Sex and the City
Jul 13, 2010 Fashion, Social Hour
Event: Sex and the City 2 Party
Where: Tiny Boxwoods, Houston, Texas
This summer Sex and the City 2 has been one of the most talked about movies. To keep up with it Houston socialite Edward Sanchez hosted a Sex and the City themed party at the beautiful garden cafe Tiny Boxwoods located in the Highland Village area. Fashion enthusiasts, die hard fans of ‘Sex and the City’, and party goers dressed up as their favorite character and enjoyed the party. Also making an appearance, NYC fashion designer Cesar Galindo, flaunted his hair piece creations.
The ‘Sex and the City’ themed party made a statement, be it New York or Houston, girls just wanna have fun!
Tags: Fashion
Health and Fitness Magazine Swimsuit Fashion Show
Jun 10, 2010 Fashion, Health, Social Hour
Event: Health and Fitness Magazine Swimsuit Fashion Show
Venue: Champps Americana at Uptown Park, Houston, Texas
Date: HOT HOT Summer Day
The 4th Annual Swimsuit Fashion Show at Champps Americana Uptown Park witnessed a full house and the credit for sure can be given to Health and Fitness Magazine for hosting an engaging swimsuit fashion show. The designer swimwear was provided by Dkoko (Costa Rica), La Mode, Pleasure Zone and Sea & Mark.
Fashion Meets Craft
Jun 8, 2010 Arts, Fashion, Social Hour
Event: The Paper Runway
Date: June 4, 2010
Venue: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main Street, Houston, Texas
I always knew that it took creativity to be fashionable. This actually came true when the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft presented The Paper Runway, an exhibition of extraordinary paper clothing and accessories.
At the opening reception held on Friday June 4, 2010 art and fashion enthusiasts experienced this extraordinary exhibition of nearly 50 stunning works of paper clothing and accessories. Featuring everything from handcrafted evening gowns to men’s vests, jewelry made from magazine pages, and a suit made from lottery tickets, each garment-inspired artwork is created from different types of paper.
Materials ranged from recycled cotton rags and coffee filters to various handmade papers, created from fibers like abaca (banana leaf) and kozo (mulberry bark). The featured works encompass a dazzling array of patterns, textures, colors and exquisite detail. Some pieces would look right at home on the couture runways of Paris; others are inspired by the wild beauty of nature. Some pieces are whimsical and innovative, and others have a deeply personal story to tell.
The selected works were created by artists from the United States and from countries around the world, such as England, Chile, Israel, Tibet, Japan, and Canada. Though most work included in the exhibition is for display only, The Paper Runway also presents the work of Deepak Shrestha, a renowned artist from Tibet who makes shifu clothing. Shifu is a craft specific to the Himalayas that involves creating wearable, functional garments out of paper.
A not to be missed free art exhibit. Located in the Museum District at 4848 Main Street, HCCC is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday, Noon – 5 PM. The exhibition is to be ongoing from June 4, 2010 to September 4, 2010.
Bizzy Women Gets Fashionable
May 6, 2010 Fashion, Social Hour
Lights Camera Action (www.rmrmedia.com) a multimedia production site tracking the South Asian scene in Houston, Texas was proud to present the second in a series of fun filled mixers called ‘Bizzy Women’ on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Poshak Boutique, Hillcroft, Houston, Texas.
Ruchi Mukherjee is a Houston based freelance TV Asia Journalist/ Host of Lights Camera Action hosted the event which aims to highlight a woman owned small business. This mixer highlighted fashion designer Sameera Faridi.
Each event provides an opportunity to mix, mingle, dress up and be photographed. The idea is to have fun while at the same time help each other’s business goals. Surprises await at each mixer.
This chic fashion mixer was a full house with a fashion show as the main highlight of the evening. Guests also enjoyed complimentary tasty bites by Mezban and tiramisu cupcakes provided by Madhavi Gokhale of Desserts ‘n’ More, a specialty home based dessert company that caters special occasions, that are simple yet delicious, made with only the finest ingredients. Local radio host Samia Adil emceed the event with poise and grace. The show was a success as Neal Hamil Models walked the ramp with confidence with flawless make up by Fashion Face.
Present at the event HCC Fashion Instructor Textiles Lisa Waering and Jessica Dolan, Judy Gulgun FGI Regional Membership Director, Tanaz Choudhury who recently made a debut as a fashion designer showcasing her line at Tootsies, Reji Josheph, Sangeeta Pasrija, Houston Young Professionals for Arts’ Committee member Mahek Shah, Shawn Broussard from Health and Fitness Magazine, and many others.
Tags: Bizzy Women, Fashion
Fashioning the Future: A Fundraiser Event
Dec 7, 2009 Fashion, Fund Raiser, Social Hour
Event: Fashioning the Future: A Fundraiser Event
Date: Friday December 4, 2009
Venue: Junior League of Houston
It was snowing in Houston on Friday but that did slow down fashion enthusiasts from attending a fundraiser luncheon hosted by Pratham USA. About 200 women with a fashionable attitude and zen for the cause gathered at the Junior League of Houston. Pratham is a non-profit organization that helps underprivileged children in India with pre-school and primary education.
Fashion and glam looks were provided by SAKS FIFTH AVENUE /DOLCE & GABBANA.
Over a seated luncheon, Marie Goradia emceed the event, while the Pratham Houston President Sonu Anand made a brief speech about the charity work Pratham has been doing for the past years here in the States and in India. Followed by some fall looks and evening party dresses by Prada, DKNY, Rachel Roy and other prominent designers.
Tags: Fashion, Pratham, Rachel Roy
Dress It Up With Rachel Roy
Oct 15, 2009 Fashion, Social Hour, Your Look
Event: GlamShop Fashion Show
Venue: Patio on Mercer, Houston, Texas
Date: October 13-14, 2009
Report: Ruchi Mukherjee
The two night fun filled GlamShop fundraiser shopping event and fashion show came to an end yesterday with a good turnout, mostly women of all ages. The event was aptly called “girls’ just wanna have fun” as the ladies did enjoy the outdoor patio shopping spree with a giant screen playing all girls’ favorite movie ‘Sex and the City’ and of course the main highlight was the fashion show debut of a new celebrity line by Rachel Roy.
Rachel Roy is a Manhattan-based fashion designer. Her collection will be available at any Macy’s store in Houston. You can also visit www.rachelroy.com to learn more about her style.
At the fashion show her collection highlighted bright colors, sequined over sized handbags, open toed high heel boots and printed and solid color dresses seemed to be the trend.
Tags: Fashion, Rachel Roy, Total Body
Makeover Masala
Aug 14, 2009 Bollywood, Fashion, Social Hour
India is turning 63 on August 15 and in its honor Mary Kay® & Lights Camera Action hosted a glamorous evening mixer on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 filled with makeovers, bollywood music, and Indian fashion.
Mark Shim, owner of Pradaria, a new Brazilian Churrascaria style restaurant on Westheimer, happily hosted the event. Chef Mark Shim prepared scrumptious appetizers for the guests, and believes in hosting many such events as it increases awareness of different cultures.
Socialite and friend to the Indian American community, Yuki Rogers, also expressed her best wishes on India ’s Independence celebration. “I am thrilled to be at this event that highlights Indian fashion,” says Yuki.
More than 40 fashion enthusiasts participated to enjoy the chic cocktail party as Mary Kay® correspondent, Tiffany, taught everything that one needed to know about a flawless skin and a glamorous look. “It was wonderful to experiment with Indian skin types, I had to do some research with Bollywood cinema to give that glamour look,” added Tiffany.
Lights Camera Action (www.rmrmedia.com), a multimedia production site tracking the South Asian lifestyle scene in Houston, also turned one on August 1st 2009. “I was thrilled to see women from different walks of life come together and celebrate India’s Independence Day with Indian fashion,” says Ruchi Mukherjee, Journalist/Host, Lights Camera Action. The event turned out to be a success as the idea was to promote Indian fashion that is so much in vogue,” added Mukherjee. “I am looking forward to hosting many more such fun evenings,” says Ruchi.
Makeover Masala
Jul 20, 2009 Bollywood, Fashion, Social Hour, Your Look
India’s Independence Day is around the corner and in its honor Mary Kay & Lights Camera Action invites you to a glamorous evening filled with makeovers, informal Indian fashion show by our very own guests, bollywood music and appetizers.
Ladies, don’t miss this event, as Mary Kay correspondent, Tiffany teaches everything you need to know about a flawless glamorous look. And we are sure that all you men don’t want to miss that look.
Mix, mingle, pose and get featured by your TV Asia Houston correspondent Ruchi Mukherjee.
Contact Ruchi for more information.
Tags: Fashion
Once Upon a Blue Muse Fashion Show
May 28, 2009 Fashion, Social Hour, Your Look
Event: Runway Fashion Show
Venue: Avant Garden, Houston
Date: May, 2009
Coronation Vintage invited Houston fashion lovers for a night showcasing their Vintage Fall ’09 Collection.
‘Once Upon a Blue Muse Fashion Show’ was inspired by: “The girl who knows clothes”… and incorporates the organic elements of fire, water, and sky!. They started the collection with a palette of fiery orange, golds and mineral browns, taking the audience on a visual journey through fire and earth. Then migrated back to the sea with saturated blues. Finally, the fashion sensibilities were tickled with powder blues, grays and silvers.
It was a packed evening as Houstonians enjoyed a perfect evening of glamour, fine weather and at the same time doing some good, as a portion of the proceeds for the night benefited Planned Parenthood.
The models were provided by Neal Hamil, hair by Cara Crafton of Craft Salon and makeup by Wendy Martin.
Tags: Fashion
A Night in Bollywood
Jan 24, 2009 Bollywood, Fashion, Your Look
Event: A Night in Bollywood
Venue: Momentum BMW West, Houston
Momentum BMW West was the location of ‘a night in bollywood’ organized by Envy Magazine. The Bollywood inspired event treated guests to view luxury cars, a bollywood dance performance by a local troupe, and a high energy fashion show sponsored by Ed Hardy and Guess.
The night was a treat for those into cars and clothes, as well as some ‘bollywood’ first timers! Amongst those interviewed were Alejandra Mejia with Envy, Riyad Abu-Taha, and local Katy residents Aru and Radha Nadesan.
