Category Archives: Fashion

Not the Final Straw

Summer is HERE! And this summer just feels incredible. Sure, all summers are great, but this one simply feels different. Whether you have plans to go away or stay home, seasonal accessories are fun to shop for. And when it comes to summer accessories, the first thing that comes to mind is anything straw. Straw […]

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New in: Swimwear

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! It’s the first summer holiday, the unofficial kick off to this most carefree season, and it’s a long weekend, and we’re ready for it! Swimwear is sometimes a tricky thing to shop for, but lucky for all of us ladies there are so many incredible suit styles out there (plus coverups!). […]

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Feast On Summer Dress(ing)…Not on the Side

Spring/Summer's Hottest Trend Is Number One on Fashion-Minded Gals

Summer might not officially be here for another few weeks, but we are 100% in the summer state of mind. With life moving back to normal (rather, a new normal), places opening back up, events starting again, and plans galore…we’re eager to carry on into Summer the hottest fashion trend from Spring, Dresses, for an […]

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Getting to Know Christy Lynn….a Local Designer with Deep New York roots

Meet the Designer who will be Previewing her "High Summer" collection, aka Pre-Fall 2021 at Tootsies Houston, May 13, 14

Christy Lynn Pre-Fall 2021

Awhile back, when I first heard the name, Christy Lynn–local designer, what first came to mind for me, was the gal who does the great printed masks! For me, that had honestly not been gracing many of the retail doors at that time due to COVID. I had maintained my close partnership with Tootsies online […]

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Heart Card Month Inspires Red Dressing and Decor

Red for Heart Month

As you likely know, Shop with Heart Card officially kicked off April 23rd, and goes through May 2nd! With the tough year most retailers had last year, we hope you’ll “get your shop on” at our city’s shops, support local, and give back to the incredible organization whose mission is saving lives, that American Heart […]

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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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Fashion in the Time of Covid…..Featuring Second Wind

Second In Our Series Looking at Creators Defining our "New Normal"......New York Stylist Creates Elegant Masks, Chains, and Hats

Second Wind

Series 2: Fashion in the time of COVID As we continue to dive into fashion moments that are defining our “new normal,” we would be remiss not to highlight one of the earliest trendsetters of our latest everyday accessories. Since initial sketches in April 2020, Second Wind has clearly taken off with a growing celebrity […]

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Fashion in the Time of Covid Featuring…Space Mammal

Exploring the evolution of our stylish "new normal"

Fashion in time of Covid

Through the past year we’ve seen designers, brands, and business owners large and small all impacted by the pandemic. Unanticipated trends have emerged to accommodate our new “essential” accessories for daily life. Intrigued by these breakout styles, we reached out to a few stand-out designers to learn more about their creative brands inspired by the […]

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A Star is Born…Amanda Gorman, the 22-Year-Old That Has Taken the Country By Storm

A deeper dive into the youngest poet laureate in U.S. history and how her presence and style was a highlight of the Inauguration

Politics aside, I think it’s safe to say that Amanda Gorman was a star of the Inauguration as Poet Laureate. 22-year-old Amanda is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, and she was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. Truly incredible! Her poem The Hill We Climb was written after witnessing […]

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What’s New for the New Year in Our Current Favorite Type of Apparel

We've been living in a wardrobe of comfy athletic wear for almost a year now, and it's time to freshen it up!

January and a new year always brings about wanting to “get back in shape” or go back to the gym (or these days, working out from home) or going back to our healthy ways after an indulgent holiday season. This is usually the activewear departments’ Super Bowl! Well, it didn’t take a new year and […]

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