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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. View all posts by Roz Pactor →

Dining

Florence Italy’s Popular ‘Spoon Event’ Hosted by Lungarno Collection……Barbie I...

Popular 'Spoon Event'.....a magical evening in Italy

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

Many of you know and have read here about my wonderful adventures in Tuscany, specifically Florence/Firenze, over the years. One of the newest additions to my trips for the last two years is the gracious invite by The Lungarno Collection CEO Valeriano Antonioli to their ever-so-chic Fall SPOON Event. Spoon Events started in 2015 as […]

Dining

Annabelle’s for the Holidays…Houston’s Newest Fine Dining Haut for the Season

Houston's newest uniquely fine dining experience dresses up for the holidays!

Monday, December 4th, 2023

One of the hottest new restaurants to open in our city has been the charming Annabelle’s in Autry Park. For many of you reading this, you have probably already experienced this Berg Hospitality‘s newest enticement. For me, who was out of the country when it opened, I was a little late to the table, literally. […]

Jewelry

Pippa Small’s Jewelry At Tootsies – More Than a Fashion Statement

Designer flies from London directly to present her unique fashion jewelry concept

Sunday, December 3rd, 2023

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting the creator of the collection herself, the incredible Pippa Small, at TOOTSIES Houston. If you’re not familiar with this visionary force in the jewelry world, you’ve been missing out! Pippa Small isn’t just a jewelry designer; she’s a trailblazer committed to preserving traditional craft techniques and making a […]

Fashion

Houston’s Hottest Neighbor Hosts its Hautest Fashions

Woodlands Fashion Runway Fall 23 Showcases Designer Talent

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

Our very popular neighbor to the North, The Woodlands, is developing a reputation, thanks to its most fashionable resident, Theresa Roehmer, as a place to showcase design talent, both locally and on the national scene. This year’s event, held while I was away, and covered by my daughter, Nicole Graham, highlighted two fashion gents that […]

Fashion

Elaine Turner is Back……

Local Fashion Visionary Returns Doing What She Loves by Opening A New Boutique Edit by Elaine Turner

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

Editors Note: This blog/story is one I’ve been waiting to write……you see, my friend Elaine Turner is back and I am thrilled, as I know many of you are, but I want to share with you all, just why for me, it’s more than just a story of the newest retail store opening! Elaine is […]

Events

Razzle Dazzle Luncheon: Strength, Courage, and Community in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Memorial Hermann raises $900,000 for breast cancer early detection and outreach programs.

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Breast cancer is a battle we unfortunately all know too well, affecting countless families and loved ones. However, the Memorial Hermann Foundation Razzle Dazzle Luncheon reminded us that when we come together as a community, we can make a significant difference. The event raised more than $900,000 for breast cancer early detection and outreach programs […]

Events

A Day We’ll Always Remember for Myself and Brother, Steve Tyrell……

A Heartfelt Italian Affair: Celebrating Culture and Community at the ICCC Luncheon

Last week’s Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) Fall Luncheon was more than just an event. It was a heartfelt celebration of culture, community, and a strong connection to our Italian roots. As someone deeply involved in the Italian community, this luncheon held immense emotional significance for me, and I couldn’t have been prouder to […]

Travel

Arrividerci To My American Friends……I’m Heading to Sicily, the Italy of My Grandpa...

......and then back to the City that Won my Heart......Florence and Tuscany with BPP Tours

Monday, September 18th, 2023

What makes this trip so special?? I always love my trips with bpptours to my favorite city of Florence and the beautiful Tuscan region. This year I have added to that experience by making a very bold move for Alan and I and also heading first to Sicily, the land where three of my grandparents […]

Dining

Ben Berg’s Newest Restaurant High-End Chinese style

Berg's much anticipated newest filled with a taste of New York Chinese dining scene.....Cantonese with a Texas twist

Friday, July 28th, 2023

The long-awaited Benny Chows is finally here, and Houstonians are in for a treat. Berg Hospitality Group brings us Benny Chows, the 10th concept to debut in Houston and the 11th in the impressive portfolio by the food maven, Ben Berg, that never stops! (three more restaurants coming this Fall!) Led by the renowned Benjamin […]

Dining

Dine for a Cause: Houston Restaurant Weeks 2023 Kicks Off August 1 with 200+ Participating Restauran...

20th Anniversary Celebration of HRW Makes this Year's Entries so Special

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Hello to all of my Houston foodies! Get ready for the most exciting time of the year – Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) is back! I’m thrilled to share that this year over 200 restaurants are joining forces to offer specially priced, multi-course prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. And guess what? It’s all […]