Everyone’s got to have a “little black dress” in their closet. For most women it is a wardrobe must, a staple, a “go-to” dress that works for all occasions. My pick for this week is not just a weekly favorite item; I’m taking it one step further and naming my favorite “LBD” for the fall season. It is the “Freda Dress” by Twenty8Tweleve and it is truly the ultimate black dress in my book. The one shoulder design keeps with the current trend, but still offers a timeless silhouette. It has subtle details on the back, is slimming to the waist and offers camouflage to the hips with the shape of the skirt. Worn by itself, it’s an edgy, chic dress, but paired with a blazer this dress can go to the most conservative events. I love dresses like this–versatile enough to work with pieces in your closet, but makes enough of a statement to stand alone.

Where: Standard Style Boutique on the Country Club Plaza
When: Wednesday November 11th
Time: Noon – 7pm
What: Complimentary Cooranbong Cocktails and a Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbag Giveaway

30% off all Marc by Marc Jacobs!

There’s a little bit of abrasiveness when listening to Embryonic, The Flaming Lips’ latest album. You sort of get that feeling while staring at the album cover of a girl that appears to be drowned by a hand in her own hair. It’s raw and alive. There is a comfort though with the album’s repetitious drum beats, bass lines and rhythm guitars – this is evident in “Convinced Of The Hex” and “The Sparrow Looks Up At The Machine”.

“Evil” has a nostalgic feeling to it, with brassy 80’s synths and Wayne Coyne’s “I wish I could go back / Back in time” lyric sang back and forth. It’s accompanied with your beloved string arrangements that are reminiscent to The Soft Bulletin. Embryonic is a familiar departure from their recent albums and harkens back to Zaireeka. The electric piano is prominent in most of the tracks with it’s 60s/70s psych rock feel, along with other random spurts of guitar outrages, falling and crashing drums and back and forth bass lines you really feel like you are listening to a band playing live.

Join Matt and Emily Baldwin, Mark Mazzarese and Veronica Mazzarese for an evening of extraordinary introductions: BALDWIN DENIM & KRISTEN FARRELL

THURSDAY, November 12th
Mazzarese – 135th & Roe
6:00 – 9:00 PM

Designer appearance by Matt Baldwin and Kristen Farrell
Special gift bags by MAZZARESE, STANDARD STYLE BOUTIQUE and IHLOFF AVEDA SALON
Complimentary drinks by COORANBONG VODKA
Entertainment and music by THE OXFORDS

EVENT: Wednesday, November 11th, All Day!

Standard Style Boutique on the Country Club Plaza will be showcasing SOPHIA & CHLOE jewelry.

Designer Nathalie Sherman balances current trends with her ultimate goal, to create jewelry that enhances a woman’s features, and brings to her a measure of good will. Every SOPHIA & CHLOE design is hand made, in the United States, with utmost care. Each luscious element is carefully selected and matched in natural light.

The event will go all day, so come out and check out this amazing jewelry.

Trina Turk – Le Metro Jumper

If you were into the romper trend this past spring you’ll be happy to know that “jumpers” are chic new look to wear this fall/holiday season.

I love this Trina Turk “Le Metro Jumper” because it’s so versatile and flattering. It’s simple, black, and sophisticated with pants that flow to the ground elongating your body. It looks amazing with a novelty belt or statement necklace, and it’s a great alternative to the typical cocktail dress for holiday parties this season.

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Saturday, November 7th
9 PM  @  The Record Bar
Ticket Price is $10

FREE COPY OF /DIVIDER WITH ADMISSION

Special guests: The Sailor Sequence, Cowboy Indian Bear and The Show Is The Rainbow

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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.

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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!