About Christina Mitchell

Style hero: Rene Russo (shown in “The Thomas Crown Affair”)

Home: Kirby area A few words to describe your style: Funky, relaxed chic Pairs of shoes: “Have never counted, but I buy what I love, flat or tall” Trend you’ll never wear: Loud, bright prints Collectibles: Memories On bedside table: Tom Ford reading glasses and family photo

Notable person you’d like to have dinner with: Harriet Tubman

Recent purchase: A Dries Van Noten dress for a friend’s wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Most regrettable purchase: “I don’t waste time on regrets.” Should toss but can’t: My baby blue blanket. “When life would get tough, I would snuggle with it.” Must-have beauty product:

Favorite things: Manolo Blahnik shoes

Eau Thermale Avène Antirougeurs Calm Soothing Repair Mask First car: Red and tan Ford Bronco Favorite vacation destination: “Anywhere with the hubster and my kiddos!” Most hated household chore: Household chores Favorite smell or fragrance:

Favorite things: first piece of vintage jewelry that she bought

Houbigant Paris Quelques Fleurs Favorite sound: Laughter Favorite word: Plucky Favorite food: Truffled taglietelle from Da Marco Favorite book: “Art of Racing in the Rain: My Life as a Dog,” by Garth Stein Must follow on Instagram: @In_the_field

Theme song: “The Rainbow Connection” by the Muppets

Hidden talent: “I can hold myself horizontal against a pole to look like I’m floating; it’s pretty cool.” Best advice you have ever received: “If you want to know, you gotta go!” Surprising thing about you: “Instead of going to law school, I opened a nail salon in River Oaks.”