PAPER OR PLASTIK MODEL SEARCH PRESENTED BY THEBLVDMAG.COM

Paper or Plastik is a graphic t-shirt company based in Houston, TX that focuses on comfort and style, with a bit of edge, funk, and sarcasm.  Since 2006 Paper or Plastik has provided customers with unique t-shirts with hip, colorful, indy designs. Paper or Plastik 2010 model search rules/regulations: The 2010 Paper or Plastik/THEBLVDMAG.COM model search [...]

Glamshop, April 24th, with @NaimaSingletary

In its 3rd year, GlamShop is a multi-city exciting shopping experience for powerful groups of sipping, savvy shopping women ages 21+. Hundreds of women converge in each city for a day of discount shopping for some of the nation’s best fashion, beauty and lifestyle buys on the market. Cocktail sponsors provide complimentary cocktails for eager [...]

H-Town Sneaker Summit | Dec. 27

Spent all your money for the Holidays?  Well make sure you spend some more and check out the H-town Sneaker Summit. Keep Houston Rich by purchasing the latest kicks from across the nation and cyberspace. Where: Meridian Houston, TX Sun, Dec 27, 2009 03:00 PM meridianhouston.com htownsneakersummit.com $15.00

SCREWED ANTHOLOGIES 11/27/09 7-10pm

Exhibition opening & musical performances Friday, November 27th: 7pm David Dove/ Lucas Gorham 8:30pm DJ Dre J, SUC Affiliated DJ Saturday, November 28th 1pm Talk by SUC special invited guest 1:30-2:30 Screening of DJ Screw: The Untold Story Exhibition open until December 31st Artists featured in the exhibition include: D. Denenge Akpem, Inge Hoonte, Wura-Natasha [...]

Mama’s Cafe

As I pulled into Mama’s Café on Westheimer, I noticed that the words “Steaks-Beer” were perched on top of the rusty restaurant sign. I knew I’d come home. Upon entering, I noted that the décor was a comfortable Houston retro. Old beer cans with forgotten brands lined the walls, dusty old Texas license plates painted [...]

Festivals and Fashion Markets

There will never be another Woodstock.  Never ever. We’ve seen the iconic images of flower kidz, zonked out from the overindulgence of sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll.  Since 1969,  festivals like Lalapalooza,  Coachella, and Texas’s own Austin City Limits have been heavy contenders in re-creating that cultural experience which made Woodstock such a pivotal [...]

HOT SPOT: MonnaLisa

If you’re tired of the same scene in the heights, downtown, midtown or even uptown, consider the MonnaLisa Lounge located at Hotel Sorella in the new City Centre in West Houston. This upscale modern lounge has a sexy scene along with a pool area decked out with cozy cabanas draped with white linen. Enjoy sipping [...]

The FIND | Friday and Saturday October 9th & 10th from 9am-6pm

THE FIND is an emerging designer show that travels with new and underground designers exposing shoppers to fabulous up-and-coming collections including: jewelry, handbags, shoes, and ready-to-wear items for public viewing and purchase. THE FIND experience draws inspiration from both New York and Los Angeles to provide a unique shopping atmosphere to each city. We give [...]

If You’re Not Here to Perform, Keep Yo Ass at Home

Some folks just know how to start a show. “We aint got midgets jumpin outta canyons and shit….we just some niggas rappin,” was the  irreverent standout statement of the three-man group Pac Div from Upland, California. Lyrics like “Pullin hoes since Bo Jackson was a Raider/I’m so player, think I might run for mayor” ran [...]

Those Who Create Are Rare

Those who create are rare; those who cannot are numerous. Therefore, the latter are stronger.- CoCo Chanel Shuffling through the crowd of a fashion show on Montrose, I bumped into a young lady that I’d met before at a past event. JeyFree caught my attention with her carefree style of dress, small barbell nose ring, [...]

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