Passion For Fashion luncheon

March 12, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Bethie, Nicole Lassiter
Jasmine Long, Ally Shell-van Koolwijk
Jeff Shell
Leisa Holland-Nelson, Becca Cason Thrash
Kara Smith, Farrell Lawo, Hannah Swiggard, Chiara Casiraghi, Magen Pastor
Liz Rotan, Julie Roberts, Brandon McClendon, Jane Wagner
Mahzad Mohajer, Linda Lorelle, Parissa Mohajer
Cathy Echols, Ceron
Anika Jackson, Staci Henderson
Jennifer Brown, Vicki Rizzo
Susanne Dawley, Maria Bassa
Hannah Swiggard, Bethie
Chris Goins
Nicole Lassiter, Theresa Roemer
Jeanne Ruberti, KPRC's Sofia Ojeda
Suzette Brimmer, Clifford Pugh, Lisa Aaronson
Jaquel Andrews
Kalyn Oden, Allison George
Maria Bassa, Karina Barbieri
HCC student Leon Kincade and one of his dresses
Dresses by HCC student Alan Gonzalez
Clifford Pugh interviewing Christian Siriano

The 2016 Passion For Fashion luncheon, chaired by Jeff Shell, Vivian Wise and Ally Shell, was recently held at River Oaks Country Club. Merele Yarborough was honored as this year’s Design Society Fashion Icon. This event benefits Houston Community College’s Fashion and Design Department. Esteemed American designer, Christian Siriano, [Read more…]

Talk of The Town: Stages Gala

March 7, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Bethie, Debbie Festari
Nicole Lassiter, Clifford Pugh, Mauri Oliver
Fady Armanious, Vivian Wise, Rudy Festari
JD Adamson, Kat Kearns, Tony Gibson, Debbie Festari
Kalyn Oden, Bethie, Vivian Wise, Nicole Lassiter
Steve Levinson, Mauney Mafrige
James Dorsett and son Cole
Ajay and Sippi Khurana, Rudy Festari
Brittany Rose, Vivian Wise, Bethie
Kat Katsus, Joe Pachioli
Tena and Tyson Faust
Mauri Oliver, George Lancaster, Debbie Festari
Kirk Longmire, Cody Soutar
Kyle and Kelly Myernick Kubin
Ken McLaughlin, Brad Thien
Ted Swindley
Ruchi Mukerjee
Tatiana Green, Bethie
Megan Reed and Anna Osborn

Location: The Astorian

Saturday night was truly the “Talk of the Town” for this year’s Stages Repertory Theatre Gala. Thanks to Co-Chairmen Debbie Festari and Mauri Oliver the fun-filled evening was the highest grossing event in the organization’s 38 year history! [Read more…]

Tribute Goods

February 29, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Bethie and Karen Pulaski

Location: Tribute Goods

Tribute Goods, founded 3 years ago by interior designer Karen Pulaski, is a luxury Italian linen company based in Houston… and they have quickly soared to success . It’s because of the unique, rich designs in their linens and extraordinary fabrics. [Read more…]

Virtuosi of Houston Gala Preview Party at Tiffany & Co.

February 26, 2016 by Beth Muecke 2 Comments

Bethie, Margaret Alkek Williams, Kim Wilson, Zarine Boyce
Karina and Carlos Barbieri
Ted and Beata Lock, Michael Yafi
Yasmine Haddad, Karina Barbieri, Bethie
Franz Anton Krager , Zarine Boyce, Andrzej Grabiec
Elina Htum, Debra Samara
Linda Barrett, Karina Barbieri
Judy NIchols, Rosario Spinoso
Yasmine Haddad in Chanel
Cheryl Byinton in Chanel
Margaret Alkek Williams, Kim Wilson, Zarine Boyce
Connie Zubizarreta, Carmina Zamorano, Kristina Sandoval
Sally Lechin, Carlos Gonzalez-Centeno, Anna Llovera
Someone buy me this purse...Please!!!!

Location: Tiffany & Co. Houston

Virtuosi of Houston Young Artists Chamber Orchestra held a preview party at Tiffany’s to celebrate their upcoming gala concert and dinner to be held Saturday, May 7th at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. This year’s gala, “Legends of the Future: Celebrating 20 years of Memories” [Read more…]

Latin Women’s Initiative kick-off party at Tootsies

February 23, 2016 by Beth Muecke 2 Comments

Sally Lechin, Karina Barbieri
Angela Plastas, Marianelly Avendano Noble
Mary Tere Perusquia, Cindy Garza
Bianca Bucaram, Bethie
Debbie Del Bosque, Lisa Reid
Rasha Nesreddin, Frances Davidson
Karina Barbieri in David Peck
Sisters Daisy and Amy Mendoza
Jeweler Claudia Lobao
Cynthia Colbert, Michele Leal
Models in dresses by Alexis
Spider web earrings by Claudia Lobao
Models in designs by Alexis

Location: Tootsies

The Latin Women’s Initiative held a kick-off party at Tootsies for their annual luncheon and fashion show. [Read more…]

Houston Ballet Ball

February 22, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

The 2016 Houston Ballet Ball “From Russia with Love”

This year’s Houston Ballet Ball was honoring the upcoming Sleeping Beauty. I attended the ball with bestie and Heart Of Fashion founder Vivian Wise. [Read more…]

The Paint Ball for Fresh Arts

February 21, 2016 by Beth Muecke 4 Comments

Bethie, Kiely Michaels
Bethie, Vivian Wise, Jaquel Andrews
Emmelie Kopp, James Bell
Nora Holley, Kasi Kubiak
Staci Henderson, Bethie
Vivian Wise, Sergio Morales
Pink Hair Don't Care
Alex and Damon Yerian
Matt Burrus, Michael Pearce
Cindi and Franklin Rose
Billy Milner, Jerod Dame
Estela Cockrell, Bethie
Shannon Hall
Carolyn Farb, Charles Ward
Marita Fairbanks
Ella Markovsky
Anika Jackson
Lady Bunny
Ally Shell-van Koolwijk, Jasmine Long
J. Michael Soliz, Bethie

Location: Mr. Peeples

Roses are red, violets are blue, SPLAT! It’s neon paint, and it’s all over you. The annual fundraiser for Fresh Arts titled “The Paint Ball” was recently held on at Mr. Peeples. This eclectic and refreshing party was great people watching, [Read more…]

Spiral Stairway to Heaven at the new Saks

February 18, 2016 by Beth Muecke 1 Comment

Dress - Tanya Taylor/ Jacket - Alice & Olivia/ Jewelry - Adrianna Orsini/ Purse - Edie Parker
Model Emileigh Meloy
Glimpses of the new 51Fifteen restaurant
Women's clothing vignettes
Cosmetics boutiques
Saks Houston marketing manager Sylvia Forsythe
Renditions of handbag boutiques
Fifth Avenue Club
Rendition of new shoe salon

Location: Flemings Steak House

Saks Fifth Avenue Houston will be officially opening it’s new store on April 28th. This is so exciting! The decor is going to be stunning, starting with the grand spiral staircase in the middle. I recently attended a press dinner at Flemings where they gave details regarding the relocation of its store [Read more…]