Chanel jewels shine at Neimans

Chanel Paris will bring its High Jewelry collection to Neiman Marcus Galleria for the first time.

The Galleria store has built a mini Chanel Jewelry Boutique in the Couture Salon on Level 2 for the jewelry, which is available for public viewing 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday. The exhibit is closed Sunday.

The exhibit features 57 stunning pieces in diamonds and other precious stones. And it's a rare chance to see this display of beauty in jewelry, dedicated to the glamour of Coco Chanel.

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Alexis Bittar for Sephora

Famed jewelry designer Alexis Bittar is taking his artistry to the beauty world with his Alexis Bittar for Sephora Liquid Gold collection of beauty tools. The collection includes a Beauty Brush Set and Stand, $175, with five brushes - powder, angled blush, eye shadow, smudge and angled liner - that fit snugly into the metallic black stand; the Beauty Brush and Travel Wrap, $58, made with Swarovski crystals, Lucite, 24-karat plated gold and Satine, a synthetic hair that has excellent pickup; and the Compact Mirror, $42, with a dual mirror compact with both 1x and 2x magnification.

The collection is available in Sephora stores and at sephora.com.

'Tory Burch in Color'

You get the feeling Tory Burch's first book, "Tory Burch in Color" (Abrams, $50), is a window into the beautiful and colorful world of the mega fashion designer. It's a fashion, interiors, lifestyle, photography and even poetry book all in one, including nods to the people who inspire her and to the places that move her. Each chapter is represented by a color through images of inspiration trips, books, works of art and style icons. Among the mentions is Houston philanthropist Lynn Wyatt, who gives her golden rules for entertaining. There are bits on how Burch herself entertains, as well as family photos and fun recipes. And the foreword is by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. If you are a fan of Tory Burch, this a must for your collection.

Beyoncé and TopShop

Beyoncé and TopShop are joining forces to create an athletic sportswear brand for fall 2015.

The joint venture will be produced under the company name Parkwood Topshop Athletic Ltd. (Parkwood is the Houston neighborhood in which the singer grew up.)

According to Women's Wear Daily, TopShop isn't calling it a collaboration. Instead, it will be a stand-alone business with its own headquarters. Beyoncé holds a 50 percent stake in the venture.

The TopShop brand will encompass apparel, accessories and shoes, and the line is expected to be found at Nordstrom stores a year from now.