Events

5th Annual Butcher’s Ball Returns After Two Years….

Brenham, Texas was the site of this fun event that brings together talented local chefs benefiting Urban Harvest

Friday, December 2nd, 2022

On the second weekend in November, The 5th Annual Butcher’s Ball returned in Brenham, Texas for the first time in two years. gathered to celebrate awareness & interest in local Texas agricultural products. This event, always attended unanimously by my family is a fun favorite event that again, this year, did not disappoint! The weekend’s […]

Beauty

Holiday Beauty Buys & Bargains

Monday, November 28th, 2022

Chelsi here to talk about Holiday Beauty! Time seems to be moving faster and faster… can you believe the Holidays are here? Some of you may still have turkey leftovers in your fridge but it is time to get shopping for everyone on your list! I have spoken to many of my colleagues in retail […]

Events

We’re Having a Party at Cotton Club…..Have a Glass of Prosecco and Shop Angela Caputi Je...

Also as a special plus, meet in person, directly from Tuscany, Italy.....designer Laura Laureto and her luxe handbags and cashmere!

Tuesday, November 15th, 2022

Buon Giorno to all……as many of you know that follow my blog I have just returned from almost a month of traveling through different areas of Italy but most of my time, as always, was concentrated in the Tuscan region, based in Florence. My top reason for being there is working with BPP tours, taking […]

Events

Memorial Hermann’s Annual Luncheon Benefiting Breast Cancer, Razzle Dazzle, Back Better Than E...

Beautiful Tributes and a Great Insight Into and Performance by the Iconic Gladys Knight Made for a Memorable Comeback Event

One of Houston’s premier luncheons was back in full force this October with Memorial Hermann’s Annual Razzle Dazzle Luncheon breaking records this year. This stellar luncheon raised $1 million for breast cancer awareness and research! Chaired by community leaders Caroline and Will Brown, Lisa and Jerry Simon, and Yvonne Cormier, M.D. (Honorary Chair), the luncheon […]

Fashion

As The Fall Season Moves On… So Do the Fashion Trends of the Season

I loved validating all of these trends on my recent trip to Italy........leather dressing for one was everywhere

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

Fall has begun to happen quickly! With the weather changing it’s time to take a hard look and update our closets. Every new season brings a new trend update… but don’t worry. We’ve made it easier than ever for you to take on these trends! Scroll through our carefully curated list of trends and shop […]

Fashion

Fall 2022 Has Hit Our Town… Are You Shoe-Ready?

We're Ready to Put on Our Fall Boots!!!

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Trend Report from Italy: Fall has arrived and we should all be ready to dress the part from the feet up! Nothing sets the tone of the season and/or dates your look more than your chosen footwear. After just returning from Italy, mostly in Tuscany and Florence, specifically, the shopping capital of that region, Shoe […]

Events

Annual ICCC Luncheon & Fashion Show: And What a Celebration It Was

I mentioned when I posted immediately after the luncheon that more was to follow……so here it is, ‘authentically from Italy’!

Saturday, October 8th, 2022

As you may remember, the Italian Cultural and Community Center Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon was held at River Oaks Country Club on September 14 and was an overwhelming success for this organization thanks to the hard work by a very enthusiastic and talented group of ladies, lead by the dynamic trio of Erika Myers, […]

Health + Fitness

Cardiovascular Fitness Leads to Longevity

Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD........my favorite Nutritiionist comments for National Women's Health & Fitness Day, September 28

Tuesday, September 20th, 2022

In preparation for the upcoming National Health and Fitness Day, on September 28, I asked my favorite and most trusted Nutritionist for advice. Here is what Catherine Kruppa had to say on a health issue facing all of us…… Your longevity depends on numerous factors, including gender, blood pressure, cholesterol, age, family history and lifestyle choices. A 2020 […]

A Special Message

A Quick Update: Saying Thank You to All and Announcing our Survey Winner…..

Plus, Ciao to my American friends for now as we head back across the pond, to my homeland... Italy we're coming back!

Monday, September 19th, 2022

First and foremost, I want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who took the time to complete my survey. You have no idea how helpful your participation has been. I look forward to using the valuable information you gave me to provide the best possible content for MyRedGlasses going forward. It may be […]

Beauty

Fall Back Into Makeup

The new season brings new fresh ideas that I'm lovin' from our beauty expert......Chelsi!

Friday, September 16th, 2022

Ah, Fall. School is back in session, the air is crisper, the leaves are starting to turn…..oh, who am I kidding? I live in Houston so I’m drinking my pumpkin spice latte in our cooler 90-degree weather (and enjoying it!). Regardless of how it feels outside, Fall is here and is my favorite season for […]