parties

Fashion Bash!

Katelyn Hayes and Shireen Hadi
Katelyn Hayes and Shireen Hadi

Claudia Lobao, Lauren Levicki Courville and Hunter Bell

At Dress for Success and Women of Wardrobe's annual Summer Soiree, generously hosted by Tootises, fashion-forward attendees dressed in pretty pastels, bold patterns and lots of ruffles — many designed by Houston's Hunter Bell, who showed off her fall line alongside jewelry by Claudia Lobao. Chairs Karishma Asrani, Courtney Campo, Allie Danziger and Melissa Sugulas welcomed guests to the event, which toasted the 20th anniversary of Dress for Success, and raised more than $20,000 for the org.

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Furniture Bank Fete Opens Doors for Families, Ensures No Kids Have to Sleep on the Floor

Aamir Maniar, Aniq Ahmed, Sabeen Pirzada, Leena Shah, Schehzad Shah

A HOUSTON ORGANIZATION has been providing families with basic necessities in the form of furniture for more than 30 years. This summer, supporters of the Houston Furniture Bank gathered at River Oaks Country Club to raise awareness and funds to provide beds to children who otherwise have to sleep on the floor.

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dining

Slurp Up Soup Dumplings and Indulge in Peking Duck at New Rice Village Restaurant

Jenn Duncan

Shrimp and Pork Shu Mai

HUSBAND-WIFE RESTAURATEUR duo Leo and Grace Xia recently opened a stylish third location of their Peking-lacquered-duck and dim sum concept, Duck N Bao. The opening comes just over a year after launching Hongdae 33, the all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue hot spot in Houston’s Asiatown.
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