A Local’s Guide to Rodeo Style
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Southern Living February 2012
A Local’s Guide to Rodeo Style
Designer Elaine Turner helps us prep for the Houston Rodeo, which kicks off this month!
By Paula Disbrowe Photographs by Gary Clark
By Paula Disbrowe Photographs by Gary Clark
Start with the boots. “You can’t go to the rodeo without a pair of cowboy boots!” Elaine says. She loves Texas Junk Co. (215 Welch Street; 713.524.6257) for its impressive collection of more than 1,000 pairs of gently used boots, many for $100 or less. “It’s a Houston institution.”
Plan your outfit. “Just give a nod to rodeo style—say a Bohemian dress with vintage boots and oversize turquoise jewelry, or a hip jacket, denim jeans and python clutch.” She loves Cynthia Steffe dresses from Tootsies (2601 Westheimer Road; 713.629.9990) and Kendra Scott earrings at her own boutique (City Centre, 800 Town & Country Blvd. Suite 170; 713.255.9095). Elaine’s favorite bag of the moment is her Veronica Mushroom Ostrich Satchel ($450; elaineturner.com). For leather jackets she heads to Muse (2411 West Alabama Street; 713.520.6873).
Primp and polish. Elaine and her girlfriends start the spiffing-up process with a mani/pedi at Michael Kemper Salon ($58, 4059 Westheimer Road; 713.877.1645). This year she’ll go with the color of the season, a muddy taupe like Essie’s “Mink Muffs” or “Particulèire” by Chanel. When it comes to hair, she gets a blowout ($50-$65) from David Bamford at Therapy Hair Studio (5371 Westheimer Road; 713.355.4247).
Don’t forget the barbecue. Elaine’s favorite source is Goode Company BBQ (5109 Kirby Drive; 713.522.2530). It’s also a great place to spot hot entertainers. (Cowboy alert: George Strait, table 5!) “I order the turkey platter that comes with a sweet and spicy sauce, pinto beans, and coleslaw ($11). For dessert they have an amazing pecan pie ($4).”
Whet your whistle. Once they’re all dolled up, tequila beckons! For the best rodeo people-watching, Elaine and company hit El Tiempo Cantina (3130 Richmond Avenue; 713.807.1600) for sangria margaritas ($8). “It’s a very authentic and low-key Houston spot,” she says.
Congratulations Elaine!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sunday, Elaine Turner joined 49 other women at The St. Regis Hotel for a luncheon to celebrate the prestigious honor of being one of Houston Woman Magazine's 50 Most Influential Women of 2011.Left to Right: Group photo of17 ofthe 50 honored guests, including Elaine Turner. Elaine Turner wearing her Fall 2011
Audrey Mushroom Ostrich and Piper Python Heel. Elaine posing with fellow winner, Melissa Wilson, of Fox 26 News.
Katy Atlas iBook Party!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Read All About It! It was exciting to host Katy Atlas, celebrity blogger of Sugarlaws and novelist, at our Flagship Rice Village store. It was a glamorous night of private shopping, beverages from Martini & Rossi and a personal reading by Katy from her new book, Moving Neutral.Fashion Houston 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Fashion Houston 2011: We teamed up with fellow Houstonian Chloe Dao this year for Fashion Houston at the Wortham Theater in Downtown Houston. Our shimmering shoes and handbags dazzled on the catwalk next to Chloe’s bold prints and bright colors inspired by the 1960’s Mod era.Fashion Photography By: Jay Marroquin Photography