Style & Shopping

Trend Piece

5 Stylish Umbrellas to Brighten a Rainy Day

You know, just in case it never stops raining.

06/05/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Sign of the Times

The Emerson Rose Marquee Is Giving Us Life

An ode to the cheekiest shop sign in town.

06/05/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fitness Friday

Volleyball Is Houston's Newest Drinking Game

If you thought petanque and cornhole were vigorous drinking activities, you ain't seen nothing yet.

06/02/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Millinery-Industrial Complex

Freya Debuts Hat Cases for Glamorous Globetrotters

Houston-native Linsay Radcliffe wanted the perfect case for toting her beloved hat collection on her travels—so she designed it.

06/02/2017 By Beth Levine

Retail

Lisa Powers Is River Oaks District's New Shopping Pro

A personal shopping service means never missing out on one-of-a-kind shoe finds.

06/01/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Foundation Room

How to Survive Strapless Season

Whatever your size, these three strapless bra options won't let you down.

06/01/2017 By Sara Samora

Style Guide

5 Essential Pieces for Summertime Style

Rompers, linen, espadrilles and more that will keep you looking cool and feeling cooler.

05/31/2017 By Katelyn Kenney

Beauty

Give Your Blow Dryer the Summer Off

It's too hot for heat styling, so try these 9 hair products for easy style—no frizz included.

05/30/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Memorial Day

Hooray! It's Poolside Style Season

Six glamour girl Houstonians share their favorite swimwear looks for summer 2017.

05/27/2017 By Beth Muecke

Pom-Tastic

Make Your Summer Style Pom Wonderful

Kitschy yet cute, let pom-poms add a double dose of fun to your accessories this season.

05/26/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Cheap Thrills

Why Do We Have Memorial Day Sales?

Plus, what to buy—other than mattresses—and what to wait on until the real deals arrive.

05/25/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

So long, Dereon

Goodbye to the Hadley Street Dreams

Mathew Knowles has sold the Midtown music and event complex where Beyoncé and Solange recorded.

05/25/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Clutch City

We Are Literally Dyeing Over These Shibori Prints

Chic shibori is bringing tie-dye back.

05/25/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Elements of Style

Elements of Style: Ashley Cid, Entrepreneur

The owner of the online shop Milk & Honey Vintage is young, but her style is classic.

05/25/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Cheap Thrills

Where to Shop for Sandals on a Budget

Five places to buy a summer's worth of shoes without breaking the bank.

05/24/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

What About Gen-X Orange?

What Color Will Be the Next Millennial Pink?

Six educated guesses, from Greenery to Fran Drescher pink.

05/24/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Queen B

Beyoncé's Baby Shower Was As Epic as You Imagined

The Beyoncé-themed details include a flower chair and veil to recreate her pregnancy announcement pose and—natch—a lemonade stand for the kids.

05/23/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Pop-Up Shop

Dallas's Coolest Jewelry Store Is Popping Up in Houston

Ylang 23 puts sparkle in motion for a one-day event at Atrium Ready-to-Wear.

05/22/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fitness Friday

REI Wants to Get Indoor Climbers Outside

The REI Co-op Climb heading to Houston's Momentum gyms will help athletes train, learn and shop for climbing adventures in a single destination.

05/19/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Beauty

I Tried It: Dry Brushing

I might be addicted—I don't even exfoliate in the shower anymore.

05/19/2017 By Beth Levine