The Little Black Book Magazine - November Issue

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Alfredo Scaroina

the little black book MAGAZINE

NATHAN HAWTHORNE President/Editor in Chief

Creative/Fashion Director CLARENCE LEE Public Relations/Special Events NICOLE CASTRO

Contributing Editor CHERYL ANTHONY ALEXANDER Philanthropist MONITRICE MALONE

CULINARY Director JENN LaVIGNE Culinary Critic/Writer MONKEY ART Photography Director TIARA MAREI Contributing Photographers HEATHER VIDRINE, GRANT WALKER, DAVID BERMUDES STEPHANIE QUATES, THURMAN RAINEY Contributing Videographer JULIO RAMON

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CONTENTS november 2012

07 FOOD LOVERS CORNER 19 FASHION 42 EVENTS 54 ARTWORK

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LETTER editor's

Become the change you want to see at home, within your neighborhood, city or even the world. This simple and profound philosophy is the thought for this month's issue. With this, we began to go on a journey of development that broadens the mind, opens the heart and enlightens our sprits to new heights. So therein lays the foundation of the digital issue that is paving the way towards our print.

The pages are carrying a message on its clean design so that you may focus your attention to the artist on display.

This is their time to shine along with others who worked hard to be unique, and show expression while allowing us all to go on the journey with them. Through their paintings and sculpture you see through their eyes. Their souls bear witness within their music, while the food lets you taste the world as they do. What an experience, and this is what we welcome you to do with us.

Yours truly,

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MAMA MIA!!

By Clarence Lee Photograph by Thurman Rainey

Thanks to my friend John; who I met through another friend, referred me to an amazing pizzeria that sits on the outskirts of Downtown, and I must say it is the best pizzeria in Houston hands down!

With it's small but cozy atmosphere to it's great patio area, you are going to love everything about Luigi's Pizzaeria. This family owned budiness has an amazing range of pizza to choose from at a reasonable price; the Caprese being my favorite, it's BYOB (bring your own bottle), and the gelato is to die for.

There are very few places in Houston that allow you to bring your own bottle, and for those that do, they may charge $5 or so, but Luigi's does not. The second time I went to Luigi's, I took a really great bottle of Bordeaux and of course, a few friends so that they could experience this great place as well. Everything on their menu is amazing, but I highly recommend getting the Caprese. It is a basic thin crust pizza that has fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, virgin olive oil, and basil that is simply delicious. But you can add any toppings you may want from Italian sausage, pepperoni, chicken, pineapples, mushrooms, spinach, etc. The Caprese that my friends and I got had chicken, Italian sausage, and pineapples on top of the standard toppings.

Besides the pizza, there is pasta, calzones, and yes, gelato! Again, there is so much to choose from that honestly, I cannot tell you what is best.

You must go for yourself to understand how delicious their pizza is.

Luigi's is located at 3700 Almeda Road; on the corner of Almeda and Winbern behind HCC. They are open Monday­Thursday from 11am­ 10pm, Friday & Saturday from 11am­11pm, and now open on Sunday from noon to 8pm. Go and enjoy some great pizza and tell them I sent you!

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Feast with the Tribe

By Monkey Photography by Heather Vidrine

Street food is always about mixing different styles together, and very often the simplest of food and one flavor profile is enough to bring it to the top. A Tribe Called Feast first caught my eye in Montrose as a bright yellow truck, almost like a small school van with graffiti art on one side.

The menu is not filled with a lot of items but I can assure you their chef Gui Ha足Thuc is one of the best in the business.

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First time I came to them honestly I was just hungry and they seemed interesting I didn’t know what to try so I just went for their fried plantains or as they call it yo yo chips. I spoke to Erick and he told me then that they are new. Finally I got a plate with fried plantains and what I describe as cilantro cream on top. I was able to tell from the first bite to the last it was delicious. The fact that it was just so simple and so perfectly prepared that I had to try more from them. So I took on their best seller the beef slider. A small slider with tender beef in the middle and some cilantro I finished it in about four bites but I wished there were more.

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Certainly a new truck has come out on the streets and this time it's not flashy signs nor do they have a weird "stoner sciz" look on food where there about a five different flavors and textures that normally don’t make sense and are usually never good. It's just simple food made perfectly. I would almost make it a point to find them every week on either Twitter or Facebook just for the plantains. Even add about two to three sliders and make a meal out of it. This is street food at its finest. Gui and Ericka I wish you all the best and you can expect me to come back to you soon, hungry for more.

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Classic Diner Modern Twist with a

by Clarence Lee

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Yet again, I was referred to another great restaurant by not only a dear friend, but my mother. She had first mentioned this place a few weeks ago during a brief conversation over the phone and then again a few days before my trip to New York. Once more, I took some friends with me to try this Lola because what better way to enjoy food than with great company.

With their massive windows, outside cover patio, and bright orange sign with an bitten orange for the ‘o’, you cannot help but see Lola sitting on the corner of Yale and 13th Street in the heart of the historic Heights neighborhood. You will not be disappointed with their range of food from the classic chicken and waffles to the chicken sopressata pasta dish, they are BYOB (bring your own bottle), they have amazing desserts, and their prices are very reasonable. Lola has an atmosphere of an old school diner, but their food is far from it!

As you enter the restaurant, the aroma of their most popular meal, the Carolina Pulled Pork in Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce will fill your nostrils, in a pleasant manner of course, that will immediately make you want to order it, but do not do it because their menu has so much more to choose from. My favorite item on their menu is the chicken sopressata.

Having gone to several restaurants were their portions are either too small or too large; Lola’s serves just enough to fill but not stuff you.

The chicken sopressata comes in a delicious roasted garlic and basil cream sauce with penne, grilled chicken, and the best part; the sopressata salami. The sauce does not drown out the other ingredients; there is just enough to coat everything on the plate, and still have some left over to soak up with the slice of garlic bread. The chicken is grilled nicely without being dried

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out, the penne is a little al dente; the way I like it, and the strips of salami give the dish an amazing boost with its hot peppers, paprika, sweet fennel and red wine flavors. Now guess how much this amazing dish cost ....wait for it ...$9.95!! Inexpensive and delicious! Pair this pasta dish with a glass of white wine; preferably Reisling, and great company, and you will have an amazing evening at Lola.

Go and enjoy Lola's breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Happy Endings

Asian and western cooking have been coming together for a long time. Fusion is apparently the new wave for food in the future to bring about harmony between different cultures. There are a few rare places to eat where they have found the perfect harmony. Hot dogs with Asian toppings may sound a strange but that is pretty much a hot dog. To be a little more precise, the hog dog comes from Houston’s Happy Endings food truck.

I found them one night after all my friends were getting out of the club, as always I was hungry, so I walked down to look for any thing to eat and I saw a bright blue truck in front and saw Happy Endings for the first time. It seemed strange at first to see something with an Asian feel but people walking away with hot dogs. At any rate I was hungry and I wanted to eat and what I saw looked good. At first sight of the menu it seems akward but get the Hiroshima dog with tempura bits and scallions, also their pork bun.

I could not figure it out but it worked! The texture of the crunchy tempura and the moist dog worked together. However their best creation was the the deep fried pork bun. That is easily my easiest memory I can get a sweet crunchy bun with bbq pork inside. Be careful when eating it, it's hot when it comes out, but it so perfectly put together. They are a tough thing to find as there have been but a few cases where I have had to leave the bar for a few minutes away from my friends to get my hands on a pork bun. Ryan is usually the guy I meet i just to say ill be coming back soon for more.

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It is tough to see barbecue and street food go together. If you look at them separately barbecue s about slowly cooked meats over long periods of hours and street food is a more fast paced atmosphere where food should be ready in about 10 minutes of it order and be hot.

But it is also a very beautiful match if done by the hands of Tony Idank of the Kickers BBQ Truck.

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More Fave Food Trucks

By Monkey

Tony started this food truck about three years ago in Louisiana before he made his recent move to Houston. After having experience as a chef he decided to be his own boss 3 years ago and started serving food to the people on the street. But what makes him so different is that he truly recognizes what it takes to get the best out of his food.

Whenever I go to his truck my favorite pick is his brisket, so perfectly tender juicy and a just enough smoke to make it perfect. Whether you have it as a sandwich or with cheese and barbecue sauce over fresh cut fries. This brisket is specially prepared in 14 hours slowly cooked using a special technique, which is Tony trade secret. What makes it special is that the brisket, which is usually, sliced here can be broken down like shredded beef but will still be able to have the same texture of sliced beef. It also explains how he has managed to use it in different applications, which work for street food. The barbecue sauce the prefect condiment of sweet savory with a hint of spice, also made from scratch just adds more to the food.

Tony himself is a humble man always when he was so eager to sit with me as I take mouthful of his brisket­loaded fries and explain his philosophy. He simply states that street food should be different. Every truck has his own specialty that makes it worth eating; his happens to be barbecue, which he does exceptionally well. I usually find him outside Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar on Friday nights but unfortunately, Tony has moved to Europe to further his culinary skills.

LB2 Mag wishes him the best overseas and anticipates his return!

Im a big fan of the taco, not the cheese filled crispy corn tortilla with the minced meat that can be found pretty much anywhere.

Personally they are not even that worth eating.

A true taco is a soft tortilla filled with beef, some onions, cilantro and and cilantro. The best place I get my taco is a food truck, more specifically the Taco Truck outside of SouthBeach on Montrose.

This place is my perfect example of street food.

It is cheap, quick and most importantly, it is food the gods would eat. I was introduced to this place by a friend who recommended the hot dog which is what I would call a “drunk man's hot dog;” a simple sausage with mayo, ketchup, mustard and potato chips. Do not get me wrong, the hot dog is good but for some place that looks like something straight out of Mexico I had to try the tacos. They were heavenly; the meat was moist and tender and so perfectly cooked. It was simple and flavorful and that is all that it needs to be good.

I usually see Kathy up in front whenever I reach there after the bar. They have other Mexican dishes like the torta or their burrito which is also not far behind from the taco and are equally flavorful. Also a hint for spicy lovers like myself, I would suggest to get a good squirt of their spicy sauce over the taco. Very rare do I get to see a place that stays to their routes and does not try to do something overly complicated or dumbing down flavors or to make it approachable and that is what I think makes this food truck so special.

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stro In 1974 Spencer and Kerstin officially opened their first Buffalo Exchange, ”Buy, Sell, Trade” store in Tucson, Arizona. The idea came to life because Kerstin would constantly shop at other stores looking for bargains and come home with several garments. Her husband, Spencer, thought it would be a great idea to open a store with the clothing his wife had purchased. It was this unique thinking that has made what is now, a forty­two store, two­ franchise business.

Buffalo Exchange is still a "Buy, Sell, Trade" company, which comes in handy when you're a college student looking to stay in the fashion trend at an affordable price. It’s also a really useful and quick way to make a few bucks by bringing in your slightly used, like new, items for cash or credit! Their clothes and shoes are slightly used, all of the jewelry is new but still very affordable.

​If you’re looking for a wide selection of trendy clothes and a fun atmosphere to shop at you

should definitely consider coming to Buffalo Exchange. Conveniently located off Westheimer and Montrose. Buffalo Exchange Houston is a pedestrian friendly area, with all demographics.

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You can come to Buffalo Exchange to look for anything from blouses to shoes to even that final touch of jewelry your outfit may need.

It’s definitely a one­stop shop to get an entire outfit in one really unique, and trendy store.

I recommend coming to Buffalo Exchange before spending the big bucks at other stores. You should definitely get some friends together and stop by and see what treasures you all will find!

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by Clarence Lee

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Interview by Nathan Hawthorne Photography by Tiara Marei

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ouston proves to be a city of growth every day and now fashion has been added to its constant changing mode of expansion. We have the strong belief in supporting our on local talent and showing the world that everything is bigger in Texas in the process.

The Little Black Book Magazine is proud to say we are working with one of these new local talents named Clarence Lee.

Clarence was born and raised in Houston, Texas and is currently attending the Art Institute of Houston.

His clothing line was named D.A.L. after close members of his family, his mother, Deborah and grandmothers, Audrey and Lena. He stated in an interview, “They are also the women I think about when designing… functionality, elegance and simplicity.”

What does fashion mean to you?

Its art; we truly decorate ourselves to make a statement, consciously or subconsciously. And it also means to be a release for any creative thought I may have; it comes to life on paper or in an actual garment; I’ve released myself creatively for all to see.

How would you define Houston’s fashion as a whole?

Houston is simply growing. There are a lot of new and great designers here that just haven’t had the chance to showcase themselves, but that is changing. I’ll give the city another three to five years before it is amongst the top; New York and Los Angeles.

When did you realize you wanted to be a fashion designer?

It was about my sophomore year in high school when I started to just

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sketch from boredom, but it wasn't until I did a fashion show for a charity event in New York.

That’s when I realized I wanted a career in fashion͞ the rush from constructing the garment, traveling, booking models, etc. was just exciting. I then returned to Houston and transferred from the University of Houston after two 26 LB2 years to Magazine AI.

Are you happy that you chose this profession?

I am very happy. I don’t believe I would have been able to be a doctor, lawyer or anything of that nature. Someone has to dress the world, so why not be part of it (lol).

Why did you choose the name D.A.L.?

I chose this name because it represents the three important women in my life; mother, Deborah and grandmothers, Audrey and Lena.

They are also the women I think about when designing because they all represent what women want; functionality, elegance and simplicity.

What is the best part about starting a new collection?

Doing the research; silhouettes, newest trends, colors, fabrics, trims, etc.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Outside of my mom and grandmothers, I’m usually inspired by what’s going on around me, the arts and architecture.

This current collection was inspired by the clean lines of Jean Nouvel’s Vision Machine on 11th Ave in New York City and the amazing abstract paintings of Michael Keck.

What are your favorite fabrics you like to work with?

Jersey; women love a little stretch in their wardrobe, silk, cotton and oddly, upholstery fabric. They have some of most beautiful prints and range in different textures, so it’s always amazing to see what I can come up with when using it.

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What are your favorite colors you like to work with?

Black, grey and red. I’ll always throw these colors into a collection come spring or fall. But I will definitely use any color when thinking of a collection.

What is the biggest misconception do you think most people think when you tell them you’re a designer?

That I only design crazy or over the top garments, I target only celebs and that I want to be famous.

That’s not what I want and especially not what I want people to think of me. I honestly want to design clothes for that everyday woman.

What do you believe makes a quality article of clothing?

The cut, fabric, and the finishing techniques are what I look for in a quality garment. I’ve seen very expensive garments constructed beautifully, but the inside looks horrible.

How do you prepare for a fashion show or shoot?

The night before, I usually think about everything that I could have improved on in a garment; stitch this, add this, remove that, etc. Then the day of, I try to stay as focused as I possibly can by having everything organized from what the models will wear, to the setup of the set for the shoot or stage.

And I drink a lot of Starbucks (lol).

Who are some of your favorite designers?

Hands down Valentino himself, Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy, and Jonathan Saunders.

How are you able to balance being a student, working two full­time jobs and starting a line?

I just take one day at a time; some are harder than others but I take each day as a learning experience. I’m always learning something different.

When you find yourself with free time, what do you do?

I watch a lot of movies, hang out with friends, or sleep (lol).

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WISH let's make a

by Nicole Castro Photography by Tiara Marei

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As you walk into Wish Warehouse, formerly called Wish, you definitely couldn’t stop yourself from wanting to shop there. They have a very eclectic, trendy, fun style and you can’t help but feel like a child in your mother's closet, full of outfit possibilities! You will definitely find that Wish Warehouse has that unique style to add to your collection. With an amazingly affordable price range from $29.90 or less!

Wish Warehouse offers everything from clothing to shoes, to accessories and candles and everything in between.

Wish warehouse offers the option of having a stylist in store, by calling in advance; they will have a selection pulled for you so that when you arrive you can go straight to the dressing room. This is just another way Wish Warehouse has shown to be very dedicated to their customers.

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Wish Warehouse is in Houston, conveniently at Westheimer and Montrose. Come stop by during a Wednesday and you will find that Wish Warehouse is showcasing the “new look� on display. Looking to have a live DJ and maybe some cocktails while shopping on the weekends? Wish Warehouse has you covered. Every Friday and Saturday Wish Warehouse has gone way beyond the typical shopping experience by offering delicious cocktails to their customers while listening to a live DJ. Sundays is a great day to shop if you love the thought of sipping on mimosas while trying on the latest trends that are offered here at Wish Warehouse.

Wish warehouse has had a lot of positive new changes and we are excited to help by getting the word out!

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LB2's Fave Stores more of

By Nicole Castro

​Hey, Taxi!...TAXI!!

“There are so many possibilities when it comes to clothing, you can always find something to do with it before throwing it away!” says Nico, General Manager of Taxi Taxi.

Taxi Taxi has been a part of Houston for ten years and counting, we couldn’t be more in love with them! Taxi Taxi is conveniently in the relaxed Montrose area. Taxi Taxi is a family owned business, as well as owning a few more “sister” stores. Fashion Recyclers, Leopard Lounge and Black Bird Co. are all in the same family with Taxi Taxi, all of which offer different styles. Taxi Taxi offers a wide range of items, many pieces come from Urban Outfitters, as well as other designer name brands such as Michael Kors for instance, vintage items, new and used garments, it’s all here at Taxi Taxi as well as also being a “Buy, Trade, Sell” store.

Taxi Taxi has prided themselves on a large selection, tons of options and endless possibilities.

This is where the fashion forward, unique look, and true personality comes to life! Taxi Taxi not only offers clothing but also shoes and accessories.

They also offer “The Vault,” where you can come in and get a stylish piercing by Dallas, Taxi Taxi’s very own piercing and tattoo artist.

Taxi Taxi is in the process of making a lot of positive changes to better suite their customers.

“This is something that we really want to make clear to our customers,” says Amber from Taxi Taxi.

“We are in the process of remodeling our store and we want people to know that we have so much to offer here at Taxi Taxi.” Why pay full price for those Michael Kors sunglasses you’ve been eyeing, when you can come to Taxi Taxi and get them at a reduced price! They definitely had me wanting to look around and shop and you will too! Come check out the latest changes that are to come for this fashion trendy store, you wont regret it!

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Guyz 'N' Style

You can clearly see how unique Guyz ‘N’ Style is from all other stores. When walking into Mr. Saleem’s store ,Guyz ‘N’ Style, he clearly offers some of the most incomparable clothes, and he’s been doing it for sixteen years now, four of which have been here in North Houston. Located off of Westheimer and Mandell, Guyz ‘N’ Style have their very own line called “Review.” Review is a Turkish line, each garment is personally sewn and lined by a seamstress, and each button hand picked, nothing here is mass produced so you will always get that individual look your going for.

Guyz ‘N’ Style likes to stay involved in the community by having numerous fashion shows put on in the local nightlife hot spots, clubs and bars of Montrose and surrounding areas. Guyz ‘N’ Style have made a name for themselves by selling all top dollar name brand men’s jeans, shoes, and accessories. Diesel, Dolce and Gabbana, Apricot (Turkish brand), Guess and these are just a few of the selections that Guyz ‘N’ Style carry. They even carry your favorite colognes, men’s undergarments and leather wristband watches everything you need to dazzle up for a fun night out in the city.

You can find some of the most beautiful hand crafted leather jackets here all made of lambskin for a great price, and the craftsmanship is incredible. These leather jackets are lightweight and very stylish making it an option to wear even in the spring. Come take a look at what Guyz ‘N’ Style has in store for you, you wont find better prices or quality when it come to men’s latest trends.

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Make It Fit You & Your Budget

By Clarence Lee

The average guy does not care too much for labels, does not pay too much attention to the

latest trends, and is not too fond of spending a lot of money on his clothing; he just wants to be comfortable for everyday life. But there are some must­haves to make every man’s wardrobe functional, cohesive, and timeless without having to spend a lot of money. When it is all said and done, this will not be a guide to the latest trends, but to a lasting and functional wardrobe.

Blazer Think of the blazer as the woman’s little black dress; it is a piece in your closet that you know you can always run to for any occasion. One can be adventurous and buy a turquoise, red or even a white blazer, but having a black or grey blazer will carry your wardrobe further than any other colors.

Cotton Sateen Photographer Suit Jacket ­ Express ­ $138

Classic Button­up & Polo Shirts Dress it up, dress it down. The classic button­up shirt will take you from work to the bar. If you are starting to build your wardrobe, stick with the solid neutral colors; black, white, grey, and blue. The classic button­up can be found almost anywhere from Forever XXI for $15, Geoffrey Beene at Macy’s for $20, to Zara for $59.

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The polo shirt is a little more casual and relaxed, but just like the button­up, it can be dressed up or down. Remember, stick with solid neutral colors until you have built your wardrobe to where you feel adventurous to buy different colors, prints, stripes, etc. Banana Republic, Zara, Old Navy, Express, and even J.Crew have inexpensive polo shirts, so shop around.

T­Shirt: Crew & V­Neck They say blue jeans are a standard item in everyone's closet, but I believe they have forgotten something; the simple crew and v­neck t­shirts.

Besides a black­tie event, this shirt can be worn anywhere else. Again, it is that piece of clothing you can always run to when you cannot find anything else to put on with those khakis, jeans or slacks. Yes, you have permission to wear this with slacks …and a blazer of course.

Trousers: Slacks & Denim We all would love to be in jeans or a pair shorts everyday, but unfortunately, that is not the case. When it comes to pants, finding the right fit for your body is going to be very important, for we cannot wear the different cuts that are available like we think we can, but that will come in a later article.

There are different types of slacks you can purchase; casual and dress, and just like the blazer, black and grey will be your best colors to go with. I strongly advise that you get a pair of navy trousers as well; they will add a little variety to your growing wardrobe.

Denim can be a lengthy discussion, but we will keep it simple; dark wash.

Getting your hands on a pair of dark wash jeans will allow you to transition your look from day to evening. They also slim and elongate the leg. Sounds a little feminine, but trust me, women like to see a man in a nice pair of jeans that fit him properly.

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The Essential V­neck T & Crew Neck – Gap – $12.99

Casual: Trousers with Contrasting Waistband Zara – $79.90

559TM Relaxed Straight Fit Levi’s ­ $44

Shoes: Dress, Loafers, Sneakers & Sandals From ankle up, you can manage to find clothing at reasonable prices, but when it comes to the footwear, you will need to invest in some good shoes. Let’s say ninety percent of the time, depending on the conformability, a man will buy the shoe; he does not care too much for the look. Well gentlemen, drop that ninety to fifty. Looks are just as important, and yes, you can find nice shoes at a reasonable price. But do splurge on a good pair every now and then.

Dress Shoe It can be a derby (also known as blucher) or an oxford, doesn’t really matter. Find one that you like and one that will fit your personality. Derbies are more comfortable and more elegant while an oxford is a little tougher to wear and can be casual. Again, find one that suits you best.

Leather Blucher ­ Zara ­ $89.90

Jarret Suede Oxford ­ Banana Republic ­ $120

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Loafters You should consider this to be your ‘go­to shoe’ for its comfort and transition from casual to business, and then to evening in one day.

