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Jason Wu for Target!

2012-02-02T13:28:00.000-08:00

Of all the designers that started a line with Target, this one we're the most excited about. Vanessa and I are HUGE fans of Jason Wu! He is an AMAZING designer and we're very happy he decided to do a line for girls like us who love his clothes but can't afford them. Also, we met him in New York City during Fashion Week and he was super nice, he even took a picture with us! : )

Link to Jason Wu for Target site:
http://www.target.com/c/brand-shop-Jason-Wu-for-Target/-/N-56hts

Cool Fashion App!

2012-01-29T06:47:00.000-08:00

FavStyle ~ Find your FashionBy FavStyle

Description

FavStyle believes you shouldn't shop alone. FavStyle helps you find fashion you'll love by challenging you to pick your favorite tops, pants, dresses, shoes, bags, shorts, sweaters, intimates, accessories and more. Complete each challenge by selecting your favfive while building a list of your fav new fashions. Pulling from the most well known and fashionable stores on the internet, each challenge presents only the best today's brands have to offer. The more you play, the better you'll shop!

Key Features:

- Fav items to build your own personal fav list
- Send items you love to your friends to see what they think
- View details about every item in each challenge
- Buy your favs from hundreds of stores and brands right in the app

DOWNLOAD HERE! http://itunes.apple.com/app/favstyle-find-your-fashion/id495621497?mt=8

Trend We're Loving: Sheer Blouses

2012-01-29T06:44:00.000-08:00

I've been on the hunt for a sheer blouse for a year now. It's not that they're hard to find, but it's hard to find the RIGHT one that I want (and in my price range). I think every girl should have one sheer blouse in their closet, they're so versatile! You can wear them to work, a party, a date, in the summer, winter, fall, etc... you get where I'm going with this. They are definitely worth the money, and whenever I do find the right one for me I'm buying every color! Lol. Also, I'll let you all know where I found it OR if you've seen a cute one somewhere LET ME KNOW!!!!

Examples of how you can style them:

* Summer - with a pair of blue jean shorts

* Fall - a patterned sweater over it with a pair of skinny jeans and flats (or heels)

* Winter - a trench or pea coat over it with a pair of dark skinny jeans and dressy boots

* Spring - brightly colored skinny belt around the waist and a (casual) pencil skirt and a pair of ankle boots

* Work - tucked in a pencil skirt (plain or pattern) with a bold necklace underneath and your cutest heels

* Party - with a pair of dressy shorts and ankle boots or dressy heels, statement earrings and a cute clutch.

PINNING!

2012-01-19T19:36:00.000-08:00

Although the virtual pinboard site Pinterest is not that new, more and more people are getting into it and Jasmine and I are no different. I think it is safe to say that we are pretty much OBSESSED with pinning.

Check us out on Pinterest and follow us!

Jasmine's Pinterest

Vanessa's Pinterest

Happy Pinning!

Pree Brulee Online Boutique

2012-01-11T20:42:00.000-08:00

My friend Harpreet started her own online accessories boutique a couple of months ago and it is safe to say that if I didn't exercise restraint, I would definitely be in trouble!

Pree Brulee is the name of her boutique that she curates impeccably! Harpreet's global influence is seen in her taste in the pieces that she carries and extends into the way that she names her Pree Brulee treasures. They reference her love of history and various cultures around the world.

Each week or so, Pree Brulee posts a smorgasboard of beautiful pieces. Here are a few of my picks!

Check them out at www.preebrulee.com Also, follow them on Pinterest!

Aztec Dreams Earrings
Miss Priss Navy Necklace $38
Grecian Gold Foil Cuff $28
Silver Fox Necklace $88
Red Chiffon Hamsa Hand Bracelet $24
Turquoise Art Nouveau Ring $24

STYLE POST: Christmas Party

2011-12-08T21:28:00.000-08:00

Earrings: by mara
Dress: Net-o-poter.com
Bracelet: sea babe jewelry
Ring: Stella Ring
Shoes: Topshop

NEON YELLOW.

2011-12-01T18:06:00.000-08:00

Shoes: Marni
Purse: Cambridge Satchel Company
Belt: Christopher Kane
Top: Christopher Kane
Nail Polish: POP
IPad Case: Givenchy
Bra: ???

Fashion713!

2011-11-13T19:45:00.000-08:00

Jasmine and I have always talked about opening our own boutique and I think eventually we will get there, but for right now, I started an online boutique with the help of an awesome website called Style Owner. You basically get to add different brands to your very own boutique and earn a commission. I've added awesome brands like House of Harlow, Elizabeth and James, Paper Crown by Lauren Conrad, Vanessa Mooney jewelry and lots of other cool brands! You get to play stylist, owner and buyer all wrapped in one!

Check it out! Fashion713

Here are some of my favorite picks from the boutique.

Rebecca Minkoff "Becky" Jacket

Low Luv x Erin Wasson "Boulder" Ring

Elizabeth + James "Mercy" boot

Urbane Times Houston Fashion Week Style

2011-10-30T14:52:00.000-07:00

Robert Rodriguez

Becca Cason Thrash Style Icon; Private Collection Haute Couture

11:00 PM

Audi Pavilion Closes

Get To Know: Melanie Huynh

2011-07-24T21:39:00.000-07:00

Editor at Vogue Paris

(image from google)

Bill Cunningham Documentary Comes to Museum of Fine Arts

2011-07-07T16:32:00.000-07:00

The godfather of street style, Bill Cunningham is coming to Houston. Not really, but his documentary is coming to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston from July 8-15. This is the second time the film has made it to Houston, and we missed it the first time, but we are definitely not missing it this time around.

Tomorrow there is a special event after the screening, with a panel by Houston socialite and lady about town, Lynn Wyatt!

Purchase tickets for $7 at www.mfah.org See you there! Make sure you dress for Bill!

Henri Bendel Open See!

2011-06-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

How cool would it be to have your design on display for the world to see and buy?!

Henri Bendel is giving a lucky person a chance to do just that!

What this is actually?

"Calling all Bendel Girls! Welcome to the Henri Bendel online "Open-See"?. We realize that not all Bendel Girls come from New York, so we have extended the reach of our legendary "Open-See" where you can enter by submitting a sketch of a handbag, hair accessory, scarf, hat, small leather good, or piece of jewelry that you think will have our buyers smitten." - Bendel Website

Click Here to Enter!

http://www.bendelopensee.com/officialrules/index.html

** Special thanks to Ashley Sutton for the info : )

EXCLUSIVE Lanvin Kids Line!

2011-06-14T18:53:00.000-07:00

Viewer Request.

2011-05-29T20:54:00.001-07:00

SUMMER HAIRSTYLES.

** If you have a fashion/beauty question or request email us below **

Hello Kitty x Vans

2011-05-23T09:41:00.000-07:00

I love Hello Kitty and this Vans collaboration is no different. I am a big fan of Hello Kitty, but not to point where I have Hello Kitty backpacks and all that jazz, so this is an easy way to show your appreciation for this little far east import!

SPRING TREND: Head Scarves

2011-05-14T12:05:00.000-07:00

Head scarves are perfect for spring and summer. They can spice up any causal summer outfit. As you can see above Vanessa is showing how a head scarf can be dressed up and I'm showing how you can pair it with a romper for a nice vacation look.

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WERQIN' IT

2011-05-12T12:18:00.000-07:00

Joan Smalls via Altamira

Olsens cover Newsweek

2011-05-12T12:14:00.000-07:00

Heard about this issue a month ago, but just getting around to posting the cover. Love The Olsens. Next stop, global domination.

Urbane Times x Prabal Gurung

2011-05-12T11:27:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, we had the amazing opportunity to meet fashion darling Prabal Gurung, at the recently opened boutique Atrium which is inside high end bridal boutique Casa de Novia.

We were total fangirls and were giggly and nervous the whole time, but managed to talk to him about what he thought about Houston fashion (A style that can go anywhere. He also said he was impressed!) and what's next for his collection (he doesn't like to talk about his inspiration until the show). He was incredibly humbled by our love for him and we were honored to meet this star of American fashion.

Spring Wish List.

2011-05-02T20:11:00.001-07:00

Atrium Opens with personal appearance by Prabal Gurung

2011-04-18T21:27:00.000-07:00

Luvi Wheelock of Casa de Novia (a bridal couture boutique) has just opened a new Parisian inspired boutique called Atrium. To celebrate the opening of the store, designer Prabal Gurung will be making a personal appearance.

Here's a couple of looks from the designer's recent Fall 2011 collection that will be on display at Atrium.

Click here to follow Prabal and click here to follow Urbane Times!

Glee covers Marie Claire’s May 2011 Issue.

2011-04-11T19:28:00.000-07:00

STYLE POST.

2011-04-10T11:19:00.002-07:00

Outfit of the Week.

2011-03-24T21:38:00.000-07:00

INSPIRATION: Black Swan

2011-03-21T20:01:00.000-07:00

Anna Wintour Covers WSJ

2011-03-21T11:42:00.000-07:00

The editor in chief of American Vogue and arguably the most powerful woman in fashion covers the Wall Street Journal, photographed by Mario Testino.

Lookin' good Auntie Anna!

Premium Goods x The Hundreds

2011-03-13T00:09:00.000-08:00

Happy International Women’s Day!!

2011-03-08T17:06:00.000-08:00

Two of my favorite people

2011-03-06T23:26:00.001-08:00

The New Bohemians - Vogue Editorial

2011-03-03T20:09:00.000-08:00

March 2011 Vogue Editorial featuring John Legend, actor Anthony Mackie, Savion Glover with beautiful models Chanel Iman, Arlenis Sosa, Jourdan Dunn and Joan Smalls.

This editorial's clear point was to include black models and black artists ranging in fields from music to dance to acting. We think that Vogue has increased their presence of black models and black people in fashion, but sometimes all black editorials seem like a cop out. Instead of blatantly featuring ALL black models, all we ask is to mix it up! Different colors, different designers and different visions! With that said, this is a great editorial no matter the color.

Sharing from Vogue.com - The New Bohemians

Academy Awards 2011.

2011-02-27T23:11:00.000-08:00

and the Oscar for best dressed goes to.....

Urbane Times Favorite.

2011-02-26T23:46:00.001-08:00

Giovanna Battaglia never ceases to amaze me with her chic style. LOVE HER.

Via Jak and Jil

Lauren Conrad's Paper Crown

2011-02-23T20:00:00.000-08:00

We love Lauren Conrad here at Urbane Times and LC's latest endeavor in the fashion world is no different. Lauren is launching her Paper Crown line soon and although we won't be able to see the behind the scenes action because her reality show got scrapped by MTV, we are still looking forward to Paper Crown being a success.

Paper Crown ranges in price form $65 to $400 with trendy, yet modern LC basics: blousy tops, chic leather separates and belted dresses.

The Office of Alexander Wang.

2011-02-23T19:14:00.000-08:00

Current Perfumery

2011-02-22T21:22:00.000-08:00

With spring approaching, my current perfume always changes. Currently, I'm alternating between:

and

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK. (Part 2)

2011-02-20T12:08:00.000-08:00

Runway Shows: Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK. (Part 1)

2011-02-18T17:53:00.000-08:00

Derek Lam

DKNY

Ralph Lauren

Proenza Schouler

Stella McCartney Spring 2011 Campaign Ads

2011-02-15T12:36:00.001-08:00

Joan Smalls is killing it - on the runways and with her recent campaign ads for Gucci, among others. Here is another campaign ad for Stella McCartney and she looks amazing. Joan Smalls is becoming one of the most sought after models for the runway and advertising campaigns and we can't complain. Keep em coming!

Alexander Wang Fall 2011

2011-02-14T20:32:00.000-08:00

Alexander Wang is sort of hit or miss with me - sometimes I think he gets caught up in his "It-ness" and this season is no different.

Kind of EH about the whole thing. But Kanyesus and Kid Cudi were in the front row!

Baby Fashionista

2011-02-14T18:53:00.000-08:00

Alexander Wang's niece, Alia at his Fall 2011 show.

Kanye West for V Man

2011-02-08T23:04:00.000-08:00

Shot by Karl Lagerfeld.

We don't always feature men's fashion, but for Kanye West and Uncle Karl Lagerfeld, we make an exception.

Victoria Beckham Spring 2011

2011-02-08T17:43:00.000-08:00

Jourdan Dunn for Burberry

2011-02-04T10:02:00.000-08:00

Jourdan Dunn and Sacha M'Baye for February 2011 Burberry Ad campaign. Gorgeous pairing!

Houston Fashion News

2011-02-03T23:29:00.000-08:00

Catch up on your Houston fashion and shopping news!

PRADA comes to Houston - Culturemap is reporting that Miuccia is coming to the Houston Galleria this fall; October or November!

