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CRISP, COOL & CHARMING

by societytexas | Sep 1, 2024 | List, Fall/Winter 2024, Style

Finally, we’re all gearing up for cooler weather. So, don’t you want to frolic about looking and feeling as stylish as possible? That should be easy with a few recommendations according to the Top 10 list by our style guides, the always chic Rank & Style CEO Jamie Chandlee, and her team.

SWEATER WEATHER

Soon to be your favorite sweater of the season, this Gaspard cardigan sweater is a timeless knit that will carry you through the seasons. This soft and warm jumper is embellished with elegant mother-of-pearl effect buttons. Switch it up and wear it with the buttons in the back. In four colors. $120. At Sezanne.com.

NOW HERE’S MORE FLARE

Showcasing the new cropped style, the Izzy jean is just as relaxed and easy as any new pair you’ll find. It features the high rise and wide leg in a new shoe-skimming length, this is that favorite jean that you will wear repeatedly, and then more again. $195. At LaLigne.

HER LIPS SAY EVERYTHING

Stunna Lip Paint delivers high-impact color with low-maintenance, long wear in a range of universal shades handpicked by Fenty Founder Rihanna. With one stroke of its lip-defining precision wand, its weightless, comfortable, soft-matte formula stays kissably smooth all day…and night. $29. At Sephora.com.

YOU GOTTA HAVE HEART

Choose up to three letters to personalize this darling necklace with the Baby Heart of Gold charm. The charms are not fixed in place and slide along the 22″ or 26″gold-filled chains, which are lightweight, strong, and can be clasped anywhere for various lengths. $238. At ShopHart.com.

NECK-IN-NECK WINNER

This sumptuous scarf by Loewe is knitted from a generous blend of mohair and wool, which gives it a luxuriously soft and fuzzy handle. For added style, it’s fringed at either end. $350. At NetAPorter.com.

WARM & SENSUOUS

This enveloping unisex cologne, Maison Margiela’s Replica By The Fireplace blends aromatic chestnuts, smoky clove oil, and sweet vanilla. It recreates the signature warmth and coziness of a crackling winter fire. 3.4 oz. $165. At Sephora.com.

LIKE A SNOWBALL EFFECT

The Moncler Grenoble Hainet Color Block Jacket is more than just something chic to wear on the slopes. The Moncler outerwear collections marry the extreme demands of nature with those of city life. Practical, gorgeous, and machine washable. $2500. At Bloomingdales.com.

BLAZING NEW TRAILS

As good-looking as it is practical, today’s blazer has to do overtime. The aptly titled Blazé Milano “Everyday” blazer has a classically tailored fit crafted from silken fibers and detailed with the label’s signature gold buttons and curved pockets. This is one of those key pieces you will want to wear forever. $1640. At ModaOperandi.com.

ALL THE RIGHT ANGLES

 Oversized and supple, this scarf-inspired Medium Lotus tote is designed to be especially lightweight, with a rounded base for stability. Includes a removable leather pouch and dust bag. $2,700. At Khaite.com.

BURNIN’ LOVE

A welcoming environment always seems to have something more to offer, like this amber-scented Diptyque candle. Its unique notes, both subtle and enchantingly warm, evoke the essence of wood and leather. Plus, it has vetiver and patchouli, enhanced with radiant aniseed, insolent spices, mysterious incense, cistus, and Tonka bean. It exudes Hello, Winter! $110. At Bloomingdales.com.

WOMAN WITH A PAST

by societytexas | Sep 1, 2024 | Fall/Winter 2024, Sparkle

Glitz, meet glamour…as the most colorful jewels this season are about to become your new favorites. In every color of the spectrum, we advise mixing and matching to your heart’s wildest content. Too much is never enough, according to our jewelry admirer Lance Avery Morgan.

This High Jewelry Sapphire Brocade necklace in platinum has 13 cushion sapphires (63.48 ct), 18 octagonal diamonds (D-F VVS-VS 9.96 ct), 15 round brilliant cut diamonds (D-F VVS 6.57 ct), 33 pear diamonds (D-F VVS 6.34 ct), 96 buff-top sapphires (9.44 ct), 142 buff-top emeralds (11.79 ct) and pavé-set diamonds (D-F IF-VVS 48.97 ct). Price Upon Request. At Bulgari.com or 1.800.BULGARI for more details.

This stunner of a necklace, in 18K yellow gold over sterling silver with graduated Old Mine cut diamonds, also has a diamond clasp. Its 49 diamonds with 26.45TCW. $132,000. At Kelly Wade Jewelers.

There is something magical about pearls paired with diamonds, isn’t it? As in this Estate Collection pearl and diamond necklace that shimmers from every angle. $6,900. At Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry.

