Before making your list and checking it twice, here is a merry mixture of to-dos and to-sees.
The Maygel Coronel’s Veranera Dress is one of the swoonworthy offerings featured from Casalina. PHOTO: COURTESY OF BRAND
Hot on the heels of launching its online platform, Casalina, cousins Lauren Mize and Lamar McKinley have shoppers abuzz with excitement. Paying homage to their love of travel, the dynamic duo concocted a fashion destination where people could peruse all the latest and greatest in resortwear. With swoonworthy brands such as STAUD, Emilia Wickstead and more, the luxe life summons…no passport required. shopcasalina.com
Curtain call for Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker will take place at Winspear Opera House and Bass Performance Hall throughout December. PHOTO: BY STEVEN VISNEAU
Pirouettes and pliés abound as The Nutcracker takes center stage throughout the month of December. The storied dancers from Texas Ballet Theater will once again delight audiences with their whimsical performances. What to expect? Frosty snowflakes and Mouse Kings to gingerbread cottages and candied confections. The beloved tale from Tchaikovsky will have you in the spirit of the holiday season in no time. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St.; Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., texasballettheater.org
LOEWE celebrates its first store in Texas, located in Highland Park Village. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
LOEWE recently made its Texas-sized debut, setting up shop in Highland Park Village. The Spanish fashion house is best known for its covetable ready-to-wear collections and accessories. Leading the charge on the brand’s playful vision is creative director Jonathan Anderson, who has composed a whimsical mix of art and fashion weaved throughout the 147-square-foot space, summoning just in time for the holiday season. 47 Highland Park Village, loewe.com
This new piercing studio sets itself apart by offering licensed nurses on hand. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
In the mood for a bit of sparkle and shine? Look no further than Rowan, a new piercing studio in Preston Royal Village. Touting the safest practices, the jewel box of a store provides licensed nurses who do all of the piercings in-house. Grab your bestie and get a fun little bling-bling as we ring-ring in the New Year. 10854 Preston Road., heyrowan.com
The Watermelon Cotton Candy Margarita is a must at Flora Cantina. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Tacos, tostadas and tapas, oh my! Tex-Mex restaurant Flora Cantina just opened its doors in the Arts District and has quickly captured a buzzy reputation. The new spot serves palette pleasers, including the Chicken Tinga Tacos, Green Chili Pork Carnitas and its signature Flora Street Tostado. 2353 Flora St., florastreetcantina.com
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