Free People opening in City Centre - Forbes wasn't kidding around when they named Houston the #1 city to shop and the evidence is here. Free People, famous for their catalog is opening a store in CityCentre!

Party moved to Saturday - Chloe Dao's Emerging Designers party has been moved to SATURDAY, FEB.5 due to inclimate weather (snow flurries in Houston makes everyone go crazy)

H&M E-Commerce - We've reported that H&M is opening its first store in Texas in Dallas but H&M is opening their e-commerce site to the US by the end of this year! Thank the Lord!

SHOES OF PREY.

2011-01-30T19:14:00.000-08:00

Shoes of Prey is a website where you can design your very own shoe! Amazing, I know! It's the perfect website for any girl who loves shoes. This idea is genius, because I know there are shoes that I like but would change one or two things about them and here you can do that! I recommend this site to ALL women.

http://www.shoesofprey.com/

Shoes customers have designed:

Bun B x Premium Goods x Stackwell

2011-01-29T19:54:00.001-08:00

Come out this Sunday (tomorrow) and grab this limited edition tee and crewneck collaboration between Stackwell, Premium Goods and BUN B!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Premium Goods

2416 Times Blvd

2-5pm

Buy STACKWELL

EMERGING DESIGNERS PARTY AT LOT8

2011-01-28T10:05:00.000-08:00

At the beginning of January, Chloe Dao and her team at Lot 8 hosted an open call for emerging talent at their boutique. Now, Chloe and her merchandising team have made their selections and are hosting a party to debut the emerging talent that has been chosen to sell their pieces at the Lot 8 Rice Village boutique.

Chloe Dao has been an important part of Houston's fashion scene and continues to support homegrown local talent and this event should be no different! Come out and support Houston's fashion scene and Houston's fashion designers! Also, this is the only place you can shop for Chloe Dao's fabulous spring collection!

Lot 8 Emerging Designers Party

Friday, February 4

7-9pm

Lot 8

6127 Kirby

Houston, Texas

Ford Supermodel Of The World 2011

2011-01-25T22:17:00.000-08:00

Maybe we're late to this competition, but we never knew that Ford selected Supermodels of the World. Congratulations to the youngest, and first Filipina EVER to win the competition, Danica Flores Magpantay. The 17 yr. old 5'9" Filipina competed in the competition held in New York City and won a $250,000 modeling contract. The daughter of a filipina supermodel, Danica Flores Magpantay is following in her mother's footsteps. You go pinay!

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

2011-01-25T11:48:00.001-08:00

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Mulberry Pre-Fall 2011

2011-01-23T18:35:00.000-08:00

Yes, yes, yes!

Pose of 2010/2011 : Crossed Ankles

2011-01-23T14:11:00.000-08:00

Bill Cunningham, (the Godfather of street style photography) has deemed crossed ankles as the pose of 2010/2011. Agree or disagree?

Michelle Obama in Alexander McQueen

2011-01-19T21:16:00.000-08:00

The First Lady and President Obama looking mighty spiffy for the state dinner hosting The People's Republic of China President Hu Jin Tao. Michelle Obama looks radiant in a red dress by the late Alexander McQueen. Simply stunning.

Purse of the Day.

2011-01-19T20:46:00.000-08:00

Stella McCartney Falabella Bag

Club Monaco Spring 2011 Lookbook

2011-01-18T12:35:00.000-08:00

Club Monaco's Spring 2011 Lookbook retreats to the English countryside with nudes, and light pastels paired with utilitarian boots. I'm going to go ahead and say NO to those black loafers though, hahaha!

Club Monaco - Houston Galleria

Golden Globes 2011

2011-01-17T14:05:00.000-08:00

Urbane Times Best Dressed

When Art Meets Fashion.

2011-01-15T22:00:00.000-08:00

1. Dress - Christopher Kane
2. Dress - Temperley London
3. Earrings - Alexander McQueen
4. Dress - Easton Pearson
5. Sunglasses - Elizabeth and James
6. Purse - Simone Camille
7. Dress - Tibi
8. Shoes - Alberto Guardani

Casa de Novia Sample Sale!

2011-01-15T10:51:00.000-08:00

Casa de Novia, Houston's fashion forward bridal boutique is hosting their annual sample sale today at their boutique in the Heights. Get gorgeous designer gowns from Monique Lhuillier, Elizabeth Filmore and more up to 75% off!

