DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS...STYLE!

Brought to you by A CHIC IN TEXAS

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I DRESS FOLKS

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SHARE MY WORLD

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:27:00 +0000

In case I've never mentioned it here...I love creating collages of all kinds. Just sharing one that can link you to my other loves.

THE AUSTIN SISTERS

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:16:00 +0000

It’s seems, at this point, everyone in the fashion/style blogopshere knows of Kelly Framel (theglamourai.com). It was cool to see that Kelly and her sister not only somewhat shared the same since of style and are BFFs but that her sister is now apart of her blog team. That made me smile because I can relate to that 100%!!!

Kelly once typed on her blog “There’s nothing in the world quite like having a sister.” I agree Kelly…indeed I do!

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noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:48:00 +0000

THE HOUSTON MOBILE SHOE BOUTIQUE

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:20:00 +0000

At times, during my day job, you can find me ripping and running thru downtown Houston…hair flying and out of breath. But today I got a breath of fresh air when I spotted a trolley with shoes on board. It was like seeing a desert oasis but in this case the image was real and was in downtown Houston. I paused by port-o-potties reeking of YOU KNOW WHAT and climbed sloped tree roots to hop aboard this trolley! I recently read an article in regards to the mobile boutique takeover and I just had to witness it first hand! After the owner gave me the full run-down on SHOE BAR I remained in awe…it was love at first sight and I have to add SHOE BAR to my top five favorite finds in Houston! Below are the images I was able to capture along with an invite to an event tonight.

*Side-Note: SHOE BAR can be apart of your private events like bridal showers, birthday celebrations, etc…log on to shoebarmobile.com for more info!

Some Wear in HOUSTON

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:28:00 +0000

A few of my loves are neon signs, flamingos, palm trees, lip print (or lipstick print), retro MOTELS…and I guess I’ll stop there. Here lately I’ve stalked all of the above online...over and over again. So when Houston hottie Kentranisha contacted SIDE OF STYLE, wanting to do a shoot (of any theme) for her upcoming 22nd birthday, the timing was PERFECT! I figured I could somehow add a few of my obsessions to the mix. I hoped Kentranisha could bring a romper to life that I pulled for the shoot…and that she did!

"Always comin down poppin our way...telling us that COUNTRY GIRLS the kinda girl they like..."---Beyonce "Soldier"

IF SUMMER WERE FEMALE

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:37:00 +0000

If SUMMER were a female I'm sure it will look like Solange on the cover of ELLE (South Africa) November 2012 issue.

That is all...

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:39:00 +0000

A message from a fellow Texan:

If you caught the news last night or this morning you've heard that we had a terrible event in our backyard here in Texas. In the city of West, Texas, about 20 miles north of Waco, a fire started at a fertilizer plant. Nearly an hour after the fire started, with volunteer firefighters at the scene the plant exploded and caused massive damage to this small town. As of this morning some firefighters were still missing. It is feared that up to 15 people have lost their lives and many homes and structures are damaged or destroyed.

If you'd like to donate to help the victims of this tragedy I'd like to pass along the information on where you can donate. Here are a few options:

To donate money:

Pointwest Bank

PO box 279

West, TX 76691

Checks payable to: Victims of West Explosion

If you'd like to donate cash you can drop it by my office and we will forward the money to the bank in West, Texas on your behalf.

To donate supplies:

Gallery Furniture

6006 North Freeway

Houston, TX 77076

You can also donate blood through the American Red Cross (www.redcrossblood.org)

Let's see what we can do to help out our fellow Texans.

Michael Daniels

Exclusive Agent/ Personal Financial Representative

Daniels Insurance & Associates

713-681-5991 ph

713-681-3370 fax

THE HOUSTON/DALLAS GAP KIDS EVENT

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:09:00 +0000

THE SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:01:00 +0000

Please feel free to check out www.lvntf.blogspot.com to see the first "WORE OUT WEDNESDAY" feature showcasing my cousin's style!
Know of a guy with headturning style? Send his info to key@sideofstyle.com for a feature on "LIVIN' IN THE FUTURE"!

By Me For You

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:44:00 +0000

"Success can make you go one of two ways. It can make you a prima donna - or it can smooth

the edges, take away the insecurities, let the N.I.C.E. things come out."---Barbara Walters

Throwback Thursday: Texas, Our Texas

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:23:00 +0000

Styled this photo with the intent to sell the belt, for online shop SoutherNewYorker, and the model brought that intent to life in more ways than one!
Shout out to the lovely sisters Kavachi (Michelle) and Beverly!

Shoot Date: 2/19/11

Brand Creator/Creative Director: Michelle

Model: Beverly

Photographer: Lester (of imagein)

Make Up Artist: Jamali Shorte

Wardrobe Styling: SIDE OF STYLE

This Just In

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:24:00 +0000

The good folks at Bunim-Murray are at it again…the search is on for the next haute Fashion Designer! Their PR/Casting sent this info my way and I'm passing it to all that may be interested or if you know of someone that may be interested please pass this info along. This is a major opportunity and if I embodied the talents of a Fashion Designer I’d step out on faith with this one…go for it folks!

FYI:

The deadline to receive applications is April 8th, 2013. Applicants can learn more and download the application at www.bmpcasting.com/casting/pr/ and email Bunim-Murray at prcasting@bunim-murray.com. Please note, the financial cap to qualify for the show has been raised, and designers who were not able to apply in years past may be eligible now.

SAN ANTONIO

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:19:00 +0000

Homegrown

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:09:00 +0000

On my drive into work this morning 97.9 THE BOX played Beyonce’s new song "Bow Down / I Been On" and it was my sister's and I first listen. We reacted as any down home Houston native would…and so did Rap Star/Houstonian PAUL WALL. PAUL WALL phoned 97.9 THE BOX and spoke in detail on how he felt about the song. He then touched on the topic of the way most Houstonians accept their own. “Their own” meaning any talent coming out of Houston…from music artists to models. In the past some (not all) Houstonians seem to not accept “their own” right away…even if “their own” = uber talented. It seems just recently some are starting to accept homegrown here and there yet the “but anyway” is still out there…STRONG. Most Houstonians act as if what the person (from their hometown) is doing (regardless of their field) is not THAT big of a deal…not that big of a deal until the person is right at the brink of being a BIG DEAL on a nationwide scale. The disc jockeys needed an explanation from Mr. Wall but I understood fully what he meant from the start and that alone is the reason DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS…STYLE exist (As a Houstonian I had to let others know Houstonians, and Texans in general, are doing their thing). PAUL WALL also touched on how an up and coming DESTINY’S CHILD were booed when they were the opening act to a major artist years ago…young ladies, from urban areas in Houston, trying to make it…booed right in their hometown. I remember having an in depth conversation with the talented Creative Director/Photographer/Houstonian Clyde Grant and we mentioned that we both could’ve left Houston and attempted to make it in a major city like LA or NEW YORK…but to home grow our niche will give others in our city (THE FOURTH LARGEST CITY) a chance to work and make it at home. As I have mentioned here several times before I’ve been wardrobe styling for quite sometime now and I gave my styling a name, SIDE OF STYLE, in 2008 and still to this day I know of Houstonians that have spotted my work, realized I was a Houstonian, then looked at what I do as if it’s not that big of deal-or they can do it-or so and so does that but much better-then it’s on to the next. SHOUT OUT to PAUL WALL for voicing something that I noticed years ago when I decided to create this blog.

Hopefully that “BUT-ANYWAY-ISM” won’t stop or has not stopped Houstonians who have a true love for their talent and sharing it with others in their hometown. Keep doing that thing that you do…IN HOUSTON!

Listen to "Bow Down / I Been On" HERE

Thankful

noreply@blogger.com (Key) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:28:00 +0000

The good folks behind a New York based lifestyle magazine, BRONZE MAGAZINE, felt I was worthy of a feature in their publication. A feature in their WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: Women Trailblazers Issue 2013...I am in awe, amazed, and excited to see my name amongst women that are striving to make a positive change. *Blessed*
I was not apart of this feature because I have Celebrity Stylist, Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist, or Celebrity Fashion Stylist at the start of my name. I was apart of this feature because of the work that I've done with the YOUTH and WOMEN from all walks of life. Please read the features in regards to other women that are making a positive change as well HERE and/or HERE. I cannot thank BRONZE MAGAZINE enough for the feature...BRONZE MAGAZINE = the epitome of inspiring, empowering, and motivating women. I also, again, want to thank BRONZE MAGAZINE for including a photo that showcased the work of the following talented women:

Model: Raven Forrester (with Neal Hamil Agency)
Photographer: Jordan (of Jordan Fischels Photography)
Makeup Artist/Hairstylist: Areial (of Beauty By Areial)

H-TOWN CHIC CHICK

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