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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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Shakespeare Festival Celebrates 50 Years with Must-See Classics at Miller Outdoor

Actor Alan Brincks gets his makeup done for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'

BEGINNING AUG. 1 THROUGH Aug. 10, the Houston Shakespeare Festival, the professional arm of the University of Houston’s School of Theater and Dance, takes the stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre for its 50th iteration. The milestone event includes productions of Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream, plus "Bard talks," all at no cost to viewers.

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Houston Restaurant Group Writes Big Check to Benefit Workers Affected by Beryl

Dandelion Cafe owners Sarah Lieberman and J.C. Ricks with Mireya Villarreal of GMA, Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown of Southern Smoke Foundation (photo by Shane Dante Photography)

THE SOUTHERN SMOKE Foundation, established by chef Chris Shepherd, has only been around for seven years — but that's long enough to have helped hospitality workers through hurricanes, freezes, a pandemic, and countless other personal situations requiring emergency relief.

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