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Rise and Fall

Megan Meadows — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:00:34 +0000

In this latest trend, these Hollywood beauties have taken a cue from designer’s fall collections, donning the high-low hemline. This look is super playful and trendy for the most adventurous fashionista ,and a bit daring for those who tend to stick to one length at a time. It’s a great for this time of year as we’re transitioning into the coolness fall and many of us aren’t quite ready to give up the perks of summer warmth. These dresses are a perfect way to show off that last bit of tan you’ve been working on all summer and those new pair of stilettos you’ve been dying to wear with something equally as bold.

Trend: Sweats

Kristen Coulson — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:13 +0000

Not everyone will be able to wear sweats to work but for those that can’t try them for movie date or casual dinner. In keeping with the style from the images above, choose sweats that are loose but not baggy, and layer with basics, jackets and dressier accessories. In fact, the only thing fussy about these looks are the footwear.

She & Him Perform at Uptown

Erin Bracken McMillin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:54:08 +0000

She & Him, a musical collaboration between the massively talented M. Ward and the ethereal and equally talented Zooey Deschanel, performed last night at the Uptown Theater. Zooey, better known for her roles in Almost Famous, Elf, and 500 Days of Summer, captivated the crowd with her sweet yet sultry voice and oh-so-stunning good looks. She wore a precious, sparkly, baby blue dress that made it impossible to keep your eyes off her and bounced around with infectious energy while shaking a tambourine. They performed songs from their latest album, Volume Two, as well as M. Ward’s latest album, Hold Time, on which Zooey also collaborated. During their cover of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Fools Rush In,” Zooey entertained the crowd by playing the ukulele.

While Zooey Deschanel’s musical ability is unequivocal, she has a great sense of personal style that defies the latest trends, and that’s why we love her! In a recent interview with ALIVE, a St. Louis lifestyle blog, Zooey discusses her indifference to the fashion gods:

I am not a fashion person; I don’t really care what’s in style. I want to wear clothes that express who I am and that are flattering. I think people might respond to the fact that I don’t really care what the fashion world thinks of me; I am happy if I am able to inspire people to express themselves. But I don’t kowtow to the fashion industry.

Zooey’s look exudes confidence and sex appeal without being too revealing. Her style choices are flirty and romantic and often have a vintage vibe. Although, she might not consider herself as part of the fashion influx, she has been labeled an “It” girl by Nylon Magazine and secured herself a contract with Rimmel London, which has featured the likes of Kate Moss and Lily Cole. No matter her disassociation with the fashion world, it’s clear that her definitive look and sense of self makes her a true fashion icon.

To get Zooey’s look, opt for more conservative frocks with fun, flirty details such as ruffles and bows. Pair the look with opaque tights.

Join the Standard Style Team

Kristen Coulson — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:22:14 +0000

Standard Style Boutique in Leawood, KS and Kansas City MO are looking for qualified individuals to join their sales team. Individuals must have at least 2-5 + years sales expeience, have excellent customer service and motivated to work as a team. We are looking for people who have a strong sense of style and be educated on trends and designers. We are hiring full and part time positions, nights and weekends. If you are interested please contact us here.

EDWIN BLUE

Emily Baldwin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:00:37 +0000

From local architect Matthew Hufft of Hufft Projects comes his newest creative debut: Edwin Blue. Handmade modern outdoor furniture that is exceptional to touch see and feel. The collection is all made locally in the Westport office of Kansas City. Click below for a glimpse of modern design done perfect.

Peregrine Honig

Emily Baldwin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:26:34 +0000

Shout out to Kansas City’s Peregrine Honig for an amazing performance on Bravo’s, “Work of Art: The Next Great Artist”. Her final project was completely inspirational with its county fair theme. Her room set included wax horses, heads, frames, and had a photograph of two taxidermy fawns for the side show. Although not the winner her creativity and energy was top notch. Kansas City is lucky to have such a talented artist amongst our society.

For more information on Honig check out www.peregrinehonig.com

Local Hit: EJ BAIN

Emily Baldwin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:00:05 +0000

EJ BAIN has opened in the historic downtown Grandview in South Kansas City. Co-owned by Eric John and Alexia Culton this hip modern boutique salon offers cuts, colors, facials, waxing, makeup, and massage. Owner Eric John’s trendy, cutting edge hair cuts have begun to draw clients from all over the city. He is also a guest educator for Mitsu Sato’s hair academy.

They are focused on refining the classic salon experience by bringing back the personal, exclusive feel. They have managed to stay small, keep their prices low, and offer fabulous high end products, such as Daviness, a luxury line imported from Italy. Eric’s west coast upbringing merged with Alexia’s east coast has created a unique fusion. They are committed to supporting other local business and doing their part in becoming an eco friendly business.

Loved the experience, ambience, staff, and products. Definitely a boutique experience to check out.

more info: www.ejbain.com.

Stage Port KC: Open for Business

Kristen Coulson — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:01:14 +0000

StangePort KC opens in the crossroads.

StagePort, boasting three shooting stages and authored by OfficePort co-founders Shaul Jolles and Michael Edmonson, its general manager, Jon Trozzolo, and builder, Jeff Owens, seems poised to become a major player in the development of this district. It will have limitless backdrop capabilities and one of the largest green-screen stages in the region. Appropriately, it is an off-shoot of the mail OfficePort center — a free-flowing series of individual office “pods” that encourages entrepreneurial thought, with its communal principle that provides full amenities while furnishing several meeting places for tenants to share ideas.

Read the full article here.

Accessories Trend: Simone Camille Bags

Lesley Mann — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:00:34 +0000

This line of unique handbags is made from vintage textiles that the designer, Simone, has collected from all over the world. The bags are all brightly colored with various textures and embellishments, such as coins, mirrors, and beads. After Nicole Richie was spotted carrying one of Simone’s bags, they quickly become a hot item for the summer and have been selling out everywhere. They are available in 3 styles, all with the lines signature ethnic flair. If you add one of these unique bags to your look, make sure to keep the rest of your look simple to let your bag stand out!

Stay Here: The Ace Hotel New York

Daniel Cummings — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:00:11 +0000

I love when everything makes sense. Let me clarify, I love when I go somewhere (a restaurant, store, house, where ever) and all the pieces fit together ascetically. This was true for my recent stay at the Ace Hotel in New York. The design is great, the staff is well dressed and friendly, and the food and drinks are delicious and interesting. The lobby is designed to be a gathering place, successfully so as I didn’t spend a night out anywhere except the lobby as it’s apparently a hot spot, and the hotel restaurant The Breslin is a sought after dinner location (if you go get the lamb burger, just trust me).

The next time you’re in New York if you don’t stay at the Ace at least grab a drink in the lobby, a meal at The Breslin, or a coffee at Stumptown coffee, it’ll be worth the taxi fare. And for more Ace related info check out their website here and take a look at this video about the architects of The Ace New York, Roman & Williams here (via The Scout).

CHECK THIS: SUNDAY RILEY

Emily Baldwin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:00:47 +0000

While shopping at Barneys in Beverly Hills I actually got sold…Yes I gave in to the darling 18 year old boy discussing skincare with me. However, when I looked at his glowing skin I took the chance. Now I am hooked and love the line, SUNDAY RILEY. Check out this modern skincare line that will leave you feeling young, refreshed, and vibrant. Favorite product? JUNO , as seen in W and Harper’s BAZAAR.

Jenna Dewan Fights the Exotic Skin Trade

Kristen Coulson — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:00:07 +0000

Actress Jenna Dewan is mixing fashion with passion to fight trading of exotic animal skins. She has teamed up with Energy Muse Jewelry to design his-and-her bracelets for the cause. The bracelet features nine different stones including turquoise and tiger’s eye. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each bracelet will be donated to PETA to further its efforts to combat the exotic skin industry. To buy the bracelet see energymuse.com.

Summer Tip

Kristina Nilsen — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:00:01 +0000

This summer, I know you’re enjoying your pool time in the hot sun to get your tan on, but don’t forget that your skin needs some nourishment after all those UV rays! Not only does it need to be UV protected, but also moisturized to the extreme. The sun dehydrates every part of your body and I know I want to have healthy skin after the summer is over. The Institut Esthederm Adaptasun Body Milk trains your skin to fortify itself on a cellular level so it’s ready for the worst. Sunscreens like these, that moisturize while protecting from UV rays, are the best option. Also, it’s always good to use sunscreen at higher levels of SPF. One of the mistakes many make is to use lower SPF so they can get a better tan. The truth is, sunscreen isn’t supposed to keep you from tanning, it keeps you from burning! Preventing burning is much better for your skin in the long run. If you’re using basic sunscreen, I would recommend applying a moisturizer like Olay Quench Body Lotion beforehand. Hydrated skin tans much easier. Happy Sunning!