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Spring Styles
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Luxe It Up at
La Résidence Hôtel
Shiny Happy
Spring Essentials
The Art of
Hung Liu
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Ruchi started her career in journalism and reporting at a very young age with the esteemed Indian daily
newspaper, The Times of India, as a city/crime beat reporter. She is presently a lifestyle feature journalist for TV
Asia, host of the online magazine, Lights Camera Action, which covers Houston Indo-American society news, and
contributes to Culturemap. It is against this backdrop that Ruchi will be reporting to Yellow Magazine readers
about what’s happening in the various and sundry society and fashion events that take place throughout the city.
We want to congratulate designer Chloe Dao, winner of Project Runway Season 2, on her upcoming trip to
Vietnam where she appeared as a judge on Project Runway Vietnam, which she also co-executive produced. We
can’t wait to update you on Chloe’s activities in upcoming issues.
This month we feature some of our favorite designs from the fashion runways of New York. They are light and
bright and remind us that spring has arrived, even though as I am writing this, there are record snow storms
enveloping large portions of the country and it was in the low 40s at my house last night. At least the designers
know what season it is and keep us on track even if Mother Nature is a little confused at the moment. Thank
goodness!
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La Résidence Hôtel & Spa
in Hue, Vietnam
Vietnamese Lux
Step back in time. Bask in serenity. A member of the MGallery collection of
memorable hotels by Accor, La Résidence Hue Hôtel & Spa is an enchanting
boutique hotel on the banks of the fabled Perfume River overlooking the former
Imperial Citadel – once home to Emperors and now preserved as a UNESCO
Resident Suite living room
World Heritage Site.
La Résidence Hôtel & Spa
5 Le Loi Street
Hue City, Vietnam
+84 (0)5 43 83 74 75
la-residence-hue.com
Endowed with opulence, excellence and warmth, this former residence
of the French Colonial Governor has been painstakingly restored and
converted into an exceptional design hotel. The hotel’s distinctive bowed
façade, long horizontal lines and nautical flourishes are hallmarks of the
1930’s stream-lined school moderne of art deco architecture.
Famed for the quality of its cuisine, artisanal handicrafts, education
system and unique local aesthetic, Hue is known throughout Asia as a
cultural treasure and a charming destination. Recognized by UNESCO as
worthy of protection, the tombs of the Hue Kings and the city’s stunning
imperial citadel retain the majesty and elegance of the Imperial Dynasty.
The renown of the former Imperial Capital is born of much more than
history and scenic beauty.
With 122 rooms and suites, La Résidence Hôtel & Spa is truly a
boutique hotel and great care has been taken to preserve the charm,
comfort and atmosphere of a classic colonial villa. While all rooms boast
every modern convenience, the atmosphere of a bygone age is captured
through sensitive use of local materials, art deco inspired design and
careful attention to detail. Most rooms have breath-taking views across the
Perfume River to the imposing Flagtower Bastion of the Citadel beyond.
Food is a passion at La Residence, and that passion is in full bloom
in the hotel’s glamorous restaurant Le Parfum. Hue is known as the
home of Vietnam’s finest cuisine, and Le Parfum exemplifies that renown
with talented chefs who experiment with creative Asian,Vietnamese
and European flavours. Guests can also partake in a unique Taste of Hue
cooking class, beginning with a ride in a traditional cyclo to the Hue local
market to experience the unique variety of local fresh produce; then back
to the hotel where the chef will guide guests’ hands into creating traditional
family dishes influenced by Hue gastronomic history.
is also available, departing from the hotel towards Thien Mu Pagoda, and
featuring champagne in the sunset followed by sumptuous dining in style
with a delicious signature menu.
In the stylish Le Gouverneur bar, the dominant focus is on a
spectacular fresco created by French artist Roland Renaud, who is based
in Vietnam. It was inspired by wall paintings found on several art deco
buildings in France, including a fresco on the wall of the Musée des
Colonies in Paris and The Main Post Office in Lyon. The fresco took
three months to create on one single piece of fabric and was made in
Saigon before being transported to Hue and installed.
Art Deco inspired rooms in the award-winning Le Spa are stylishly
decorated with lovely details of the great 1920’s and 1950’s eras.The first
high end spa in Hue allows guests to escape the pressures of life and discover
a world designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit with a global
selection of luxurious treatments. Le Spa includes seven relaxation rooms, a
herbal sauna and jacuzzi. Hotel guests can also enjoy a large freeform saltwater
swimming pool, fitness center, tennis court, boutique and art gallery.
