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Pastels with a Punch: How to Maximize Minimalism This Summer

Pastels with a Punch: How to Maximize Minimalism This Summer

Spring looks by Alice + Olivia

READY TO VENTURE back into the public eye? From happy-hour haute to glorified pajamas-gone-glam, our style guru collected five must-shop trends to revamp your style. Pack a pretty punch with pastels from head to toe, as in beautiful Alice + Olivia sets accompanied by a Balenciaga bag. Or go green, thanks to Bernadette and By Far!

Mask, $95, by Tom Ford

Hourglass top-handle bag, $1,790, by Balenciaga

Emma double-breasted blazer, $820, by Bernadette

Rachel shoulder bag, $340, by By Far

Square Knife pump, $1,420, by Balenciaga

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This Weekend: Former Houston Ballet Soloist Brings the 'House' Down in the Heights

Lawrence Knox

A moment from 'The House,' choreographed by Nao Kusuzaki

WALKING THE GROUNDS of the Heights Ironworks is like stepping back in time, making it the ideal location for choreographer and former Houston Ballet soloist Nao Kusuzaki’s immersive dance performance, The House. Created for Houston Contemporary Dance Company and running Feb. 8-10 (5pm, 7pm and 9pm), The House explores the groundbreaking accomplishments of Barbara Jordan, the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction, and Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird. Although Jordan and Lee’s paths never crossed, Kusuzaki imagines them as guests at the Yale House, a five-room historic landmark built in 1903.

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Get a Pre-Valentine’s Rush at this Hot Spot’s Wine & Dine Series

Navy Blue's branzino (photo by Caroline Fontenot)

WINE, CANDLES AND FINE cuisine — almost all the elements needed for a romantic evening. Not into the crowds or strict reservations this Valentine’s Day? When you want to woo your loved one your way, consider Navy Blue’s Mondays with Molly.
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