he MOST HIGH! SIDE OF STYLE and DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS STYLE will return to norm after the New Year. Thanks for your SUPPORT and PATIENCE. I truly appreciate it!”---Key
R.I.P. Cousin
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
ONE YEAR AGO...
One year ago, December 16, 2009 to be exact, I decided to start this blog to enlighten, inform, encourage, and assist! BIG THANKS to the ones that gave me something to type about and a BIGGER THANKS to those who read what I type on a regular. I can't say this enough but I truly appreciate YOU! Well if the man above says the same we all will meet here in 2011...me hunting/blogging about TEXAS STYLE and you READING the results (and hopefully passing it to others to read!). I look forward to it and again I THANK YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS...STYLE!!!
Read the first blog entry here: DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS STYLE!!!
Read the first blog entry here: DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS STYLE!!!
Friday, December 17, 2010
THE HOUSTON SOCIALITE...
One thing I heart about fashion/style is there's so many levels to love, know, and try. As you grow your style should do the same...if you're in your 40s/50s it's okay to want to wear a hot outfit you seen on Rihanna but what about Michelle Obama? She make the "40s" look so classic and chic...she's a grown up for real! Those levels and divisions of fashion/style...they give me something to look forward to!
Which brings me to the lady I want to be like when I grow up...Houston's own Lynn Wyatt. You see all that high fashion below? I'm in awe everytime I come across a photo of Mrs. Lynn at an event. If you never heard of her please see an excerpt below from her Wiki page. Yes indeed...Mrs. Lynn and her "I'M A GROWN A#% WOMAN" style gives me something to look forward to!
"Lynn Sakowitz Wyatt (born July 16, 1935) is the daughter of the late Bernard Sakowitz and Ann Baum as well as the sister of Robert T. Sakowitz. A well known Houston socialite, philanthropist and third-generation Texan. Her grandfather started the Sakowitz Department Store chain. Her husband, Oscar Wyatt, is an energy executive, the founder of Houston's Coastal Corporation—now owned by El Paso Corporation—and current CEO of NuCoastal LLC. Lynn and Oscar Wyatt have four sons [Douglas, Steve, Trey and Brad]. The couple resides in the Houston neighborhood of River Oaks. During the height of the oil boom in the 1970s and early 1980s, the family mansion in Houston was known as the "Wyatt Hyatt" becoming a "home away from home" for the likes of HRH Princess Margaret, HSH Princess Grace of Monaco, Bill Blass, Joan Collins, Mick Jagger, His Majesty King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan.
Lynn Wyatt has appeared in American Vogue (magazine), Harper's Bazaar, Town & Country and W (the high-fashion/social magazine of Fairchild Publications) through the years. She is a friend and patron of some of the couturiers of our time and of the twentieth century – Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld, Emanuel Ungaro, Bill Blass, Jean Paul Gaultier and many others. She was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1977."
Which brings me to the lady I want to be like when I grow up...Houston's own Lynn Wyatt. You see all that high fashion below? I'm in awe everytime I come across a photo of Mrs. Lynn at an event. If you never heard of her please see an excerpt below from her Wiki page. Yes indeed...Mrs. Lynn and her "I'M A GROWN A#% WOMAN" style gives me something to look forward to!
"Lynn Sakowitz Wyatt (born July 16, 1935) is the daughter of the late Bernard Sakowitz and Ann Baum as well as the sister of Robert T. Sakowitz. A well known Houston socialite, philanthropist and third-generation Texan. Her grandfather started the Sakowitz Department Store chain. Her husband, Oscar Wyatt, is an energy executive, the founder of Houston's Coastal Corporation—now owned by El Paso Corporation—and current CEO of NuCoastal LLC. Lynn and Oscar Wyatt have four sons [Douglas, Steve, Trey and Brad]. The couple resides in the Houston neighborhood of River Oaks. During the height of the oil boom in the 1970s and early 1980s, the family mansion in Houston was known as the "Wyatt Hyatt" becoming a "home away from home" for the likes of HRH Princess Margaret, HSH Princess Grace of Monaco, Bill Blass, Joan Collins, Mick Jagger, His Majesty King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan.
Lynn Wyatt has appeared in American Vogue (magazine), Harper's Bazaar, Town & Country and W (the high-fashion/social magazine of Fairchild Publications) through the years. She is a friend and patron of some of the couturiers of our time and of the twentieth century – Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld, Emanuel Ungaro, Bill Blass, Jean Paul Gaultier and many others. She was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1977."
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
TODAY'S STYLE MENU: HUNGRY-MAN WITH A SIDE OF STYLE!
It's ready made fellas...just pop it in the oven and go!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
THE HOUSTON ACCESSORY DESIGNER...
What I like most about "current times" is that FEMALES are making their moves, marks, and way-now more than ever! We're working 8 to 5's, holding down motherhood/sisterhood, households, and up keeping businesses on the side (We all know there's 24 hours in a day so you do the math!). I was excited to find out a former classmate was getting her style grind on...meet Houstonian KYNA BLUE, an accessory designer or should I say an "ACCESSORY ARTIST"! Her earrings, clutches, and belts will surely give the plainest outfit a pop of personal style! I salute you Mrs. Kyna; stay encouraged and keep your line alive!
