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.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Want to make the ones you love feel special on this holiday of love? We know the choices are endless and only you know what just the right treat is for your love, but here are some choices we like and maybe it’ll inspire you when you’re out shopping.   1. Kate Spade Bracelet from […]

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Valentine’s Day Dining Guide

In addition to our gift-giving suggestions, two things that always warm a gals heart on Valentine’s Day are flowers and a beautiful, romantic dining experience.  The choices in this restaurant town are immense, however, we have culled through so many options and picked our favorites that we would go to if we could make them […]

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Ethereal Room….Filled with Fab Fashion Accessories

English Chinoiserie secretary in the Ethereal Room Boutique , a space styled as a past-era formal sitting room This intimate 450 square foot shop displays the luxurious designs of local artists and good friends, Patricia Peckinpaugh and Minnie Baird.  Patricia showcases her Old-World inspired line of hand crafted Bano de Oro jewelry.  From Baird and […]

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A Look Back and A Look Ahead

photo source: unknown; LOL to Carol Sawyer The Houston Ice Storm That Wasn’t The biggest news of the week, after following the end-of-week ice fears of the city and the country was that Houston was headed for an even worse time on Tuesday….schools, city & businesses announced closings but all for naught.  Got to love […]

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Top 10 ‘Hautest’ Foods on My List for 2014

Nothing’s more divine than gathering for a fabulous meal with family or friends! As a self-proclaimed foodie that was raised in an Italian family where food was considered sacred, the art of eating well was practically a religious experience for me.  Lucky for me, I share my life and my love of fine foods with […]

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Dr. Angela on Bridal Beauty

Wedding season is here and Dr. Angela has answers to many of the questions that new brides have that a facial plastic surgeon is sure to know! Chances are you know someone who is getting married this spring and summer!  Everyone wants to look their best for these special occasions.  With so much on our […]

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Our 2014 Golden Globe Picks…A Delayed Reaction

Fab Golden Globe hosts Tina Fey and Amy Pohler didn’t just look good but they were hilarious as well…got to love them! This Sunday’s Golden Globe presentation while so hilariously pulled together  by the two hosts shown above, from a fashion perspective took some digesting for me to comment on.  At first, partially I feel because […]

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Suitsupply..European Menswear Brand Opens in West Ave.

In Houston for Grand Opening celebration, direct from Amsterdam,  greeting the  festive crowd were VP, Nish de Gruiter and Founder & CEO, Fokke de Jong If you were like me and wondering just what Suitsupply, that was taking the enormous space above Tootsies in West Ave, was all about, you are in for quite a […]

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It’s a Wrap…DVF Wrap Dress Still Fabulous After Forty Years

photo courtesy of DVF It’s hard for many of us to believe that it has actually been 40 years since Diane von Furstenberg first designed the Wrap Dress that has become a staple in so many women’s wardrobes for years.  I remember where I was when I bought my first one…working at Bloomingdale’s NYC in […]

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Introducing the Brand New My Red Glasses

Happy New Year to all! It’s a very special time for us at My Red Glasses as we launch our brand new, updated site. The Chic Sheet name has been put to rest for now and we have gone back to our roots…myredglasses.com is now our tag for everything we do. We’ve made it simple […]

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