http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0700 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:54:36 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Art-on-Water-announces-call-for-entries?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner Photo Source: bayoucityartfestival.comHosuton's Art on Water presentation, an Art Colony Association project, has announced its call for entries for the October festival. Local artists can submit static or kinetic installations that go along with th... local festival Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:54:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Art-on-Water-announces-call-for-entries?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Guide-to-wearing-slips-as-dresses?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereIn Houston, it's almost too hot to wear clothes during the summer, so this year, why don't you give them up altogether?If your summer dresses are still too hot, it's time to slither into a garment that's more light... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:02:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Guide-to-wearing-slips-as-dresses?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d16-2009-CFDA-Winners?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner Designer Alexander Wang with Dree Hemingway, in his designDuring last night's CFDA Fashion Awards ceremony in New York, fashion designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy, Marc Jacobs, Italo Zucchelli, Scott Sternberg, Alexander Wang and many others were hon... CFDA Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:39:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d16-2009-CFDA-Winners?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d15-2009-CFDA-list-of-nominees?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner A look from Rodarte's Fall 2009 collectionTonight at the Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center in New York City, the 2009 CFDA Awards celebrates the top fashion designers and First Lady Michelle Obama.The nominees for fashion's biggest awards ceremony i... Banana Republic runway CFDA Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:23:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d15-2009-CFDA-list-of-nominees?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Mad-Men-fashion-returns-August-16?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner AMC's wildly popular Mad Men has been renewed and will re-air as Season 3 kicks off August 16. That means more glamorous, sophisticated dresses, tight high-waisted pencil skirts, not-so-proper blouses, and suits, all in time for the richer, moodier a... TV fashion retro fashion Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:20:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Mad-Men-fashion-returns-August-16?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d9-How-to-dress-up-for-a-wedding?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner  If you've got lots of wedding parties to attend this summer and fall, don't listen to the rules that suggest dressing traditional is best. Depending on the type of wedding, and of course your own personal style, wearing a wallpaper or cupcake-l... wedding Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:01:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d9-How-to-dress-up-for-a-wedding?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Top-green-brands-for-fashionistas?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner Float On Dress; Loomstate.comIf you're shopping for a green fashionista -- a girl with serious taste and an eco-conscious style to match -- or are trying to go green yourself, you might get overwhelmed as you pour over confusing ingredients labels a... eco-fashion Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:43:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Top-green-brands-for-fashionistas?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Summer-blood-drive-at-The-Woodlands-Mall?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner  Step 1: Shop 'til you drop (but not to the point of exhaustion).Step 2: Give blood.Step 3: Refuel with snacks and goodies from the food court (think P.F. Chang's, Panera Bread and The Cheesecake Factory).On Friday, June 19, The Woodlands Mall i... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:12:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Summer-blood-drive-at-The-Woodlands-Mall?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Hotel-ZaZa-offers-summer-deals-for-spa-days-and-more?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner Photo Source: FortuneLocals know that the Hotel ZaZa isn't just a place for tourists to spend the night: it's also a hotspot for happy hour cocktails, champagne parties and spa days. And this summer, Hotel ZaZa is offering up specials to make it eas... Hotels spas getaways Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:25:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Hotel-ZaZa-offers-summer-deals-for-spa-days-and-more?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d1-BCBGMAXAZRIA-opens-in-Katy-Mills-Mall-June-2?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner Tomorrow, June 2, BCBGMAXAZRIA will open a new store in Katy Mills Mall.The women's clothing retailer specializes in higher end, well-tailored dresses, sweaters, work separates, shoes, handbags and other clothing and accessories items.Katy Mills Ma... Katy Mills Mall Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:15:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m6d1-BCBGMAXAZRIA-opens-in-Katy-Mills-Mall-June-2?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Find-the-best-deals-on-Frye-shoes?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner Kelsey Ankle Strap; TheFryeCompany.comFrye boots and shoes combine sturdy, tomboyish functionality with vintage charm and feminine accents. They last forever, are comfortable, and go with everything, which is probably why boots can run upwards of $30... Frye online deals Thu, 28 May 2009 09:51:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Find-the-best-deals-on-Frye-shoes?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Childrens-story-time-at-Pottery-Barn-Kids--Woodlands-Mall?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner  Pottery Barn Kids in The Woodlands Mall is sponsoring a free children's story time to start off the summer. Every Tuesday at 11a.m. during the month of June, children and their parents can visit Pottery Barn Kids for a free story time. Eac... Tue, 26 May 2009 14:38:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Childrens-story-time-at-Pottery-Barn-Kids--Woodlands-Mall?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Kate-Moss-for-Topshop-Summer-2009-collection-launches-today?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner As long as Kate Moss continues to inspire edgy fashion choices and newly iconic trends (skinny jeans, especially), let's hope she continues to collaborate with British retail giant Topshop.The Kate Moss for Topshop Summer 2009 collection launched tod... Thu, 21 May 2009 11:25:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Kate-Moss-for-Topshop-Summer-2009-collection-launches-today?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Slips-and-lingerie-make-a-comeback?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner  You can credit the new transparency trend, or the general pop culture throwback to the 20s and 30s, but slips and pretty lingerie are making a comeback. And while whole lacy ensembles involving garter belts and corsets might be too uncomfortabl... lingerie Tue, 19 May 2009 10:28:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Slips-and-lingerie-make-a-comeback?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Get-creative-with-summer-footwear?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner  When it's really hot, flip flops are probably your go-to choice for footwear. But just because the temperature is reaching uncomfortable heights doesn't mean that your overall look has to deflate, too. Check out these picks for creative footwea... Shoes Mon, 18 May 2009 12:10:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Get-creative-with-summer-footwear?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d14-What-to-wear-to-a-picnic-at-Discovery-Green?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner  It's hot but not miserable yet, and in order to take advantage of the last few spring-like days, you need to get outside. If you're not up to driving to the coast for a beach trip, head into the middle of town for a picnic at Discovery Green (t... Spring and Summer Thu, 14 May 2009 10:41:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d14-What-to-wear-to-a-picnic-at-Discovery-Green?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d12-What-to-wear-to-a-Katy-Perry-concert?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner  Tonight is Katy Perry's concert at the House of Blues, and the retro-funky singer will probably be disappointed if you don't dress up. In a recent interview with People.com, Perry noted that "it's nice to show up at my shows and then see t... Tue, 12 May 2009 12:55:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d12-What-to-wear-to-a-Katy-Perry-concert?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d11-How-to-wear-2009s-spring-and-summer-trends?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner  Now that layering, tights and chunky sweaters are no longer realistic for stylish Houstonians, it's time to weed through the list of trends for S/S 09 and learn how to make each work for you.Transparency: Not everyone can pull off totally see-t... Spring and Summer How to wear Mon, 11 May 2009 11:12:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d11-How-to-wear-2009s-spring-and-summer-trends?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Swim-coverups-for-the-beach-and-pool?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner Are you ready for Memorial Day pool parties and bar-b-ques? Now that it's swim season in Houston, shop bright, cozy cover-ups for when you're relaxing poolside or at the beach. These picks even work without a swimsuit. Click to shop the slidesho... Spring and Summer Swim Holiday Thu, 07 May 2009 12:22:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Swim-coverups-for-the-beach-and-pool?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Favorite-looks-from-the-2009-MET-Costume-Gala?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner  Do you agree with my picks for best and worst dressed at the 2009 Met Costume Institute Gala?Best effect: Ashley Olsen, in The Row Best cutouts: Eva Longoria, in Diane von Furstenberg Best mini: Diane Kruger, in Chanel Best retro... Tue, 05 May 2009 10:52:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1250-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Favorite-looks-from-the-2009-MET-Costume-Gala?cid=exrss-Houston-Shopping-Secrets-Examiner