Kyna Blue's line can be purchased at Xpozher Accessories and Home, 3005 West Loop South, Suite 235, 2nd Level-Houston, TX 77027-
713.539.8466
Kyna Blue's line can be purchased at Xpozher Accessories and Home, 3005 West Loop South, Suite 235, 2nd Level-Houston, TX 77027-
713.539.8466 
Kyna Blue and, owner of Xpozher Accessories and Home, Yolanda Green...keep grinding ladies!!!
Monday, December 6, 2010
SIDE OF STYLE'S MALE MAN...
Had a couple fellas ask did SIDE OF STYLE have "that work" for guys....I assume the male photos were getting lost in a sea of female photos on SIDE OF STYLE'S FACEBOOK PAGE . Therefore, I've separated that MALE work from that FEMALE work...click the links below to see male photos from December 2009 (Wow...it's already December 2010! Amazing...) and October 2010. I GOT THAT WORK for everybody...the KIDS got next ;-)
Shout out to the STYLE HUSTLAZ...keep moving that work from county to county...city to city...state to state...YOU INSPIRE ME!
(Click the titles below)
SIDE OF STYLE'S MALE PHOTOS
SIDE OF STYLE'S MALE SAMPLES
Shout out to the STYLE HUSTLAZ...keep moving that work from county to county...city to city...state to state...YOU INSPIRE ME!
(Click the titles below)
SIDE OF STYLE'S MALE PHOTOS
SIDE OF STYLE'S MALE SAMPLES
THE DALLAS JEWELRY DESIGNER...
Professionalism = A refreshing slap in the face these days
Refreshing to witness but it hits you hard and off guard because it's so rare...well at least from what I see day to day it is. This past weekend I was fighting off what seemed to be a cold or flu bug and I barely made it to a computer. But when I did an email from Dallas's Leslie Chatman, owner/designer of LunaTeal, was so worth me dragging myself onto the computer! The email not only oozed professionalism but it also led me to Leslie's handmade goodies (Third photo...you see the bracelets? The gold one is calling my name LOL). There's nothing like a timeless CLASSIC accessory, and Leslie if timeless/classic was your aim the only place left to go is up from here (Stay encouraged and keep the goods coming)!
Click the links below to connect with LunaTeal for new item info and giveaways!
Shop LunaTeal
www.twitter.com/lunateal
LunaTeal's Blog
And click below to see who's buzzing about LunaTeal!
LunaTeal's Press
Refreshing to witness but it hits you hard and off guard because it's so rare...well at least from what I see day to day it is. This past weekend I was fighting off what seemed to be a cold or flu bug and I barely made it to a computer. But when I did an email from Dallas's Leslie Chatman, owner/designer of LunaTeal, was so worth me dragging myself onto the computer! The email not only oozed professionalism but it also led me to Leslie's handmade goodies (Third photo...you see the bracelets? The gold one is calling my name LOL). There's nothing like a timeless CLASSIC accessory, and Leslie if timeless/classic was your aim the only place left to go is up from here (Stay encouraged and keep the goods coming)!
Click the links below to connect with LunaTeal for new item info and giveaways!
Shop LunaTeal
www.twitter.com/lunateal
LunaTeal's Blog
And click below to see who's buzzing about LunaTeal!
LunaTeal's Press
Thursday, December 2, 2010
THAT HOUSTON INSPIRATION...
Back in September I did a write up about TOM FORD'S top secret Fashion Week Spring 2011 Runway Show (Click here to read: The Austin Creative Director/Fashion Designer ). Well photos of that runway show, which included-as Tom put it-THE WORLD'S MOST INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN, were recently released. And yall know HOUSTON'S OWN made the cut...and as fierce as always might I add! ;-)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
GO OUT...WITH A SIDE OF STYLE!!!
Between last night and tonight I've thrown together some outfits for my cousins to GO OUT, assisted a client via text message with her look to GO OUT, had a Facebook chat with a client about her look to GO OUT, and had a close friend call me in regards to her outfit to GO OUT...'Tis the season is in full effect! While your piecing those looks together remember the SMALLEST touches can make that look your very own!
Shout out to those GOING OUT this weekend...be good, be safe, be style!
Shout out to those GOING OUT this weekend...be good, be safe, be style!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
THANKSGIVING GREETINGS WITH A SIDE OF STYLE (And a side of dressing, side of collard greens, side of dirty rice, side of...)
THE TURKEY DAY COUNT DOWN HAS BEGUN!
I'm opting to wear an over sized top and some jeggings for that elastic waist action...that way I won't have to sit with my pants unbuttoned by that 3rd helping...I know I'm not the only one right LOL?
Since I'm on the subject I would like to take this time to give thanks to every and anything pertaining to my style journey! A big THANK YOU to any and everyone that has shown SIDE OF STYLE luv in any form…whether you “Liked” the SIDE OF STYLE Facebook page (wrote on the wall, left a photo comment, or liked a photo), retweeted SIDE OF STYLE/DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS STYLE info I post on Twitter, sent an email/text message to SIDE OF STYLE to network or to encourage, saw where SIDE OF STYLE could do the job and sent the job my way, worked with SIDE OF STYLE in any form, viewed/left comments on DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS STYLE blog, told someone about SIDE OF STYLE because you knew it would benefit them…THANK YOU...your actions and positivity towards SIDE OF STYLE (and my style journey in general) do not go unseen! AGAIN Thank you, I appreciate the interest and the luv…have to and will remain HUMBLE...regardless! HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
HOUSTON...WE HAVE A HOT ONE!!!
The other day I was reading the homie Cash's blog, (CLICK HERE TO LINK TO CASH'S BLOG) , and he did a write up about ADRIENNE RAQUEL as the next hottest photographer. After viewing just one photo of Adrienne's work, that he displayed on his blog, I instantly agreed!
---And here's my inner foodie kicking in--- You know how when you've never tasted something before and all you need is a spoonful to see if you'll yay it or nay it? Just one taste or one sip...that's all you'll need right? I asked Adrienne (who's currently calling HOUSTON home) if I can have access to just one photo of her work from her website. This photo is some of her most recent work and it blew my mind-It's a mix of still life, glam, and originality...perfection in my eyes! There's nothing like photos that seem to story tell...and there's nothing like having one taste or one sip and wanting more...and I know yall want more LOL...so go ahead and click the link below and enjoy!:
Adrienne Raquel Photography Website!!!
---And here's my inner foodie kicking in--- You know how when you've never tasted something before and all you need is a spoonful to see if you'll yay it or nay it? Just one taste or one sip...that's all you'll need right? I asked Adrienne (who's currently calling HOUSTON home) if I can have access to just one photo of her work from her website. This photo is some of her most recent work and it blew my mind-It's a mix of still life, glam, and originality...perfection in my eyes! There's nothing like photos that seem to story tell...and there's nothing like having one taste or one sip and wanting more...and I know yall want more LOL...so go ahead and click the link below and enjoy!:
Adrienne Raquel Photography Website!!!
Monday, November 22, 2010
THAT HOUSTON NEWSTALGIA...
---Yet another MERRIAM WEBSTER moment here at DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS...STYLE---
Nostalgia: a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition; also : something that evokes nostalgia
Newstalgia: DARIEL
Yes, I made up the word "newstalgia" but it's so fitting for the Houston model/nail artist/designer Dariel...do yall see all that yumminess below? I had the pleasure of having this chic contact me late last year in regards to me styling her for a photo shoot (CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE SHOOT) and I was elated because I knew through Dairel I would be able to express myself to the fullest! She and I both have a love for STYLE from the past...when women boldly got their NAILS DID, slid on some dope gold jewelry, and styled like the entire world was watching! To see Dariel do this in the present makes her FACEBOOK photo albums intoxicating for a nostalgia junkie like myself! Dariel DO KNOW you have a customer in line for the jewelry you're creating and a forthcoming BOOTLEGG NAIL SHOP APPOINTMENT for my birthday nails in January LOL...I'm ready to get them DID gUrl!
Keep doing your thing Dariel and continue to STAY FAR FROM AVERAGE while doing so!
Stay tuned for updates on Dariel's jewelry line and take a look at some of her dope nail designs by clicking here: Boot Legg Nailshop
(Loving the Adam, Eve, and Serpent relation in Dariel's latest jewelry creations; see below)
Nostalgia: a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition; also : something that evokes nostalgia
Newstalgia: DARIEL
Yes, I made up the word "newstalgia" but it's so fitting for the Houston model/nail artist/designer Dariel...do yall see all that yumminess below? I had the pleasure of having this chic contact me late last year in regards to me styling her for a photo shoot (CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE SHOOT) and I was elated because I knew through Dairel I would be able to express myself to the fullest! She and I both have a love for STYLE from the past...when women boldly got their NAILS DID, slid on some dope gold jewelry, and styled like the entire world was watching! To see Dariel do this in the present makes her FACEBOOK photo albums intoxicating for a nostalgia junkie like myself! Dariel DO KNOW you have a customer in line for the jewelry you're creating and a forthcoming BOOTLEGG NAIL SHOP APPOINTMENT for my birthday nails in January LOL...I'm ready to get them DID gUrl!
Keep doing your thing Dariel and continue to STAY FAR FROM AVERAGE while doing so!
Stay tuned for updates on Dariel's jewelry line and take a look at some of her dope nail designs by clicking here: Boot Legg Nailshop
(Loving the Adam, Eve, and Serpent relation in Dariel's latest jewelry creations; see below)
Saturday, November 20, 2010
SATURDAY SPECIAL: DENIM JACKET WITH A SIDE OF STYLE
Today's style menu is so simple...any size/frame can use a denim jacket as a layering piece right? Doesn't matter if you want your style plate completed with a sprinkle of CLASSIC DENIM, ACID WASH VINTAGE, an updated SHEARLING, or an updated POWER SHOULDER denim jacket...it's an easy way to throw a finishing touch on any look at any size. Remember when all else fails don't forgot to add "denim jacket" to that style recipe!
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