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.

Houston Restaurant Weeks Highlight on Arnaldo Richards’ PICOS…..

Our first weekly highlight, supporting local dining at one of Houston's premier authentic Mexican restaurants

Houston Restaurant Weeks

First on my HRW weekly highlights is a family favorite of ours when craving some authentic Mexican eats, this dining establishment owned by friends, Arnaldo and Janice Richards is forefront on fulfilling our tasting needs. We have picked up often here in pandemic times, love their authentic dishes and over-the-top margaritas……all available this month. TIPS […]

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Soul of the Nation……newest exhibit at MFAH

Take a break and spend a nice, cool afternoon with a visit to a local Museum

Soul of a Nation

The summer exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, originally scheduled to open here in April was delayed due to the pandemic lockdown that resulted in museum closures. This acclaimed exhibition, Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power was originally organized by the Tate Museum in London and was most […]

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Do I have a great gift for you!!

Read below to see how you can win an Hermès scarf on Myredglasses Instagram Giveaway

hermes giveaway

HERMÈS TWILLY GIVEAWAY! 🧡 C Where are our Hermès lovers? 💁🏼‍♀️ I’m partnering with the fabulous @thevintagecontessa to gift 1 lucky follower 1 Hermès Twilly Scarf from the Vintage Contessa and Times Past (based on availability). HOW TO ENTER: Go to THIS post on my Instagram page. 1️⃣ FOLLOW @thevintagecontessa and me (@myredglasses) 2️⃣ TAG […]

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SPF……The Best Age-Protection Beauty Product

Always looking for anti-aging products......then checking SPF is key

SPF

Chelsi here and this morning, I asked my husband what the weather is like outside.  His response was, ‘hot, humid, Houston’.  Summer is here in all its glory and the sun is literally beating down on my skin.  I have already had a day where I stood outside a little too long with a friend […]

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Becoming A Black Lives Matter Ally….

Let's all join together in solidarity and support

Black Lives Matter

Dear Friends, As I have lived through this historical week as most of you have also, it has continued to evolve into a week that I will never forget. A week that may actually change our lives forever. Sound extreme. Honestly, this has been a year of life changing experiences. Starting with a pandemic like […]

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5 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism Through Diet

Our Contributing Nutritionist, Catherine Kruppa, MS,CSSD, LD shares the first 5 of 10 tips to speed it up and start shedding the quarantine pounds

metabolism

1. Eat Breakfast Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day.  Studies show that breakfast skippers on average consume more calories than breakfast eaters.  Skipping breakfast leads to decreased productivity, irritability and fatigue mid-afternoon.  Breakfast eaters can burn more than 300 calories more than non-eaters.  Solutions to common excuses: “I don’t have time.” […]

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The State of Retail…..Re-opening Continues With Expanded Capacity

Retailers begin gradual transition to get back to business........stay tuned for updates daily!

State of Retail

As we all have heard, this week we are continuing in Houston to expand store capacities again within the guidelines established by our Governor. What lies ahead, certainly for immediate, is still evolving as stores are reaching out to their clientele to get them back in again. Many are still cautiously expanding their stores, while […]

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Houston Specialty Boutiques Join Forces for a Limited Time Shopping Event

Houston For Houston This Friday May 22, Tootsies, Cotton Club Collection and others come together to support local small business

This coming Friday, May 22, an unusual shopping event is happening in Houston. 17 local boutique owners have joined forces to participate in an online shopping to encourage shoppers that are possibly not quite ready to resume their in store shopping habits but still are interested in purchasing some new summer wear. This event is […]

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