The timeless elegance of La Residence and the rich history
and beauty of Hue provide a stunning canvas on which to create a
personalized and memorable visit, whether you enjoy a sunset dinner
cruise on the Perfume River, a picnic lunch at a beautiful location in
Hue’s ancient city, or just escape and relax in the hotel’s peaceful luxury.
Great care has been taken to preserve
the charm, comfort and atmosphere
of a classic colonial villa.
Additional dining highlights include a private Vietnamese poolside
BBQ, utilizing fresh local seafood and imported quality cuts surrounded
by the serenity of the property’s gardens. A Huong River dinner cruise
La Parfum dining room
Cooking class
La Parfume restaurant and terrace
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Jose Sanchez Spring/Summer 2013
Held at the Jose Sanchez Showroom
Photos by Timothy Frederick
Jose Sanchez was in Houston to present
his Spring/Summer 2013 Collection to an
intimate group of fashionable people. The
collection was definitely a big hit with
guests. It is generally bright and colorful
with the exception of a few items in black
and grey. The evening was a big success
with many happy guests leaving with items
from the collection. Jose Sanchez generously
donated a portion of the evening’s sales to
the Le Hoang Foundation.
Alice Troung Lam
Designer Jose Sanchez, Viet Hoang
Chris Meyer, Jaquel & Jeremy Andrews
Duyen Huynh, Misha Nguyen, Anais Nguyen
Melissa Chou Yan, Melissa Luong
Katherine Le
Mandy Kao, Viet Hoang
John Newinn
Jose Sanchez, Irma Brindis
Jacquie Baly, Henri Merceron
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Abigail Castaneda, Luigi Santos
Nina Yu, Lili Tiongson, Kit La, Mimi Vu
Chris K. To, Analisa Cole, Sandy Nikko
Model Anelise Winfrey
Jose Sanchez, Connie Kwan-Wong
Model Anelise Winfrey
Vy Le
Model Misha Nguyen
Misha, Chloe, Lauren, Anais, and Marc Nguyen
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Style Stars
Straight from the Runway
New York Fashion
Week Spring 2013
Photos by Jay Marroquin
by leo si pr as
New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 was full of inspired trends from the best and
brightest designers. Here are some of our favorite collections that capture the
spirit of the season.
En Pointe
Prima Ballerinas
Christian Siriano
After winning Project Runway, Christian Siriano’s fashion star continues to shine
bright. Siriano has a successful collaboration with Payless and has dressed celebs such
as Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks for the red carpet and Sarah Jessica Parker for Marie
Claire magazine. With his profile rising, Siriano presented a collection inspired by the
ballet for this season. Siriano is known for his red carpet gowns, so it’s no surprise the
evening looks are some of the most desirable during fashion week. Tiers of tulle with
precious embroidery floated down the runway and you can imagine starlets portraying
modern day ballerinas in those dresses.
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Delicate Street
Style
Richard Chai Love
Richard Chai’s cool street-smart approach to design has
garnered much acclaim from the New York fashion community. Chai
referenced “Light” for his spring collection and the easy separates
that were shown have lightness without losing their edge. Short
neoprene skirts were flirty and sporty, and sheer t-shirts with sparkly
embroidery shined for day or night. Tough dark denim appeared
relaxed and weightless. The light quality of the clothes, whether in
color palette or texture, made for an appealing collection.
Sun-Kissed
“It” Girls
Charlotte Ronson
Charlotte Ronson designs clothes for the hip cool chick.
For Spring 2013, her cool chick likes to go to the beach and
have some fun in the sun. Standouts from the show were
nipped waist dresses with cutouts, breezy separates in
floral or lace and a playful ocean print on matching top and
shorts. The collection’s sporty chic vibe was guaranteed to
make waves because of Ronson’s cool sensibility.
