Be Mine, Valentine Part - 1

Due to a scheduling mishap, who am I kidding, due to NYFW (yeah I'm totes going), Cinched will be spending Valentine's day all in my lonely in NYC. It looks like a hot array of reds and pinks will be my Valentines...I'm looking at you Proenza and Elaine Turner Python...

1. PS large wallet   2. Lip Smacker   3. Side Bow Hat

4. Oscar de la Renta Jacket      5. Miu Miu Snake brogues  

6. Red hot shorts      7. PS 11 Classic Bag

Houstonian Lovers...see how our favorite handbag designer ELAINE TURNER is showing her LOVE...

Elaine Turner has found the perfect match for you this Valentine’s Day! 

What date night (or ladies night) outfit is complete without a great pair of shoes and a fabulous handbag

February 1-14, Elaine Turner will offer a “Perfect Match” promotion. 

Customers who purchase both a pair of shoes and a bag will receive 15 percent off their entire purchase. Hop to an Elaine Turner boutique near you and find the perfect pair...

Don't miss the fiesta...

The handbag and shoe maven is also sweetening the deal by inviting ladies into her Rice Village boutique for a Pre-Valentine’s Day Soiree of shopping, primping, champagne and chocolates Thursday, February 9, 6-8pm. Let the experts of Christi Harris Beaute’ Playground at Michael Kemper give your face a boost with complimentary professional brow shaping and makeup tips for a Valentine’s on the town. A premiere fashion stylist will also show suggestions for date night ensembles. 

Can I Borrow that Frock?

As I previously mentioned, I have a gazillion nuptials to attend this year. Because I'd like to attend without repeat offending the same LBD,  I'm afraid my shoe budget will squeeze dry if I opt to buying dresses for the occasions. Thank heavens my galpal is launching New for the Night : a Designer dress rental site  that will offer dresses for rent for a fraction of their retail value. Due to launch this February, the site stocks an assortment of in-season styles bought directly from designers and rented to customers for a 3-10 day rental period.

It’s Saturday night and let’s face it, you have a closet full of clothes and not a thing to wear. NewForTheNight.com creator and Houston native Brittany Sakowitz has a solution to this perpetual dilemma, urging you to borrow something beautiful from the newest name in rental fashion.

If you are as anxious as Cinched for their launch wander over to:  New for the Night Tumblr  tease of the frocks you will be able to borrow...

Packing for the Brrr's - Sundance Edition

Have you read the latest David Peck Collection Scoop?
The DPC team has got the scoop on the secret to chic warmth at Sundance...

Have a Laugh with me...

 

part deux...

In-Vesting in Chan Luu at Calypso

Nothing thrills me more than foreign additions to Houston's retail, especially when an overall shopping experience is defined by darling decor and extraordinary apparel, run by a creative crew (basically I had to remind myself I couldn't hang out there all day). Happy to present, my latest shopping crush: Calypso St. Barth... 

Finally paying a visit to Houston's CALYPSO St. Barth in Highland Village, I came across Chan Luu piece that has completely transformed my wardrobe (plus it was on sale).  I really must credit the marvelous team at Houston's Calypso styling the diverse potential behind what seemed an intimidating piece via hanger.

Calypso Houston stylist Kate, a fashion student at Art Institute, showed me an easy way to wear the crystal vest by pairing the delicate top over a graceful Calypso silk maxi dress.  I instantly saw the potential within the crop top, and how it would transform any ensemble, be it an old LBD, sun dress, or even an old tee and jeans.

The Time has Come the Closet Said...

"The time has come," the wardrobe said,
"To talk of many things:
Of misplaced shoes--and jeans in stacks--
Of a roomier home --- and things--"

I guess it's time I try and survive out there on my own...I will never leave the nest, but I am finding a second home across town for my Loubs and things...Cinched moves out post series shall begin...

ANTHROPOLOGIES' 1. Chair  2. Mirrored Dresser
3. Glass Vase Bureau  4. Cherie Dressing Table