WINNER TAKES ALL

WINNER TAKES ALL

by | Dec 31, 2019 | 2020 January February, Style, Divulge

Actor Brooklyn Decker is making waves where she lives in Austin, and in Hollywood, these days. Along with starring in the sixth season that just premiered of her hit Netflix show, Grace & Frankie, she also loves being a busy mom, wife to tennis champ Andy Roddick, and finding time for what matters most in her life as she catches up with our own Lance Avery Morgan. (PORTRAIT photo by Jeff Lipsky)

I love the Andy Roddick Foundation because…Austin doesn’t succeed until everyone in Austin succeeds, and Andy understands the responsibility of that. People are continually looking to Austin to find the what’s next and it’s exciting to think our city can set the example for what the program Out of School Time can look like, nation-wide, because of ARF.

The best career advice I’ve received is…Just marry him. Oh, did you say best or worst? 

Three qualities that got me where I am today are…I work my ass off. I am incredibly curious and love to learn. I married rich.

How I made my first dollar…by selling shaved ice. 

Last thing I binge/marathon watched was…Black Monday.

My style icon is…Bianca Jagger or Carolyn Murphy.

My personal style signifier is…a lot of denim. Apparently, you can’t take Texas outta the girl. 

A classic designer I wish was still designing today is…Edith Head. She knew how to design for women and created some of the most iconic on-screen looks we know and love. 

The book that left a lasting impression on me was…Hillbilly Elegy by J.D.Vance. It takes place where I was born and where my mom and a huge chunk of my family are from. It helped me to understand them on a deeper level. 

First album I bought was…Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill. 

If I could live in a foreign city it would be...Amsterdam. 

What everyone/woman should try in her lifetime is…You should ask Lily Tomlin.

My perfect day would begin with…My babies sleeping in very late, then running into my bed to snuggle. 

My perfect day would end by…Sipping a White Russian, watching a Hallmark movie or political debate, and some making out by the fire.

One thing I am exceptionally good at that most might not know is…My voice ain’t half bad. 

If I could compete in an Olympic sport it would be…Gymnastics. Growing up, I worshiped those women.

The beauty essential you’d have to pry out of my cold, dead hands is…Beauty Counter Red Lipstick.

In my fridge you will always find…Oatmilk and fancy cheese.

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NATIVE INTELLIGENCE

NATIVE INTELLIGENCE

by | Oct 31, 2019 | 2019 November December, Style, Divulge

Busy mom, wife and interior designer, native Texan Elizabeth McAllen Roberts of San Antonio is considered to be one of the chicest women in the state. Here, join our always-curious reporter Lance Avery Morgan to find out what she’s loving the most these days.

 

My interior design icon is…John Saladino. I love his quiet and elegant interiors. There is something very peaceful, yet grand, in all of the rooms he creates.

One interior design accessory I can’t live without is…great art.

How I made my first dollar growing up… I grew up on a working cattle ranch in deep South Texas and would work at our family’s ranch food commissary on Saturdays with my grandfather.

 What I love most about living in the San Antonio/ South Texas area is…The ability to go from the city to the country in less than twenty minutes. The best of both worlds.

If I could live in a foreign city because of its design aesthetic, it would be… in Madrid or Florence.

Last thing I binge/marathon watched was…The Handmaid’s Tale. I am a huge fan.

First album I bought was…The Cars. It was a 45 mile drive to get to school in the mornings so The Cars made the daily drive way more entertaining. We listened to it on an eight-track cassette player (does anyone know what those are anymore?) in our Town and Country station wagon.

My favorite coffee table style book is…Roomscapes: The Decorative Architecture of Renzo Mongiardino.

The last meal that truly impressed me was…Restaurante La Tienda in Marbella, Spain. The Foie Gras a la Plancha is simply the best.

Book I’ve read that made a lasting impact on me was…Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. The story of Lewis and Clark and their epic trek across the Continental Divide is truly incredible.

In my fridge you will always find…a container of half-and-half (for my morning coffee).

Favorite street to shop on in the world is….Via dei Condotti in Rome.

My perfect day would end with…dinner with my family.

An artist whose work I would collect is…anything by the Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla or Joaquin Torres Garcia; Taller Torres-Garcia.

The best gift I have received is… It would probably be the gift of advice given to me by my grandmother. When my sisters and I were younger she used to say, Always be a lady. I can still hear her voice saying that in my mind.

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ETHEREALLY CHIC

ETHEREALLY CHIC

by | Aug 31, 2019 | 2019 September October, Style, Divulge

Native Austinite Shelby Krause Goff, who now lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, has always turned heads with her effervescent personality. Here, her longtime pal Lance Avery Morgan caught up with this stylish dynamo, busy wife and mother of two, who is living her own version of La Dolce Vita.

 

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I made my first dollar growing up by…Running a lemonade stand during the Fiesta Art Festival at Laguna Gloria (only long-time Austinites will remember this one). I thought I’d made a killing by walking away with $40.

The first album I bought was…Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time. And yes, I still know every word to every single song on the album.

If I lived in a foreign city it would be…London. I don’t even need a flat–I’ll just live in a booth at La Petite Maison.

What I love most about living in the Dallas/Fort Worth area is…Besides the wonderful and incredibly interesting people? The amazing restaurants, world-renowned art scene, and the unlimited events and activities at all hours of the day. I haven’t been bored one day while living here.

One thing I am exceptionally good at that most might not know is…Horseback riding and sewing. Both are oddly very therapeutic.

The beauty essential you’d have to pry out of my cold, dry hands is…Sunscreen. Always and forever. Right now, I’m using La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen with a few drops of SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum.

My style icon is…Lauren Santo Domingo. She is perfection.

My personal style signifier is…Old Elegance. Think Gwyneth Paltrow (classic with an edge) and Grace Kelly (but without the fabulous bling).

Last thing I binge/marathon watched that I recommend is…Killing Eve. It’s hilarious and thrilling. I also love anything involving espionage.

Book that left a lasting impression on me was…The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine, PhD.

The last meal that truly impressed me was…In Milan last week on vacation. I was completely blown away by our dinner at Dal Bolognese. It’s the first time my husband, Travis, actually took pictures of his food.

In my fridge you will always find…Besides toddler food and wine? I always try to have a vegetable tray within arm’s length in an attempt to keep me from reaching for my children’s goldfish.

The best gift I have given recently is…My in-laws just finished a beautiful new home in Fort Worth. It was truly a labor of love for them. I had a rendering of their new home engraved onto a silver tray. I love that they now display it with pride.

My perfect day would end with…Sitting in my backyard with a glass of wine, my little boys playing and my husband manning the grill.

BETTER BY DESIGN

BETTER BY DESIGN

by | Apr 30, 2019 | 2019 May June, Style, Divulge

Houstonian Lucinda Loya is sitting on top of the world. The busy style icon, interior designer, mom and wife has a pristine point of view with how the world can look–smart, timeless and always elegant. Here she reveals her favorite things with our own Lance Avery Morgan about how we can all live a more stylish life.

 

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My style icon is…fashion designer, Martin Margiela. He is known for his classic style “with a twist” and that’s a lot of my vision–to keep things timeless but still smart, unique, and artful.

My interior design icon is…to name only one would be challenging. I am not married to a particular style–I consider my projects to be more couture, being original to each client’s lifestyle. It’s even more fun when we get to pair classics with edgy, artful furniture such as Rick Owens and lighting from Carpenters Workshop. I enjoy the playful sense of bringing fashion into interiors through fabrics such as Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, and the soon-to-launch line by Libertine.

One interior design accessory I can’t live without is…artful pieces that tell a story or a collection of sorts. I have also been accused of having a special attraction to unique lamps and chairs.  

Three qualities that got me where I am today are… having passion and the confidence in my vision–and believing in myself.

How I made my first dollar by… after my babysitting career, I spent an entire weekend calling over 200 businesses in The Yellow Pages (and landed two jobs). Having a knack for interiors, my first dollar earned in this industry came when newlywed friends purchased their first home with décor needs.

