Houstoniamag: The Traveling Black Dress: 50 Shades of Gray Edition

February 23, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Look professional but not boring in shades of gray

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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…]

What’s Trending: Lace up shoes

February 16, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Shoes in this photo by Michael Kors, Isabel Marant, Aquazzura, Miu Miu and Gucci

Shop The Look

From New York to Paris to Milan to London, one of the prominent shoe trends for Spring/Summer were “lace up” shoes and “lace up ballerina” flats. Who better to model this look than Houston Ballet ballerina Natalie Varnum. [Read more…]

Lady in Red for Valentine’s

February 14, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Location: Elizabeth Anthony

St. Valentine may have lived in the 3rd century, but his courtly love still lives in all of us today. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! We are all loved and love someone. [Read more…]

I Heart You <3

February 13, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Shop The Look

Location: Highland Village

It’s the day before Valentine’s. We all have those we love and they are all our Valentine’s. [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…]

Bedtime Valentine at Boxwood Linens

February 12, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

I think I'll just move in
Valentine nap time
Beautiful owner Elizabeth Kappler
LoVe their stemless champagne glasses
Jewel encrusted earrings and handbags
All things for the bed and bath
Stunning custom embroidery
Tooth fairy pillows. How cute!
Huge selection of glassware

Location: Boxwood Linens

Every Valentine girl needs a little night time wear. I couldn’t decide between the pink hearts or the blue hearts, so I chose both! Boxwood Linens is the place to visit when looking for the most exclusive names in bedding and home linens. [Read more…]