MERRY MERRY

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label of love : Shakuhaci

I first stumbled upon Shakuhaci while poking around the boutique scene in SoHo last year around this time. Since then, I have seen this label popping up everywhere. It's like when you  get a new car and suddenly you notice your car twins all over the place... catch my drift? Back to Shakuhaci, this Aussi-based brand is self-described as being for the sleek-limbed supergirl, as unashamedly 90's as giant blow-wave hair, jangling gold earrings or a perfectly placed beauty spot. Amen to that.

 

 

retro-active : Off-the-Shoulder

These off-the-shoulder frocks have me all sorts of nostalgic for the power super model looks of the late 80s and early 90s. Check out some of my favorite shoulder-bearing trappings.

one. Motel Ame Cut Out Midi Dress in Black

two. Three Floor Vida Vida Dress

three. Hybrid Body-Conscious Dress with Contrast Lace Skirt

four. Three Floor White Out Dress

five. Nicholas Stripe Off the Shoulder Top

six. Herve Leger Boat Neck Dress

80s & 90s Model Inspiro

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Carré Otis  - Photographed by Barry Lategan
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Naomi Campbell
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Photograph by Barry Lategan
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Claudia Schiffer for Chanel - 1995
source : 90s Haute Couture

out and about : Nutcracker Market

Even though Black Friday is technically the beginning of the holiday shopping season, in Houston, the Nutcracker Market is a must-do for holiday happy shoppers. I am (clearly) not shy to the shopping scene and made sure to go opening night of the Nutcracker Market a few weeks back. Reliant Center was filled to the brim with aisles and aisles of visiting vendors from all across the country. We browsed through everything from outrageous Christmas decorations (we may or may not have been at the North Pole), artisan jewelry, housewares, holiday sweets (testers? yes please) and, in typical Texas fashion, ANYTHING with your name, monogram or school logo on it (really... ANYTHING.. cups, pillow cases, cookies, picture frames, toilette paper... so necessary). If it helps, the event benefits the Houston Ballet (it's called philanthropic shopping).

This is not your mama's craft show...

“I’m singing… I’m in a store and I’m singing… I’M IN A STORE AND I’M SINGING!”

every house could use a little hide.... 

and more hide... 

In true Southwest fashion : Native-Inspired Textiles

How else will people know where you went to school?!

Quarry heist... 

gimme gimme : Del Toro Slippers

Yes, I am at the sophisticated age of 24... No, that, in no way, means that I am too old to make a holiday wish-list... One must-have that is up-there this holiday season is the fine handiwork of Del Toro Shoes. Based out of Miami Beach, Matthew Chevallard (the creative genius behind Del Toro Shoes) has concocted a slew of slippers, clad in ingenious color combos, stitch-work and all the footgear accoutrement my little heart desires... I mean - Did someone say glitter slippers!? I'm in...

where to find them : Del Toro Shoes

trending : Playing with Plaid

Starbucks has made the switch to their seasonal red cups, the tree is up at City Hall, the signature big red bows have made their debut in Highland Village, which can only mean one thing in Houston... HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE. Even though plaid is always a seasonal staple, it is back in a big way this go-round. Luckily, we are no longer limited to wearing plaid 90s grunge style, with a layered flannel or 80s spunk style, with an over-the-top tartan dress and lace to boot... Let's assess the options

Go smart and sharp by keeping it simple (stupid!). Pick a structured tartan silhouette and pair it with a solid hue.

Olivia Palemero from PFW in Zara

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Mira Duma in Julia Kalmanovich

source : MiraDuma Instagram

Have an over-the-top fashion moment by sporting a little tartan on argyle on tattersall action (too much?!)...

Christine Centenera in Celine

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Moschino

source : Moschino Instagram

Channel your inner east coast americana for a preppier look. Stick with classy staples like a wool, weighty scarf or couple a light-weight tartan flannel with a chunky knit and coated denim. 

Ralph Lauren 

source : Ralph Lauren Instagram

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Piece a plaid accessory with a muted getup to make the statement plaid POP. 

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that. is. all...

fashion houston find : Rolando Santana

Houston came, saw, and conquered the fashion world this past week during Fashion Houston. Even though H-Town may not be part of the "big four" fashion weeks, Fashion Houston continues to make a name for itself and seems to be on an aggressive, upward trajectory year after year.

The crowd is a sight to see in and of itself. If you have not had the pleasure of people watching at a Texas, celebutante-filled, event of the season, you truly have not lived... think big hair, bigger jewelry, and even bigger personalities... Not to mention style on top of style for days...

Besides the bigger names like Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor, David Peck, and Haute Hippie, I fell in love with a designer that, before Fashion Houston, was only faintly known to me... hellewwww Rolando Santana!

It is no secret that I am a girly (GIRLY) girl and this Mexico-based designer gets me. The collection was feminine, smart and perfectly tailored. Think pastels... and peplums... rich textured fabrics... and peplums... soft feathered fringe... and PEPLUMS

check it...

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source: La Flaminga HB

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