By Annie Kreighbaum

Brilliant has chosen the 15 most exciting faces, spaces, places, events, shopping, and beyond happening right now in Texas. Click on bolded items for more info or to shop.

1. HAUTE HUNTING
Scott Schuman set out on the streets of New York, camera in hand, with one mission in mind: to seek and shoot the stylish. With a couture cult website, thesartorialist.blogspot.com, followed religiously by the chicest of the chic, Schuman has finally branched out to a more tangible medium with The Sartorialist book.

2. TASTY TUNES
Five-star Chef John Tesar has opened his namesake restaurant in the Woodlands, near the Pavilion Concert Hall. Enjoy great tunes while eating Tesar’s green selection of sustainable seafood and healthier steaks.

3. COME AGAIN
Do you love vintage furniture but dislike combing through shops in search of that one-of-a-kind wingtip chair only to invest even more effort in restoring it? Leave the dirty work to Leslie Pritchard whose Henderson Avenue boutique, Again Design Studio, houses only the crème de la crème of drool-worthy pieces from the past 50 years.

4. TWINKLE TOES
Leave the current grunge-boot trend where it belongs- in 1994. Step out in style in Pierre Hardy’s sequin sandals, dripping in shimmering paillettes.

5. GOT A LIGHT?
Barbara Nelson has added new styles to her unique patent evening bags that glow-literally, thanks to their battery operated LED panels. Our favorite is the chain strap Sarah bag.

6. MOTORMAN
A timeless leather motorcycle jacket that goes from pavement to penthouse, complements of Dior. Available at Saks.

7. PLAYMANSION
The name of the company says it all: Posh Tots. Spoil your offspring with the most whimsical playhouses short of Disney.

8. TRICK OR TRUFFLE
The city of Calvert, TX just got a little sweeter. Cocoa Moda chocolate company opens a gourmet restaurant and chocolate factory where their tasty confections are made fresh daily. Stop by and pick up some pumpkin truffles for your more seasoned trick-or-treaters.

9. PROJECT A GREAT IMAGE
Nikon introuces the world’s first camera with a built-in projector so you can instantly view your snapshots in slide show format.

10. SWIMMIN’ ON THE EDGE
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea debuts their new adult-only infinity edge pool with panoramic views of the Pacific. As if you needed another excuse to go to Hawaii.

11. ANOTHER YEAR YOUNGER
Planet Skincare made waves in the UK with their revolutionary anti-aging moisturizers and serums and is now taking the US by storm, with products made from synthetic snake venom for a Botox-like effect.

12. (DO) GOOD FOOD
Dallas foodies will no doubt come out in droves for the Signature Chefs of Dallas event on November 5 benefiting March of Dimes. Renowned Dallas Chefs will make their signature treats as guests sample and schmooze in the ballroom at the Fairmont Hotel.

13. WHAT ALL THE BUZZ IS ABOUT
If you’re from Austin, you’ve either been there or have listened to all your stylish friends rave about how great it is. Beehive Boutique in Westlake has the latest and greatest clothing and accessories to fill any fashion fix.

14. CUDDLE UP IN CASHMERE
Stay chic in the chill with Hermes’ cashmere and wool Avalon throw.

15. FOREVER FRIDA
The Alameda’s current exhibit, Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray is showing through December 6 in the Cortez Gallery. Muray is known for his celebrity portraits, including those that he took of his lover and friend, Frida Kahlo.

NICKOLAS MURAY, 1892-1965 American (b. Hungary) Classic Frida (with Magenta Rebozo) 1939, Carbon process print

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