By Aquila Mendez-Valdez Fashion and Beauty Editor Of all the metals, none has captured humans’ attention quite like gold. We base monetary systems around it, we refer to women who dig it in pop culture, and we simply love to adorn ourselves with this precious...
Velvet, Sequins & Fringe…
Local Tastemakers Share What's Trending for the Holidays With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, dressing yourself, your home and choosing gifts for others can oftentimes be overwhelming. So we’ve asked local fashion experts and tastemakers to weigh in on...
Julian Gold celebrates 70 years of style
It’s been 70 years since women of San Antonio discovered Julian Gold, a destination for exquisite style and personal service. We sat down with Julian Gold co-owner and president Bob Gurwitz and chief operating officer and partner James Glover, to talk about the...
Red, White and Flare
Style Editor Camilla Basse identifies this season’s style and color trends. Although the first day of fall is September 23rd, we South Texans won’t feel that first burst of cooler weather until much later, which can wreak havoc with our fall wardrobe. I, for one am...
Fashion Calendar
July 9 Neiman Marcus Ralph Lauren Pre-Fall Styling Day Couture Salon July 18 Neiman Marcus Cle de Peau Spa July 22 Neiman Marcus Synactiv Spa July 23 Saks Fifth Avenue John Hardy Jewelry Trunk Show August 2-12 Neiman Marcus Up Close: Estee Lauder August 5-6 Julian...
Fashion Calendar January/February 2015
January 5-6 Saks Fifth Avenue Akris Spring/Summer Collection January 8-10 Julian Gold Lafayette 148 Spring Sportswear Trunk Show January 15-17 Julian Gold Lourdes Chavez Personal Appearance Eveningwear Trunk Show January 22-23 Julian Gold Evening Gown...
Color the holidays with style
Trends in Fashion and Makeup The future looks bright and gem-colored for the holidays. Julian Gold’s vice president of marketing, Courtney Percy, says stylish women will be transitioning fall trends that translate right into the holidays: “There’s lots of color,...
Fashion Calendar July/August 2014
July 8 Saks Fifth Avenue Ralph Lauren Pre-Fall 2014 Collection July 12-13 Neiman Marcus Sisley EventSisley Specialists’ Facials Cosmetics – By Appointment July 16-18 Neiman Marcus Guerlain Event Guerlain Super Aqua Collection Hydrating Facials Cosmetics – By...
It’s a season for extremes
How about those lashes? Well, the most popular look seems to be long and voluptuous. This look can be accomplished in several ways. You can choose from an array of fake eyelashes. There are mink ones, thick ones, thin ones, extra long, extra thick, individual lashes...
Fashion Calendar May/June 2014
May 1-2 Julian Gold Natura Bisse Cosmetic Spa event May 2 Saks Fifth Avenue David Yurman Jewelry Trunk Show May 3-5 Saks Fifth Avenue Piranesi Fine Jewelry Trunk Show May 6 Neiman Marcus Ippolita Designer Jewelry Trunk Show May 6 Neiman Marcus Etro Designer Sportswear...
Fashion Forward or Foot Fiasco?
As a little girl I remember watching my grandma take off her knee-high nylon stockings at the end of the day. I marveled at the jagged curves, curled toes and bony protuberances that were her feet. They didn't look like my feet at all. Mine were just long, narrow...