Houstoniamag.com: The Thighs Have It: Garters are making a Modern Comeback

May 28, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Who said the super-hot choker trend was just for your neck?

Biscuit Paint Wall

May 27, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

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Location: Biscuit Home

Well, I finally made it to the famous Biscuit Paint Wall to shoot some pics. I am the last blogger and Houston citizen with a camera to come shoot some photos in front of this delightfully dripped painted wall! [Read more…]

Raining Purple at The Dunlavy

May 26, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

Jeff Shell, Bethie
Muses Rita Garcia, Romy Mitchell, Diane Caplan, Gracie Cavnar, Dominique Sachse, Molly Johnson Stone, Chris Goins ( not pictured Joy Sewing, Lily Jang)
Sergio Morales, Heart of Fashion founder Vivian Wise
Ally Shell-Van Koolwijk
Becky Hollands, Lily Jang, Stephanie Nghiem
Staci Henderson, Debbie Festari, Nicole Lassiter
Lisa Gochman, Julianna Montealegre, Tiffany Halik
Josh Caplan, Diane and Michael Caplan
Shanon Watson, Jeff Gremillion
Joubaier Joubert, Michael Pearce
Bethie and Joubaier..is it 1999?
Robin Reimer, Lori Freese, Jaquel Andrews
Bethie with Neal Hamil models wearing little black dresses from previous participants.
Bob Cavnar, Jared Burgess
Fritz Lucio McDonald, Liz Kerr. Don't ever leave home without your purple wig!
This dude did a great job
Staci Henderson and Jennifer Molleda being serenaded to "I wanna be your Lover" by Quang Henderson and Alan Wakim
Jeff Shell and his muses
Me and Joubaier on the runway for LBDD 2014
Photo by Chinh Phan/Culturemap
Peace, love and music

Location: The Dunlavy

There was a Party in Purple at The Dunlavy to announce the Little Black Dress Designer’s 2016 muses and this event didn’t make Doves Cry..it made them sing! [Read more…]

Woman Crush: Lauren Anderson

May 25, 2016 by Beth Muecke 3 Comments

Location: Houston Ballet

Today we are introducing you to Lauren Anderson as our BethieLife Woman Crush. [Read more…]

Houstoniamag: Style Staple: The Black Blazer

May 24, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

From clubbing to a laid-back dinner date, a black tuxedo jacket is the ultimate outfit-maker.

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Fashion Fusion at the MFA

May 24, 2016 by Beth Muecke 2 Comments

Luisa Nadarajah with her two winning designs
Alan Gonzalez with his winning design
Jordan Ashton Smith and Zoe Wallace (wearing a dress by Alan Gonzalez)
Dress by Criseyda Arriaza
Dress by Jose Alfredo Saucedo
Designer Rachel Anne Duane with her winning chain-mail accessories
Dress by Kitty Dupas
Designer Monica Garcia
Designs by Maria Hammond, Daiane Bierhalz Elert, Bridget Fizer
Jaquel Andrews, Bethie
Winning design by Teresa Rangel, along with HCC's Suzette Brimmer
Juliana Ocampo, Aubrie Layne/ of Lucky Cat Beauty
Luisa Nadarajah with her two winning designs
Jaquel and Bethie doing an after party snap

Location: Museum of Fine Arts

Fashion Fusion, a fashion competition inspired by the exhibition Sculpted in Steel: Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles, 1929-1940. The 2016 finalists, students from Houston Community College fashion school, competed in style and imagination! [Read more…]

Los Trompos at Discovery Green

May 23, 2016 by Beth Muecke Leave a Comment

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Location: Discovery Green

I had so much fun shooting at Discovery Green at their Los Trompos, which translates to spinning tops. Discovery Green’s latest public art installation, by Mexican designers Hector Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena, is a bright, interactive playground. [Read more…]

Richly Clad and /skout/

May 21, 2016 by Beth Muecke 1 Comment

Diane Caplan, Bethie
Guilty Pleasures by District Leather Bra/ Zadig & Voltaire "Virginia Grunge Jacket"/ Custommade "Chanise Leather Skirt"/ Oliveve "Mallory Saddle Bag"/
/Skout/ Jewelry
Brookes Boswell "Pippin Panama Straw Hat" - *Handmade in Portland, Oregon/ Pared Eyewear "Pools & Palms in White/" Australian Line
South Parade "Eau De Coco Nut Tank"/ Gold Hawk "Silk Lace Tank"
Meesh "Jagger Pant"
/Skout/ Jewelry & Beachkin "Tuxedo" Handbag
Jakett "Josey Vegan Moto Jacket" - *Jakett makes all washable leather pieces!
Gold Hawk "Silk & Lace Slip Dress"
Shanaz Designs "Face Play Clutch" - *Local Houston Designer, Bianca Chowdhury
Pared Eyewear "Pools & Palms in Cookies & Cream"
Diane Caplan, Bethie
Love this "Beachkin" bag by Diane Caplan!
Necklace by /skout/
/skout/ jewelry
Black leather and gold ring by /skout/
/skout/ necklaces
/skout/ necklaces

Location: Richly Clad

Located in the heart of River Oaks on Bammel Lane, Richly Clad offers an eclectic mix of designer clothing, accessories, & home decor from around the world, as well as local Houston designers. [Read more…]