Party Like an All-Star

Game on! Harvey is history, the Astros are World Series champs and Santa Claus is coming to town. It’s going to be Houston’s most glamorous and festive holiday season ever, and wearing these fun frocks and beautiful statement jewels are just the right play.

Cover Photo

Photos by Samantha Jane Beatty


Styling by Kate Stukenberg

Grooming by Tonya Riner for Page Parkes Agency

Models Madison Johnston for Wallflower Management and Jake Atterberry for Page Parkes Agency

Photo assistance by John Lewis

Styling assistance by Molly Jodeit

Men’s styling consulting by Cody Sever

and Whitney Wiggins for M Penner

Shot on location at Hotel Alessandra in Downtown

On her: Metallic effect dress, $990, by Rosetta Getty at Forty Five Ten; opal drop earrings, $3,175, by Zadok, and statement ring with opals and diamonds, $11,500, by Sutra, both at Zadok Jewelers; opal ring, $7,780, by Arman Sarkisyan, leaf ring, $5,000, by Penny Preville, and Ten Table ring, $16,625, by Sylva & Cie, all at Lesley Ann Jewels; sandals, $750, by Miu Miu at Forty Five Ten. On him: Sateen dinner jacket, $1,695, by Etro, wool trouser, $495, by Ermenegildo Zegna, and shoes, $680, by Ferragamo, all at M Penner; shirt, $185, by Vince at Neiman Marcus.
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