Last thing I binge/marathon watched was… I don’t watch TV, so truth be told, Desperate Housewives, of 15 years ago!  More recently (with a twisted arm), I appeased my husband by watching the current season of Narcos. He was still in awe after hosting the real-life former DEA agents Javier Pena and Steven Murphy in our Houston home.

First album I bought was…Peter Frampton’s I’m In You. 

If I could live in a foreign city it would be… London. Not only is it chic, but it is also full of history, has great design, and is a fashion capital. Bonus: I speak the language.

One thing I am exceptionally good at that most might not know is...the art of blending furniture styles and accessorizing a home, such as curating eclectic collections of furniture and artwork.  

The beauty essential you’d have to pry out of my cold dead hands is…the $2 black eye pencil from the drug store. I’ve used it for years.

My favorite coffee table style book… I love Fearless Living by JP Demeyer & Co. But of course I should mention the two we are honored to be featured in, Rizzoli On Style: Inspiration and Advice from the New Generation of Interior Design and teNeues’ Best Interior Design on the Planet.  

If I had to limit my shopping to one neighborhood in one city…Midtown Manhattan, but let’s not forget Europe.

In my fridge you will always find… fresh fruit, almonds, Greek yogurt, Boar’s Head honey maple turkey, Propel water, and French Meursault wines. These are all of my daily essentials. 

An artist whose work I would collect is… Manolo Valdes and anything by the Haas Brothers  are currently on my wish list. I also love collecting pieces by Vanessa Beecroft, Yigal Ozeri, and Marilyn Minter, to name a few. 

The best gift I have received is…my children given to me by God with the help of my loving husband, Javier 

If I weren’t doing what I do I would be…I would wish to be a stylist to the stars.

If I could compete in an Olympic sport it would be…ice skating. It’s so graceful and elegant and I admire the hard work and life commitment that’s required to be successful in one’s passion and talent. 

On my tombstone it will say…Risk Taker. Dream Chaser.

STAR STYLE

STAR STYLE

by | Jan 28, 2019 | 2019 March April, Style, Divulge

Carla McDonald, creator of the go-to luxury lifestyle and entertaining digital platform The Salonniere, has inimitable style for miles. Recently her pal Lance Avery Morgan caught up with this busy entrepreneur, mom and wife to learn about how her ultra-chic style happens.

My style icon is…Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She was so effortlessly chic and elegant.

My personal style signifier is…A pair of large black sunglasses.

Classic movie actress’ style I most identify with is…Ava Gardener, because she loved glamour and the color cobalt blue, and Katherine Hepburn, because she never met a black turtleneck she didn’t love.

Vintage film I feel has a very fashionable point of view is…Any film that features the work of costume designer Edith Head. A few of my favorites are To Catch a Thief, All About Eve, Roman Holiday, and Vertigo.

Classic designer I wish was still designing today is…Christian Dior, because he was so innovative, loved the female form, and revolutionized fashion with his New Look. Also Hubert de Givenchy, because his designs were pure elegance in a way that is seldom seen today.

Best career advice I’ve received is…Care about your job like you own the business. Interestingly, I think that advice helped to mold me into an entrepreneur.

How I made my first dollar was…Selling Avon at the age of 12.

Three qualities that got me where I am today are…Hard work, optimism and perseverance.

Last show I binge/marathon watched…The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Book that left a lasting impression on me was…The Diary of Anne Frank. I read it when I was seven years old. It was so powerful and made me fall in love with reading. Another is Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore. It is one of the best marketing books ever written and had a huge impact on my career. 

First album I bought happened to be…Little Jimmy Osmond in 1972. I was a little girl living in London then, and his song Long Haired Lover from Liverpool was #1. I was smitten.

My favorite street to shop on beyond the U.S. is…The Triangle d’Or in Paris and Bond Street in London.

What everyone/woman should try in her lifetime is...Putting herself first without feeling guilty.

Things I am exceptionally good at that most might not know would be…Words with Friends, Candy Crush, and impersonating Cher.

The beauty essential you’d have to pry out of my cold dry hands is…Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1

My perfect day would begin by…drinking a cup of PG Tips tea and embracing my husband, daughters, and dogs.

My perfect day would end with…a goodnight kiss from my husband Jack and my NodPod sleep mask over my eyes.

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