Perfect for the prettiest neck in the room, this mid-century platinum and diamond garland necklace, circa 1960 at 31.30TCW has a real wow factor. $188,000. At Tenenbaum Jewelers.

This uniquely modern slider necklace in 18K yellow gold features a rich, round Colombian emerald at its center. It’s also surrounded by a halo of emeralds, 0.18TCW, and a larger halo of white diamonds,1.11TCW. Price Upon Request. At Nicole Mera.

They’ll be green with envy about these mid-century natural Colombian emerald and diamond earrings, circa 1950. The emeralds are 10.3TCW, with GIA reports. Diamonds are 7.10TCW. $154,900. At Tenenbaum Jewelers.

The mesmerizing fire opal displays a dizzying spectrum of color and blooms in the ornate scrollwork of this 18K gold brooch. It’s adorned with transitional-cut diamonds and verdant demantoid garnets. Price Upon Request. At Heritage Auctions, HA.com/25158.

This truly exquisite platinum Art Deco 9.00TCW diamond bracelet, at 6.5 inches in length, has an 1.25TCW emerald-cut emerald surrounded by 6.00TCW of stunning diamond accents. $27,500. At Kelly Wade Jewelers.

For the perfect ring for an exquisite hand, here’s a dazzling Estate Collection Victorian 3.56CW diamond ring with sapphire accents. $58,500. At Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry.

From the High Bridal Collection, here’s a regal 1.05CT square emerald-cut emerald surrounded by a delicate 18K Yellow Gold bezel and a thin halo of custom-cut diamond baguettes set in 18K white gold. $12,000. At Nicole Mera.

The Temple St. Clair 18K Rainbow Link bracelet is loaded with colorful sapphires, diamonds, and Tsavorite that wrap a rainbow of hues around your wrist. Price Upon Request. At Bechants.

A perfect way to frame the face from sun up until sun down, these signed Fred Leighton round diamond Collet drop earrings in silver-topped gold are ideal for any occasion. Price Upon Request. At Shetler Fine Jewelers.

Passion in jewelry is reflected in a red stone. This Fred Leighton Antique Burma red spinel and diamond ring, for instance, is sure to beguile. Price Upon Request. At Shetler Fine Jewelers.

A very modern 18K Tree of Life pendant necklace by Temple St. Clair has 1.78CT diamonds and is sure to adorn any neck it drapes. Price Upon Request. At Bechants.

A golden goddess to pique your interest, this Art Nouveau brooch with plique-à-jour enamel dragonfly wings is reminiscent of a stained glass Tiffany lamp and set with single-cut diamonds and garnets atop a natural pearl, set in 14k gold and silver. At Heritage Auctions. HA.com/25158.

GREAT DESIGN IN DALLAS? THERE WILL BE HEAPS OF IT AT THE KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE IN OCTOBER

by Lance | Aug 12, 2024 | Blog

By Lance Avery Morgan | Image courtesy of HN Capital Partners

2024 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse in Dallas. Image Courtesy of HN Capital Partners

This fall, the chic set, and the action turns once again to the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Dallas. The big news? The fifth installment of this must-attend 2024 event happens at 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard in the Turtle Creek neighborhood. The venue will be open to the public for three weeks beginning Friday, October 25, 2024, and is also the nation’s leading design event of the year, as well as the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club’s top fundraiser.

Once intended as the space to be Dallas’ first Mandarin Oriental hotel, the grand property sits between the historic Rosewood Mansion and the planned Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, featuring a 25,000 SF two-story office building, 2.3 acres of undeveloped land, and a 60,0000 SF below-grade parking garage. There will be plenty of room for high design at 2999 Turtle Creek since it will seamlessly blend modernity with the historic French-Renaissance style that gives the neighborhood its signature vibe.

We love that in 2020, the internationally recognized Kips Bay Decorator Show House announced its newest satellite show house in Dallas, Texas. We know it well from the New York scene and now that elevated sense of style is firmly planted in Dallas, a city well-known for its inimitable style. There will also be a VIP President’s Dinner that will happen on October 23^rd from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. A link to purchase tickets can be found HERE.

For nearly half a century, top interior designers have come together to raise more than $30 million for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, which provides young people with much-needed educational and developmental programs. Even better, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas also benefits two local Dallas charities: Dwell with Dignity, a nonprofit agency dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty, and The Crystal Charity Ball, another Dallas-based organization whose mission is to aid, support and make contributions to children’s charities in Dallas County. See you there and for more information, visit Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse.

TASTE THE RAINBOW

by societytexas | Feb 28, 2024 | Spring/Summer 24, Sparkle

Glitz, meet glamour…as the most colorful jewels this season are about to become your new favorites. In every color of the spectrum, we advise mixing and matching to your heart’s wildest content. Too much is never enough, according to our jewelry admirer Lance Avery Morgan.

