2022 July August Archives - Page 3 of 6

ARM CANDY

by societytexas | Jun 29, 2022 | Curate, 2022 July August, Style, Culture, Feature Two

This summer, it’s all about feeling as light as a feather and as free as a bird. With this season’s most important accessory, the signature bag, we’re presenting some sweet options in captivatingly candy colors to carry as you conquer the world.

SHOW ’EM YOUR PEARLY WHITES

This mini hand-held bag with a chunky pearl-shaped shoulder strap by Simon Rocha is an ideal conversation starter, perfect for a summer wedding or brunch with your best pals. $995. At Shop-US.SimonRocha.com.

LET THE SUN IN

The Bikini Girls graphics on this Sunshine Stopper bag are a tribute to the visionary sensitivity of the fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez. It recalls the atmosphere of the disco era and expresses the free and universal femininity that distinguishes the Fendi spirit. $3290. At Fendi.com.

GOLD STANDARD

This mini Kenny top handle bag, made of pink satin and silk, with a gold finish monogrammed chain, also has a padlock with the Givenchy signature. A day to evening bag never looked more shapely. $1690. At Givenchy.com.

PATTERN PLAY

This bag is perfect for carrying from dinner to the after party in Aspen. The versatile multi-colored pattern goes with everything from wild brights to elegant neutrals, don’t you think? Price upon request. By Marian Paquette at The Garden Room, Austin.

TALLY HO, OFF WE GO

This equestrian themed Colormatic Kelly bag from Hermès will surely add vibrancy to any ensemble. Plus, there’s no doubt it connotes deep-seated joy wherever you go. Price upon request. At Hermès.com.

CHIC CITRUS

Hayden Lasher’s Lizzie bag is made of canary yellow calf leather with yellow patent piping and a darling signature bow. The sweet surprise inside this treat? A powder blue suede interior. $1500. At HaydenLasher.com and TheSIL.com.

SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT

Say bonjour to a unique collector Lanvin bag. The Pencil Cat purse is embellished with a precious sculptural handle. It was inspired by an andiron belonging to Jeanne Lanvin and designed by the French designer Armand-Albert Rateau. $4750. At Lanvin.com.

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER

If ever there was a statement bag, it is this Balenciaga top-handle bag in shiny crocodile-embossed calf leather. The rolled, padded top handle also accommodates a convertible strap drop. $2700. At NeimanMarcus.com.

ALWAYS ON VACATION

by societytexas | Jun 29, 2022 | 2022 July August, Forecast, Style

A good vacation wardrobe should be multifaceted. If you are using these warmer days to unwind and disconnect from work, what you wear can assist with these well-deserved efforts…and look fabulous in photos for sunny social posts (and years) to come. A getaway wardrobe used to start with a few staple pieces in coordinated colors made from breathable (and packable) fabrics like cotton and linen, but this is no longer the case.

If you cannot live like you are always on vacation, you can certainly dress like it. Here, THE EDIT ADVISORY’S style-sharing Krystal DeLisi and Ellen Mason, recommend some of their favorite summer runway trends that give maximum vacation vibes, whether for your vacation time away or at home.

AQUA STYLE

No vacation wardrobe is complete without a sweet swimsuit, and they have never been more versatile–in the pool or out. From any color to any cut, it’s wise to always be water ready.

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RETRO CHIC

Let the prints do all the work, so you don’t have to. You are on vacation, after all. In fact, bold prints signify time off more than ever.

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DAY INTO NIGHT

For balmy evenings spent snacking on fresh fish and sipping rose, you will need a stylish look–beyond caftans and other traditional coverups that you’ve become accustomed to wearing. So go ahead, ramp it up, and see where the evening takes you.

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TROPICAL LUSTER

From power suits to more relaxed silhouettes, wear this vacation print to the board room or the swim-up bar. The blue skies, after all, are the only limit to what style choices you choose.

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CLEAR AS CRYSTAL

by societytexas | Jun 29, 2022 | 2022 July August, R.S.V.P. AUSTIN

Helping Hand Home Hosts Annual Crystal Ball Presentation And Gala

By Rose Betty Williams Photography by Jetter Photography

THE SETTING: The Helping Hand Society celebrated the 79th annual Crystal Ball with a brunch and fashion show, followed by the black tie Debutante Presentation Gala at the Palmer Events Center that evening. More than 2000 guests attended the event. Thirty-eight debutantes, their escorts, and junior escorts were presented along with 151 ninth grade Helping Hand Girls and Boys and 30 First Grade Princesses.

THE STYLE: Dillard’s and Webber Productions presented the fashion show with the Helping Hand Home forever families modeling the latest fashions. Emcee Jim Spencer introduced the Princesses, HH Girls, and HH Debutantes. Then, HHH Executive Director Ted Keyser and HH Society of Austin President Julie Ballard welcomed and thanked supporters, event sponsors, participants and their families, gala co-chairs Kathi Haralson and Tina McCutchin, their committee, and HH Society member volunteers. The gala featured the debutante presentation, a silent auction, a plated dinner by Catering by Rosemary, dancing to the music of Blind Date, and spectacular floral décor created by Westbank Flower Market.

This year’s Helping Hand Crystal Ball debutantes are: Mia Ann Arriaga, Claire Elizabeth Baxter, Evelyn Caruth Berry, Annabel McKenzie Briggs, Lucile Read Brocato, Emma Beth Wilson Brydson, Olivia Claire Chester, Ava Gail Clark, Morgan Adeline Ehlinger, Ella Grace Hicks, Eleanor Kathryn Hutcheson, Miriam Rose Alexander Kessler, Ava Emelia Kizer, Margaret Louise Lee, Bailey Lynn Liverman, Paige Chenault Liverman, Madison Lizabeth Mansour, Grace Cannon May, Amelia Marie McConnico, Daisy Louise McDowell, Meghan Sloane Meserole, Helena Faith Monsivais, Javrey Ann Morales, Margaret Maxine Newton, Barbara Hunter Nokes, Aidan Elizabeth Perry, Mollie Day Richards, Ramsey Ann Richards, Ashley Ellen Settle, Sophia Gant Stokes, Amelia Catherine Strehli, Abigail Masee Szygenda, Elizabeth McFaddin Taylor, Maria Anne Tobias, Elaine Gracen Trotter, Siena Grace Welsh, Brooke Madison Williams, and Kathryn Elizabeth Yonge.

THE PURPOSE: The 2022 Crystal Ball, co-chaired by Kathi Haralson and Tina McCutchin, along with the gala committee of more than 75 HHS members, is the largest fundraiser for HHH. The evening raised more than $1.4 million in support of its mission to provide a nurturing and therapeutic home for children and to restore each child to a healthy family setting. The goal is to protect and restore the lives of victimized children so that those without hope may reclaim their futures. President Ballard noted that HHH is in the final stages of constructing the newly expanded campus. It will include eight new children’s homes, a conference and learning center, a permanent charter school facility, the capacity to double the foster care and adoption program, and the renovation of the current campus facilities.

EVERYBODY INTO THE WATER

by societytexas | Jun 29, 2022 | 2022 July August, List, Style

These Top 10 favorite must-love products, according to our style expert Rank & Style CEO dynamo Jamie Chandlee and her team, will have you wanting to experience the best summer has to offer in shades of blue…and looking quite chic, too.

CAPTIVATINGLY COLORFUL

A chic swim coverup, this caftan has a V-neckline topped with a polo collar…and splits at the sides to enhance the loose silhouette. It’s the perfect jolt of color in your already-colorful pool scene these days. By Missoni.

$960. At Net-A-Porter.com.

EVERYTHING’S IN THE BAG

Made in Italy from beige linen and leather-trimmed, this Chloe tote has a spacious, rectangular silhouette trimmed with leather and logo-print webbing. The top handles are even long enough to sling over your shoulder for a dash to the poolside snack bar.

$1090.

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL

Prescription glasses should match your personal style. Why not be bold with a seafoam ombre blue pair like these from Jockamo?

$259. At CaddisLife.com.

FILL IT TO THE BRIM

The Siena is a classic Panama-style hat with four-inch brim and a tie-dye band. Try customizing this gorgeous sky blue hat by having your initials hand-stitched into the band.

$295. At Artesano.com.

STRIPED FOR SUCCESS

Slip this Helen dress on, by Zeus + Dionne, over your swimsuit, or belt it for a more structured look, depending on your mood. Made of striped silk-blend jacquard with a relaxed fit, it may be your new go-to dress this summer.