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Stylist: Vico Puentes
Hair & Makeup: Darcie Teasley
Model: Josephina / Neal Hamil Agency
Celine dress at Neiman Marcus
Frag cuff at Settlement Goods
Balenciaga shoes at Neiman Marcus
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Kaufman Franco dress at Neiman Marcus
Jimmy Choo shoes at Neiman Marcus
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Dior dress at Neiman Marcus
Valentino belt at Neiman Marcus
Prada shoes at Joseph
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Celine top at Neiman Marcus
Saint Laurent pants at Neiman Marcus
Nicholas Kirkwood shoes at Neiman Marcus
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Kaufman Franco jacket at Neiman Marcus
H Fredriksson dress at Settlement Goods
Chloe shoes at Joseph
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Chanel dress at Neiman Marcus
Prada shoes at Neiman Marcus
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E S S E NT I A L S
Explore Your Colorful
Side this Spring
Shiny Happy People
Spring has finally arrived with its dreamy blue skies, flowers in bloom, and golden rays
of light. Let’s celebrate the season with stylish essentials in bold poppy colors. Vibrant
accessories in juicy reds, sunny yellows or any Crayola inspired hue add instant cheer and
happy chicness.
Blue Skies Smiling at Me
You’ll have “nothing but blue skies from now on” in this
gorgeous cloud-print sleeveless dress by Michael Kors.
Featuring a boat neckline, the wool/silk box-pleated A-line
skirt with back zip is a highlight from Kors’ spectacularly
successful Spring 2013 collection. Made in Italy.
Michael Kors Cloud-Print Dress, $2195
Neiman Marcus Galleria and neimanmarcus.com
The Sun is in Bloom
Bags Be Bright
Stand out with this crimson pebbled leather shoulder bag
from Michael Kors featuring a buckled shoulder strap and
fantastic gold plates plus studs on the sides. The front flap
snaps closed and the inside has metallic lining with one zip
and one open pocket.
Michael Kors Moffit Boxy Pebbled Shoulder Bag, $995
Neiman Marcus Galleria and neimanmarcus.com
Radiant. Colorful. Beaming with brightness. Marc Jacobs
Daisy Sunshine captures the essence of summer with a
carefree spirit and joyous playfulness. With a splash of
sunshine—everything feels uplifting. The style is vibrant,
floral, and fruity.
Daisy Sunshine Eau de Toilette Spray, $65 1.7oz
Sephora stores and sephora.com
Flower Power
This round decorative pillow has a repeating concentric
pattern that mimics a blossoming flower. Happy Chic by
Jonathan Adler exclusively at jcp measures 16’’ diameter
Cotton with Polyester Fill. Spot clean. Imported.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Katie Round Decorative
Pillow, $50
jcpenney stores and jcp.com
Let the Sun Shine In
With its bright and happy hue, this vase will bring a
sunny look to your home’s décor. Happy Chic by Jonathan
Adler fuses colorful patterns, great design and quality at
affordable prices in a glamorous new collection at jcp that
mixes classic design and current trends.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Lola Yellow Vase, $22
jcpenney stores and jcp.com
Color of the Year: Emerald
In case you hadn’t heard, the color specialists at
Pantone announced that Emerald was the “Color of
the Year” for 2013. They have also teamed up with
the beauty pros at Sephora for a complete Sephora
+ Pantone Universe collection. This high-shine,
chip-resistant nail lacquer in the bold and intense
Color of the Year harnesses the power of Emerald at
your fingertips with an electrifying, vivid shade that
induces a burst of energy.
Color Charged Graphic Lacquer in Emerald, $10
Sephora stores and sephora.com
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Patent Leather Polish
From Manolo Blahnik – the elegant master of
women’s shoe design – we bring you this
simply beautiful high-heel pump that
steps forward in a fresh new shade of
yellow shade. Made in Italy.
Manolo Blahnik BB Patent
Pointed-Toe Pump, $595
Neiman Marcus Galleria
and neimanmarcus.com
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Asia Society Texas Center Second Annual Spotlight Asia
Held at Asia Society Texas Center
Photos by Jenny Antill
Asia Society Texas Center in collaboration with Zulu Creative and
event chairs Divya and Chris Brown, Claire and Rick Thielke, and
Janae and Kenny Tsai, hosted the second annual Spotlight Asia:
Cocktails and Cultural Fusions.
Over a thousand guests attended the evening featuring New
York-based turntablist and producer DJ Kalkutta, affectionately
referred to as Bollywood Barbie. Her Open Format style blended
music across genres from rock to hip hop to electro and everything
in between. Houston-based DJ SUN (Soular Grooves) welcomed
guests and set the scene with his signature sound, described as
warmly nostalgic and space-age cool. With American, Caribbean,
Chinese, European, and South American roots, DJ SUN embodied
the spirit of the current hapa exhibit.
Ashaima Goyal, Nehe Mehta
Robert Guevara, Zulu Creative’s Tina Zulu, Anthony Guevara
Kenny & Janae Tsai, Divya & Chris Brown,
Claire & Rick Thielke
Dr. Devinder & Gina Bhatia
Neera Patidar, Nimesh Bhakta
Brittany Putnam, Rima Paralkar,
Kristine El-Zokin
Glen Gondo
Rishi and Jennifer Bhardwaj,
Kaustubh Mestry
Hasti Taghi, Rachel Walton
Sahar Aidipour, Manal Afifi
Carlos Meltzer, Nick Espinosa
Homa Botor, Angie Ford
DJ Kalkutta
Kasteena Parikh, Tamsyn Fricker,
Soledad Duffy
Dominique McGhee, Tabitha Smith,
Ameer Jumabhoy
DJ SUN, Nancy Allen
Sneha Merchant’s 30th Birthday
benefited The Fidai Girls
Educational Institute
Photos by Mitchell Alexander
Held at Churrascos in Sugarland, Texas
Sneha Merchant celebrated her 30th birthday with style and elegance.
Some of her closest and fashionable friends attended her Sunday
champagne brunch birthday party to support one of her charitable
causes, the Fidai Girls Educational Institute. The Fidai Girls Education
Institute is a boarding and day school for underprivileged children in India.
Guests were asked to donate to the institute in lieu of birthday gifts.
Erum Jiwani, Amyn Gillani Connie Kwan Wong, Sneha Merchant, Christina Zhou, Simran Rihal,
Mandy Kao
Zeb Mamsa, Zara Merchant, Claudia D’sousa, Farida Abjani
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Chelsey & Tanaz Choudhury
Naushir & Sneha Merchant, Dr. Hiru Mathur, Sippi Singh
Kenneth & Zahra Jiwani Fenelon
Maheen & Saqib Dhanani
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A Pioneer in Chinese
Contemporary Art
Art of Hung Liu
by leo si pr as
From March 16 through June 30, 2013, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)
premieres a retrospective of one of the most significant Chinese-American
contemporary artists living today. The exhibition Summoning Ghosts: The Art of
Hung Liu explores the artist’s life and career through approximately 80 works of art
from private and public collections around the world, as well as an extensive body
of rare photographs, ephemera, and sketchbooks, all made in China before Liu’s
immigration to the United States to study with legendary artist Allan Kaprow.
Summoning Ghosts: The
Art of Hung Liu
March 16 – June 30, 2013
Oakland Museum of
California
510.318.8400
1000 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607
museumca.org
Summoning Ghosts: The Art of
Hung Liu
University of California Press
René de Guzman, Wu Hung,
Yiyun Li, Karen Smith,
Bill Berkson
$60
A pioneer in Chinese contemporary art before the Chinese avantgarde came into being, Liu’s career spans two centuries and bridges
two vastly different societies. One of the first Chinese artists to be
educated and establish a career in the West, Liu is best known for
large-scale shaped canvases that draw upon images found in historical
photography and archival sources. Her body of work incorporates
elements from a range of influences including traditional Chinese
painting, socialist realism, action painting, and performance art. Within
Liu’s canvases, the tension between their realistic quality and the
abstract materiality of paint creates dramatic effects. Liu’s drippy and
expressive layers of paint appear to never be finished, just as memory
and history are always subject to change over time.
The Summoning Ghosts exhibition brings together for the first
time an important range of work completed in China during Liu’s
formative years as a young artist struggling to find her artistic identity
in Maoist China. These rarely seen works provide insights into an
evolving independence and artistic free will that would eventually find
full expression in her long and illustrious career in the West. Adding
to these very early works are paintings from the 1980s to the present,
ending with new work completed in 2012. No other exhibition provides
such a full representation of Liu’s career and how it was shaped over
time by a life of epic stature.
After years of working as an artist and teacher in China, Liu
immigrated to the United States in 1984, entering the graduate studio art
program at University of California San Diego, where she began making
paintings informed by a wider perspective on her nation’s history. Her
work was enhanced when, during a 1990 visit to China, Liu discovered
several hundred photographs from the time of the Cultural Revolution.
These photographs have formed a basis for much of her work since.
She has received numerous awards, including two painting fellowships
from the National Endowment for the Arts. Her work has been exhibited
nationally and internationally in such venues as the Smithsonian
Institution, the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, the National
Museum of American Art and the Walker Center.
September 2001, 2001
Oil on canvas
66 x 66 inches (167.74 x 167.74 cm)
Collection of Driek and Michael Zirinsky
Annunciation, 2001
Oil on canvas 80 x 80 inches (203.2 x 203.2 cm)
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Grousbeck
Mu Nu (Mother and Daughter), 1997
Oil on canvas diptych (like figure 64)
80 x 140 inches (203.2 x 355.6 cm)
Collection of Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri, Museum Purchase,
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Society Highlights
with Ruchi
Lights, Camera, Action
Society and style were on the calendar this spring, and Ruchi Mukherjee
was there to tell us all about it. From walks in the Park to intimate (and
not so intimate) fashion shows, Houston’s elite were out and about in
their usual fashionable style.
Ruchi Mukherjee
Ruchi Mukherjee is the Editor/
Founder of the Houston
Society News: Lights Camera
Action, which is Houston’s
South Asian lifestyle society
digital magazine. Ruchi started
her career in journalism and
reporting at a very young age,
and her stories have journeyed
from India’s notorious red light
districts, to NASA breaking
news and the most happening
parties. She has interviewed
personalities such as George
Clooney, renowned Beverly
Hills plastic surgeons, Hot Yoga
Guru Bikram Choudhury, Lynn
Wyatt, Becca Cason Thrash,
Joanne King Herring and more.
Hats In The Park
Hermann Park won’t be celebrating the century mark until next
year but the related parties have already started in full swing. High
style fashion and fancy hats were in full bloom to kick-off the Hermann
Park Conservancy’s Hats in the Park luncheon on Tuesday March 5,
2013. Houston might have bipolar weather but it turned out to be a
perfect cool, sunny day. Helping with all the efforts to put together
the luncheon were chairs Ellie Francisco and Kim Tutcher. Ladies were
spotted wearing fabulous hats and fascinators, while the gentlemen
opted for sporty and sophisticated hats at this sold out event.
Guests were welcomed with champagne as they rubbed shoulders
with influential Houstonians, including Lynn Wyatt, Becca Cason Thrash,
Diane Lokey Farb, Y. Ping Sun, Phoebe Tudor, Shelby Hodge, Shafik Rifaat,
Cerón, and, of course, our very own Mayor Annise Parker. The tent at the
Herman Park Clubhouse was bustling with mostly women dressed in
colorful spring designer frocks, conservative suits, lots of pearls and very
interesting hats.
Hermann Park, was presented to the City of Houston by George
Hermann in 1914, and is one of Houston’s most popular and
historically significant public green spaces. By the late 1980s, the Park
was rundown and in a state of disrepair due to insufficient public
resources. As a result, a committed group of Houstonians formed
Friends of Hermann Park (now Hermann Park Conservancy) to help
the development and restoration of the park to its original beauty. The
Conservancy has secured over $100 million towards the $122 million
goal for the Centennial Campaign to celebrate the park’s 100th birthday
in 2014.
Participating in the celebrations were leaders of high fashion,
including: Holly Smith, Gabriela Dror, Karina Barbieri, Nidhika Mehta,
Kim Padgett, Lynn Glazer, Carolyn Robertson, and many others.
Ruchi also volunteers
for various nonprofit
organizations that involve
women and children. She
is on the Nominating
Committee for the Leukemia/
Lymphoma Society, is the
media coordinator for Pratham
Houston, active participant
with the Indo American
Chamber of Commerce,
Alliance For Multicultural
Community Service and
many others. Ms. Mukherjee
was awarded the Citizenship
Award for Media/Community
Involvement by the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society in
2011.
Karina Barbieri, Gabriela Dror
For more stories and
society happenings visit
LCAhouston.com
Mandy Kao, Khanh Nguyen, Melissa Chou
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Nidhika Mehta
A Designer Brunch Soiree
What happens when fashionistas meet successful designers? Lots
of posing, style talks and motivation. Fashion forward, trendy ladies,
with beauty and style bloggers gathered on a Saturday afternoon for
an intimate brunch with Texas-based designer Khanh Nguyen of Nha
Khanh Designs at Brasserie Max & Julie.
