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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Fashion Friday: Athena Boutiques in Frontenac

The Greek-inspired women's clothing store has a variety of clothing and accessory options.

The Fashion Whether you need a pair of jeans or a little black dress, Athena Boutiques in Frontenac has a variety of fun and functional items for your wardrobe. For a classic casual look, start with a pair of Lussile jeans ($170) and a square-neck white Parthenis top ($79). Add a brown Lussile jacket ($425) and a pair of brown boots to give your look a little edge for the fall. For jewelry, try a brown-and-gold Virginia Parissi necklace ($70) and matching earrings ($40). If white jeans are more your thing, try a pair of Lussile ones (currently $75 on sale) with an olive Parthenis tunic ($240), a pair of Roma boots ($78) and a brown-and-gold Virginia Parissi bracelet ($70). At Athena, you can also keep it simple with a little black dress. A…

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Cool Clothes for a Steamy Summer in Ladue, Frontenac

From shorts to flowing dresses, check out 10 great looks for women from area stores.

From bold prints to vibrant colors, summer 2011 clothing comes in a variety of hues. With help from employees at local stores, Ladue-Frontenac Patch has found 10 outfits that pick up on all the must-have summer trends. True (Navy) Blue Navy is one of the biggest shades of summer. From a pair of cuffed shorts ($195) at Kate Spade in Plaza Frontenac to a ruffled sleeveless Britt Ryan top ($124) at MACS Designs (which recently relocated down the street to 9823 Clayton Rd.), navy can be a part of your wardrobe with fun and functional pieces. Radiant Ruffles Ruffled tops are also a fun trend for summer, and they can be styled to work with formal or casual outfits. You can find navy ruffled tops at MACS ($124) and Pink Magnolia ($68), and white …

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

10 Great Gifts for Ladue, Frontenac Dads

"Patch" tracks down Father's Day gifts across the area that are sure to make dads happy.

Sunday is Father's Day and Ladue-Frontenac Patch has located some great finds at area stores to get your dad this year. Any present starts with a hilarious or serious card, and Walgreens has tons of options available. Make Dad Proud The items that say "World's Greatest Dad" or something along those lines might be cheesy, but they also are the perfect sentimental gift to show your dad how much you appreciate him. In addition to the cards, Walgreens also has several dad-themed balloons ($2.99 each) and "Most Valuable Dad" bobbleheads ($6.99). The Sporting Life The Cardinals Clubhouse store in the St. Louis Galleria has tons of items that make great gifts for dad, including a T-shirt ($22.99) that has "Dad" written on the back where you woud …

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Spring 2011 Fashion: Kids' Easter Outfits

Ladue-Frontenac Patch tracks down 10 great looks for boys and girls.

Easter Sunday may not be until April 24, but plenty of parents are searching for the perfect outfits for their kids. Ladue-Frontenac Patch, with the help of models Olivia, Carter, Ella and Amelia Campbell, found 10 great looks for the occasion at Jillybean Children's Boutique (located inside Essential Elements) and Roberts Fine Apparel. As is the case with women, the colors blue and white, along with floral patterns, are definitely popular this season for girls. At Jillybean, Amelia (18 months old) modeled an absolutely adorable white sleeveless, flowing dress ($85). For a touch of spring, a cute flower clip ($12) can be pinned in the hair. Olivia (10 years old) modeled a simple, cap-sleeved navy blue dress ($93-99) that looked very cute …

Erin Nelson

10:46 am on Sunday, April 3, 2011

Such cute kids! Love the outfits!   more ›

Monday, March 21, 2011

Spring 2011 Fashion: Accessories

We track the must-have trends for women's fashion accessories this season.

Whether you're looking for accessories for everyday use or special occasions this spring, stores in Ladue and Frontenac have you covered with the latest trends. Hot Colors: Coral and Blue Coral and blue are the colors that seem to be dominating fashion this spring. The best example of coral can be seen at Kate Spade in Plaza Frontenac, where they're featuring a variety of handbags ($325-445) in the color. Codi, the Boutique has a great coral necklace ($225) for those who just want a hint of the color in their look. For blue accessories, Mister Guy Ladies has a great selection of vibrantly-colored headbands ($26-28) that provide a perfect pop of color. Floral Prints and Shapes Whether it's on jewelry, handbags, shoes or scarves, floral …

Debra C

7:14 pm on Monday, March 28, 2011

Great article - loved the Kate Spade rings! I'm a big fan of statement pieces and noticed you didn't include watches for a must-have accessory. It's crazy how much trends have changed over the years - found this http://bit.ly/WristWatch and it has some fun trivia on watches made famous by celebrities and musicians.   more ›

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