Home & Design

The Museum District's Latest Design Destination: ARKA Living

The hybrid concept offers art and modern, organic Indonesian wood furnishings.

06/12/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Potentially Bad Ideas

Rent-a-Kitten: Is This Real Life?

A few important questions for the folks renting kittens out on Craigslist

06/11/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

beauty

The Hunt for Red Lip-tober

Every perfect lipstick find begins with an impossible quest.

06/11/2015 By Katherine Gunn

gift guide

Oh Crap, It's Father's Day

Ideas for the most challenging gift-giving holiday of the year.

06/10/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Slideshow

The Wear-Everywhere Summer Dress

06/10/2015

Buy It Now

Pinterest Dreams Come True: Buyable Pins Are Finally Here

Ready your credit cards!

06/09/2015 By Layne Lynch

beauty

Austin's Favorite Spa Heads to Houston's West Ave

Milk + Honey is all about organic luxury treatments with maximum relaxation.

06/08/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Shop Local

Old-School Awesome: Smith's Opticians

It doesn't look like much from outside, but at Smith's, artsy eyeglasses abound.

06/08/2015 By Holly Beretto

Home & Design

What Does Houston Smell Like?

A new candle line at Kuhl-Linscomb poses the question.

06/05/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Cool

Magpies & Peacocks Turns Trash into Charitable, Fashionable Treasure

The Houston non-profit transforms donated objects into handbags, dog leashes, accessories and more.

06/05/2015 By Brittanie Shey

Made in Houston

Heart of Glass: Mariquita Masterson's Art Jewelry

A colorful new collection from the woman who makes Houston's most avant-garde status symbol.

06/04/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

DIY

Altered State: How to Make Your Clothes Last Forever

A journey into the magical, money-saving world of alterations.

06/04/2015 By Katherine Gunn

Festival Fashion

Crochet, Crossbodys and Chuck Taylors: What to Wear at FPSF

Say good-bye to muddy hills this year and hello to stylish festival fashion that won't be ruined by Monday.

06/03/2015 By Julia Davila

Pour Some Coffee On Me

Coffee Is Creating a Buzz in Beauty

Caffeine is the latest beauty necessity.

06/02/2015 By Layne Lynch

Trunk Shows

No Junk in This Trunk: June's 10 Best Trunk Shows

Summer in style with a first look at fall collections.

06/01/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Arbitrary Criticism

The Modern Girl's Panty

The granny panty: a trend we can all get behind.

06/01/2015 By Catherine Martin

Elements of Style

Blazer of Glory: A Sartorial Discussion with Bill Stubbs

The interior designer, whose furniture line debuts at Gallery Furniture this month, talks style, splurging, saving and why Casual Friday must be stopped.

05/31/2015 Photography by Justin Calhoun By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Clutch City

Just Add Water

Pool season is upon us. Make sure you’re equipped.

05/31/2015 Photography by Audra Oden By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Real World

Grad Guide: Where to Buy Work Clothes Without Breaking the Bank

Building a professional wardrobe doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.

05/29/2015 By Jenae Sitzes

events

It's Not Bizarre, It's the Brazarre

Supporting cancer research has never been this literal (or fun).

05/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen