Retail Rap

Houston retail news for September

Kate Allen Stukenberg
Posted:
August 23, 2010

Rome Salon and Day Spa has opened at West Ave, the new retail and residential development at Kirby and Westheimer. The 9,500-square-foot Roman-inspired sanctuary features 12-foot columns and a Venetian plaster rotunda with an alluring goddess, a full-service relaxation lounge, VIP suite with private entry and a spa boutique. Check out romedayspa.com to see the menu of treatments that are, says director Zahira Coll, reminiscent of the spa and beauty rituals enjoyed by the ancient Romans ... Muse boutique now stocks Trina Turk, Rachel Pally, By Francine and 302 ... On Saturday, October 2, from 4 to 8 pm, River Oaks Shopping Center hosts the first of what is set to be an annual cultural festival called Fall Fusion. Four hot spots along West Gray will take visitors on a tour of the five senses of art, fashion, food, wine and music for only $20. Information riveroaksshoppingcenter.com ... Jewelry designer Shamaine Klein is in town this month for a weekend of fun trunk shows. Check out her stylish collection at Ceron Salon Thursday, September 23, for 7 pm cocktails, then again on Friday, September 24. On Saturday, September 25, the baubles are on view from noon to 5 pm at Donald J Pliner in Highland Village with a special appearance by shoe designer Mr. Pliner himself. Pliner’s wife, Lisa F. Pliner — the new face of the Shamaine Klein  jewelry collection — will greet customers at all three events ... Sur La Table opens its second Houston location at CityCentre, the new shopping center at I-10 and Beltway 8, by the end of the year ... It’s a party: Syma Levy has launched an event-planning company, Oulala! What an Event, where she meticulously organizes over-the-top celebrations from conjuring the theme and carrying it through creatively from invitations to the ta-da moment when it all comes flawlessly together. Reach her at 713.855.8755; oulalaevents.com) ... Polished Day Spa has opened at 3910 Kirby Drive. We can’t wait to indulge in the Citrus Polished Pedicure — sounds so refreshing ... Saks Fifth Avenue dates: Join fine jewelry designer Katy Briscoe for a pre-holiday trunk show at the luxe retailer Wednesday, September 22.  On Saturday, September 30, Saks welcomes Lafayette 148 designer Edward Wilkerson for a trunk showing … On Wednesday, September 1, luxury consignment shop More Than You Can Imagine launches its e-commerce site at mtyci.com. All the fashionable inventory will be posted online as soon as it arrives in the store, so you can “Windows” shop for Louis Vuitton duffels and barely worn Louboutins right from your desktop ...  Last but not least, don’t forget Fashion’s Night Out! on Friday, September 10. Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and a bevy of other stores host events that evening to celebrate the nationwide initiative. Let’s shop!

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