retail therapy

A Youthful Makeover for Elizabeth Anthony

A new name, more space, and fresh mix of designers among the updates at Uptown Park boutique Elizabeth Anthony

10/29/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Where the Sidewalk Ends

The Storefronts You Can’t See from the Street

How Houston’s small businesses are balancing web and sidewalk traffic.

10/21/2014 By Emma Hurt

Openings

Houstonian Brooke Feather Opens Her Eponymous Boutique in River Oaks

Low-key meets high style at Brooke Feather, where the owner has gathered new-to-Houston labels with a West Coast vibe.

10/16/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Openings

Brooke Feather Opens in River Oaks

Low-key meets high style at Brooke Feather, where the owner has gathered new-to-Houston labels with a West Coast vibe.

10/15/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Halloween

A Southern Gothic Halloween at Sparrow and The Nest

Get over to one of Houston’s quirkiest shops for some stellar Halloween finds.

10/03/2014 By Sarah Gabbart

Boutiques

Mondays Mean Deals at Space Montrose

Look for specials and steals every Monday at Space—starting today.

09/08/2014

Spotlight

Style Setter: Sister Sister Edition

Online boutique owners Kailey and Kaygan Tissue on their favorite pieces

07/07/2014 With Sarah Pendley

Happy Feet

Tracy McGrady Opens Sole Lounge

Sneaker aficionados rejoice as former Rocket Tracy McGrady opens men's clothing and shoe boutique.

06/24/2014 By Emily Donaldson

Pack Attack

"Fit To Be Styled" at Settlement Goods

Patrons were encouraged to bring in a favorite fashion piece for some personal styling advice. I brought my fanny pack.

06/03/2014 By Alice Alsup

Boutique of the Week

Meet the Shopkeeper: Emerson Rose

Law school’s loss is Houston retail’s gain.

04/17/2014 By Sarah Gabbart

Boutiques

Work/Shop

How does a boutique stay afloat these days? By telling customers to make their own stuff.

03/03/2014 By Kerry H. Photography by Max Burkhalter

Gift Guide

Gift Getaway in Rice Village

Travel the world without leaving Houston at Saint Cloud.

12/10/2013 By Sarah Gabbart

LOCAL NEWS

Leap Finds a New Home

The beloved Rice Village boutique is on the move.

12/03/2013 By Peter Holley

Letter from a Shopkeeper

This Little Shop Went to Market

WildBloom co-owner Thuy Pham on how the boutique snags its best brands.

11/06/2013 By Thuy Pham

FASHION ADVICE

Overheard: Top 10 Things Women Say While Shopping

Thuy Pham of WildBloom on what women say in her dressing room—and what they ought to say instead.

10/07/2013 By Thuy Pham

H-Town Events

The Pros and Cons of Locally Produced Fashion

At Settlement Goods, designers argue for staying close to home.

09/26/2013 By Peter Holley

corner shop

Meet the Shopkeeper: Thuy & Tuyet Pham of WildBloom

Rice Village's latest addition focuses on feel-good fashion

07/19/2013 By Tricia Gilbride

Corner Shop

A Fresh Start in a New Space

Help support artisanal quirk in Montrose.

07/11/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Boutique Spotlight

From Nunnery to Ke$ha's Closet

Cakewalk's spiritual journey

04/16/2013