Haute Tip: VOTE!

Haute Tip: VOTE!

I can distinctly remember the first time I voted. It was when I had just turned 18, and I was still living with my parents. My dad and I drove down to the local polling station, in our case one of the rickety churches in no-man’s land, Indiana. We stepped into...
Giveth and Taketh

Giveth and Taketh

There is a verse in the bible, Job 1:21, that people often quote when talking about times of tragedy. In the NIV translation, it reads, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of...
Fernanda’s Top Four Fashion Brands To Watch

Fernanda’s Top Four Fashion Brands To Watch

When Haute in Texas coordinator Fernanda isn’t making the magic happen behind the scenes here, she’s also on the frontlines of fashion in her retail career. I asked her to contribute a guest post today, and I’m so excited that she’s returned...
Behind the scenes of my brother’s wedding!

Behind the scenes of my brother’s wedding!

Before my sister got married, I wrote a long and emotional blog post to her detailing my feelings about the day. When it came to my brother getting married just a few weeks ago, I guess it just felt so surreal I didn’t have the words at the time. I mean, Kelsey...
True Beauty: Kirsten Thompson on being black in America.

True Beauty: Kirsten Thompson on being black in America.

Our True Beauty series features the most influential and stylish women in Texas.  We take a peek inside their closets, their minds, and their hearts to find out what makes them truly passionate.  Today’s post features Kirsten Thompson, San Antonio stylist and...