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Billy Fong Sez ... A stylish hunker bunker Suzanne and David Droese I hope all my dear readers survived the tornado trauma that we experienced a few months back. Being a bit twisted myself, the storms inspired me to poll some friends to see how they would decorate their storm shelters and pack for 48 hours during a twister scare. My first inquiry went off to the quintessential WASP and Connecticut girl, Daphne Deeds. Her eloquent response began with: "My bunker in Litchfield would require dynamite because my house is built on a solid granite ledge. But if I did have one, I would require the following ablutions: L'Occitane Crème Divine and Perricone hypoallergenic firming eye cream. I would probably not have time to read, but I'd want my current books: Bad Boy by Eric Fischl and Last Evenings on Earth by Roberto Bolano. My hunkering wardrobe would be my summer-weight camel TSE cashmere cardigan, white Alexander Wang tee shirt, black Tod's driving loafers and black Theory cigarette pants. To give me a reason to survive, I'd take a drawing from the Paul Cadmus Estate." Next on my list was our local girlon-the-go, Suzanne Droese, the B&B Italia Charles Sofa Gucci Pineider stationery Paul Cadmus' Male Nude, 1965 Yastik by Rifat Ozbek pillows Daphne Deeds Stud ALERT HOT DATES We're currently compiling our Fall 2013 Social Calendar and need all the juicy details regarding upcoming happenings. Please send specifics — event name; day, date and starting time; chairmen, honorary chairs and honorees; beneficiary; party notes (theme, attire, special appearances, entertainment); ticket and table starting prices; and contact info, including phone, e-mail address and Web site — to lacy@papercitymag.com by Thursday, July 10. DEVELOPMENT Designers from Tom Ford to Stella McCartney found inspiration in the most unlikely of places — think Zsa Zsa Gábor and Lindsay Lohan. These infamous jailbirds may have donned the ankle cuff first, but this summer's ankle-wrapped flats and heels have the fashion police applauding. Megan Pruitt Winder Gucci python $950, at the Gucci boutique, Neiman Marcus Christian Louboutin $1,095, at the Christian Louboutin boutique, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom Nicholas Kirkwood for Peter Pilotto $1,150, at modaoperandi.com Giuseppe Zanotti $1,295, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark, Nordstrom, Tootsies Alexander Wang $525, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark Stella McCartney $1,055, at the Stella McCartney boutique, Neiman Marcus NorthPark, Nordstrom Lindsay Lohan sporting her house arrest ankle bracelet Tom Ford back-zip cuff $1,490, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark U We're seeing red — Valentino red — as the Italian fashion house debuts the Rockstud Rogue capsule collection of shoes and handbags in crimson leather covered with PVC redlacquered studs, from a classic catch-all clutch to cage flats. From $995 to $4,000, at the Valentino boutique. Megan Pruitt Winder chi ooh! After conquering Houston and Austin, chef-owner Tyson Cole brings his outstanding contemporary Japanese cuisine to 2817 Maple Avenue in late 2014/early 2015 … Attention cinephiles, foodies and craft beer enthusiasts: The seven-screen Alamo Drafthouse opens in the Richardson Heights Shopping Center August 16. For those who just can't wait, the theater kicks off its free outdoor summer series with a showing of Dazed and Confused in the parking lot on July 13. All right, all right, all right … Owners Leslie Needleman and Mary Kathryn Bass have reopened The Gem in Preston Center. The menu includes new smoothies and power shots as well as the much-requested veggie salad, all served under a disco ball … Founder Casie Caldwell confirms a new date for the opening of Kitchen LTO (Limited Time Offer) in Trinity Groves: September 3. The 2,500-square-foot venue is a permanent pop-up restaurant where emerging chefs and designers can express themselves. Three times each year, a new team takes over, and the menu and decor gets a makeover ... Also coming to Trinity Groves this fall, chocolatier Kate Weiser — known for her edible artistry at Chocolate Secrets — will be testing everyone's will power via Kate Weiser Chocolates … Mico Rodriguez (the mastermind behind Mi Cocina, Taco Diner and Mr. Mesero) introduces American-grill-meets-Tex-Mex-menu Mesero Miguel on Henderson later this month. The second story of the 5,000-square-foot space will house The Pedro, a bar paying tribute to film director Pedro Almodóvar … New-onthe-scene French bistro Mercat, the sophisticated sibling of neighboring Saint Ann, serves breakfast (croissants are made in-house), lunch and dinner at the edge of downtown Dallas … Grandma's got nada on Nothing Bundt Cakes, now open at Casa Linda Plaza … Sprinkles Ice Cream will set up shop in Calypso Home's former space in The Plaza at Preston Center later this summer. It's a skip and hop away from the Sprinkles flagship, so you can have your scoop of salty caramel or Cap'n Crunch inside a red velvet waffle cone, then stop by the 24-hour cupcake ATM for, well, dessert ... Catch a caffeine buzz at Weekend Coffee, now brewing beans from Seattle-based Victrola Coffee Roasters at The Joule. Pick up the latest issue of Kinfolk while you're there. Amy Adams Restaurant Buzz ARRESTED powerhouse publicist we all want behind us as we navigate the red carpet. Her husband, David Droese, is a brilliant architect who would likely create an award-winning modernist underground pod. Unlike most of us, Suzanne responded immediately. "If we're hunkering down, there's no reason not to hunker in style! My hunker bunker would be simple, yet oh so chic. I'd make sure it was outfitted with a comfy B&B Italia Charles sofa, mountains of Yastik by Rifat Ozbek pillows, Hermès blankets, Forty Five Ten candles (in Ten Trees, please) and my Pineider stationery box, which I keep stocked with gorgeous papers. Though I love writing letters and notes, I'm always dreadfully behind on my correspondence. Throw in my boys (teenagers are highly entertaining!), a great Malbec and some snacks from Jimmy's." Always two steps ahead in her thinking, she also proclaimed she would need an Uber reservation after emerging to survey the landscape. "As I'll be in desperate need of a blowout, I'll throw on a Pucci scarf and be whisked away immediately to see my dearest Ceron." So comforting to know that we have a stylish set ready for however hard the wind may blow. Since I don't have a well-appointed storm shelter, I would love some invites to join you in your chic space. I promise to wear a blue Brooks Brothers gingham shirt and red Gucci loafers, à la Dorothy. As always, "there's no place like home" — as long as you are amongst witty friends. Billy Fong, billy@papercitymag.com JULY | PAGE 7 | 2013