Casa de Novia Bridal Couture

3331 D’Amico

Houston, TX 77019

713.523.9090

Joan Smalls: Rising Star

2011-01-15T10:30:00.001-08:00

Joan Smalls is one of the up and coming black models that are really making a mark on the fashion world. She is absolutely gorgeous and we can't wait to see more. She is currently in the S/S11 Roberto Cavalli ads, as well as Gucci.

Erin Kaplan leaves Elle!

2011-01-13T19:39:00.000-08:00

Erin Kaplan, our favorite PR director of Elle and The City left her boss, Joe Zee and arch nemesis Olivia Palermo for a position at Teen Vogue as Senior PR Director. (one of my dream jobs).

As an ode to Erin Kaplan, I found this video of her many faces! Enjoy!

LSD's APT

2011-01-13T14:46:00.000-08:00

I'll preface these photos with a quick story. My first time volunteering for NY fashion week was last February and there was a huge snowstorm, and of course I was HAND DELIVERING show invites. The cool thing about that was that I got to see a lot of New York and sometimes the insides of editors and special show guests' apartments.

The highlight of that was visiting Vogue editor, Lauren Santo Domingo's $9 million dollar apartment to deliver an invite to the Jen Kao show. Vogue recently went into her apartment and took these great photos. My favorite thing about her apartment is her bookcase (though it is probably too cool to call it a bookcase) filled with fashion, art and design books.

OPI Texas Collection

2011-01-11T09:51:00.000-08:00

It appears that I am a little late for the OPI Texas Collection craze, but as the collection debuts February 2, 2011 - we've still got a tiny bit of a head start.

As usual, OPI gave their Texas collection a bunch of pun-y names that I am kind of obsessed with.

Austin-tatious Turquoise

Don't Mess With OPI

It's Totally Fort Worth It,

I Vant To Be A Lone Star

Suzi Loves Cowboys

San Tan-tonio (personal fave!)

Houston, We Have a Purple (REPRESENT!)

Do You Think I'm Tex-y?

Too Hot Pink To Hold 'Em (eh)

Guy Meets Gal-veston

Big Hair...Big Nails

Y'all Come Back Ya Hear?

Levi Maestro in Houston!

2011-01-08T10:39:00.000-08:00

Designed by Levi Maestro and Los Angeles jeweler Shayan Afshar, the “Infinity Piece” is a watch with out time or as Levi puts it "used to convey a sense of ongoing devotion outside the realm of such". This is definitely more of an accessory than anything else. Also, this is Levi's first product and we're sure there will be MANY more.

Visual Life : The Sartorialist

2011-01-07T15:39:00.000-08:00

Before The Sartorialist, Jasmine and I wanted to start a fashion blog and we talked about it for a couple of months. We happened upon The Sartorialist and our old blog Cougarstyle was born.

I love this video because it shows a little bit about Scott Schuman and what inspires him and how he got started. I love little videos like this that give you a slice of life of people who inspire you.

I bet that woman felt pretty stupid when she asked him "what is it for?" when The Sartorialist was taking her picture.

ASOS Spring 2011

2011-01-07T14:44:00.000-08:00

Houston never really has much of a winter, and every time this "season" comes around, I forget that we don't have one! So thank goodness for Spring, which is pretty nice in Houston. Enter in ASOS (British retail site)'s Spring 2011 Lookbook. Can't wait for spring!

STYLE POST. Winter Chic

2011-01-06T22:01:00.000-08:00

Sweater Dress - 3.1 Phillip Lim
Jacket - Citizens of Humanity
Boots - Chloé
Necklace - Sachin + Babi
Ring - Marc by MarcJacobs
Purse - Marc Jacobs

Praises due to the most fly: prada

2011-01-04T22:28:00.000-08:00

Shoe of the Day.

2011-01-04T17:53:00.000-08:00

GiuseppeZanotti
Crystal-embellished suede sandals

Tom Ford Collection Video

2011-01-03T22:40:00.000-08:00

Tom Ford video featuring celebrities like Beyonce and Rita Wilson.

He's back!

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T10:18:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

Urbane Times Holiday Picks at Lot 8

2010-12-31T18:45:00.000-08:00

One of our favorite boutiques to visit is Chloe Dao's Lot 8 Boutique in Rice Village. Chloe Dao has consistently put out great cocktail dresses and separates and is one of the premier boutiques in Houston, and we love her!

Here are some of our picks from Lot 8. Be sure to stop in and take 40% off all sale items, outerwear and accessories and make sure you tell them Urbane Times sent you!

Dao Chloe Dao Holiday 'Carrie' Metallic Dress $388.00 *One of Lot 8's bestsellers*

Dao Chloe Dao Black Fall Heidi Dress $279.99 (on sale!)

Dao Chloe Dao Printed halter dress $299.99

Dao Chloe Dao Royal blue dress $398.00 (from Dao Chloe Dao's spring collection)

Dao Chloe Dao "Kathy" $198.00

Dao Chloe Dao "Dominique" $328.00

All these Nuo flip totes, netbook envelopes and mini backpacks range from $19-44.99 and make great gifts!

All accessories are on sale!

Also, check out Chloe Dao's blog where she shares her inspiration and thoughts about being a designer! She is also hosting a casting call for designers to come and sell their wares!

Check out this Facebook invite for more information!

All photos by Deanna Mendoza.

CREAM OF THE CROP.

2010-12-29T19:19:00.000-08:00

URBANE TIMES TOP 10 BEST DRESSED OF 2010!

1. Olivia Palermo

2. Ashley Olsen

3. Michelle Obama

4. Blake Lively

5. Rachel Roy

6. Gwen Stefani

7. Lauren Conrad

8. Alexa Chung

9. Rihanna

10. Kourtney Kardashian

Phillip Lim Trench

2010-12-28T22:09:00.000-08:00

The trench will always be in fashion. But this version from Phillip Lim has me going insane. There is an attachable insert of faux fur! So in the winter just keep the fur inside and when spring rolls around, just unbutton the fur insert and voila!

The Barney's Co-op store in The Galleria is going out of business (the whole company is in turmoil!) and discounts range from 30-60% off, and this lovely Phillip Lim coat is 60% off! Hurry in and take advantage of all these fantastic deals!

Barney's Co Op Houston Galleria

TEL: 713.986.5113

Top 10 Asian Designers of 2010.

2010-12-28T21:08:00.000-08:00

2010 was a great year for diversity in fashion and this crop of Asian designers led the pack. Each of these designers put their stamp on the fashion industry and just goes to show that the color of fashion is constantly changing and evolving.

Alexander Wang

Derek Lam

Prabal Gurung

Monique Lhuillier

Jason Wu

Doo. Ri

Y&Kei

Yohji Yamamoto

Thakoon Panichgul

Fashion, Design, and Illustration.

2010-12-27T21:33:00.000-08:00

By: Nikki Farquharson

Nikki Farquharson is a London-based illustrator and graphic designer who shows us a different way of using magazine cuts.

Website: http://www.nikkifarquharson.com/

1st Urbane Times Party!

2010-12-26T22:06:00.000-08:00

Last Monday, we invited our readers, friends and family to join us as we hosted our first shopping party at local boutique Serendipity3 to celebrate the Urbane Times Holiday Picks!

Guests enjoyed festive nibbles and sipped sangria and white wine as they mingled amidst the sounds of DJ Antix while stylish clothes provided the perfect backdrop for the holiday party!

Everyone had a great time and it was so fun seeing people enjoy the boutique! We're definitely having more events in the future and we just want to thank EVERYONE for coming out and supporting us! Special thanks goes out to Ruby Haro, owner of Serendipity3 and all the staff that made this event possible!

Enjoy some pictures from the night!

More pictures can be seen at our Facebook page!

Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

2010-12-24T22:43:00.000-08:00

FROM URBANE TIMES!

Urbane Times Holiday Picks at Serendipity3

2010-12-15T20:20:00.001-08:00

Houston has just been named the best city for shopping by Forbes magazine (a fact that I think we already knew!) and that is very fitting for our spotlight on boutiques for the first Urbane Times Holiday Picks!

We're spotlighting a couple of boutiques that we love and picking clothing and accessories we think you should know about!

Serendipity3 is a boutique we've featured before and what better place to start with our Urbane Times picks! The boutique is a great place to shop.

We picked four outfits and styled them for several different occasions, so enjoy!

1. Holiday Party - a colorful way to bring cheer to your holiday season, without looking like a Christmas card in green and red.