$779. At Net-A-Porter.com.

KISS & GEL

Pucker up for healthier lips in the sun with Supergoop!® PLAY Lip Shield SPF 30, which is strawberry-flavored. This moisturizing, water-resistant lip protector stick is infused with antioxidant-rich oils that will have you kissing for days on end.

$10. At DermStore.com.

HAIRS TO YOU, DOLL

This Dream Routine Overnight Hydrating Hair Mask by Amica is hyaluronic acid-infused to boost moisture for 72 hours and results in hair that promises to be three times more hydrated by morning.

$28. At Sephora.com.

THIS ROPE IS DOPE

We love that Isabel Marant’s bohemian sensibilities are on full display in these Erol sandals. They’re made from cotton that is dyed in inky shades of blue to wrap artfully around your ankles. The molded leather footbeds make them comfortable enough to wear all day.

$580. At Net-A-Porter.com.

BETWEEN SLIM AND NONE

A poolside backgammon game? How very Slim Aarons of you. May we suggest the Jonathan Adler Sorrento set in shades of dreamy blue in high gloss lacquer.

$415. At ShopBop.com.

CARRY ON TO STAY CALM

Why risk losing luggage when you can carry on in such a stylish way? This is the chic, monagrammed way to travel this summer…with The Weekender by Tour Paravel.

$295. At TourParavel.com.

SOARING HIGH

by societytexas | Jun 29, 2022 | 2022 July August, Marketplace

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Celebrates Breitling USA

By Jake Gaines Photography by Steve Slate

Recently, on a beautiful afternoon in San Antonio, the Lewis Air Legends Hangar and its historic warbirds were the backdrops for the Breitling USA relaunch of a classic timepiece, the Navitimer. President of Breitling USA Thierry Prissert, owner of Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, Ryan Berg, and Executive Vice President of Lewis Energy Group, Jessica Lewis Worth, addressed the crowd about the background of both Breitling and Lewis Air Legends and how both companies’ missions align to preserve and celebrate history.

The event’s guests were treated to live music. At the same time, they enjoyed fine spirits provided by Bacardi USA and creative charcuterie from Cheese & Honey. All while shopping the expansive collection of timeless watches from the Breitling USA Boutique team, owned by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. Twelve of the Lewis Air Legends warbirds were on display, including the P-38 Glacier Girl, the gem of the collection recovered from Greenland under 268 feet of ice. In fact, Rod Lewis, founder of the Lewis Air Legends warbirds collection, has spent the last 27 years amassing and restoring over 30 vintage aircraft in the current collection.

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TROPICAL SUCCESS

by societytexas | Jun 29, 2022 | 2022 July August, R.S.V.P. AUSTIN

Ascension Seton’s EASB Havana Nights Breaks Fundraising Record

By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Ben Porter

THE SETTING: Camp Mabry in Austin was the recent setting for the Elizabeth Ann Seton Board’s Havana Nights event. One of the city’s most anticipated spring social events, this year’s gala included a bevy of sociables and philanthropists. Guests were treated to an evening of food, music, and fun in the evening that had a tropical atmosphere.

THE STYLE: The Austin-chic crowd sported a fun mix of bright, beautiful colors and classic white ensembles that created a vibrant, welcoming environment for all. As guests arrived during the cocktail hour, partygoers sipped spirits from one of the many generously stocked bars and sampled bites from several Havana-inspired food stations featuring delectable bites including empanadas and Cuban sliders.

The action then moved to the open-air tent that was erected on the grounds of Camp Mabry for the main program. As the attendees continued to sample the delicious Cuban fare, they were treated to words from the organization’s leaders like EASB President Caroline Smith, as well as touching tributes and testimonials, including a mission video that highlighted a year in the life of an NICU nurse. Emcee and media personality Anne Hudson Andrews effortlessly kept the evening moving along at a brisk pace and foregoing a live auction, helmed a mobile give to raise more funds. The night was capped off with an after party where revelers danced the night away to the tunes of popular, Texas-based band, Memphis Soul.

THE PURPOSE: The event, co-chaired by Lauren Smith Ford and Katie Owen, raised a record $1.5 million. The proceeds that were raised from the event will support programs, building and equipment needs for Mother/Baby services, and The Marialice Shivers and Dell Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Kathryn Frances Walker Center for Neonatal Intensive & Family Support at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin.