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Want/Need/Love: Houston’s Sephora-Busting Skincare and Other Obsessions

1Drunk Elephant's The Littles
Not to be all like 'we told you so,' but since we featured Houston-based Drunk Elephant skincare in our 2015 holiday gift guide, the line has gone gangbusters.  WWD reports that last year it was the fastest-growing skincare line in Sephora's history. Ready to try this effective, all-natural line for yourself? The Littles is a collection of seven minis perfect for travel or checking out what all the buzz is about without dropping major money. $90, at Drunk Elephant.
Not to be all like ‘we told you so,’ but since we featured Houston-based Drunk Elephant skincare in our 2015 holiday gift guide, the line has gone gangbusters. WWD reports that last year it was the fastest-growing skincare line in Sephora’s history. Ready to try this effective, all-natural line for yourself? The Littles is a collection of seven minis perfect for travel or checking out what all the buzz is about without dropping major money. $90, at Drunk Elephant.
2Drunk Elephant's The Littles
Not to be all like 'we told you so,' but since we featured Houston-based Drunk Elephant skincare in our 2015 holiday gift guide, the line has gone gangbusters.  WWD reports that last year it was the fastest-growing skincare line in Sephora's history. Ready to try this effective, all-natural line for yourself? The Littles is a collection of seven minis perfect for travel or checking out what all the buzz is about without dropping major money. $90, at Drunk Elephant.
Not to be all like ‘we told you so,’ but since we featured Houston-based Drunk Elephant skincare in our 2015 holiday gift guide, the line has gone gangbusters. WWD reports that last year it was the fastest-growing skincare line in Sephora’s history. Ready to try this effective, all-natural line for yourself? The Littles is a collection of seven minis perfect for travel or checking out what all the buzz is about without dropping major money. $90, at Drunk Elephant.
3Shape Reflective Element Run Tight
Reflective jackets for pre-dawn runs have been around for a while, but this being Houston they aren't super useful. Reflective tights are a year-round wearable option, and I love how the entire pattern lights up, rather than just small details. Run safe, kids. $68, at shapeactive.com.
Reflective jackets for pre-dawn runs have been around for a while, but this being Houston they aren’t super useful. Reflective tights are a year-round wearable option, and I love how the entire pattern lights up, rather than just small details. Run safe, kids. $68, at shapeactive.com.
4Shape Reflective Element Run Tight
Reflective jackets for pre-dawn runs have been around for a while, but this being Houston they aren't super useful. Reflective tights are a year-round wearable option, and I love how the entire pattern lights up, rather than just small details. Run safe, kids. $68, at shapeactive.com.
Reflective jackets for pre-dawn runs have been around for a while, but this being Houston they aren’t super useful. Reflective tights are a year-round wearable option, and I love how the entire pattern lights up, rather than just small details. Run safe, kids. $68, at shapeactive.com.
5Pierre Hardy Colorblock Clutch
So, I love clutches, but I also love having the full use of both of my hands (usually to double-fist champagne at fancy parties). Therefore my new favorite trend is chic clutches that double as crossbodies and have handles for easy gripping. This color-saturated Pierre Hardy version is perfect to pump up a little black/white dress. $1,095 at Forty Five Ten.
So, I love clutches, but I also love having the full use of both of my hands (usually to double-fist champagne at fancy parties). Therefore my new favorite trend is chic clutches that double as crossbodies and have handles for easy gripping. This color-saturated Pierre Hardy version is perfect to pump up a little black/white dress. $1,095 at Forty Five Ten.
6Pierre Hardy Colorblock Clutch
So, I love clutches, but I also love having the full use of both of my hands (usually to double-fist champagne at fancy parties). Therefore my new favorite trend is chic clutches that double as crossbodies and have handles for easy gripping. This color-saturated Pierre Hardy version is perfect to pump up a little black/white dress. $1,095 at Forty Five Ten.
So, I love clutches, but I also love having the full use of both of my hands (usually to double-fist champagne at fancy parties). Therefore my new favorite trend is chic clutches that double as crossbodies and have handles for easy gripping. This color-saturated Pierre Hardy version is perfect to pump up a little black/white dress. $1,095 at Forty Five Ten.
7Mignonne Gavigan Le Marcel Necklace
Mignonne Gavigan turned it up to 11 on her line of scarf necklaces, which add beads and other prettiness to fabrics to create the ultimate hybrid accessory. Hat tip to Bailey McCarthy for bringing them to Houston. $725 at Biscuit.
Mignonne Gavigan turned it up to 11 on her line of scarf necklaces, which add beads and other prettiness to fabrics to create the ultimate hybrid accessory. Hat tip to Bailey McCarthy for bringing them to Houston. $725 at Biscuit.
8Mignonne Gavigan Le Marcel Necklace
Mignonne Gavigan turned it up to 11 on her line of scarf necklaces, which add beads and other prettiness to fabrics to create the ultimate hybrid accessory. Hat tip to Bailey McCarthy for bringing them to Houston. $725 at Biscuit.
Mignonne Gavigan turned it up to 11 on her line of scarf necklaces, which add beads and other prettiness to fabrics to create the ultimate hybrid accessory. Hat tip to Bailey McCarthy for bringing them to Houston. $725 at Biscuit.
9Smith's Rosebud Salve
Every winter dry air hits my lips like a curse. I've tried locally made balms, expensive balms, all sorts of balms, and nothing else works all day like Smith's Rosebud Salve. Some people swear the pot is better than the tube; to each their own. $6 at Ulta.
Every winter dry air hits my lips like a curse. I’ve tried locally made balms, expensive balms, all sorts of balms, and nothing else works all day like Smith’s Rosebud Salve. Some people swear the pot is better than the tube; to each their own. $6 at Ulta.
10Smith's Rosebud Salve
Every winter dry air hits my lips like a curse. I've tried locally made balms, expensive balms, all sorts of balms, and nothing else works all day like Smith's Rosebud Salve. Some people swear the pot is better than the tube; to each their own. $6 at Ulta.
Every winter dry air hits my lips like a curse. I’ve tried locally made balms, expensive balms, all sorts of balms, and nothing else works all day like Smith’s Rosebud Salve. Some people swear the pot is better than the tube; to each their own. $6 at Ulta.

Late January is all about: fighting off the urge to ignore that pesky resolution, exploring a new skincare routine and avoiding those dreaded chapped lips and discovering all the accessories that should have been on your want list a month ago (doh!). 











Sarah Rufca Nielsen
Sarah Rufca Nielsen
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.