All posts by Julie Weinstein

About Julie Weinstein

Julie Lauren is a podcaster, writer, and author. She went to college for fashion merchandising and upon graduating in 2008 she started working in the fashion industry (Intermix followed by Oscar de la Renta) followed by working with Petra Nemcova. Julie started her blog (originally titled “from prosecco to plaid”) in 2011 as well as freelance writing, and she still writes at her website julielauren.com and on various websites. Her first book, "Oops!" came out in 2015 and it’s an insider’s guide to dating, sex, and relationships in your 20s, and she’s currently working on a novel. Her podcast "Hashtag No Filter" launched in January of 2018 and is all about real conversations with real people. No sugar coating and no BS. Her guests include comedians, reality stars, actors, entrepreneurs, and other inspiring and funny men and women. Aside from her own brand, she works with select clients on their social media, content creation, influencer management, and overall brand strategy and partnerships.

Rene Ruiz Makes His Way to Houston for 2 Reasons

I’m not sure how many of you know of Rene Ruiz, so I’m very excited to introduce (or re introduce) to you an extremely talented designer, but also one that holds a special place in my heart. Julie Bortnick here today, and for a long time now my mom and I have been major fans […]

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Amir Taghi Debuts Fall Winter Collection and Speaks to NYFW Debut

Amir Taghi Fall Winter collection debuts at Deborah Colton Gallery, Houston Houston based designer, Amir Taghi’s well-received, Fall Winter Collection is inspired by the opulence of the Persian culture.  Despite the beauty and feminism of the magnificent culture, the government’s regime restrains the splendor of details.  Amir visited Iran where he worked with women that […]

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Chic Summer Shades…..Sunglass Trends for Coming Months

The Trend in Summer Spectacles are all about color, shape, novelty as seen in this favorite Prada ad of mine that was our inspiration. As I am sure you have all noticed Eyewear has become a must have accessory for both guys & gals.  For someone who’s signature, My Red Glasses, has become eyewear over the […]

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Modern New Paper Line at Events in River Oaks

Brenda Moreira, Designer and Creative Director of Atticus Paper, with Regina Garcia, Owner of Events Gifts in River Oaks Shopping Center Julie Bortnick here today, of from prosecco to plaid, with some great new writing tools for all of you.  My love for paper products is a bit excessive, I’ll admit. I’m not sure what it […]

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Rolando Santana Brings His Sophisticated Fall 2014 Collection to Elizabeth Anthony…

Rolando Santana Brings His Sophisticated Fall 2014 Collection to Town, inspired by  Mexican born artist Gabriel Orozco Rolando Santana, the designer who wowed the Fashion Houston audience in November with his ultra-feminine, sophisticated collection was back in town recently at            Elizabeth Anthony/Esther Wolf with his Fall Collection, sharp in contrast […]

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Jan Barboglio Brings her Special Fashion Style to Decorative Home…

Jan Barboglio Fashion Home Presentation at Neiman Marcus I know I am dating myself but my first memory of Jan Barboglio is as one of the beautiful Barboglio Sisters, a stunning pair, one blond and one brunette, that’s signature was their White Dresses & White shirts that were found in most high-end stores and all […]

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Just in Time for Mom’s Day…a Visit to My London Flat!

Suzy Smith, resident of London for many years, brought back her many treasures to share with all in Texas……..The Lone Star Encounters the Union Jack! Upon visiting My London Flat, a charming British-filled Vintage haven on Persa whose Union Jack flag flies in front of her shop, how shocked was I to meet the proprietor, […]

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Oscar Night for the Fashion World…Met Gala 2014

Inauguration Ceremony for the Anna Wintour Costume Center at the  Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City This year’s Met Gala, held on Monday evening, May 5th in Manhattan is widely referred to in the fashion biz as the Oscars of Fashion.  This year was very special in a couple of ways.  First of all, […]

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I Finally Made it to Jonathan’s the Rub and I Couldn’t be Happier About It!

Newest location for Jonathan’s the Rub, soon to open on first floor of this commercial building on Gaylord & Bunker Hill About Jonathan’s the Rub’s New Digs:  Since opening their doors in 2008, Jonathan’s will more than double their current seating size.  Moving to a 5,600 square foot, free-standing restaurant space at the intersection of […]

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Getting Real with a REAL Housewife at Cakewalk Style…

Yesterday Julie and I were tied up at another meeting, so we dropped in to say hello, were off and then sent our fabulous intern, Madeline Molloy, over to Cakewalk Style to interview Kelly Bensimon, known to many as a former “Real Housewife of New York”  and to hear all about her new fragrance, In […]

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