Sophisticated with a dash of swagger—these Houston trendsetters prove that style is indeed a state of mind.
PHOTO BY JENNY ANTILL
Attracting the likes of A-listers including Hamish Bowles and Florence Welch, Tina Davis’ charming energy and keen eye for style lend themselves to her creative je ne sais quoi. As owner of fashion emporium Cheeky Vintage (cheekyvintage.com), Davis is the go-to gal for the ultimate fashion finds. Take one step inside her treasure trove and we guarantee you will not leave empty-handed. When asked what’s on the horizon, the eternal optimist enthuses, “Professionally I see myself expanding my line of clothing and traveling the world to source great vintage!”
WAKE-UP TIME:
6ISH
FASHION PHILOSOPHY:
WEAR WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY AND BRINGS YOU JOY! BE YOURSELF. TO HECK WITH THE RULES.
STYLE CRUSH:
AUDREY HEPBURN IN TWO FOR THE ROAD. SO PERFECTLY UNDERSTATED, MODERN AND TIMELESS.
MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY:
MY CARTIER TANK FRANCHISE, WHICH I’VE HAD FOREVER—NEVER NOT ON MY WRIST.
UNIFORM:
USUALLY A COLORFUL DRESS OF MY OWN DESIGN, AND IF NOT, THEN A VINTAGE ONE FOR SURE. ADD A GREAT HANDBAG AND COOL SHOES, VOILA!
IN MY BAG AT ALL TIMES:
MY RED HERMÈS DOGON WALLET AND YSL SHRIMPYPINK LIPSTICK
SHOES:
GUCCI SLIDE OR SWEDISH HASBEENS
BEAUTY STAPLE:
CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT URSA MAJOR GOLDEN HOUR RECOVERY CREAM AND WESTMAN ATELIER ILLUMINATOR VISAGE FOR A LITTLE GLOW.
CURRENT OBSESSION:
HYDRAFACIALS—THEY WORK!
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH...
LAUGHTER
SIGNATURE SCENT:
LE LABO SANTAL 33
BEST ADVICE:
FROM MY PARENTS—TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED!
ZODIAC:
SAGITTARIUS
LAST MEAL ON EARTH:
STEAK, GRILLED PERFECTLY MEDIUM
SIGNATURE SIP:
TITO’S AND SODA WITH TWO LIMES
CURRENT READ:
FACTORY GIRLS BY LESLIE CHANG
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE:
‘BEAUTIFUL DAY,’ U2
PHOTO BY DANIEL ORTIZ
I Celebrating 23 years of practicing law, Houston native Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell (@roslynbazzelle) is constantly creating and always up for a new challenge. With a can-do attitude and a charismatic smile, she attracts everyone that surrounds her. With a huge hand in the community, she serves as a board member and officer of Hermann Park Conservancy, a board member and past president of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Houston, and volunteers for the American Heart Association and board member of The Downtown Group. What’s on the horizon for this fashionable femme? “Professionally, I am very excited about new opportunities and ventures in my commercial real estate, business and intellectual property law practice, while also continuing the expansion of RoKi Design, a custom silk scarf company I cofounded with Kimberly Phipps-Nichol.”
FASHION PHILOSOPHY:
I LOVE THIS QUOTE BY DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, ‘STYLE IS SOMETHING EACH OF US ALREADY HAS. ALL WE NEED TO DO IS FIND IT.’ I TRULY BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN WAY OF MAKING FASHIONABLE STATEMENTS.
STYLE CRUSH:
KERRY WASHINGTON, MEGHAN MARKLE, SARAH JESSICA PARKER
MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY:
MY GREAT-AUNT’S WEDDING BAND IS MY MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY, WHICH I WEAR DAILY. AS A CHILD, SHE WAS A SECOND GRANDMOTHER TO ME, AND FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE ALWAYS SAID I HAVE AUNT GLADYS’ VIVACIOUS PERSONALITY AND AMAZING HEART. SHE PASSED AWAY SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND DIDN’T HAVE ANY CHILDREN, SO SHE TREATED MY BROTHER AND I AS IF WE WERE HER OWN.
GO-TO NAIL COLOR:
OPI—BABY TAKE A VOW
IN MY BAG AT ALL TIMES:
A ROKI DESIGN SILK SCARF, MY COLORFUL EYEGLASSES/READERS, WHICH ARE A NEW MID-40S ADDITION TO MY STYLE, WATER AND LEGAL FILES
CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT:
MUSIC AND PIYOLET (PILATES, YOGA, BALLET)
BEAUTY STAPLE:
MY BEAUTY STAPLE IS A PERSON, NOT AN ITEM. MONI PRADIER IS AN AMAZING MAKEUP ARTIST THAT I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH FOR SEVERAL YEARS. SHE IS MY BEAUTY STAPLE AND ALWAYS MAKES ME LOOK AND FEEL LIKE A MILLION BUCKS!
CURRENT OBSESSION
TRAVELING
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH...
GARRETT CHICAGO MIX POPCORN!
SIGNATURE SIP:
APEROL SPRITZ—MY NEW DRINK OF THE SEASON AFTER VISITING ITALY THIS PAST SUMMER.
LAST MEAL ON EARTH:
BROILED LOBSTER, MAC AND CHEESE, FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND APPLE PIE A LA MODE
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE:
BEYONCÉ’S NEW RELEASE ‘BREAK MY SOUL’
ZODIAC:
VIRGO
PHOTO BY LYNN LANE
“Big things are brewing at Houston Grand Opera! We are grateful to be back— gathering together to share thrilling performances from the most important artists of our time,” shares recently appointed general director and CEO of the Houston Grand Opera (houstongrandopera.org) Khori Dastoor. “Joy, tears and epic grandeur showcasing the singular power of the human voice. What could be better?” For Dastoor, sharing the importance of art is essential. “The pandemic showed us how vital art is for our well-being and health.” Spreading her cultural passions and sharing her unique knowledge of the arts is what makes Dastoor truly shine.
WAKE-UP TIME:
5:45AM
FASHION PHILOSOPHY:
LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN.
STYLE CRUSH:
MARIA CALLAS
MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY:
A LUCKY HORSESHOE DIAMOND PENDANT MY HUSBAND DESIGNED FOR ME WHEN WE MOVED TO TEXAS
UNIFORM:
OXBLOOD SUEDE BOOTS, FAUX LEATHER LEGGINGS, BLACK BODYSUIT, MILITARY BLAZER, A FAVE HERMÈS SCARF AND GOLD HOOP EARRINGS
IN MY BAG AT ALL TIMES:
AESOP HAND SANITIZER, IPHONE CHARGER, STRAWBERRY CHAPSTICK, LAPIMA SUNGLASSES AND A PAIR OF ROSE GOLD METALLIC MARIA LAROSA SOCKS
GO-TO SHOE:
DOLCE & GABBANA BIANCA CRYSTAL-EMBELLISHED LACE SANDALS
BEAUTY STAPLE:
GOLD GLIMMER CREAM EYESHADOW
CURRENT OBSESSION:
AFTERNOON TEA TIME AT KIRAN’S AND OUR NEW CAT
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH...
TIME WITH YOUR CHILDREN
SIGNATURE SCENT:
TAM DAO BY DIPTYQUE
BEST ADVICE:
KNOW THYSELF AND TRUST YOUR TEAM. (AND STAY OFF SOCIAL MEDIA.)
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE:
‘LIGHT OF A CLEAR BLUE MORNING,’ DOLLY PARTON
LAST MEAL ON EARTH:
BUCATINI ALL’AMATRICIANA AND A GLASS OF CALIFORNIA ZINFANDEL
SIGNATURE SIP:
LILLET BLANC ON THE ROCKS WITH A TWIST
ZODIAC:
LIBRA
BEDSIDE READING:
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
BEDTIME:
DEPENDS ON THE NIGHT. 10:30PM, OR WHENEVER THE CURTAIN FALLS AFTER THE PERFORMANCE!
PHOTO BY PATRICK MEREDITH WITH AM2PM PHOTOGRAPHY
“Opening Saint Lo and Petite Re,” enthuses Lindsay Vila of her top career highlights thus far. “The growth we are planning for them is so exciting.” Since first opening the doors to the two uberchic spots (@saintloboutique; @shop_petite_re) with her husband, Skye, the dynamic duo has been in high demand. With aspirations to expand as well as build their dream home in the Texas Hill Country, sky’s the limit for this stylish tour de force.
FASHION PHILOSOPHY:
WE CAN ALL GET INTO A STYLE SLUMP, SO TRY EVERYTHING ON EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU WILL NOT LIKE IT. STEPPING OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE WILL KEEP YOU CREATIVE WITH YOUR WARDROBE.
STYLE CRUSH:
BLAKE LIVELY—I LOVE HER STYLE. SO EFFORTLESS AND FUN!
MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY:
MY WEDDING RING AND A CROSS NECKLACE MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME YEARS AGO WITH THE SWEETEST LETTER THAT HE WROTE WITH IT
IN MY BAG AT ALL TIMES:
TWEEZERS, SUNGLASSES, HAND WIPES, MAKEUP, AND MY HUSBAND ALWAYS LAUGHS AT ME FOR ALWAYS CARRYING A TINY HAIR COMB.
GO-TO SHOE:
THIS IS SAD BUT MY GUCCI TENNIS SHOES. I’M ON MY FEET ALL THE TIME SO I NEED COMFORT, AND I KEEP SAYING I’M GOING TO MILK THE TENNIS SHOE TREND TO THE END.
