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.

Good News Happening at the Galleria…..

The Galleria Welcomes First-To-Market Luxury Brands

GALLERIA

As many of you have become aware as have I, that the re-opening of the city is here and happening now at quite a rapid pace. Due largely to the large number of vaccinated residents and tourists that are feeling safe enough to begin to step-out and visit retailers, restaurants and more public venues, the […]

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Four Seasons Hotel Houston Welcomes A New Era….

Four Seasons Hotel Houston Debuts Dramatic Transformation of Enhanced Guest Rooms and Specialty Suites

Four Seasons Hotel

A few weeks back my hubby Alan and I were treated by the General Manager and team to an overnight stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown Houston. For the purpose of our stay, which happened to be on our anniversary weekend, an easy twist-of-the-arm was all that was needed, to share with us […]

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Assouline Boutique Opens First Texas Store in River Oaks District

ASSOULINE BRINGS ITS SIGNATURE FLAIR TO RIVER OAKS DISTRICT IN HOUSTON, TEXAS WITH ITS FIRST SOUTHWEST BOUTIQUE

For those of you, like myself, who takes great pride in their collection of the chicest, hippest and most luxurious books that your coffee table can hold, you certainly must have in that collection at least one if not several Assoulines. No one does it better than they do in showcasing Travel destinations and overall […]

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Much Anticipated Cafe Leonelli at The Museum of Fine Arts Opening Soon

Bastion Collection Restaurant Group announces opening date for Friday, April 16

Cafe Leonelli

Much to the delight of many of us Museum District dwellers that have been patiently waiting, the Bastion Collection just announced the highly anticipated Cafe Leonelli is set to open on Friday, April 16, 2021 within the new Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). Led by Michelin Star […]

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New Restaurant Alert! Agnes Opening This Summer

Agnes

When a coveted Michael Hsu-designed restaurant space opened up in Boulevard Oaks at the corner of Bissonnet and Shepherd, neighbors and friends highly encouraged restauranteur and nearby resident Molly Voorhees to jump on the opportunity! However, Molly, who is President of Becks Prime and The Chocolate Bar, knew she wanted this neighborhood spot to be […]

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Restauranteur Benjamin Berg’s Newest Big News…..

Local Restaurant Giant announces his latest additions in dining and staff

NoPo

Ben Berg who is never a man who sits still for even a moment and can always be counted on to take another step forward for his growing dining empire, announces NoPo, his newest venture. Benjamin Berg of Berg Hospitality Group is announcing his plans to open an all-day café, market and bar through a […]

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La Colombe d’Or Hotel and Luxury Residence Completes Renovation and Set to Open March 29th

Opening Day is here for this exciting multimillion Dollar Modern Expansion and Renovation and the Neighborhood is a buzz in anticipation

La Colombe d'Or

The Hotel: The Zimmermans, owners of La Colombe d’Or Hotel for the last 40 years have announced that their joint venture, including the hotel, along with Hines on the luxury 285 unit high rise, the Residence at La Colombe d’Or have completed the expansion and renovation of this acclaimed site in the Montrose/Museum District area […]

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Attention Animal Lovers….Prepare to “Take Off” on a Virtual Flight to the Wags �...

Benefiting Interfaith Ministries Animeals Program

Animeals 2021

On Saturday May 8, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., philantropic animal lovers will virtually “take off” for the 8th Annual Wags and Whiskers Brunch, benefiting Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Animeals program, which provides pet food, toys and preventative vet care supplies to seniors with pets in the Meals on Wheels program. For […]

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Texas’ Own, Brandon Maxwell…..Makes Deal With Walmart

Texas native and one of hottest designers around....

Brandon Maxwell

This past week, Walmart made a major announcement that shook the fashion world: a proud Texan, “Project Runway” judge, and award-winning fashion designer to the stars, Brandon Maxwell, is now the empire’s new Creative Director. This is a significant moment in fashion where Brandon is able to change the game by offering chic, high-fashion styles […]

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Salvation Army Annual Spring Tea in Neiman Marcus Couture Salon

Salvation Army 2021

In advance of the ever-popular Reflections on Style Luncheon, sold out and in person (April 13 at River Oaks Country Club) benifiting the Salvation Army of Greater Houston, more than 75 supporters toasted their upcoming kick off fundraiser. Lilly Andress and Mary Lynn Marks chaired the gathering hosted by Neiman Marcus. The afternoon fete honored long-standing philanthropist […]

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