- Blue dress - Serendipity3 $62

- Mustard skirt - $60

- Gold coin necklace - $34

- Gold bangle - $24

2. Office Party

- Cream ruffled top - Fifth Culture - $48

- Black cuffed pants - BB Dakota - $72

- Gold chain - $24

3. Holiday Dinner

- Printed top - Gestuz - $57

- Black skirt - Gestuz - $152

- Gold chain link necklace - $38

- Gold pyramid bangle - $14

4. Night Out!

- Leopard sequin jacket - See You Monday - $58

- Gray tank - RD Style - $22

- Gray shorts - Gracia Fashion - $88

Serendipity3 offers great, affordable fashion that will help you dress for any occasion, and just in case you haven't done/finished your holiday shopping, Serendipity3 is giving Urbane Times readers 20% off all Urbane Times picks, excluding jewelry! Just mention Urbane Times at the register to receive your discount!

Don't forget to join us on Monday, December 20 from 6:30-8:30pm at Serendipity3 as we debut our holiday picks in store and celebrate the holiday season with drinks, nibbles and more!

Special thanks to Deanna Mendoza for the photos, and Ruby Haro of Serendipity3!

OUTFITS OF THE WEEK.

2010-12-12T10:38:00.000-08:00

IT'S A PARTY!

2010-12-07T19:54:00.000-08:00

Serendipity3 & Urbane Times

Serendipity3 Boutique
1806 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX

Harper's Bazaar's Best Dressed 2010

2010-12-05T21:02:00.000-08:00

Two Houstians are on Harper's Bazaar's Best Dressed for 2010.... it's none other than
Beyonce and Lynn Wyatt!

All Jeggings Are Not Created Equal

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One of our favorite late night comics, Conan O' Brien donned a pair of unflattering light blue bleached jeggings during last night's broadcast. The result: a sartorial trainwreck, that we couldn't stop watching.

Below is a short clip with all of O'Brien's holiday goodies on display.

Now if you are looking for flattering jeggings, here are a couple of tips.

• Keep them in dark rinse. Light colored jeggings a la Conan highlight dimples, dents and whatever you have leftover from holiday parties/dinners.

• Dress them up with sky high heels or dressed down in embellished flats or distressed boots.

• Fit is key! Try on several pairs to make sure that they fit in the waist and don't sag in the knees or bum.

• One thing that we can take away from CoCo's jeggings experience is that confidence is imperative. Rock those jeggings!

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Stackwell, my friends!

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At Urbane Times, we are all about supporting homegrown talent, and clothing line Stackwell is no different. They recently celebrated their 1st anniversary with a party at Union Bar and we were on hand to help them celebrate. (and get a free shirt too!)

Check out my cameo at 0:18 (when I get the free shirt) and 0:43 when I'm representing Stackwell!

STACKWELL 1yr Anniversary from STACKWELL SOCIETY on Vimeo.

Check out some images from their lookbook.

To get your Stackwell on, go to Stackwell.bigcartel.com

Bag of the Day.

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Kate Spade "Five Points Camille" Bag.

We're loving Kate Spade's new "Five Points Camille" bag! This is a great purse for the everyday girl, as shown above you can carry this purse night or day.

Just Nothing At All.

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- Polish:OPI's At First Sight
- Top: Chloe
- Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane
- Purse: Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Suede Satchel
- Dress: Chris Benz
- Left Shoes: Jimmy Choo
- Right Shoes: from Piperlime.com

Rihanna covers Interview Magazine

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Rihanna, one of music's hottest ladies covers the new issue of Interview magazine. She was interviewed by none other than Kanye West.

(photos from www.ultimate-rihanna.com)

Jasmine's Fall Favorites.

2010-11-21T17:26:00.000-08:00

1. Dolce Vita
2. Rachel Gilbert
3. See by Chloé
4. Lanvin Clutch
5. Dion Lee
6. Tom Binns

Fab Fur

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Beyonce's style is usually hit or miss with me, but how HOT does she look in this fur and leather leggings?

(photo credit: People.com)

Christian Dior Denim Flow

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(image from MTV)

We are HUGE Kanye West fans, and his new cd and recent 'Good Friday' tracks are ALL that I am listening to, and I'm sure that you guys have heard 'Christian Dior Denim Flow', the 'Good Friday' track in which he name-checks a whole host of models!