BEAUTY STAPLE:
UNDER EYE PADS AND CRAZY WATER
CURRENT OBSESSION:
RIDE INDOOR CYCLING AND STAYING IN HAUNTED HOTELS
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH...
I CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH OF A GOOD MEME. I LOVE HOW CLEVER PEOPLE’S MINDS CAN BE, HOW FUNNY AND YET TRUE.
SIGNATURE SCENT:
I USUALLY L WEAR OILS WITH NATURAL SCENTS LIKE EUCALYPTUS OR SANTO PALO.
LAST MEAL ON EARTH:
OMG! I LOVE THIS QUESTION! FRIED CHICKEN FROM VAUDEVILLE IN FREDERICKSBURG AND SHRIMP BLT FROM ROYERS IN ROUND TOP!
SIGNATURE SIP:
TEQUILA, SODA, SPLASH OF SPRITE ZERO AND/OR ANY FUN MEZCAL DRINK
BEST ADVICE:
BETTER TO BE OVERDRESSED THAN OVERLOOKED.
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE:
LOL, THIS ONE WAS HARD SO I HAD TO ASK MY GIRLFRIENDS, AND ALL OF THEM IMMEDIATELY TEXTED BACK ‘FAITH’ BY GEORGE MICHAEL. I GUESS I REALLY LOVE THAT SONG.
ZODIAC:
ARIES
PHOTO BY DANIEL ORTIZ PHOTOGRAPHY
Publishing three children’s books in six months and returning to her ISD alma mater to give a presentation to over 200 students about the successes one can have with drive and determination are among the list of top accomplishments from April Salazar (aprilmariesalazar.com). Pouring her passion into her professional and personal life, Salazar is constantly pushing boundaries and working toward reaching her goals. Incredibly involved in the community, Salazar serves on the association executive leadership team for the American Heart Association, Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation and Houston Children’s Heart Institute, among others. What’s next for this go-getter? “I’ve completed my first novel, entitled Virtually Yours, Rosalie, and am excited to launch soon!”
WAKE-UP TIME:
6:30AM, ALTHOUGH I LOVE TO SLEEP AND WISH IT WERE LATER.
FASHION PHILOSOPHY:
NEVER BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE TO FIT IN. WEAR WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE, POWERFUL, SEXY… OR RELAXED.
STYLE CRUSH:
OLIVIA PALERMO
MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY:
I LOVE ALL OF THE VINTAGE PIECES THAT HAVE BEEN PASSED DOWN FROM MY GRANDMOTHERS.
UNIFORM:
A STRUCTURED TAILORED JUMPSUIT AND HEELS. THEY NEVER FAIL ME.
WHAT’S IN MY BAG AT ALL TIMES:
TARTE CREASELESS CONCEALER, NARS ORGASM AFTERGLOW LIP BALM AND SOLEIL TOUJOURS CLEAN MICRO MIST SPF 30
GO-TO SHOE:
LOUBOUTIN SO KATE
BEAUTY STAPLE:
I HAVE A PRETTY STRUCTURED AM AND PM ROUTINE, BUT I’D HAVE TO SAY THAT MY MICRO NEEDLE DERMA ROLLER I USE EVERY NIGHT IS MY SECRET BEAUTY WEAPON.
CURRENT OBSESSION:
I’M OBSESSING OVER MY FREE-FLOWING LOCKS AND ‘NO MAKEUP’ MAKEUP SUMMER LOOK.
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH...
STACKED RINGS! GYPSY THAT UP.
SIGNATURE SCENT:
I’M FAMOUS FOR LAYERING MY SCENTS. I APPRECIATE COMPLEXITY AND LOVE THE EVOLVING MIXED FRAGRANCES I EXPERIENCE AS EACH LAYER WEARS OFF.
LAST MEAL ON EARTH:
HA! IT’S A SMORGASBORD FOR SURE… GUACAMOLE, FOIE GRAS, COSTCO CHEESE PIZZA WITH TABASCO SAUCE AND ANYTHING WITH SAFFRON SEASONING.
SIGNATURE SIP:
I LITERALLY SIP EVERYTHING, BUT A CRISP, STRAIGHT-UP, SHAKEN VODKA MARTINI WITH TWO PIMENTO STUFFED OLIVES NEVER DISAPPOINTS.
BEDSIDE READING:
AN ENDLESS SEA OF LITERARY AND WOMEN’S FICTION NOVELS FIND THEMSELVES AT HOME ON MY NIGHTSTAND, ALTHOUGH HISTORICAL FICTION HAS BEEN SPARKING MY INTEREST LATELY.
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE:
‘HOW ’BOUT THEM COWGIRLS’ BY THE KING, GEORGE STRAIT
ZODIAC:
SAGITTARIUS, BABY, THROUGH AND THROUGH
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