Season Bright

Houston probably won’t have a white Christmas, truth be told. But we can expect an evergreen holiday season, glittering with festive party frocks, chic resort pieces and, thanks to some of the city’s top jewelers, beautiful bling.

Gown, $1,650, by  Galvan London at The Webster; flower earrings, $4,400, by Roberto Coin, cocktail ring, $3,960, by A&Furst, and bangles, $12,200, by Zadok all at Zadok Jewelers.

photos by JULIE SOEFER    


styling by KATE STUKENBERG

model MICHAELA McCLURE FOR WALLFLOWER MANAGEMENT

hair and makeup by TONYA RINER

styling assistance by GRETA CONNOLLY

Shot on location in Montrose

Gown, $1,650, by Galvan London at The Webster; flower earrings, $4,400, by Roberto Coin, cocktail ring, $3,960, by A&Furst, and bangles, $12,200, by Zadok all at Zadok Jewelers.
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