Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 must-hit spots for April

Culturemap Houston Fashion 4/8 5:32A Julia Davila

Houston is starting to see consistent warm weather which can only mean one thing: summer is near. Local designers and boutiques are showing their warm weather apparel, full of feel good pieces. This...

Spring Fashion: An Explosion of Print

Houstonia Magazine (Fashion Features) 4/5 6:45A Bailey Hart

We found stripes and florals and tie-dye among top designers' mostly virtual 2021 spring resort runway shows. And we loved it.

Type These Codes into Netflix and See Your Favorite Shows/Movies

Pretty Shiny Sparkly 3/29 11:57A kristinabraly

I recently stumbled upon a page which detailed the codes that Netflix assigns to the category hierarchy that comprises its vast TV, documentary and movie catalog. Simply typing in these codes will...

Texas fashion entrepreneurs pop out perfect garment for moms-to-be

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/25 11:30A Stephanie Allmon Merry

Two Dallas fashion pros have teamed up to solve a dilemma for every mom-to-be: how to feel comfortable and stylish during the nine long months of pregnancy, and right after giving birth. Loren Heller...

Houstonian Hotel soothes with refreshing new pools and outdoor spots

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/25 7:35A Steven Devadanam

With more Houstonians locking down vaccines and subsequently venturing out, spas and getaways are inviting locals to pamper themselves after a grueling year. One luxe offering is the Trellis Spa at...

Walmart taps Texas fashion powerhouse as creative director for apparel

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/23 8:10A Katie Friel

Walmart is adding a major dash of star power to its apparel collections. On March 16, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer announced that acclaimed fashion designer Brandon Maxwell is the newly...

California lifestyle brand rolls into River Oaks in vintage Airstream

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/22 11:01A Steven Devadanam

As half of California migrates to Houston (we kid, we kid), more locals are decorating and dressing with a decidedly West Coast aesthetic. Perfect timing, then, for a popular California brand to roll...

'King of color' hair star visits Houston to deliver perfect highlights

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/18 8:17A Steven Devadanam

Those here with luxurious locks know that the Bayou City's most glam hair personality is the dapper and magnificent Ceron, who boasts an A-list clientele and two chic salons. Now, a similarly dapper,...

Gucci unveils Houston-centric T-shirt every local fashionista needs

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/17 6:30A Steven Devadanam

Houstonians who routinely feel like it's us against the world now have a fashionable shirt declaring so. Global fashion house Gucci has revealed a new shirt boldly declaring "Houston vs Everybody"...

Global luxe fashion brand unveils vibrant new boutique in The Galleria

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/16 9:55A Steven Devadanam

Fashionistas, assemble -- and grab those credit cards: Italian style house Valentino has just unveiled expanded digs and a fashionable footprint in The Galleria (5015 Westheimer Rd). The new,...

Amazon Favorites 2021 ??

Pretty Shiny Sparkly 3/9 4:14A kristinabraly

Y all know I love a good Amazon find. Over the last few months I ve been rounding up the very best of the best from 2021 purchases and you guys are going to LOVE all the Fashion and Home finds! From the dreamiest bath towel (seriously never using...

Charming Charlie announces return to Houston area with 2 locations

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/5 10:31A Steven Devadanam

Houston fans of glittery baubles and beads and reasonably priced womenswear: rejoice. A cherished and home-grown retailer is making a charming return. Charming Charlie announced the opening of 14 new...

Where to shop in Houston right now: 14 must-hit spots for March

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/4 7:40A Julia Davila

As March marks roughly one year since the nation started shutting down due to the pandemic -- and as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out -- retailers in Houston are slowly hosting in-person and in-store...

Our Favorite Shops in The Woodlands

Houstonia Magazine (Shop Talk) 3/1 8:18A Catherine Wendlandt

Where to stop into on your way up I-45.

Houston's Project Runway champ sets up stylish new shop in The Heights

Culturemap Houston Fashion 2/25 8:02A Julia Davila

The winner of Project Runway Season 2, Chloe Dao, is opening a mini design studio in Houston's M-K-T Heights. Houstonians can expect to shop a curated selection of cocktail and eveningwear as well as...