Guests enjoyed a sit down
2-course scrumptious brunch
of smoked salmon over waffles
and poached eggs with plenty of
mimosas, while event hosts Melissa
Chou Yan and Mandy Kao showed off
Nha Khanh designs. Mandy looked
very sophisticated in a black pleated
Khanh, while Melissa was definitely
ready for spring in a pink dress. The
guest of honor wore her own line, a
red leather mini skirt with a black top.
The afternoon was enjoyable,
listening to the success story of
Khanh Nguyen who is the founder/
owner/fashion designer who
Designer Khanh Nguyen Mormoraia
discovered her passion at a very young
age and followed her heart. “I’m now at the happiest time of my life for
being able to do what I love,” shared Nguyen.
Two of Khanh’s outfits were displayed while she was surrounded by
beautiful bloggers posing and being thoroughly inspired by this talented
petite Vietnamese powerhouse. Khanh has always been exposed to what
is beautiful and refined and received many awards, but her most notable
recognition was the “Top Achievement Award at the Dallas Career Day
Design Competition”, allowing her the opportunity to embark on an
internship in Paris, France. Spotted at the brunch were Reyne Hirsch,
Monica Guerrero Abney, Katy Atlas, Magen Pastor, among others.
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Passion For Fashion With Fashion Star Guru Terron Schaefer
There is nothing like an afternoon luncheon at the Wortham Theater
Grand Foyer amidst fashion icons and powerhouses like Terron Schaefer,
Saks Fifth Avenue executive vice president and chief creative officer,
Culturemap’s Fashion Editor Clifford Pugh and other fashion forward
socialites. It was the 2013 Passion For Fashion Luncheon in support
of Houston’s internationally renowned Fashion and Interior Design
Programs at Houston Community College.
Floral print dresses and motorcycle jackets, A-Line short skirts and
Versace spiky collars were the words of wisdom shared by the fashion
guru in response to questions posed by Clifford Pugh. Schaefer, who just
got back from shows in London and Milan, expressed that color is Saks’
best friend, along with a lot of black and white trends for the fall. His
favorite word is “style” and least favorite is “impossible”.
Luncheon emcee, KPRC news anchor Dominique Sachse, was her
fashionable best generating plenty of high spirits. The crowd applauded
Sheridan Williams who received the 2013 HCC Design Society Fashion
Icon Award, awarded not just for style but also for philanthropic
dedication. Sheridan was spotted wearing a fur-trimmed dress by
Donna Karan.
The foyer was set to impress the ladies as it was beautifully
decorated with pink linens, plenty of champagne, petite lunch plates
and fashion galore. Raising the fashion bar were luncheon chairs Paula
Fyhr and Liz Glanville,
co-chairs Kelli Cohen
Fein and Mary Ann
McKeithan, Passion
for Fashion founder
Julia Anderson Frankel,
fashion icons Diane
Lokey Farb and Becca
Cason Thrash, Jared
Lang, Jeanne Ruberti,
Dana Kervin, Mark D.
Sullivan, Susan Boggio,
Fady Armanious, Simran
Rihal, and the list goes on.
Paula Fyhr, Sheridan Williams, Liz Glanville
Roz Pactor, Sydney Dao
Kelli Cohen Fein, Clifford Pugh, Mary Ann McKeithan
fra g ra n c e
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The first fragrance from innovative Italian fashion house
Marni, led by designer Consuelo Castigliono, is based on a
perfume formula that was developed for her in the past by
Givaudien perfumer Daniela Andrier. The fragrance Marni is
unusual because the characteristics of most perfumes—
floral and fruity notes—were avoided. This raw
spicy-woody formula is now enriched with dark
and intense rose oil and incense. The fragrance
plays with classic elements in unexpected
ways, combining ethereal spices, eclectic
raw woods, and a touch of rose to create a
statement that is both elusive and uniquely
memorable.
Versace, on the other hand, is an old pro in the
fragrance world, although the new Versace Eros
is the first in the past five years to be launched and
aimed at men. Donatella Versace’s desire was to fit the
fragrance into the concept of the Versace brand and
to depict style and significance of long-lasting design,
quality and popularity. Eros was created by Aurelien
Guichard of Givaudan and is fresh, woody and slightly
oriental. The fragrance includes mint oil combined with
green apple and Italian lemon. Warmth is provided by tonka
mixed with Venezuelan ambroxan and geranium flowers giving a
fougere twist to the fragrance.
