Uptown Blow Dry/ Vintage Park

March 21, 2015 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Valentin and Bianca Huma, Sebastian Vitry
Debbie Pakzaban, Beth Muecke
DJ Jeremy Kight with Neal Hamil models
Michael Morton, Macy Qualls
Deanna Hurd, Amber Garcia
Carlos Castroparedes, Fernando Mena, Carlos Castroparedes, Jr., Ernesto Agraz
Kristina Shackelford, Catherine Smith

Location: Uptown Blow Dry Bar/Vintage Park

Uptown Blow Dry rolled out the purple carpet for their grand opening at Vintage Park, taking the blow dry concept and infusing some luxury by introducing guests to the complete indulgent experience. [Read more…]

Bethielife 1-year anniversary

March 18, 2015 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Location: Houston Ballet Center for Dance

Today is the 1-year anniversary of the launch of Bethielife.com. This picture is from my very first posting – in front of Houston Ballet, of course. [Read more…]

BulletGirl at Boyert Shooting Center

March 13, 2015 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Dressed up in BulletGirl jewelry before heading off to Boyert Shooting Center
Bethie with Phillip Meyer waiting for them to load the games
Waiting for the bad guys to come out. We see one in the upper right hand window.
We are getting those guys!
We are winning
So many games to choose from
The real shooting gallery for the grown ups
Part of the huge store
Owner and decorated veteran John Boyert

Location: Boyert Shooting Center

I was recently invited to check out Boyert Shooting Center, so what does a fashionista wear? Well, jewelry from BulletGirl of course! [Read more…]

Recipe For Success at Mio Boutique

March 8, 2015 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Bela Thacker, Chiara Casiraghi-Brody, Claudia Ayala
Gracie Cavnar, Ruchi Mukherjee
Clothing from Mio, necklace and bracelet from Zayver Jewels
Jamie Schmeits and daughter Lauren
Models in spring dresses from Mio
Mio owner Claudia Ayala and Bethie
Chiara Casiraghi-Brody in spring jumpsuit from Mio. Check out her blog - Piedaterreblog.com
LBD from Mio and necklace from Zayver Jewels
Models in spring fashions from Mio
Zayver Jewels by Bela Thacker
Zayver Jewels by Bela Thacker necklaces. Beautiful statement pieces.

Location: Mio Boutique

What better reason to shop than for a good cause. Shop for a Cause was recently held at the stylish Mio Boutique, benefitting Recipe for Success. [Read more…]

Houston Ballet – Wardrobe Dept. final preps for Romeo & Juliet

February 23, 2015 by Beth Muecke 1 Comment

Roberta Guidi Di Bagno flanked by HB dancers wearing some of the vests for Romeo and Juliet
Shop Supervisor Sara Seavey
Wardrobe Manager Laura Lynch
Gorgeous capes
Headpiece modeled after paintings by Giuseppe Arcimboldo

Location: Houston Ballet Center For Dance

I have done two previous postings about the Houston Ballet wardrobe department preparing for the upcoming full-length ballet Romeo & Juliet. There is no doubt that fashion plays a huge role in a ballet. I was previously given a sneak peek of the beautiful leathers, velvets and silks being used to make the over 350 costumes for this epic event and have now been given a sneak peek at some of the final outcomes. [Read more…]

Chris Bell wants to be our next Mayor

February 16, 2015 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Location: Office of Chris Bell

Chris Bell wants to be Houston’s next mayor. My followers know that I never discuss politics on my website or Facebook page, but Chris is an old friend. [Read more…]

Houston Artist Hanh Tran

February 3, 2015 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Houston artist Hanh Tran
Hanh Tran with Houston Dynamo Michael Chabala

Location: The Asia Society

Well known Houston artist, Hanh Tran will celebrate Chinese New Year in collaboration with the Asia Society by offering an opportunity for young people to paint with her at a special event Creation Station: Lunar New Year, on February 7th. [Read more…]

Houston Ballet-Wardrobe Dept. prepares for Romeo & Juliet

January 19, 2015 by Beth Muecke 1 Comment

Drawing of costume
Drawing of costume
Italian embossed leather
Italian laser cut leathers
Drawing of costume
Leathers and velvets and silks oh my!
Wardrobe Department Head, Laura Lynch, working on the beginnings of a dress for Lady Capulet
Drawing of a costume
Italian cut leathers
Drawing for Romeo and Juliet
Example of a costume story board. This one is for the ballet "One End One". We didn't want to give too much away for Romeo and Juliet!

Location: Houston Ballet Center for Dance

February 26th is the world premier of Houston Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet. Renowned Italian designer, Roberta Guidi Di Bagno, has created the magnificent costumes for this period piece. [Read more…]