THE BLVD: Houston's City Guide
A Houston City Guide
Fashion repeats itself over and over again so there is no need to reinvent the wheel. Instead, express your creativity and intelligence by mastering the skill of thrift shopping. There is nothing new about finding beauty in the past. However, there is something incredibly smart and crafty — read sexy — about a person savvy [...]
Like we always do around this time, we’re listening to Fresh Prince’s “Summertime” on the road, hanging by the pool and picking out outfits that scream both comfort and style given the hot weather and plethora of special occasions ranging from weddings to vacations. Now that the World Cup is over, life must proceed. Check [...]
Recent travels to Memphis, San Francisco, a three-day roadtrip to and from South Carolina just before the Thanksgiving holiday, got me thinking about one of my favorite things: travel shopping. Everyone can agree that travel shopping is fun, but it’s not a cakewalk to know where to go and what to buy. The mindset one [...]
Earlier this month, two of the biggest touring bands, Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews Band, headlined the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which could only mean one thing: the 90s are coming. Think about it; in the early-mid 90s, we celebrated the 60s and 70s. Spike Lee’s Crooklyn and Forrest Gump come to mind. And [...]
This isn’t a major spoiler alert or anything, but there is a scene in a recent episode of HBO’s Entourage where we get to see Turtle’s closet. For sneaker lovers like myself, the scene is like looking into the Garden of Eden only Nike Air Jordans have replaced the apple tree. While many of us [...]
There are designers known for trends, and designers known for statements. Melody Ehsani is definitely using her medium to make a statement. Her shoes and accessories bring out the inner glamrockdiva in all of us, judging by her clientele. Erykah Badu and Rhianna are known for their risk-taking eye for style, but none of that [...]
CYBER DESIGNER APPRECIATION:21st Century Maroon Colony, 21mc The super duo Emeka Alams and Yego Moravia are the last of a dying breed of great urban street wear designers. Inspiration from African textiles dating back hundreds of years is what makes this label standout from all the others that say “I have a fashion line”. First [...]
Photo Credit: sartorialist.com Steakhouses, Sports Bars, and Cigar Houses will be packed with fathers across Houston and the nation as we celebrate Father’s Day on June 21st. Although moms get the most love, Daddys wanna feel special too. Instead of the usual neck tie and house slippers, get creative. Build your father-of-the-year a cool basket [...]
It is so refreshing to walk into a store and know immediately that you’re going to find something that’s just right for you. As a plus size diva myself, finding the latest and greatest in fashion trends in plus sizes can be challenging. Not anymore! Welcome to “Strut” Houston’s premiere plus size boutique, conveniently located [...]
As usual, H-Town is putting fine luxury wear on the map with the opening of sizzling South American swimsuit company Zingara (4027 Westheimer Road). The store will open its well polished doors in Highland Village, making its United States debut right here in Hustletown,just in time for a Houston summer where scanty bikinis are [...]