This Prisma necklace by Ruchi New York is a stunner with 53.44 carats of candy-hued sapphires and 0.58 carats of diamonds. Price Upon Request. At Kelly Wade Jewelers.

Get ready to turn heads with this sapphire and diamond necklace in a rainbow of colors. Perfect for any occasion. $95,000. At Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry.

This High Jewelry necklace by BVLGARI in pink gold with three cushion sugarloaf cut rubellites, two cushion sugarloaf cut pink tourmalines, and pavé-set diamonds will have tongues wagging. Price Upon Request. At BVLGARI Houston Store or 713.622.7574 for more details.

The High Jewelry Divas’ Dream necklace by BVLGARI in pink gold with on cabochon rubellite, six rubellite beads, 26 buff-top rubies, one round diamond, and pavé-set diamonds…should set the room ablaze when you enter. Price Upon Request. At BVLGARI Houston Store or 713.622.7574 for more details.

This beauty of a right-hand ring resembles a flower bouquet set in a dome ring style. Multi-colored jewels wrap all the way around. Price Upon Request. At Kelly Wade Jewelers.

Be the toast of the event with a mixed gemstone ring, in a plethora of colors, with two layers of stones encircling the marvelous center stone. $12,500. At Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry.

Add more joy every day by donning this darling multi-gem bracelet. The estate piece is a rainbow square-cut bracelet set with amethyst, garnet, tourmaline, citrine, peridot, aquamarine, and tanzanite. $3250. At Tenenbaum Jewelry.

Up your hoop game and add a twist of playfulness to any look with these Desert Blooms Wildflower earrings that resemble flowering vines of springtime. They feature 16.52 carats of colorful sapphires at a length of 1.5 inches. Price Upon Request at Kelly Wade Jewelers.

Slip on this High Jewelry Serpenti bracelet by BVLGARI in pink gold with mother of pearl elements, one oval spinel, 28 fancy tourmalines, two fancy emeralds, and pavé-set diamonds. Price Upon Request. At BVLGARI Houston Store or 713.622.7574 for more details.

This mesmerizing wrist wonder of rubies, tanzanite, and diamonds in two tone 18K Gold is sure to stop traffic, don’t you think? Price Upon request. At Tenenbaum Jewelers.

Create your own Bridgerton-esque drama and intrigue by wearing these antique Georgian-era amethyst 22K Gold cannetille drop earrings, circa 1830. At Tenenbaum Jewelers.

These Desert Blooms Wildflower drop earrings feature 12.99 carats of sapphires in assorted hues. Price Upon Request. At Kelly Wade Jewelers.

This seven-inch-long Line bracelet features a variety of fancy colored emerald-cut sapphires in 18K yellow gold settings alternating with baguette diamonds with 18K white gold links. $45,000. At Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry.

FIT FOR A PRESIDENT

by societytexas | Feb 28, 2024 | Spring/Summer 24, Culture

THE LBJ Presidential Library Hosts MONTHLY Program Series

By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Jay Godwin

THE SETTING: The LBJ Presidential Library in Austin hosts an annual season of special Evening With programs featuring dynamic conversations with some of the most notable leaders in the political, cultural, and media fields on topics related to American history and current affairs. The special events, open to Friends of the LBJ Library members, draw some of the Lone Star State’s most notable sociables, history lovers, and philanthropists. Following the programs, members at the Legacy and Cabinet levels are invited to a cocktail reception and dinner with the featured speakers in the 10^th floor atrium.

THE STYLE: On one to two nights a month between September and May, audiences of up to 1,000 attendees dressed in Austin-chic attire fill the Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium for interview-style discussions, moderated by Mark Updegrove, president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation and presidential historian for ABC News.

This past year, speakers included William McRaven, who shared highlights from his career as an Admiral in the Navy and lessons on leadership from his book, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog. Jake Tapper talked about covering current affairs as an anchor at CNN and his recently published book, All the Demons Are Here. Heather Cox Richardson, historian and editor of the popular daily newsletter, “Letters from an American,” spoke about the state of our democracy and lessons for the current moment drawn from our national history to a capacity crowd of 1,000. The season closed out with former Defense Secretary Dr. Robert Gates, who shared insights about current world and geopolitical events, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

THE PURPOSE: Membership gifts to the Friends of the LBJ Library benefit the Evening With series, special museum exhibitions, and educational programs for K-12 schools. Annual memberships start at $65 and include access to the museum, special events and exhibit openings, and invitations to the Evening With programs. Members at the premium levels ($1,000 and above) receive preferred seating for Evening With programs, as well as access to exclusive dinner receptions and VIP events each season. To join or for more information, visit www.LBJFriends.org or email Friends@LBJFoundation.org.