Suede Navy Loafer ­ Zara ­ $59.99

Sandals This can be a touchy issue for most men, so if you are comfortable with showing those feet, then be my guest. But if you are not comfortable, you may bypass this item and enjoy everything else.

Sneakers There is just too much to choose from when it comes to a sneaker; high tops, low tops, multicolored, etc. My advice is to keep it simple and clean, for now.

Once you become comfortable and more adventurous, you’ll see that sneakers will vamp your look in a different way imaginable.

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Jack Purcell LP ­ Converse ­ $60

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The Broach Foundation for Brain Cancer Research Photography by Heather Vidrine

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clockwise: 1. Hasti Taghi, Monitrice Malone, and Stacey Andely 2. Matt Bauerschlag & Bruce Larsen 3. Monitrice Malone with Darien Johnson 4. Stephanie Kelly & Alberto Ramirez 5. Pseudo Castro making a cameo 6. Kathryn, Taylor, Constance, Ernest and Monitrice

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Pushin' The Limits Party

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Give us your feedback, insights of what's going on in the city, or even write just to say hi!

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Chair Debbie Keams, M.C. Jan Carson, Honoree Ann Bookout,ALH President Stella Evensen, and Chair Vicki Merwin

Mary Jo Peckham Award Luncheon and Fashion Show

Jane Johnstone, Lee Ohrt, Gayle Quisenberry, Judge Michael McSpadden, Joanne Davee and Lou Shapiro

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Houston Fine Art Fair Photography by Stephanie Quates

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There are truly no words to describe how amazing Alfredo Scaroina's work is.

Captivated by the thought of matter余 at how we all are surround and make up matter, Scaroina's latest art shows us just that. His work was on display at the Deborah Colton Gallery and before it was taken down, we had the privilege to speak with Alfredo and view his work with him privately.

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The merchandise featured editorially has been ordered from the following stores. Prices and availability were checked at the time of going to press, but we cannot guarantee that prices will not change or that specific item will be in stock when the magazine is published. We suggest that before visiting a shop, you call to make sure they have that item in stock.

Banana Republic 713­963­0320 Buffalo Exchange 713­523­8701 Express 713­629­7199 Gap 713­961­7759

Old Navy 713­626­5244

Wish Warehouse 713­527­0812 Zara 713­439­0995

IN THIS ISSUE 21: gold brocade blazer, sheer button­ up blouse, and striped black and white pants; at Buffalo Exchange. 23: white one­shoulder top with yellow silk strips, white silk georgette skirt with teal waistband; price upon request; DAL. 24: necklace used as bracelet, $9.95; Forever XXI. 29: silver cuffs, $6.75 each, also at Forever XXI. 31: cable knit sweater, ruffled blouse, trousers, tie, and belt; at Wish Warehouse. 32 & 33: floral blouse, black shirt, floral jacket, green button­up with gold button; also at Wish Warehouse. 34: plum cropped jacket, striped yellow and grey skirt, red belt, merlot platform peep­toe pump with ankle strap; as at Wish Warehouse.

35: double zipper leather jacket, fringed T­shirt, short denim shorts, knee­ high boots; also at Wish Warehouse.

38: tailored linen pleat­pocket blazer, $199; Banana Republic. Cotton sateen photographer suit jacket, $138; Express.

Stretch and oxford shirts; both $59; Zara. 39: green slim fit pique polo; $10; Old Navy. blue crew neck and white v­ neck shrts; $12.99; Gap.

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Navy stretch cotton photographer dress pant, $59.90; Express. Trousers with contrasting waistband, $79.90; Zara. 559TM Relaxed Straight Fit, $44; Levi's (at Macy's). 40: leather blutcher, $89.90; Zara. Jarret suede oxford, $120; Banana Republic.

41: Suede navy loafer, $59.00; Zara. Men's suede flip flop, $15; Old Navy. Jack Purcell LP, $60; Converse.com.

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