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

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…]

Heart Of Fashion hosts Zoolander 2 at IPic

February 17, 2016 by Beth Muecke 1 Comment

Bethie, Vivian Wise, founder of Heart of Fashion
Nick Boulle, Taylor Johnson, Vivian Wise, Charles Ward
Sergio Morales, Kalyn Oden, Allison George
Tamara Bonar, Vivian Wise, Lenny Matuszewski
Neal Hamil, Gabriel Gooley, Michael Pearce, Fady Armanious
Hank and Maya Fasthoff
Bethie, Kalyn Oden
Jeff Shell, Chelsea Lester
Adriana Berlanga, Carla Valencia de Martinez
Shannon Hall, Fritz Lucio McDonald
Bill and Marie Wise
Jailyn Marcel, Ron Davis
Sarah and Saba Jawda
Carla Valencia, Roz Pactor, Crystin Pactor, Vivian Wise
Matt Burrus, Michael Pearce
Bethie, Matt Vandever
Shanna Jones, Felice Sloan
Elias Carvallo, Vanessa Gonzalez, Robyn Holzrichter
Holly Crawford, Stuart Rosenberg
Engaged couple Kyle Nielson and Sarah Rufca
Charles Ward and Vivian Wise

Location: IPic Theater

” I’m pretty sure there’s a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. And I plan on finding out what that is.” Isn’t that the way we all feel? hee hee. Vivian Wise, founder of Heart of Fashion, hosted a private media viewing of Zoolander 2 [Read more…]

Stages Gala Kick-Off Party at Peska

February 13, 2016 by Beth Muecke 3 Comments

Bethie, Debbie Festari
Nicole Lassiter, Rudy and Debbie Festari
Jo and Jim Furr, Susan and Stanford Criner
Dominique Sachse Florescu, Mauri Oliver
Nicole Lassiter and Bethie
Fred Aguilar, Nick Florescu, Rudy Festari
Roseann Rogers, Mauri Oliver, Allie Wood, Vicki Rizzo
Mark Folkes, Franny Edmundson
Kendra Smith, Stacey Soriero
Rob Rutherford, Mauney Mafrige
Roland Moldonado, Raul Diaz, Edward Sanchez, Patti and Don Murphy
Cody Soutar, Kristy Phillips
Mark Folkes, Lise Bohn, Kenn McLaughlin
Duke and C.C. Ensell
Mauri Oliver, Sandra Porter, Debbie Festari

Location: Peska

PESKA Seafood Culture restaurant was the scene of the kick-off party for this year’s Stage’s Repertory Theatre Gala. Event Co-Chairs Debbie Festari and Mauri Oliver, along with Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlin and Managing Director Mark Folkes, greeted supporters on the gorgeous patio. [Read more…]

Hopestone Dance Company

January 5, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Shop The Look

Location: Hopestone Dance Company

I can’t help but hang out with the super cool dancers of Hopestone Dance Company! They let me rehearse with them last season, so I had to tell everyone about their upcoming performance. On January 15, 2016, Hope Stone Dance returns to the stage [Read more…]

Latin Women’s Initiative party at Chanel

December 18, 2015 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Carlos and Karina Barbieri
Jessica Crawford, Sunni Park
Christina Zhou, Ruchi Mukerjee
Peter Ntephe, Marie Akendengue
Fifi Phi, Carrie Colbert, Monica Abney
Gloria Martinez, Marlyn Greiner
Cindy Garza, Julissa Duran, Karina Barbieri
Sylvie Christophe, Karina Barbieri, Cyndy Garza Roberts
Roz Pactor, Bethany Buchanan
Penelope Wright, Varda Dror
Jimena Baquero, Claudia Sutton
Wanda and Frederico Baptista
Eden Straker, Diana Fox, Amalfi Vasquez
Mahzad Mohajer, Leslie Wall Hassen, Angel Woolsey, Karina Barbieri, Rosy Montelongo
Sally Lechin, Ana Llovera
Parissa Mohajer, Michael Pearson
Bethie

Location: Chanel at Houston Galleria

The Latin Women’s Initiative, along with Karina Barbieri and Marlyn Greiner, hosted a holiday party at Chanel. [Read more…]