I'm in my Christian Dior with a Veronica Webb
Noemie Lenoir, Chanel, Sessilee Lopez
Arlenis Sosa, Selita Ebanks
If you work with my people, speak that Jourdan Dunn language
Make a phone call, out to Joan Smalls
I wonder how it feel to lower Stone's walls
Jessica Gomes, y'all, I would damage her
And see if Jessica Stam got the stamina
I'm in the car with Leo and the Benz swerve
I heard Bar was friends with Esti Ginzburg
Coco Rocha, Kate Mimosa
Alessandra Ambrosio, Anja Rubik
Get Olga Kurylenko, tell her I'm very single
Abbey Lee, too — I'm a freak, boo
I'm wylin', I’m on a thousand
I wanna see Irina Shayk next to Doutzen

Here are some of our favorite looks from the Christian Dior S/S 2011 Show!

Download the track at kanyewest.com - Christian Dior Denim Flow

We ♥ Markus Lupfer Sweaters!

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G is for Gangsta

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or Giovanna Battaglia

via The Sartorialist

Lucky's 10th Anniversary Issue

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Happy 10th Anniversary to Lucky Magazine! I actually remember when I saw one of my first issues of Lucky during my freshman year of high school!

This particular December 2010 issue (GEEZ, WHERE DID THE YEAR GO?!) is important because of two things: 1) new editor in chief Brandon Holley and 2) Lucky Mag recounts all the huge sartorial moments that have happened in the last 10 years.

So far some of the new changes (new formats are rumored to be implemented in the March 2011 issue) include the back page, which Andrea Linnett edited, (she has also left Lucky Magazine) and I noticed that the feature on coverstar Diane Kruger also had a different format (which I like!) Lucky Magazine has always been one of my favorites, but lately I found myself being disappointed in some of the editorials and the design, and while I love Texans like Kim France that made it big in the fashion magazine world, I'm sure that Brandon Holley will take Lucky into the next decade with a fresh fashion spin.

Houston Fashion Week : Day 1 & 2

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It’s been almost a month and Houston is still basking in the afterglow of our inaugural fashion week, Fashion Houston, (October 11-14) at the Wortham Center. It has been our dream to see Houston be recognized as a major player in the fashion scene, and while it will take a while to be on par with other fashion weeks, we were proud to see our city take part in the glamour of hosting a fashion week!

Fashion Houston played host to local fashion favorites, like Chloe Dao, Elaine Turner, David Peck and Cesar Galindo, as well as some sartorial superstars in Lela Rose, Marc Bouwer and the first ever runway presentation of famed luxury e-commerce website, Net-A-Porter. With tickets for sale benefitting Houston Community College, front row scuffles for open seats were absent and overall, the events had a laid-back ambience with the libations flowing and the fashion fierce.

Day 1

Collections ranged from local fashion designer, Cesar Galindo to New York designer Lyn Devon and the eagerly awaited debut of Christian Siriano of Project Runway fame.

DAY 2

David Peck
Crop by David Peck was inspired by Ghana. The whole collection was very classy and wearable.
He paired the outfits with handbags by Elaine Tuner.

Lauren Pierce
Lauren Bush lauched a eco-friendly brand call Lauren Pierce Atelier.

Lela Rose
Lela Rosa one of my favorite designers. Her collected definitely didn't disappoint. Every piece was girly, bright, very classy. Loved them all!

Designer Lela Rose

Net-A-Porter
My favorite of the night. Simply Amazing!

(photos: houston press, melissawestonphotography)

STYLE POST. Work Chic

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Earrings: Juicy Couture Studs
Top: Paul and Joe
Skirt: Pretty Pleats Skirt from Mod Cloth
Purse: Cervo Doctor Bag by Dolce and Gabbana
Shoes: From White House Black Market
Hosiery: Back Seam Tights by SPANX

(By Jasmine)

Fashion Icon of the Month: Joanna Hillman

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Senior Fashion Market Editor, Harper's Bazaar.

Lanvin for H&M Fashion Show

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Lanvin for H&M Fashion Show. (via nitrolicious)

Fashion Book Must Have:

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The ELLEments of Personal Style:
25 Modern Fashion Icons on How to Dress, Shop, and Live

The book is by Elle magazine editors Joe Zee (from The City) and Maggie Bullock!

Definitely adding this to my library : )

Images: Moodboard Photography

Fall Trend: Lace Up Booties

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1. Eylenja
2. Chloé
3. See by Chloé
4. Diane von Furstenberg
5. Mcspedon
6. Allday

HOW TO WEAR THEM: