Penny Lane's Newly Re-Vamped Online Boutique!

Can't wait to get your hands on the latest designs from It-Girl fashion designer, Isabel Marant? Look no further than the newly re-launched online home of Penny Lane boutique from San Antonio! Featuring brands like J Brand Jeans, A.P.C., Boy by Band of Outsiders, rag and bone, and more, this Alamo Heights boutique in San Antonio will keep you chic!

Check them out online at www.pennylaneonline.com and follow Penny Lane on Twitter at @PennyLaneSA. Also, check Penny Lane out on Facebook!

Unleash The Pugs

Join the pug fun at the PugHearts of Houston 5K Run and 1 Mile Pug Crawl and fundraiser at West Alabama Ice House. Pugs, pug owners and pug lovers are invited to start their paws and run (or crawl) for Houston pugs. As pugs and people cross the finish line, the pug-friendly group will congregate at West Alabama Ice House for a party benefitting PugHearts of Houston. Bark up the right tree and bring your pug to play and meet the new PugHearts foster pugs. The four-legged friendly fundraiser will feature tunes by "Snit's Dog & Pony Show Acoustic", a face painter, hot dogs a plethora of West Alabama Ice House beer and wine for purchase.

Saturday

May 15, 2010/ 10am – 3pm

West Alabama Ice House

1919 West Alabama Street

To register, please visit: www.pughearts.com

Race registration and fundraiser: $30/ includes a t-shirt, hot dogs chips

Fundraiser admittance: $20/ includes hot dog and chips

PugHearts of Houston is a non-profit save and rescue organization dedicated to giving unwanted and neglected Pugs a second chance. It is staffed by a network of volunteers in and around the greater Houston area.

The Women's Home Welcomes Golf Legend Carol Mann

Another reminder of The Women’s Home Partnership presents the first installment of the 2010 Lunch with a Legend series.

The Woodlands-based instructor is a World Golf Hall of Fame member with 38 LPGA titles to her name and other numerous awards for her contribution to the game. Guests will be captivated by her stories of accomplishment and grace, passion for recovery and journey of continued growth.

Tickets are $35 for partnership members and $40 for guests. For reservations, contact Marcia Tapp at 713.328.1975 or mtapp@thewomenshome.org.

Monday, March 1, 2010
11:30 a.m.-Gathering
Noon-Seating for Lunch

The Houstonian Hotel
111 N. Post Oak Blvd.

John Mariani in Houston

Karen Henry dining at RDG with John Mariani in Houston today.

Puppy Love! Elaine Turner's Valentine's Event!

Whoever said you can’t buy love doesn’t know where to shop! Find out what’s in store for you or your loved one this Valentine’s Day at Elaine Turner. The perpetually pink store will host Lucky Dog Rescue for a Valentine’s evening event benefitting Houston’s four-legged friends. Purchase a valentine in a friend or a sweetheart's name, or one for yourself! When you buy a Valentine for an adoptable dog who is in need, all proceeds going straight to the needs of these angel-faced canines. Supporters will shop and sip on cocktails provided by Hudson Ferus Vodka. Additionally, fifteen percent of the evening’s sales will benefit Lucky Dog Rescue. It’s love, doggone it!

WHEN: Thursday, February 11
6 – 8pm

WHERE: Elaine Turner Boutique
Rice Village Shopping Center
2439 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005

A Bridal Extravaganza!

Casa de Novia is hosting three designer trunk shows in February!

Love is in the air! Casa de Novia is getting brides ready for their special day with a collection of trunk shows this February. The bridal boutique will host Toni Federeci, Angel Sanchez and Junko Yoshioka.

Toni Federeci - The intricately designed veils and hair accessories are sophisticated and delicate. Whether it is cathedral length or tea length, her veils, combs and adornments are exclusive and compliment every gown and body.

Angel Sanchez - His designs are contemporary and ultra feminine, with a touch innovation. His gowns are coveted by women across the globe.


Junko Yoshioka - Her designs are beautifully classic with sleeveless high empire waist gowns and full flowy skirts. Her designs have been featured in many bridal magazines, and she’s dressed many celebrities like Jessica Alba, Helen Hunt and Katherine Heigel. With all the excitement that’s going on at Case de Novia in February, brides will surely fall in love again.


WHEN: Toni Federeci Veils - February 5-6
Angel Sanchez - February 11- 13
Junko Yoshioka - February 25-27 (personal appearance)


WHERE: Casa de Novia Bridal Couture
3331 D’Amico
Houston, TX 77019
713.523.9090



Junko Yoshioka Gown



Angel Sanchez Gown

Legendary Designer’s Dresses Debut in Houston Oscar de la Renta Trunk Show at Casa De Novia

As one of today’s leading design houses in the world, Oscar de la Renta’s name has been on everything from perfumes to Barbie dolls to fine china. But it is his captivating and innovative gown designs that keep red carpet celebrities and soon-to-be brides coming back for more. January 28-30 Casa de Novia will host an Oscar de la Renta trunk show featuring his exquisite Fall 2010 bridal collection. At the trunk show, Houston brides will be able to indulge in the display of trumpet skirts and cascades of ruffles until they find their dream dress. Casa de Novia consultants will be on site to help brides with selections and fittings. For more information, log onto www.casadenoviabridal.com. or contact callie@theprboutique.com.

January 28-30
Thursday and Friday, 11am-6pm
Saturday, 11am-5pm

Casa de Novia Bridal Couture
3331 D’Amico
Houston, TX 77019
713.523.9090

Keep the Beat Heart Ball

Cheers from the heart! Heart Ball chairs Deborah and Stephen J.J. Letwin and Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. are honoring the underwriters of the 2010 Keep the Beat Heart Ball. The reception will be at the lavish Hotel ZaZa, and gatherers will raise their glasses and toast 2010 Heart Ball Honorees, Lilly and Thurmon Andress, Dr. James C. Grotta and Noble Energy, Inc. The Keep the Beat Heart Ball is set for Saturday, February 13, 2010 at The Hilton-Americas Hotel.

For more information on the Keep the Beat Heart Ball, or to make a gift in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call Linda Rhodes at the American Heart Association at 713-610-5003. www.Americanheart.org/houstontxheartball.

Major sponsors for the Heart Ball are:
Enbridge Energy, Inc.
Marathon Oil, Noble Oil Energy, Inc.
Texas Children’s Hospital
Bud Light/ Silver Eagle Distributors
Houston Audi Dealers.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
6:30 – 8:30pm

Hotel ZaZa
Ultimate Ransom Room
5701 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77005

Three Cups of Tea with Greg Mortenson

Three Cups of Tea with Greg Mortenson is a Houston luncheon formed to raise awareness and funds for Pennies for Peace and Central Asia Institute. These organizations, founded by Greg Mortenson, are dedicated to building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan-countries where poverty is fertile soil for terrorist roots to take hold. In his book Three Cups of Tea, Greg challenges the way readers think about improving the world and encourages peace through education. The award winning author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee will share his story and mission. Ambassador Ryan Crocker also will introduce and engage in a short dialogue session with Mortenson.

Single tickets start at $100. Sponsorships range from $2,500-$10,000 and can be secured by calling The PR Boutique at 713.599.1271 or emailing meredith@theprboutique.com.

February 8, 2010
11:30am

Hotel Intercontinental
West Loop South
Houston, Texas 77027

Shoppers Provide Hope to Women In Need at the Elaine Turner Holiday Event

The weather outside may be frightful, but giving back is so delightful! That's exactly what the ladies that joined Elaine Turner in celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas did last night at the Elaine Turner Holiday event benefitting The Women's Home.

Guests were suggested to bring gently used handbags and shoes to give hope to the women at The Women's Home, a houston based charity. Shoppers were rewarded for their giving spirit with coupons and discounts from Elaine Turner to be used on festive accessories from the designer.

Elaine Turner's Holiday event also featured native Texan jewelry designer, Hazel Smyth who enticed shoppers with glam baubles just in time for the holidays. A couple of lucky ladies that entered the $5 raffle went home with accessories ranging from a pair of Boo flats in Pailet to a red Bella clutch bag. Fifteen percent of proceeds went to benefit The Women's Home.

The 12 Days of Christmas are not over yet! Elaine Turner continues to accept donations of gently used handbags and shoes thru December 16th. So dust off that "IT" bag from a couple of seasons ago, donate it to Elaine Turner for The Women's Home and come home with your new favorite.

Elaine Turner
2439 Unversity Blvd. (Rice Village)
Houston, Tx

(L to R: Elaine Turner, Elizabeth Herff - Hazel Smyth jewelry designer)

Muse Secret Santa Party

Last night Muse and local jewelry designer, Hila Graham, played host to a secret santa party benefitting Texas Children's Hospital. The bubbly bubbled and jewels sparkled as guests shopped for a cause and previewed the acclaimed designer's holiday line. The stylish shoppers checked items off their list while stuffing the stockings of Texas Children's Hospital patients. Ladies lined up as Craig McLemore, Michael Kemper Salon's make up maven to the stars, shaped brows and left no holiday face unmade. Glitter is hot this holiday season! Even Billy, the Muse goldendoodle, was tired after all of the fun.

In the crowd: Muse owners, Lindsay Mousoudakis and Margaret Morris, Tena Faust, Tama Lundquist, Mary Hart, Anne Ebert, Karen Henry and Nicole Fertitta, Ashley Goforth, Texas Children's Hospital's Mary Kristen Valentine, Susan Sanders, Cindy Garza, Cathy Fitzpatrick, Kathy Bracewell, Celina Stabell, Minnie Baird, Christine Hoffer, Martha Adger, Shannon Price and Sallie Cruger.

Left to Right: Susan Sanders, Cindy Garza, Mary Hart

Texas Children's Carousel "Gives a Hand" at The Belle Meade

All hands were on deck last night at the The Texas Children's Carousel "Give a Hand" kick-off party at The Belle Meade River Oaks. Lead by 2009 co-chairs, Cecile Coneway Puckett and Sallie Cruger, the well-heeled group gathered for a fabulously fun evening of fundraising to support the Carousel's Family Event at The Zoo. Serenaded by Virtuosi of Houston flutist, Ceasar Dominguez, the young philanthropists nibbled on truffled egg salad sandwiches and goat cheese tarts provided by Belle Meade neighbor Giacomo's owner Lynette Hawkins. Among the group sipping champagne and gathering under the stars in The Belle Meade's cabana area were Jill and Scott Holstead, Lindsey Love, Courtney and Christian O'Neil, Texas Children's Cancer Center Director Dr. David Poplack, Jeannine Boswell, Maggie Stacy, Shannon Price, Mary Hart, Lauren Epley, Stacy Kayem, Lisa Oren, John Puckett, and Carol Whilden.

THE LITTLE COUPLE PURRRRUSEING THE HIGHLAND VILLAGE PET ADOPTION CENTER

Tune into TLC tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10/9C as The Little Couple search for a new four legged family member at the Highland Village Pet Adoption Center. Bill Klein and Jen Arnold, America’s favorite Little Couple, are spotted at Houston’s landmark shopping center, Highland Village, as they embark on adopting a new furry friend.

Angel Sanchez Makes Special Houston Stop at Casa de Novia

One of our favorite designers, Angel Sanchez, is in town on Thursday. Stop by Casa de Novia from 6 - 8 and preview his new evening and bridal collections. Special thanks to Luvi Wheelock, Andrea Osborne, Celina Stabell, Robin Reimer, Christine Hoffer and Courtney Fertitta for hosting Angel while he's in town.

Angel Sanchez is renowned worldwide for both bridal and evening wear designs that hold true to the timeless perfection of traditional couture dressmaking. His elegant designs are architectural, contemporary and feminine and always include a touch of drama and impact along with innovative details.

Thursday, October 29 from 6 - 8pm

Casa de Novia Bridal Couture

3331 D'Amico

Houston, TX 77019

www.casadenoviabridal.com

RSVP/callie@theprboutique.com

Nationally acclaimed interior designer and architect, Sharon Perry Wise, recently opened the doors of Objects...Lost & Found, a shop dedicated to antique accessories. Nestled among the shops and homes on Houston’s beloved Ferndale, the restored 1930s cottage sells carefully collected treasures from around the world.

“My goal was to create a store where I would want to shop. As an interior designer and architect, I have been an antique lover for years,” said Sharon Perry Wise, Owner of Objects. “Groupings of objects are more interesting to me than a single object, so you’ll find various collections including lamps, ink wells and majolica. Although Objects does carry furniture, we separate ourselves from other antique stores by also providing many home accessories. Accessories finish a home and make it more personal.”

Located at 2815 Ferndale, Objects offers one of a kind home accessories such as lamps, birdcages, tea caddies, chandeliers, sconces, decorative boxes and plates, inkwells and furniture all ranging in price and prominence. Sharon has designed the store for easy perusing of the unusual and eclectic finds. A wall of lamps lights up the room and a table with bird’s nests makes for a decorative sight. A row of Chinese clay bird’s graces a fireplace mantle centered between two French sconces. Many of the accessories are handmade, European and in perfect condition brought back to Houston by Sharon herself.

Objects is open Monday-Friday 10:00 to 5:00. Drop-ins are welcome and appointments can be made by calling 713-523-8496. For more information on Objects, contact The PR Boutique by calling 713.599.1271 or by emailing meredith@theprboutique.com.

GREEN SCENE: HIGHLAND VILLAGE FARMER’S MARKET OPENS IN HOUSTON’S LANDMARK SHOPPING CENTER

Highland Village, Houston’s landmark shopping and dining destination, announces it will be home to the new Highland Village Farmer’s Market beginning Saturday, October 31. The Highland Village Farmer’s Market will be Houston’s only farmer’s market with 100 percent organic, sustainable method growers. The market will be held each Saturday from 8:00 am to Noon.

“We are inviting vendors who only offer organic products. We have two growers USDA and state certified and others who use either organic or sustainable methods of growing,” said Charles Morales, Market Manager of Highland Village Farmer’s Market. “I am proud to be a part of the Highland Village Farmer’s Market.”

A permanent covered structure (next to Jos. A Banks and across the street from Escalante’s Mexican Restaurant) will house up to 24 vendors. Seasonal growers will rotate throughout the year bringing the freshest goods of each season to Houston such as blueberries, figs, strawberries and peaches. A baker will bring fresh baked breads, desserts, brownies and pastries that will pair nicely with the organic coffee vendor. One unit will supply free-range beef, lamb, pork, goat, chicken and wild boar while several vendors will have a variety of free-range eggs. A soap maker will provide lotions and handmade goat’s milk soaps.

Unusual and anticipated features at the market include Queen Bee Marshmallows, a vendor selling 20 different varieties of handmade marshmallows, and Texas Wild, a vendor who owns his own shrimp boat bringing peeled and whole shrimp to the market.

“Shoppers already come to Highland Village to enjoy retail, dining and entertainment. Now they can visit the Highland Village Farmer’s Market for their cooking and grocery needs as well. The Center will be a one stop shopping destination for Houstonians,” said Gretchen Ferguson, Highland Village spokesperson.

GRIPPING EYEWEAR AND PARIS HILTON HAVE EYES FOR STYLE

Houston entrepreneur, Jimmy Jongebloed just returned from Las Vegas today where he presented the first ever Paris Hilton Sunglass Collection with Paris herself in attendance. His Houston-based company, Gripping Eyewear, Inc. recently launched the new line of fashionable sunglasses at the International Vision Expo at the Sands Convention Center. The heiress and socialite, personally appeared at the Gripping Eyewear booth, signing autographs and taking photos with hundreds of fans while thousands of Expo attendees looked on. After the Expo Friday night, Jimmy and his wife, Seita hosted the Paris Hilton Fashion Show and VIP Cocktail party with his Houston investors at the pool of the Hard Rock Hotel. The fashion show featured the sunglass line as well as Paris’ fragrance, handbag, shoe and watch line. Other Houstonians who flew in for the party were Alan and Tori Riffle, Jim and Renee Jongebloed, Duncan and Colleen McKeever, Yonny Demeris and Jenny Romer, Bennett Rowe and Sara Salinas, Lewis and Sherry Chandler, Arthur and Pam Newell, Dr. Rex McKeever, Chris and Laurie Geston, Greg Miller, Bev Wren, George Cox and Jerry Alexander.

Watch E! tonight and check the fashion show and party.

Bailamos with Virtuosi and the Consulate of Mexico!

Join Virtousi of Houston and the Consulate of Mexico as nosotros bailamos (we dance)!

Zarine Boyce opens her home for a kick-off party to announce the organization's partnership with the Consulate of Mexico for their 2010 May Concert and Dinner! The City of Houston will be partnering with Mexico in a yearlong series of events to be held in Houston in honor of the 200th anniversary of Mexico's independence and the 100th anniversary of its revolution.

The kick-off party will feature music from Virtuosi and delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine. Ole!

When: Tuesday, October 20th from 6:00-9:00pm
Where: at the home of Dr. Meherwan and Zarine Boyce

Venue Museum District Bringing Green Living To Houston Arts Scene

Grayco Partners Introduces Houston’s First Transit Oriented Luxury Development. Grayco Partners, a national real estate firm headquartered in Houston and The Lionstone Group announce the development of Venue Museum District, a luxury apartment building situated in the heart of Houston’s vivacious arts community. Sitting on the METRORail, Venue is Houston’s first transit-oriented residential development providing smart, green living in the cultural arts district. Located at 5353 Fannin, Venue Museum District is Houston urban living at its best. Residents can leave their cars at home as it is only a short walk to world-class museums, restaurants and nightlife, while just minutes to the medical center and downtown via the METRORail. Venue is a contemporary development giving Houstonians an environmentally friendly option for renting.

Elaine Turner’s Fall Collection is the Queen’s Fancy

Famed handbag and shoe designer Elaine Turner is partnering with Heroes for Children to highlight her British-inspired fall collection at an event on September 24 at her Rice Village flagship boutique. A suggested $5 donation at the door will benefit Heroes for Children. To raise additional funds for her favorite charity, Elaine Turner is contributing 50 percent of all proceeds from the sale of her Allie and Taylor handbags to Heroes for Children. Please RSVP to callie@theprboutique.com.

Thursday, September 24

6 – 8pm

Elaine Turner Flagship Store

Rice Village

2439 University Blvd.


Houston, TX 77005

www.elaineturner.com