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Jewelry
Jun 01, 2012
Going Solo: Scarlett Garnet
Accessories Junkies who frequent STL boutiques are likely already fans of Scarlett Garnet—the earthy-elegant jewelry line has been inching into such stores as Charm (Maplewood) and the gift shop at the Contemporary Art Museu... more
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Shopping News
Jun 01, 2012
Retro Station
For Spring/Summer 2012, Gucci turned back time—and, consequently, came out with the must-have bag of the season. Named after the year the style house introduced metal corners to its handbag designs, the Gucci 1970 is now ava... more
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Runway Report
Jun 01, 2012
Dream House
While making everything by hand may sound like a sweet service, many emerging fashion designers have no choice; their labels are one-man—or -woman—operations, and they spend their days working tirelessly to produce pie... more
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Shopping News
Jun 01, 2012
Almost Paradise
On Most Mornings, you likely review a mental checklist of the grab-and-go items you’ve deemed workday essentials. From your cell phone and laptop to your coffee and keys, the burdening (and all-black, coincidentally) load se... more
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Shopping News
Jun 01, 2012
Most Valuable
As a rule, designers have decided to play the field this season—subbing a number of surprisingly sporty pieces for those more traditional. Their aggressive move has several implications for today’s modern man—for... more
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Shopping News
Jun 01, 2012
Optic Nerve
When it comes to the inevitable statement look of the moment, the eyes have it this season—as dozens of designers have decided to supplement their wire-framed aviators and neutral-hued wayfarers with extreme sunnies that are... more
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Jun 01, 2012
My Style: Charles William Moreland
Describe your personal style.
It’s like a good martini: classic and clean with the occasional funky twist.
What are you wearing today?
A Ralph Lauren sweater, a J.Crew shirt, O... more -
Fashion Features
Jun 01, 2012
Sweet Home
Model: Whitney Ford Raidt for Mother Model Management
Makeup + Hair by Attilio D’AgostinoFashion assistant: Morgan Gillespie. Shot on location at Three Creek Farms. Special than... more
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Fashion Features
Jun 01, 2012
The Hot List: Shopping
See the full Hot List feature in the June issue of ALIVE, or in the digital edition.
Best Women's Boutique: Blush
There’s a certain confidence that comes f... more
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Shopping News
May 01, 2012
Heat Wave
When it comes to stocking the season's hottest trends, remember: less is more. Avoiding an epic fail in the credit card department is as simple as knowing where to go. Ironically, this summer, the "looks for less" guidebook would essenti... more
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May 01, 2012
Short Cuts
Who wears short shorts? Well, there's Kelly Bundy, of course, and the busty model in Warrant's "Cherry Pie" video. But, you might want to whip out your old Thighmaster, because as of this season, the answer will likely include you. Thank... more
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Runway Report
May 01, 2012
Go with the Grain
Thanks to such designers as Donna Karan—who accessorized her namesake runway collection with clutches, statement chokers and cutout wedges that looked fresh from a forest—a number of oak, cherry and walnut extras are coming out of the ... more
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May 01, 2012
Cabin Fever
Whether you're a stranger to sailing or consider yourself nautical by nature, hold your breath. Labels including Diesel and John Varvatos have recently joined Sperry in outfitting the yacht club and company in summer-essential boat shoes. With row... more
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Fashion Features
May 01, 2012
Hotel California
Model: Mary Oien for Mother Model Management, mothermodelmanagement.com
Makeup + Hair by Lisa Kalz, lisakalz.comFashion assistant: Morgan Gillespie. Special thanks to David Deatherage; photographed on location in his beautiful Down... more
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Shopping News
May 01, 2012
Extreme Makeover: Saks Edition
Listening to the "hosts" of Plaza Frontenac's Saks Fifth Avenue luxury department store discuss the hows and whys of their recently announced mega-renovation is comparable to watching a teaser for a reality show centered on a major makeo... more
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Apr 18, 2012
The Tie That Binds
THE TIE THAT BINDS Just when you think the only things you have in common with your mother are great hair and killer legs, a weekly event is announced that’s sure to wow the both of you: Esther’s Mother-Daughte... more
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Apr 01, 2012
Safari, So Good
So, a Kenyan excursion is not in the cards. Maybe it's for the best. Your idea of a fab vacation never really involved wielding binoculars and bouncing around in a jeep. Still, witnessing vivid landscapes, being "one with nature" and wea... more
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Apr 01, 2012
April Showers
In a month notorious for being soggy and damp, you may find yourself (unlike years past) cringing at the thought of brighter days ahead. Welly designers—most notably, Hunter—have recently released a downpour of poppy takes on your long... more
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Apr 01, 2012
My Style: Lindsay Pattan
Describe your personal style.
A little feminine with some harsher qualities. My standard is a girly blouse, flared denim, suede booties, a leather jacket, a clutch and bangles.
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Runway Report
Apr 01, 2012
Hue to Tango
Every year, the Pantone Color Institute has the daunting task of choosing the Color of the Year. The organization scours the latest runway and home shows to see what's hot, what's fashion-forward and what shoppers won't be able to get enough of in... more
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Shopping News
Apr 01, 2012
Stuff Fashion Boys Say
In reviewing Stephen Curd's resume, few would guess that the St. Louis native graduated from college just four years ago (Lindenwood University, specifically, where he majored in fashion design with a focus on menswear). Already peppered with runw... more
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Shopping News
Apr 01, 2012
New in the Grove
Sameem Afghan Restaurant (4341 Manchester Ave., 314.534.9500) now adds traditional Middle Eastern cuisine to The Grove's diverse range of flavors, with a menu chock full of hearty dishes featuring lamb, rice, vegetables and authen... more
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Fashion Features
Apr 01, 2012
Wild at Heart
Model: Grace Hartzel for Mother Model Management, mothermodelmanagement.com.
Makeup + Hair by Lisa Kalz, lisakalz.com.
Fashion assistant: Morgan Gillesp... more -
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Apr 01, 2012
Broad Ideas
When the basis of your workweek uniform is a button-down and tie, standing out from the other suits can be complicated—unless you're George Clooney. Luckily, a new combo is making waves: the spread-collared shirt and Windsor-knotted tie.
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Fashion Features
Feb 22, 2012
Fashion Authority
An afternoon chat with Valerie Steele, the director and chief curator of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, proved downright inspiring. One of "Fashion's 50 Most Powerful," according to the New York Daily News, her expert... more
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Shopping News
Feb 22, 2012
Spring Fever
A Store is Born
Randi Chervitz, well-known for her "art-focused" Uncommon Threads Jewelry line, recently set up shop in Kirkwood. A lifestyle store celebrating the handmade, Brando Boutique features home goods, g... more -
Online Exclusive
Feb 22, 2012
"Re-Modeled" Comes to STL
In February, St. Louis' own up-and-coming models Eva and Andrea Adams and Haley Keith were featured on the CW’s hit show "Re-Modeled." The episode, shot here in St. Louis, followed the models’ journeys with their talent agenc... more
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Fashion Features
Feb 22, 2012
The Clash
If you have long avoided color, get set to squirm—or face your fear. From the looks of spring runways, anything and everything goes this season. Megacolor is on the menu, thanks to such unforgettable looks as Jason Wu's gleaming red carpet g... more
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Fashion Features
Feb 22, 2012
Brilliant Streak
Art direction, hair and makeup: Attilio D'Agostino.
Model: Hannah Sides for West Model Management
Fashion assistant: Morgan Gillespie
Special thanks to Peggy Alper.
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Fashion Features
Feb 22, 2012
Spring 2012 Runway Report
Sweet Emotion
A girly mood rings in the new season, as designers reveal soft spots for pastels, pansies and pretty lace.
EPIC PALE
A drastic departure from their high-contrast pairings and psyched... more -
Fashion Features
Feb 22, 2012
Job Envy
She calls Ashton Kutcher and Karlie Kloss friends-and spends much of her year on a Fashion Week world tour of NYC, Paris, Milan, and beyond. Such is the reality of STL-based international model manager/scout, Mary Clarke, who founded a highly succ... more
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Feb 22, 2012
Bleach Job
White is making noise this spring, and it's music to the ears of every shopper in need of a break from the somber top-notes of numerous collections past. Seen bleaching out such extras as handbags, heels and high-fashion sunnies, the color succeed... more
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Fashion Features
Feb 22, 2012
Waist Land
You can't deny it: On a style spectrum that spans from "Greasers" (wearers of denim, black and basic tees) to "Socs," you're at the latter end, which permits pastels, khakis and cardigans. Lucky for you, designers are overwhelm... more
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Jewelry
Jan 25, 2012
Dangle the Carat
Who would have guessed that dramatic “rings around the collar” would wind
up among the season’s essential accessories? Defined by bold stones on delicate
chains, designers’ newest, most talked about incarnat... more -
Fashion Features
Jan 25, 2012
Revolution
Model: Bree Smith for Mother Model Management
Makeup and Hair: Lisa Kalz
Fashion Assistant: Jordan Dunahue
Makeup and Hair Assistant: Adrienne Br... more -
Fashion Features
Jan 25, 2012
The American Way
Call it “metro” backlash. For this
season, both long-established state-
side labels and modern menswear
designers went full-on rugged,
referencing utilitarian fare once
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Fashion Features
Jan 25, 2012
Velvet Crush
Sure, raw denim, studded leather and spiked accessories are cool, but you’ve always been a softy. You appreciate the cozy things in life, which is why you can rightly claim this as “your”season. Thanks to a number of new lush loo... more
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Dec 28, 2011
March of the Penguins
Borrowing from the boys is nothing new, but this season, the trend takes a more
formal turn. From the glam-rock blazers that debuted at Balmain and Isabel Marant
to the elegant suiting introduced by Michael Kors and Yves Saint Lauren... more -
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Dec 28, 2011
Head Over Heels
It's true that a penny saved is a penny earned, so you can rightly call your intention to scoop up of-the-moment penny loafers in a variety of textures and tones a "savings plan." Seen on the winter runways of Alexander Wang and Tommy Hi... more
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Dec 28, 2011
Hit the Right Cords
Ever since denim became permissible on Casual Fridays, few fabrics have threatened its supremacy in the versatility department—until now. Thanks to labels from J. Crew to Current/Elliott turning out cool corduroy pants in countless combinati... more
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Fashion Features
Dec 28, 2011
A Walk to Remember
Model: Elizabeth Klinge for Mother Model Management, mothermodelmanagement.com
Makeup and Hair: Lisa Kalz, lisakalz.com
Shot at the historic Maple Leaf Cottage Inn, Elsah, IL, mapleleafcottages.com
The Princess Brid... more
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Shopping News
Nov 28, 2011
Think Outside the Gift Box
It’s that time of year again, but before you march to the mall, consider shopping the city’s resale retailers that make holiday gift giving easy on the eyes, and the wallet. Independent shops across town are offering a wide variety ... more -
Fashion Features
Nov 28, 2011
Introducing Esther
Newly situated across from Plaza Frontenac in the corner of the ever-hoppin’ Village at Schneithorst is a blessing from the fashion gods—otherwise known as Esther. The charming women’s boutique is the brainchild of Molly Bro... more -
Fashion Features
Nov 28, 2011
Now Voyager
Model: Gwen Carrier for Mother Model Management
Makeup by Lisa Kalz
Hair by Kevyn Idoux
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Nov 28, 2011
The 2011 Wish list
'Tis the season of giving, the season of sharing, the season to freak out about finding sufficiently thoughtful gifts for every loved one on your list. Avoid becoming a Scrooge and instead, knock back some eggnog and skim our handy guide to f... more -
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Nov 28, 2011
Knit Picking
Chubby is in, at least when talking knitwear-and so ends the feud between fashion’s influential designers and those fond of practicality. Undoubtedly warm, the season’s most-wanted sweaters are composed of wildly thick gauges, ... more -
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Nov 28, 2011
So Clutch
While you could be quick to peg many of winter’s top trends as “impractical,” you should first consider your reasons. Sure, the statement day-to-night clutch—available in a plethora of prints, bold colors and butter... more -
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Nov 28, 2011
Suited to Perfection
Shopping a suit and its various coordinates can be overwhelming—unless you’re prepared. From what’s hot in shirts, ties, pants and lapels, we’ve mapped out everything you need to know to buy the perfect pieces. Take... more -
Fashion Features
Oct 26, 2011
Opposites Attract
They say rules are meant to be broken. Thank goodness, because it seems the writer of fashion’s hypothetical handbook didn’t evaluate all factors before putting her laws to paper. There’s the oft-documented notion that color i... more -
Online Exclusive
Oct 26, 2011
Shop Talk: Fashion Fusion
Music and fashion have long since gone hand-in-hand, so when 10denza opened in the Central West End—branding itself as a “retail lounge” with an eclectic selection of clothing, accessories, tech, music and boo... more -
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Oct 26, 2011
The Outsiders
If you splurge on just one piece this season, invest in a sharp shell. Step 1: Retire the style you exhausted last year. Step 2: Consider your options. While the latest puffers, peacoats and bombers are familiar, new elements take them into unc... more -
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Oct 26, 2011
Too Cool for School
Fall 2011 runways—rampant with loafers, letterman jackets, corduroy and tweed—read like the updated scripts of preppy-clad classics like “Animal House” and “Family Ties.” Shows that spelled out the season&rsq... more -
Online Exclusive
Oct 26, 2011
Fall to Grace
Model: Jordan Strange for Mother Model Management
Makeup by Lisa Kalz
Hair by Kevyn Idoux
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Fashion Features
Oct 26, 2011
The Manual
Eat, Drink & Be Manly
GRAB A STOGIE
The Old Boys Club might be out of session, but there's still a place to meet, thanks to the Charles P. Stanley Cigar ... more -
Fashion Features
Oct 26, 2011
Men of Style
The Individualist
Patrik Berglund
Center/Left Wing, St. Louis Blues
Sure, Patrik Berglund is a professional athlete with model good looks, but don’t let his stats fool you. Cur... more -
Fashion Features
Sep 28, 2011
Girl Talk
As it was scheduled for a date merely three weeks before her New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 show, I wondered whether my planned interview with Rebecca Taylor—the Kiwi-come-New Yorker behind the 15-yearsstrong, multi-million dollar fashion label... more
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Fashion Features
Sep 28, 2011
Blonde Ambition
“I like to entertain.” When taken out of context, Laura Kathleen Planck’s response to the charge that she’s the “hostess with the mostest” ranks among the most accurate of all self-descriptors offered during our... more
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Fashion Features
Sep 28, 2011
Into The Wild
Model: Grace Hartzel for Mother Model Management.
Makeup + Hair by Kevyn Idoux.[1] Caped Crusader
Ralph Lauren poncho ava... more -
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Sep 28, 2011
Snake Charmers
When it comes to working fashion’s biannual “main ideas,” you have two choices: forego practicality in favor of fab statement numbers that will likely prove irrelevant by season’s end, or smartly add to your collection of t... more
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Sep 28, 2011
Plaid & Simple
Sure, the pattern bears a connection to Kurt Cobain, but before you think about going grunge this season, consider the styles behind plaid’s recent resurgence. From Burberry’s statement buffalo checks to the blanket-perfect weaves rele... more
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Jewelry
Sep 28, 2011
Black Ice
The latest trend in fine jewelry is causing many a shopper to question two theories they’ve long held as truths: if “trends come and go” and “diamonds are forever,” it would seem that a “diamond trend” is ... more
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Aug 24, 2011
Fall 2011 Trend Report: Man in Black
Had Johnny Cash not claimed “Man in Black” years ago, you—and the rest of mankind—might be vying for the title. Overwhelmingly, designers stormed dark territory for fall, but by no means should their current streamlined col... more
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Runway Report
Aug 24, 2011
Saint Louis Fashion Week: Backstage Pass
Saint Louis Fashion Week tickets on sale now!
As the lone soul to have ever braved the role of Saint Louis Fashion Week Style Director, to state that I know what goes int... more
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Aug 24, 2011
Fall 2011 Trend Report: What’s Old is New
This season, there’s much to be said about the tried-and-true, as designers aplenty scrap trend in favor of manly pieces seemingly catered to tradition. Though a decidedly knotty mix of separates, ranging from sporty to preppy to practical (... more
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Shopping News
Aug 24, 2011
Shop Talk: A Little Direction
New: Nordstrom When it comes to Nordstrom, it seems we are a spoiled city. Since the opening of the West County Center location a decade ago, we have shopped our first Nordstrom Rack and have followed the construction of our ... more
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Shopping News
Aug 24, 2011
Smarty Pants
What fashion diva doesn’t jump for joy upon finding a great deal on some of the hottest fall trends? And these days, you’re just as likely to show off your shopping prowess with your smartphone in hand as you are in an actual shopping ... more
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Aug 24, 2011
Fall 2011 Trend Report: Scarlet Fever
The fact that the color is Valentino’s trademark—and shares its name with the powerhouse’s contemporary sister line—explains the surprise most likely felt once they realized that Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli ... more
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Aug 24, 2011
Fall 2011 Trend Report: Vanilla Skies
It seems the theme that guided Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton throughout the production of her fall collection could easily have been plastered on title posters outside every show venue from New York to Paris. Even so, the most accurate d... more
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Fashion Features
Aug 24, 2011
Super Model
“I know what kind everybody likes. Anna likes the toffee, Grace likes the chocolate chip; I know who likes the chocolate with peanut butter…”
It’s a blistering Friday morning in late July, and I’m sit... more -
Fashion Features
Aug 24, 2011
Fall Arts & Culture Preview
September
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Start the arts season off right by heading to the Saint Louis Art Museum to see Martha Colburn’s “Triumph of the Wild” (through Sept. 5), a 10-minute film depicting America&r... more -
Fashion Features
Aug 24, 2011
It's a Mod World
Model: Lindsey Byard for Mother Model Management
Makeup + Hair by Dee Stemick.[1] Classic Knits Make like Laura Petrie in ... more
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Aug 24, 2011
Fall 2011 Trend Report: New Year’s Yves
Designers’ recent favoring of the cobalt shade popularly known as Yves Klein blue marks a two-fold victory of sorts. For fall, bolds trump neutrals and realism bests surrealism. Perhaps no designer made the point better than Balenciaga&rsquo... more
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Fashion Features
Jul 27, 2011
August Fashion Editorial: Glory Days
[1]
JERSEY GIRL
Riller & Fount maxi dress available at Vie, Ladue, 314.997.0124. Society for Scarves scarf available at Blush, Kirkwood, 314.965.4411. Vintage coin belt and bangle available at Retro 101, Cherokee... more -
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Jul 27, 2011
Style: Blues Clues
When it comes to fashion, there’s no such thing as shopping “easy” denim. Most recently, high waists have trumped low waists, wide-legged styles have scooped skinnies, and salespeople seem to have a vocabulary all their own (who ... more
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Jul 27, 2011
Style: Bright Ideas
If you’ve ever stopped and scanned the contents of your closet, only to come to the realization that your go-to color palette hasn’t evolved since your Boy Scout days, take note: a bright spot is on the horizon. Thankfully, the summer-... more
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Jewelry
Jul 27, 2011
Jewelry: Birds of a Feather
One of today’s hottest jewelry musts seems plucked from ideas hyped in seasons past. While designers including Marchesa and Jason Wu have debuted memorable ostrich feather numbers on recent runways, defined by strapless mini-dresses that app... more
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Jun 30, 2011
Style: The Girly Show
A mere glance at a recent Katy Perry video or the Dior Spring/Summer 2011 runway provides sufficient evidence of fashion’s current obsession with pinup-girl style. Seemingly inspired by those who forged the sexual revolution, the latest take... more
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Jun 30, 2011
Style: The Modern Polo
There are very few instances in which it is socially acceptable to wear items purchased at a sporting goods store—other than in water, in an arena or on a designated field on which things are swung. However, somebody somewhere designated pol... more
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Jewelry
Jun 30, 2011
Jewelry: It's About Time
If you’re a fan of shopping modernity-meets-timeless design, consider this season your golden opportunity. Putting innovative spins on a style that faces extinction, designers Michael Kors, Michele, Movado and others launched a trend about a... more
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Fashion Features
Jun 30, 2011
July Fashion Editorial: Sweet Escape
[1]
HIPPIE CHIC
Tibi dress available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200. Earrings, House of Harlow emerald stones bangle bracelet and wooden bangle bracelet available at Ivy Hill, Central West End, 3... more -
Jewelry
Jun 30, 2011
Jewelry: The Perfect Fit
Every girl wants the perfect engagement ring, but it’s not easy task to find “the one” amidst hundreds of local jewelers and thousands of rings. That’s why customization is becoming more and more popular among St. Louis bri... more
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Fashion Features
May 25, 2011
Job Envy: Sara Burlison
Sara Burlison, 29
Associate Designer
Fergie Footwear, Brown Shoe
Chasing the Dream: I've been obsessed with shoes for as long as I can remember. I've dabbled in different creative fiel... more -
Shopping News
May 25, 2011
Westward, Ho!
In recent years, the section of Cherokee Street east of Jefferson has emerged as a go-to place for art, eats and entertainment. West of Jefferson, though, the street hasn't gotten much love. But lately, a variety of ventures have taken root, helpi... more
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May 25, 2011
The Life Aquatic
If mention of "nautical" typically makes you seasick—stirring up images of bold navy stripes and boat-necked tees—the latest to flood fashion's seasonal "decks" will likely surprise you. Void of ships and sails moti... more
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Jewelry
May 25, 2011
My So-Called Necklace
Not since Marc Jacobs' memorable Fall 1992 collection for Perry Ellis has grunge been so top-of-mind among the fashion forward—but this time around, the hype isn't defined by flannel shirts and skull caps motivating "Teen Spirit." ... more
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Fashion Features
May 25, 2011
2011 Hot List: Shopping
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May 01, 2012
Acting Up
STL's Scott Foley sinks his teeth into the role of troublemaker on the... read more
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Apr 01, 2012
10th Anniversary
Celebrating a decade in St. Louis... read more
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Apr 01, 2012
Best of the Brunch
ALIVE's delicious guide to AM eats worth waking up for—plus fun things... read more
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Feb 23, 2012
Spring Beauty Manual
Take the season's hottest hair, makeup and skincare trends from runway... read more
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Feb 22, 2012
Top of the Classy
A peek into the jet-set life of fashion's most popular gent, STL-bred ... read more
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Jan 25, 2012
Buzz List 2012
St. Louis' most influential people, organizations and ideas of 2012.... read more
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Nov 28, 2011
The Real Deal
Amidst a fanciful Hollywood life and the dark fairy tales that haunt h... read more
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Oct 26, 2011
Young Gun
In the heat and pressure of an NFL season, Sam Bradford shows he’s mad... read more
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Oct 26, 2011
Men of Style
Seven of St. Louis' best-dressed males ... read more
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Jun 01, 2012
King of Talk
STL’s Andy Cohen gets chatty about his new book, his skyrocketing late... read more
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Jun 01, 2012
Job Envy: Ivor David Balding
73, Artistic Director/Producer/Co-Founder, Circus Flora... read more
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Jun 01, 2012
My Style: Charles William Moreland
Coordinator of Communications, Missouri History Museum... read more
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Jun 01, 2012
New Kids on the Block
The MX development aims to breathe fresh energy into Downtown culture.... read more
