Ultimate Fashion Splurge: Birkin
You Can Never Have Enough: Cartier Love bracelets
Signature Scent: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò
Mentor: My Dad
Best Advice: When one train leaves, another train always comes.
Currently Streaming… Ozark
3 Desert Island Essentials: Phone, Tom Ford sunglasses and SPF 100
Theme Song To Your Life: “Vivir Mi Vida” by Mark Anthony
Favorite Stomp In Houston: 1111 because my studio designed it. It’s always nice to see how people truly enjoy a space we design.
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Last Meal On Earth: A beautiful Indian feast, great Champagne and chocolate cake for dessert
Signature Sip: Lychee martini
Bedtime: 11:30 p.m.
WOMEN OF STYLE
ABBIE BYROM-BOTELLO
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“If you feel uncomfortable in it, take it offi, as you will look as uncomfortable as you feel,” Abbie Byrom-Botello says of her fashion philosophy. A true go-getter, Byrom-Botello leads PR, marketing and product development for TRUTH BBQ and serves as a fractional CMO for Sky High for Kids, a cause close to her heart. She also supports the Southern Smoke Foundation. “We are focused on supporting our restaurant industry at all times, and that includes disaster relief, crisis support and mental health support, and SSF has led the charge in helping provide F&B employees a safety net where none usually exists.”
Wake-Up Time: 7:30 a.m. daily.
Fashion Philosophy: If you feel uncomfortable in it, take it off—you look as uncomfortable as you feel.
Style Crush: Jenna Lyons for effortless style, but I’m also a longtime Sienna Miller fan. My Most Cherished
Accessory: My grandmother’s vintage costume jewelry. In a fire, I’d grab her pearls first.
My Uniform: Men’s vintage Oxford buttonup, vintage Levi’s and an unexpected shoe. Lots of jewelry. More is more, especially when it comes to big bags.
Go-To Shoe: This summer, Jil Sander T-strap heels and flats, plus my favorite heels from The Row.
Current Obsession: Reupholstering my house in bold, colorful fabrics.
You Can Never Have Enough: Sequins
Signature Scent: Celine Saint-Germain layered with Matiere Premiere Parisian Musc in the summer.
Mentor: Lee Ellis. His lessons on life and business continue to guide me.
Favorite Houston Spots: State of Grace, La Lucha, Coltivare, Katami, Goode Company Cantina, Nobie’s, Clark’s and Little’s Oyster Bar.
3 Desert Island Essentials: Dolly, Waylon and Willett—my three English bulldogs. (Sorry, Leonard.)
Theme Song To Your Life: “Dixieland Delight” by Alabama
Favorite Stomp In Houston: Persa St. for shopping. Memorial Park for everything else.
Bedtime: 11:30 p.m. No exceptions.
SHUNDRA HARRIS
“I’ve always believed that when we look good, we feel good—and I’m not just talking about fashion,” notes Shundra Harris, founder of her eponymous interiors brand and owner of Seminars by Design. “The clothes we wear, the homes we live in and the places where we work all influence how we show up in the world.” This fall, Harris takes the reins as chair of ASID’s National Board, while her passions span design, mentoring aspiring designers and helping people create spaces where they can feel their best. “It all comes back to helping people thrive,” she says. What’s next for this tour de force? “Professionally, there are exciting things on the horizon,” she says. “Personally, I am saying yes to more experiences. I want more passport stamps, more beautiful hotels, more museums, more long dinners and more conversations with interesting people. The best ideas rarely show up at my desk—they usually find me somewhere unexpected.”
Wake-Up Time: 6:30 a.m. My body clock beats my alarm every morning.
My Aesthetic: Tailored. Colorful. Architectural. Effortlessly polished.
Style Crush: Anyone comfortable in their own skin. Diane Keaton’s tailoring, Kelly Rowland’s polish and Tracee Ellis Ross’ fearless use of color.
My Most Cherished Accessory: A great pair of statement earrings. And con dence—nothing looks better.
My Uniform: A tailored blazer, wide-leg trousers or denim, a great heel and bold accessories.
Beauty Staple: Healthy, glowing skin and a lip color that says, “I came to play.”
Current Obsession: Looking out airplane windows. Mother Nature has the best color palette.
Ultimate Fashion Splurge: A Louis Vuitton crossbody that works on a job site and in the boardroom.
Signature Scent: Fresh citrus and crisp linen. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue and Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin.
Best Advice: Meet people where they are. Listen before you lead.
3 Desert Island Essentials: My favorite playlist, a colorful cocktail and someone who knows how to get us off the island.
Last Meal On Earth: Thanksgiving dinner. It’s about the people around the table as much as the food.
Signature Sip: Espresso in the morning. A smooth reposado in the evening.
Bedtime: Around 10:30 p.m.— unless inspiration strikes.
MASON CLARK-SADEGHI
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“Creating Clarkwood from the ground up and watching it become one of Houston’s best cocktail bars” is one of Mason Clark-Sadeghi’s career highlights to date. She co-owns the buzzy destination with her husband. “I’m also proud of building an online presence by sharing my food, fashion and lifestyle recommendations.” Clark- Sadeghi describes her aesthetic as “effortless chameleon energy”— part cool-girl off-duty, part statement-making maximalist and part playful color enthusiast.
Wake-Up Time: 7:45 a.m.
Fashion Philosophy: “Fashion is not necessarily about labels. It’s not about brands. It’s about something else that comes from within you.” — Ralph Lauren
My Aesthetic: Effortless chameleon energy—part off-duty cool girl, part statementmaking maximalist, part color enthusiast.
Style Crush: Emili Sindlev and Tezza Barton
My Most Cherished Accessory: My Oura Ring and, of course, my engagement ring.
My Uniform: A fitted crop top, relaxed denim, chunky sandals, layered gold jewelry, a stack of rings, a shoulder bag and slim sunglasses.
What’s In My Bag: Make Up For Ever Wherever Walnut lip liner. Charlotte Tilbury Wedding Belles lipstick. MAC Studio Fix Powder. Keys. Canon G7 X camera. A pen. Hand sanitizer.
Go-To Shoe: Hermès Chypre sandals
Current Obsession: Reformer Pilates and hitting 8,000 steps a day.
Ultimate Fashion Splurge: My Vivrelle subscription. I rent nearly all of my designer handbags through them.
Signature Scent: Le Labo Thé Matcha 26
Mentor: My husband.
Best Advice: You are allowed to be hot, healthy, ful lled, wildly in love and very, very happy.
Favorite Stomp In Houston: Clarkwood
Last Meal On Earth: Ahi tuna sashimi, crispy truffle fries, buttermilk pancakes and chicken-fried chicken smothered in jalapeño gravy.
Bedtime: 11:30 p.m.
AUDREY MUSE
A top career highlight? “Opening my own business full of brands I have admired for years, mixed with brands I have curated from all over the world,” says Audrey Muse, founder of Louis Muse Boutique and Curation in Houston’s Upper Kirby neighborhood. “I am constantly looking for artisans who not only deserve a wider audience but need the audience to be able to provide for themselves and a family … and let’s be real, they usually are the most talented.” Muse’s signature look? “Fun pants” paired with a white tee. “If I do say so myself, my collection of pants is pretty fab,” she says. Next up, Muse heads to Italy to tie the knot this October while continuing to dream big for her boutique. “Professionally, I have so many dreams for Louis Muse and the community we are working on building in a multitude of ways.”
Wake Up Time: 5:30 a.m.
Fashion Philosophy: Fashion is a form of art. It should make you feel like the best version of yourself every single day.
Style Crush: Courtney Grow My Most Cherished
Accessory: My engagement ring. I gave a little direction, and he ran with the rest. It exceeded my expectations. I think it describes my style perfectly—classic with a little spunk.
What’s In My Bag: My laptop, bandana and a pen
Go-To Shoe: Honestly, I like to have fun with a shoe. I will wear cowgirl boots on the hottest day of summer if they’re right with the outfit.
Beauty Staple: Revision Lip Replenisher
Current Obsession: My store and waking up early to move my body and have robe time in the morning
Ultimate Fashion Splurge: I love to splurge when I’m traveling—a bag, shoes, and I’m starting to really get into jewelry. But I think splurging on a trip is always more fun because then the item comes with a memory.
You Can Never Have Enough: Coffee
Signature Scent: AERIN Mediterranean Honeysuckle or DedCool Xtra Milk
Mentor: My mom. Honestly, I would not be who I am without my parents.
Best Advice: If you’re going to do something, do it right.
3 Desert Island Essentials: Water, coffee, wine and my pillow
Theme Song To Your Life: Anything by Bob Marley puts me in a good mood instantly.
Favorite Stomp In Houston: Tiny Boxwoods
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Last Meal On Earth: Charcuterie board, then pizza and a chocolate chip cookie
Signature Sip: Ranch water with Tajín or wine
Bedside Reading: The latest thriller or whodunit
Bedtime: 9:30 p.m.