Versace Eros
Marni Eau de Parfum
1.7 oz, $62
Exclusively at Macy’s
2.2 oz, $105
Exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue
Yellow Magazine
A p r i l 2 0 13
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wi n e
A Well Connected Pair
Without Peer
Fine Cuisine and Wine
by ph i li p cu isim ano
The popularity of wine in the United State continues to
grow at a rate surpassing that of other nations, with recent
data indicating that we currently lead the world in total
volume consumed. This is a remarkable accomplishment,
given that our per capita consumption lags that of many
European countries. Hence, much to the consternation of
spirit and beer producers, wine’s future growth potential is
without bounds.
There are many factors that have contributed to our
growing love affair with wine but none more key than the
mutually enhancing bond it shares with food.
Wine’s greatest role in
the dining experience
lays in its unique capacity
to serve as a
“palate cleanser”.
Dining is enhanced when accompanied by wine in
several ways. First, its alcohol content serves as a relaxant,
enabling the digestive system to operate more efficiently,
as the sense of stress and anxiety is reduced. Additionally,
flavors within wine can enhance the taste of cuisine;
conversely, food can also bring out and highlight the best
elements that comprise a fine cuvee. Wine can complement
food, as when a creamy chardonnay is paired with
lobster broiled in butter or when spicy, peppery Chianti
accompanies a red meat entrée.
Further, wine may enhance the dining experience by
providing a contrast to the flavors that dominate certain
dishes. For example, consider a dry Riesling served
alongside a spicy Asian dish; the weighty fruit flavors in the
wine can tamper down the food’s heat. Sharp cheeses are
also better accompanied by lighter and fruitier wines. The
contrast provided by wine can artfully frame the cuisine.
Wine’s greatest role in the dining experience lays in its
unique capacity to serve as a “palate cleanser”. When you
sit down to a sumptuous spread, your first taste is the best
of the entire meal because residual flavors will remain in
your mouth, tainting your palate and inhibiting your ability
to fully savor the subsequent bites. However, if you rinse
your mouth with wine between bites, each taste can be as
flavorful as the first.
No other beverage enhances food as well as wine. Beer
is refreshing and delicious but does not possess the range
of flavors that allows for the diversity of food pairings.
Additionally, beer can be filling, thereby, competing with
food to satiate one’s appetite. Spirits, although enjoyable,
are not suitable as an accompaniment to food and are best
served preceding or following a meal. The higher proofs
associated with spirits may, in fact, dull the taste buds,
making the flavors of the meal less enjoyable.
Wine’s future in the United States is promising, thanks
in great part to the nexus between food and wine. Industry
executives should continue to execute a game plan that
encourages Americans to consume wine along with food.
The tag line should read “Let’s drink less but more often!”
Salute!
Yellow Magazine’s featured restaurants
Tokyo One
7465 W. Greens Rd., 281.955.8898
2938 W. Sam Houston S., 713.785.8899
Tokyo One is a sushi buffet restaurant, situated
in a fancy boat house with an outside deck.
The food is fresh and is constantly replenished.
Selections include: salads such as sea weed,
beef, squid, salmon and watercress. Sushi
includes a variety of rolls and sashimi.
Zushi Japanese Cuisine
5900 Memorial Dr., 713.861.5588
Zushi serves extremely fresh and high quality
sushi. Stand out items are the sashimi
appetizers served with perfectly paired sauces
or any one of the many house specialty rolls.
Uptown Sushi
1131 Uptown Park Blvd. #14 713.871.1200
Uptown Sushi personifies an upscale sushi
restaurant located near the Galleria in the swanky
Uptown Park Plaza. The menu offers Japanese
fusion dishes and a great selection of high-end
sashimi and sushi. Side note: Uptown Sushi has
“off-the-menu” specialty rolls served daily!
CH I N E S E
Auntie Chang’s
2621 South Shepherd #290, 713.524.8410
Auntie Chang’s offers the most flavorful homestyle Chinese cuisine around. Although known
for their dumplings, any of your favorite classic
Chinese dishes are done extremely well.
Hong Kong Food Street
9750 Bellaire Blvd., 713.981.9888
Peking duck and roasted pork hang from
cleavers in a front window display giving a
Hong Kong street market feel. In addition,
the menu is divided into sections including
Seafood, Hot Pot, Special Stir Fry, Sizzling and
Chef Specials.
San Dong Noodle House
9938-F Bellaire Blvd., 713.271.3945
Authentic hand pulled Chinese noodle dishes
are served at a reasonable price. A few favorites
include the Roast Beef Noodle soup served in
a beef broth accented by ginger and soy, or the
oh so addicting pan fried dumplings.
Sinh Sinh
9788 Bellaire Blvd., 713.541.0888
The seafood at Sinh Sinh is quite exciting
because everything served comes from live
tanks. Prawns, Australian king lobster, King
crabs, Coral Leopard trout, Surf clams, Geoduck
clams, Trunk clams, Elephant clams, etc…are all
featured as live seafood.
TH A I
Thai Spice
8282 Bellaire Blvd. 713.777.4888
Thai Spice on Bellaire is a foodies dream. It’s a
casual place that serves Thai dishes you won’t
find anywhere else in Houston, with a huge
selection of interesting, rare, tasty dishes at
excellent prices. A must have is the whole fried
tilapia with hot and sour dipping sauce and
papaya salad and Tom Yum soup.
Nit Noi
6700 Woodway Pkwy., Suite 580 281.597.8200
Nit Noi means “a little bit” and Thai food lovers
pack Nit Noi restaurants and cafes all around
Houston. Nit Noi will always be known for their
Pad Thai, but other must try dishes include
PadThai Korat (flat noodles stir-fried with
chicken, pork or shrimp with vegetables) and
Tom Yum Goong (spicy and sour shrimp soup).
Tony Thai
10613 Bellaire Blvd., 281.495.1711
A sophisticated approach to traditional Thai
cuisine, Tony’s executes with perfect balance
and pizzazz. Tony’s Wings, wet or dry, and the
Steamed Mussels are popular appetizers. For
the main course try the Basil Lamb, Garlic
Salmon or the Steamed Fish with Chili.
I ND I A N
Kiran’s Restaurant
4100 Westheimer Rd. #151, 713.960.8472
This northern Indian style restaurant embodies
a fusion approach to its cuisine. With a focus
on well balanced flavors rather than spice,
the Flaky Halibut Swimming in Watermelon
Curry sauce and the Tandoori Platter typify this
perfectly.
To have your restaurant featured in Yellow Magazine, or to recommend a restaurant
that you enjoy, please email the information to [email protected].
Mormoraia, Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2011
Vernaccia is the principal white wine of Tuscany,
produced near the home of famed artist, Michelangelo.
This is a delicious offering and an excellent springtime
wine, with its straw pale hue and full well-balanced
body. Fruit notes of apple, pear and citrus fill your palate
with a well rounded crispness enhance by a distinct
minerality. Serve with seafood, salads and grilled white
meats. $19.00
Wines are available at Spec’s Wines, Spirits, & Finer Foods,
various locations. Visit specsonline.com for the store
nearest you.
Dining Guide
J A PA N E S E
Wine of the Month
V I E TN A M E S E
Kim Son Restaurants
2001 Jefferson (and other locations),
713.222.2461
The menu is the most imposing part of this
casual, highly regarded landmark Vietnamese
restaurant. There are no poor choices among
the 100 or so options. Enjoy finely prepared
delicacies as well as the expected fare, such as
the pork vermicelli and fried eggroll. Must try is
their black pepper softshell crab. Special event
facilities available.
Vietopia
5176 Buffalo Speedway, 713.664.7303
Trendy yet elegant, Vietopia delivers top notch
Vietnamese cuisine at reasonable lunch prices
and a stellar dinner menu. The lounge works
perfectly for those who want a less formal
dining experience but still want to enjoy
quality food.
Mo Mong
1201 Westheimer Rd. #B, 713.524.5664
This Trendy Montrose establishment has a
great lunch crowd as well as a packed martini
night on Wednesdays. But the real draw is the
food- traditional family recipes mixed in with
some tasty modern dishes. Must try items
include the Mango Spring Rolls, Shrimp and
Avocado Spring Roll, Volcano Chicken, and the
Bo Luc Lac.
CONT I N E NT A L
Colombe d’Or Restaurant and Hotel
3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.7999
Built in 1923 and originally the mansion of
Walter Fondren, one of the founders of Humble
Oil, Colombe d’Or Hotel is considered a Texas
historical landmark. Featuring French and
Continental fare, we recommend the Carre
d’Agneau, individual rack of baby lamb grilled
with natural herbs and red wine sauce.