All posts by Roz Pactor

About Roz Pactor

I am a fashion and marketing consultant and blogger based in Houston, Texas. With more than three decades of experience in fashion retailing that has spanned Foley’s, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s NYC, I have earned a reputation for delivering expertise, energy and enthusiasm to my roster of clients. I have remained closely connected with designer women’s fashion as well as the misses, teens, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories markets from coast to coast.

Oscars 2022 Red Carpet Fashion…..a Night to Remember

A selection of many of our favorite looks from this year's Oscars Red Carpet.

The Oscars are always a “Must See” for me, year after year, without fail, I watch and so I was ready to tune in and felt hopeful viewing the fashions on the Red Carpet that the night would have many, if not over-the-top fashion but several worthy pieces that would keep my attention. The entertainment […]

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Optical Illusions: The Works of M.C. Escher at the MFAH

Don't miss your chance to see the most extensive works of M.C. Escher in-person!

Last Sunday, March 13, 2022, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston welcomed an exciting and unique exhibit. Virtual Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher from the Michael S. Sachs Collection, displays the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of artist M.C. Escher’s works. Owning 90% of the Escher estate and having gathered works for over 50 […]

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Ben Berg Did It Again…..Brings The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse to Houston Rodeo-goers

First fine-dining, sit down restaurant at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Ranch Restaurant

Just when all of the long-time rodeo-goers thought that just the much loved and missed Rodeo’s coming back to life after two years, is all that needed to happen to get them all excited again, our local restauranteur and visionary, Ben Berg, gives the Houston audience something above and beyond to get them running to […]

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At last we made it to Trattoria Sofia and What a Night We Had

We're here to share our fun evening of dining and dining with cocktails and some wine on the side!

Trattoria Sofia

Due to timing on our part, we were absent for the opening of one of Berg Hospitality‘s newest ventures, Trattoria Sofia and with it being holidays and just crazy life and pandemic distractions, we just got there last weekend. Well, I must say it was well worth the wait. First, it was great to see […]

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Stella’s Wine Bar….Tilman Fertitta Opens New Wine Lounge Inside the Post Oak Hotel

Houston’s newest wine destination offers intimate, sophisticated setting with access to the hotel’s award-winning Cellar 

Stellas Wine Bar

Editor’s Note: After a very concentrated week at the amazing Post Oak Hotel, this December when my brother, Steve and Tilman Fertitta collaborated on a week of Supper Club dining and entertainment, I grew a great appreciation for this fabulous 5-star hotel and many of the amazing team that are part of the day-to-day operations […]

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Gather One, Gather All…Daily Gather Restaurant is Newest Addition to City Centre Dining Scene

Group Behind Houston’s Celebrated Dish Society Restaurants Launches Second Brand in City Centre this week

Daily Gather

Five 12 Restaurant Concepts Founder and Owner Aaron Lyons, along with Owner Trent Patterson and Culinary Director Brandi Key, have opened the doors of their ambitious new concept, Daily Gather, on Jan. 11. We were lucky enough to be a part of the pre-opening, friends & family scene and got a head start on many […]

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New Year Dieting…..Or Not??

Catherine Kruppa, RD and owner of Advice for Eating explains the pros and cons of "Diets" and how eating healthy should be your choice for permanent weight loss!

New Year dieting

January is a time that many set their goals on eating better and losing the weight they put on over the holidays. While I encourage you to set health goals for yourself, I want to discourage you from going on a “diet”. I know this may sound counterintuitive coming from a dietitian, but here is […]

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Happy New Year….. Wishing The Best For All in 2022!

As we approach New Year’s Eve and 2022 ahead, after yet another very challenging year for us all, a year that had started so promising after 2020, we must think about the positives that we have gained from this year and remain hopeful for the coming year. To all we wish the gift of love, […]

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As the Year Ends….A Look Back at the Last Grand Party of the Season…..

Social Books Annual Event Honors the "Treasures of Houston"

Houston Treasures 2021

For me, the holiday season was finally here and what made this year’s season complete was the return of one of my favorite events, The Social Book’s Houston Treasures Awards Gala, held this year at newly renovated Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. What makes this event so special is that on this night, Houston’s philanthropists […]

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