COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | september 2010
School is in session, which means back to the daily grind. Play with transitional pieces until fall weather makes its appearance. A few slight adjustments and each piece can work for cooler temperatures.
Add a little disheveled edge to your look with a worn-in tee. You’ll find it’s hard to wear a normal one after you [...]
COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | august 2010
Take your nautical look into evening wear by simply switching up the colors and adding a few updated touches. Nothing looks better in the summer than a nautical-inspired wardrobe.
Take your nautical look into evening wear by simply switching up the colors and adding a few updated touches. Nothing looks better in the summer than a [...]
COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | july 2010
My favorite month is here (my birth month of course!) and so is that summer feeling! This song spoke volumes (or so I thought) when I was seventeen. Hearing it now reminds me of those carefree summers.
“Like strawberry wine and seventeen the hot july moon saw everything my first taste of love oh bittersweet green [...]
COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | june 2010
Hello, June-Bug! Summer is around the corner. There’s no reason you can’t keep dressing cute and staying cool.
“It is the month of June, The month of leaves and roses, When pleasant sights salute the eyes And pleasant scents the noses.” – Nathaniel Parker Willis, The Month of June
Nautical stripes get an update in [...]
COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | may 2010
“Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun.”
– Kahlil Gibran
“Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun.”– Kahlil Gibran
There’s no time like the present to host a springtime get-together. Spring in Texas is amazing. Enjoy the wildflowers blooming, the sun beaming and take your fête outside!
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COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | april 2010
“When March goes on forever, And April’s twice as long, Who gives a damn if spring has come, As long as winter’s gone.”
- R. L. Ruzicka
Growing out my hair for my impending nuptials means major conditioning. After I shower, I work this in on my damp ends and then style it in a side-braid [...]
COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | march 2010
V.I.P (VERY IMPORTANT PASSENGER)
We’ve probably preached this before, but there’s no reason anyone should look like they just rolled out of bed to catch a flight. Easy, cotton pieces give you the same feel without that look.
I’m not a fan of wearing makeup on planes but if I must, might as well be sure [...]
COSTUME FOR COCKTAILS | february 2010
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
I fell for the bird pattern on this top. It’s sweet and understated. Leifsdottir Bird blouse @ Neiman Marcus | I have this newfound love for flair fit jeans. They’re universally slimming and I like the vintage vibe. Joe’s Jeans @ Anthropologie | The height is subtle for a loafer wedge [...]
COSTUME FOR COCKTAILS | january 2010
I’m a Twilight Saga fan. I’m letting my vampire love shine with this super soft comfy knit.
Wildfox Couture Vampire love baggy beach jumper @ Coquette
I can add a touch of lace here and there by just layering it to have it peek out from under cute tops. So cute without looking totally 80’s Madonna.
LnA lace [...]
COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | december 2009
Styling by Beatrice Valencia
Photography by Kennon Evett
Illustration by Cynthia Bogart
310 Rosemont – 1965 W. Gray 713.522.8133
Anthropologie – 4066 Westheimer Rd. 713.840.9428
Target – 2580 Shearn St. 713.331.0376
YSL – 5015 Westheimer Rd. 713.621.2117
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
There’ll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near.
It’s the most wonderful time [...]
