J. Mendel trunk show at Tootsies

Southward Apparel

Whew!  I'm back:)  Did you notice I stepped away for a bit last week?  At the last minute I had to head to San Antonio, which seriously recharged my batteries. While enjoying my breakfast at the Bistro overlooking the river one morning, it occurred to me that you might like to see the adorable, ultra-soft Texas-chic "t" I found from Southward Apparel.  I am undeniably a t-shirt and jeans chick at heart, so I fell in love with Southward's L.A. trendy meets comfy cowgirl style.  Which isn't surprising since the company was started by two L.A. ladies who are  originally from...you guessed it...Tejas.

Only thing missing from my own personal look:  cowboy boots.  It's wrong, it's terrible, and I'm sure I'll be persecuted for admitting this, but I don't own any (EEK!).  I've lived in Htown almost 7 years, I think it's about time my friends.  Ah well, that shall be a post for another day...

As a side note, Southward Apparel is participating in Shop Small Saturday, so head over to their website and give them some support on the 24th!  The first 10 customers receive 40% off their entire purchase, and everyone with domestic delivery gets free shipping for the entire day.  

AND if you like what you see, you'll be happy to know we'll be giving away something pretty from them soon, so be sure to check back:)  

Need a running partner?

Do you run, walk, stroll, meander or just enjoy spending time outdoors at Memorial Park? Have you been considering adopting a new pet? Need a new running partner? Friends For Life is making it a whole lot easier to meet your lifetime match with the Running 4 Home program.

The Friends For Life’s Mobile Adoption Van (MAV) provides an air-conditioned, clean and quiet environment transporting up to 33 adoptable animals at a time. Outside windows offer viewing under an awning while inside, adopters get a hands-on visit. With the only city permit to do so at Memorial Park, the MAV is parked near the running trail the second Saturday of each month.

By trading an item such as their car keys or driver’s license, runners can “borrow” a dog to accompany them on the trail. This process helps potential adopters get to know the animal, seeing if they are a good fit. Running 4 Home isn’t just for marathon runners-some Friends For Life dogs prefer just a walk in the park. For cat lovers, plenty of felines hang out in the MAV where runners can come on board and meet them.

The second Saturday of every month.

7:30am-Noon

Upcoming: December 8

Memorial Park

West Memorial Loop Drive (west of the tennis area)

Christina Greene Turquoise Drops Giveaway!

So you missed the Christina Greene trunk show last week? Fret not my chic-ies. Christina of Christina Greene Designs is generously giving us a pair of her timeless Turquoise Teardrop Earrings for one of you to take home!

So how do you enter?

1. First, LIKE Christina Greene Designs on FB.
2. Second, leave a comment on our Très Chic Facebook Page,
letting us know how you'd style these gorgeous drops with something in your current wardrobe. Oh and don't forget to LIKE us too:)

*Not a Facebooker? You can leave your entry comment below (right after you finish listening to your Sony walkman and talking to your best friend on your rotary dial phone:-)

Want to rack up some extra entries? (1 additional entry each)

1. Follow us on twitter at TresChicDesign & @CGreeneDesigns

2. Follow and/or add Houston's Weekly Chic to your blog roll:)
3. Tweet about the giveaway
4. Blog about the giveaway (leave url below)

*Giveaway ends August 22nd at 12 a.m. est Good Luck!!

New at Hello-Lucky!

Some new rays of sunshine that just floated in to my favorite little boutique Hello-Lucky. I'm SO ready for summer....