Dressy Magazine September 2023

@S_HAVENSTRITE HMUA: KISS AND MAKE-UP @kissandmakeuphouston Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Samantha Havenstrite is the reigning Miss Houston. After graduating from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Finance, Sam moved to Houston to start her career in investment banking at an oil and gas company. She recently shifted industries and now works for apartment developer, The Hanover Company as a Capital Markets Analyst. In her spare time, Sam enjoys golfing, traveling, trying new restaurants, and taking exercise classes.…

“There’s more to discover when you truly know yourself. It requires confidence and self-trust to be able to fly”- Ehrran Montoya Ehrran Montoya’s debut collection features his attention to details, textures, and use of vibrant hues. The inspiration are mainly from his made up fantasy stories during childhood; from Mermaids, Fairies, Mythical Creatures, and scenes from animation movies like Princess & The Frog, Fairytopia, and other realms of the pixies from his Fantasia-like imagination. It is so wild that the pieces speaks for it self. Twenty-seven-year-old artist Ehrran Montoya believes that it is through standing on the shoulders of the giants that he can truly achieve progress. The recognition slowly lavished upon him today is the result of his years-long observation of Karl Lagerfeld, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Rei Kawakubo, and Alexander…

Maggie Fleming knew early on that the power behind health and beauty is by practicing care to help be your best self and put your best foot forward. When she was a young girl, Maggie would take time to dress-up and put on a show pretending to be on the runway. Years later, Maggie’s performance paid off since she appeared in various magazines and was chosen by prestigious skincare lines like Shiseido, swimwear collections, such as SwimOutlet, and apparel brands like Baubax. Maggie grew up in the outskirts of Houston, Texas where big oil and football were the main attractions. “I lived in a close-knit community surrounded by friends and family and lots of food,” she shares. Maggie and her older brother were taught good values and work ethics. Having…

CREDITS: MUSE: LONDON DIRKS @WAYOUTDESIGNZ PRODUCTION/PR: BURGERROCK MEDIA @BURGERROCKMEDIA IRMA PENUNURI @BURGERROCK PHOTOGRAPHER: HUGO ARVIZU @ARVIZU_ARTS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: MARIANA GARCIA @ANAIRAMETTEVI FRANCO SALAS @DEBESERFRANCO MELISSA DELGADO @PAUXLETTE STYLIST: IAN MARTIN @_SHMIAN MAKEUP: BERTHA ROBLES @BEAUTYBYBERT INTERVIEW NANCY MARTINEZ @HELLANANCY LOCATION STUDIO ELEVEN43 @STUDIO_ELEVEN43 Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into fashion? Growing up I’ve always been interested in fashion and just having myself well put together and I think one of my main influences was my uncle Larry. He went to fashion design school so I had the opportunity to watch the design process from start to finish as a child. So as I grew older I kind of developed my own personal style and the majority of my wardrobe became composed of clothes that…

Since the first time she set eyes on Mikhail Baryshnikov soaring across the stage, Lisa dreamed of becoming a ballerina. With her pink leotard and tutu, Lisa would leap around the living room, to gain her father’s approval. Although this childhood dream did not pan out as planned, Lisa continues to appreciate the ballet and recalls that magical feeling. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Lisa lived all over the Westside, from Beverly Hills to Malibu, and in between. In 9th grade, Lisa had a disturbing experience that deeply impacted her. Her friend’s little sister who was the second to the youngest of eight children demonstrated characteristics of schizophrenia. When they picked her up at the Camarillo State Mental Hospital, Lisa was shocked to witness first-hand incomprehensible scenes and atrocities…

Elizabeth Debicki wore a Dior white cotton top and a black leather skirt. She also wore a Dior hat, bag and shoes. She also wore Bois de Rose earring, earcuff and bracelets in white gold and diamonds from Dior Joaillerie. Alexandra Daddario wore a Dior Spring-Summer 2023 beige silk jacket and skirt with a white cotton top. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. Sonam Kapoor wore a Dior Pre Fall 2023 beige cotton trench coat and bustier dress. She also wore a Dior hat, bag and shoes. She also wore a Rose des Vents necklace, earrings and rings in yellow, pink and white gold, diamonds and ornamental stones of Dior Joaillerie. Natalie Portman wore a Dior High Jewelry Collection 2023 “Les Jardins de la Couture” strapless evening dress…