiosks will stock diapers, sunscreen, bug spray, toothpaste and other non-toxic travel essentials.

07/02/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen