February 2, 2012

Great news, Houstonians! H&M is continuing its Texas invasion with two–count them, two!–Houston locations set to open in 2012!

The first will open this spring at Baybrook Mall, and the second will open later in the year at Willowbrook Mall. Stay tuned for official grand opening dates and events…

January 17, 2012

It’s time to eat good in Galveston! This week (through Saturday) marks the city’s inaugural restaurant week, during which participating restaurants offer prix-fixe menus to showcase what they do best. For lunch and/or dinner, you can select from a stellar lineup of eateries–like Bernardo’s at Hotel Galvez, Gumbo Bar and Olympia–with meals priced at $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $35, $40 or $45.

January 13, 2012

There’s a pretty bitter chill in the Dallas air–one that our arsenal of light- to mid-weight jackets just won’t conquer. Hence, there’s probably a puffer in all of our very near futures.

That being said, the St. Bernard Sports Midnight Madness Sale couldn’t have come at a better time! Today through Sunday, the Inwood Village location is 20% – 50% off storewide, plus an additional 20% off markdowns. Bonus: the store is literally open until midnight tonight only.

So you can snag that puffer for a steal, along with the store’s shockingly good selection of contemporary sportswear.

Sure, the holidays may have just come and gone, but that’s not going to stop our desire to shop–no sirrie! Bored with all the clearance racks at the mall? Yeah, us too. The antidote? Tomorrow’s Second Saturday Art Walk in McKinney, during which Historic Downtown McKinney’s many shops, restos and art galleries are open late–until 10pm in most cases.

Two of our McKinney faves, Patina Green and Gray Living are taking part in the shindig, and you can check out the full list of participants here.

Bonus: there will be live music throughout the square to get you in that good ol’ shopping mood…

January 12, 2012

Every second Thursday of the month, Waco favorite Bloom & Bee Swanky hosts a new in-store event, and this month’s guest is silver metal artist Lisa Monroe. She’ll have an in-store trunk show for her baubles from 5 – 7pm and you can also watch her work in-store.

And if you’re not in the market for new jewelry, don’t fret–everything, and we do mean everything, at Bloom & Bee Swanky is on sale 10% – 75% off to boot! It’s perfect for that whole “New Year, new you, new space” thing you’ve got going on…

January 11, 2012

Malouf’s in Lubbock is hosting a Lafayette 148 spring 2012 trunk show today! Season after season, the line always has looks we crave, and to help us put a little less pressure on our pocketbooks, Malouf’s is offering $50 off your trunk show purchase when you call to schedule an appointment during the show!

Hint: the shorts-suit is going to have a major moment this spring, as seen on tons of runways, so start getting those gams in shape!

January 9, 2012

In Houston? Stop what you’re doing right now. Prada has set up shop at The Galleria.

Aw, hear that? It’s little Italian angels singing…

January 4, 2012

If you’re anything like us, the holidays have left you a but cash-poor. Between all the gift-giving, that fierce NYE outfit, and the after-Christmas sales, you’ll be eating ramen until Valentine’s Day.

But fear not. You can take in some seriously legit music in Austin during Free Week Austin. Through Sunday, some of Austin’s top music venues (think Red 7, Mohawk and Beauty Bar) are hosting local talent and the shows are free. Check out the lineup of the who/when/where here.

December 30, 2011

Calling all brides and brides-to-be (and, heck, anyone who likes to stash away ideas for their future weddings)! Six Dallas smartypants business owners have teamed up to create a one-stop shop for wedding services: The Bell Jar.

Bows + Arrows (floral design), Southern Fried Paper (invites and stationery), Apryl Ann Photography (self-explanatory), After Yes Weddings (wedding planning), Ben Q. Photography (again, self-explanatory) and Astounding Sounds (music  and technical support), have set up shop in a chic 1930s house on Bryan Street in East Dallas.

We can only imagine how nice it must be when all the moving parts of a wedding are situated in a single location with clear communication…

December 24, 2011

Lola, the newest concept from BCBG, which recently opened its doors at Southlake Town Square, is having a serious sale on party dresses just in time for NYE. And we do mean serious–styles start at just $20. That’s less than you’ll spend on champagne by the time the ball drops.

Most holiday clearance sales start after Christmas, but we would never begrudge a store that wanted to start their sale early, like Charli in College Station. The sale festivities have begun, and these are just some of the great deals you can score right now:

• 25% off Boots
• 33% off fur vests and leather jackets
• 50% off jeans, cardigans, sweaters and Finley shirts