Purses for Pooches and Pals

Humane Society of Missouri event will benefit the ones who cannot speak for themselves.

Who doesn’t desire a great glass of wine, some gourmet munchies, and a beautiful purse? