Habitat Shoe Boutique presents a Baldwin Denim Trunk Show. Buy a pair of denim and a pair of new fall shoes and receive 20% off your entire purchase.

Date: Friday November 13th
Time: 5-8pm

Complimentary drinks provided by Bombora Vodka.
Music by The Oxfords

Come on by for free drinks fun music and great shopping.

The whole Standard Style crew is flipping out over this dress! The perfect little frock for all those holiday parties with tights and blazers but this dress will easily transition into fall with edgy gladiator heels or ballet flats. Add a belt and an arm full of bangles to mix it up as you’re sure to wear it again and again.

While runways and stores are packed with sequins, fur, and metallic at the moment, one embellishment that needs to be brought in the light is feathers.  Designers are using this of-the-moment trend in a range of pieces from purses to skirts and dresses to hair accessories.  Rid your mind of images of looking possibly like Big Bird or a feathered Vegas show girl and don’t be afraid to explore this current trend. Take a note from the Olsen twins’ line Elizabeth and James and work the trend boldly with their gorgeous, yet daring, mini feather skirt. Or for the perfect holiday cocktail dress look to the subtly feather-embellished dress by DVF, as worn by Olivia Palermo.  However, if you’re just looking to accentuate any outfit, turn to the feather headbands and hair accessories for an instant on-trend update.  So take flight with the item many trendsetters are coveting right now and elevate your basic wardrobe with hints of feathers.

To see more looks from the fall runways continue reading. Continue Reading…

Paper Route, currently on tour with Paramore, is playing Wednesday night November 4th at the Uptown Theater but it just so happens that Paper Route will be playing a special acoustic set at Standard Style Boutique on the Country Club Plaza before their show.

Paper Route accompanied with Paramore
Acoustic Set at 2:00 PM
November 4th, Wednesday
@ Standard Style Boutique
Country Club Plaza – Kansas City

Attendees receive 20% off all denim

Be there to see Paper Route in an intimate acoustic setting and be able to hang out and chat with the band before they head over to play with Paramore at the Uptown.

Once thought of as the tacky material used for 80’s prom dresses, sequins are making a comeback into every fashionable woman’s closet this season.  Luckily these eye-catching pieces don’t have to be saved for special occasions and can be worn anytime- day or night.  To make sure you do not end up looking like you’re walking to your next costume party, it’s extremely crucial to use smart styling when rocking this look.  This season’s designers are incorporating sequins into literally every piece- blazers, sweaters, dresses, tops, and skirts. One option that stands out to me is the glistening mini skirt, a la Haute Hippie and DVF. Pair with… Continue Reading…

My pick for this week is not just a beautiful coat, but an investment piece and it will be paying you back for years to come. It’s the “Runway Ruffle Coat” by Rebecca Taylor and although it looks great on a runway–this coat belongs in your wardrobe. The leopard print of the coat keeps it fun and novelty, while the style and silhouette is classically chic and flattering for all body types. Investing in this timeless coat will be a smart choice now, and for many years later.

Nails are becoming quite the statement these days.  We’ve come across a fashion forward company that is beautiful inside and out.  The Butter London brand exudes British elegance with a hint of rock and roll.
Nonie Creme, creative director, is a sought after, high-fashion session manicurist. Nonie’s work for clients such as Kate Moss, Vogue, H&M, Jimmy Choo, and Lancome, have led her to be recognized as London’s leading manicurist. She now turns her hand to training, product design, and development for butter LONDON, bringing stunning, non-toxic nail care to the market.
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Speaking of Art Garfunkel visiting the Kansas City Symphony, Kings of Convenience released a new album. Perfected production of recorded acoustic and vocal Kings of Convenience release their follow up to Riot on Empty Street, which sold over 400,000 in Europe, with the beautiful and hushed Declaration of Dependance.

I don’t think I’ve heard matched harmonies like Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe since Simon and Garfunkel. If you are unfamiliar with the Kings they are like an indie Bossa nova band. Sounds boring? No its not, its beautiful music. While Riot on Empty Street had I’d Rather Dance With You (click to watch the video, its quite comical in a Napoleon Dynamite way), a perfectly fine song for a house dance party, Declaration of Dependance loses the drums and is a bit quieter, yes it’s possible. Go out and buy the album, its the best in its genre this year.

Listen to their single Mrs. Cold…

Remember The Graduate and it’s amazing soundtrack by Simon and Garfunkel – you know… “coo coo ca-choo Mrs. Robison”? Well Art Garfunkel is teaming up with the Kansas City Symphony to play music from the soundtrack as well as other timeless songs by Garfunkel. Don’t miss out!

To purchase tickets click here. The event is on Friday, 11/6/2009, 8:00 PM at the Church of the Resurrection.

Now that the weather has officially turned cold, it is time to start rocking the layered looks for fall. My favorite trend this fall is layering tights under those denim shorts you wore all summer. However, if you don’t have a great pair of denim shorts already, then pick up the “Boyfriend Short” by Ever. It has a rolled hem and slouchy fit that looks really cute on and it’s great back to tights. You can pair it with a plaid shirt and boots for a casual day outfit, a t-shirt and blazer for a more polished feel or even a flowy blouse with a great pair of heels for a more feminine look.
Either way, tights paired back to your denim shorts will give your look an edge and still keep you warm in the months to come!

Intrigued by some smart purchase research from the 3.1 Phillip Lim runway…I decided to take a look at some of our other fashion favorites…. Diane von Fursenberg’s spring runway was a complete continuation of her fall “Nomad” theme.
Again we see a sense of adventure in the rich colors, mixed prints and layers.  Most notably the carry overs include:

• Leopard print
• Bold layers of complimenting print on print
• Tribal elements in fabric and jewelry
• Belts over outerwear

Start working these elements into your fall wardrobe and keep them around for spring.

To see more spring styles from Diane von Furstenberg….. Continue Reading…

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Where The Wild Things Are comes out this weekend. Who’s excited to see it ?!

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As much as fashions and trends change by the moment it’s nice to see a designer carry some elements from season to season.
Key pieces that saw a repeat runway performance for 3.1 Phillip Lim are sequins, the pant suit, and full skirts. The colors grey and rust made an encore as well.

To see more spring styles from 3.1 Phillip Lim…. Continue Reading…

With Halloween being my favorite holiday I am always looking for new & fun ways to celebrate. While most of us are cutting back on our disposable income spending (myself included) I had to get super creative with my Halloween party plans on a budget.  Continue Reading…

Love her or hate her Olivia Palermo is undeniably fashionable. Take some style cues from this socialite when it comes to making a menswear vest feminine and chic.

Exposing her pseudo-real live/job on the The City for 12K an episode keeps her in serious style but it’s the way she pairs it all together that is genuinely impressive.

Among her strong suits are paring the expected with the unexpected, this is what keeps her look thrown together and effortless.
To see more fashion inspiration…. Continue Reading…

There really isn’t an official name for the style of music that is currently emerging out of bands like Neon Indian or recently reviewed Washed Out. It’s basically music that is synth-based, 80’s sentiment, psychedelic in nature and produced out of a basement studio.

One stand out is Deadbeat Summer that is super catchy with oohs and ahhs, synths lines and a laid back beat. As with most of these new dream-pop albums there is always a coming-of-age theme to them – wether or not the lyrics speak that, its the general feel I get from the album. Songs like 6669 has the back and forth kick snare beat that keeps the head moving side to side, Mind, Drips opens up with a space ship taking off that reminds me of some old Nintendo game and has a nice back beat groove. The album is short, only about 30 mins, but there is so many good songs that the album is sure not to disappoint any 80’s sentimental geek.

Listen to NEON INDIAN – Deadbeat Summer

The weather has definitely turned chilly and it’s time to start investing in outerwear! My pick for this week is one of my favorite coats for the season. It’s the Marc by Marc Jacobs Parker Plaid Coat and it’s unique coloring and novelty plaid design will keep you cozy and chic this fall and winter. This coat really has the best of both form and function. The a-line shape is right on point with this fall’s forward. over-sized silhouettes and the coat itself is super chunky and warm, so it will hold up to the harshest weather!

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus comes out in selected theaters Christmas day. The film was shot during the untimely death of actor Heath Ledger. Ledger’s part is transformed into three additional actors played by Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell.