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.

Agnes Café & Provisions Restaurant Opens

Mediterranean All-Day Café & Bakery Opens June 8

Agnes Opens

The highly anticipated neighborhood restaurant, Agnes, is officially opening this Tuesday, June 8 at 2131 Bissonnet on the corner of Shepherd. The all-day restaurant will kickstart with breakfast, lunch, and boutique grocery items followed by dinner later in the month. We have been so excited for this Mediterranean gem to open and cannot wait to […]

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Looking Back: Evening in the Park Sets Records For the 100 Year Old Park

Joy was in the air as all attendees were grateful for weather and a first outing for many

Evening in the Park

As we approach what feels like our first sunny weekend on the horizon for this Memorial Day, we can’t help but look back at all of these somber days of rain that we have been having of late and rejoice in planning for this over due weekend. This feeling is reminicsent of a few weeks […]

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The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales…..

memorial day sale

Happy MDW to all……a much deserved summer kickoff weekend to take to the road or enjoy a staycation. Whatever we all do, chillin’ should be on the menu! And along with MDW always comes lots of MDW sales. While stores are reopened and some of those are having great sales, there are also TONS happening […]

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Crimestoppers Annual Houston Heroes Awards Luncheon Honors Distinguished Community Members.

Houstonians Rally Behind Crime Stoppers of Houston to ‘Keep our City Safe’

Crimestoppers 2021

Looking back at a long overdue fundraiser that we never like to miss. After more than a year of cancelled in-person events in Houston, 220 guests, were happy to be out lending their support to Crime Stoppers of Houston at its annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon, which was held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at […]

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Nonstop Service from Hungry to Fed…

Animeals Raises Funds to Assist Inbound Seniors and their beloved pets

Animeals 2021

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s 8th Annual Wags & Whiskers Brunch and Pet Fashion Show  Wheels were up as more than 200 philanthropic animal lovers took flight with Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston crew to the 8th Annual Wags & Whiskers Brunch and Pet Fashion Show with Event Chair M.A. Shute as the Captain on […]

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Women of Distinction Opens Up Nominations for 2022 Now

WOD 2022

The Chrons & Colitis Foundation of Houston that provides the leadership for the annual Women of Distinction have recently announced that they have extended the application process and broadened the scope of applicants to be considered. So if you have someone who you feel is worthy of consideration, please do not hesitate to scroll down […]

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Much Anticipated March Restaurant Opens to Rave Reviews

Extraordinary New Dining Establishment, from Goodnight Hospitality, has finally opened after a year's delay and reservations are filling up

March Restaurant

In the times we are living in, it sounds odd to say that I am doing something “outside of the box” as most days I feel that I am not sure what that “box” is but am living outside of it on a regular basis. However, for me to step out and write about a […]

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Getting to Know Christy Lynn….a Local Designer with Deep New York roots

Meet the Designer who will be Previewing her "High Summer" collection, aka Pre-Fall 2021 at Tootsies Houston, May 13, 14

Christy Lynn Pre-Fall 2021

Awhile back, when I first heard the name, Christy Lynn–local designer, what first came to mind for me, was the gal who does the great printed masks! For me, that had honestly not been gracing many of the retail doors at that time due to COVID. I had maintained my close partnership with Tootsies online […]

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Memorial Hermann Foundation’s Inspiring Virtual Event Features the Legendary Smokey Robinson

The Circle of Life Gala Salutes "Stars Among Us" raises $3.0 Million and provides a totally enjoyable and memorable evening for all

Memorial Hermann 2021

What a great night I spent last Saturday evening, April 24, attending the Memorial Hermann annual gala in the comfort of my own living room. I must say that we haven’t had such fun in awhile. Not sure if it was the Smokey Robinson concert, which was such a blast from the past to watch […]

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