Category Archives: Shopping

Round Top…….Shopping Destination That Has Long Been on My Must See List

After a decade I finally made it back to visit, shop and dine on all things Round Top

Round Top Texas

For many reasons, mostly of late, I have been traveling in the month of October in Italy to shop (sob!) and can’t work a visit into Round Top Texas into my schedule. Not sure why April hasn’t worked but always something!! This has raised my desire to visit Round Top to a very high spot […]

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Golden Goose….Houston’s Coolest New Store and A Hot Opening Event

In-demand Italian fashion sneaker brand opens first LAB store in the U.S. at Houston Galleria

Golden Goose Houston

When it comes to cool sneakers, Golden Goose is always at top of mind. If you’re unfamiliar with Golden Goose, this iconic fashion sneaker brand (they also sell apparel and accessories) out of Italy is the epitome of lived-in, casual, cool style. And what’s so exciting is that Houston is home to the first Golden […]

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Looking for a New Pair of Sunnies or Optics? KREWE is Popping Up in ROD.

Not to be missed for this weekend only!

New Orleans-based eyewear brand, KREWE is returning to River Oaks District on September 17, for a four-day sample sale. The brand has curated a unique selection of sunglasses and optics that will be up to 80% off. Synonymous for their cult following and hand-crafted frames, this marks the brand’s third sample sale at River Oaks […]

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Salvation Army…..Chic Boutique Coming Soon

Save the Dates but come early for the best deals on "pre-loved" designer clothing and accessories from some of Houston's best closets

Chic Boutique

As we enter Fall season, one of my favorite and fun events from Spring has moved to September due to covid-delayed-timing. The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s Chic Boutique pop-up showroom is set and ready to go. This shoppers dream surrounds its annual “Reflection on Style” Fashion Show & Luncheon that like so many has gone […]

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020: Beauty Picks

Some of our favorites that are available during this special sale

**This post was updated on 8/20 due to some of the previously listed items now being out of stock. Enjoy! Bundles, exclusives and values, oh my! The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is coming soon with Early Access for Nordy Club Members beginning as early as August 4th, an exclusive Preview Sale starting August 13th exclusive to […]

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A Hot Trend That’s Been Fueled By Our Current Lifestyle Change….

20 Subscription Boxes to Check Out

We all know the feeling of placing an order (or several orders these days) online and waiting for the boxes to arrive. And it’s always fun to open the boxes even when you know what’s in them. Especially lately with online shopping at its peak. So it’s no surprise that subscription boxes are more popular […]

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Tootsies and Norton Ditto Join Forces for Newest Pop-up

Two iconic Houston stores pair up to offer great savings to their customers

Tootsies and Norton Ditto

Two of Houston’s longest standing retailers, TOOTSIES and Norton Ditto, have joined together to open a pop-up retail space presenting men’s and women’s apparel from these two iconic stores. The pop-up is located at 2411 West Alabama, next to Norton Ditto’s flagship location. The pop-up will be filled with items reduced up to 75% off […]

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Yellow…..The Color of Summer

This color will add cheer and guaranteed to brighten any of your days

While yellow and summer are certainly not a groundbreaking combination or the newest citrus on the block (in fact, other brights are being called out even more, like orange and hot pink!) this summer season we’re grabbing hold of this cheery hue more than ever. With all that’s going on in our crazy world, we’re […]

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Summer Dresses….The One Easy, Breezy Item You Need In Your Wardrobe This Season

The Trend you will love now and will take you all throughout the warm months...

Dare we say that our WFH wardrobe is still essential but is safely being pushed aside? Of course, social distancing, remote work, and Zoom meetings are all still incredibly prevalent these days. But with the ‘stay at home’ order slowly starting to be lifted, we’re heading outside of our homes more often, and we’re ready […]

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The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales

And you can shop most of these online!

Happy MDW! It doesn’t feel the same as it has in years past, but it’s certainly nice to have a long weekend and to unofficially welcome summer. And along with MDW always comes lots of MDW sales. While stores are slowly starting to reopen (check out our article here for updates) and some of those […]

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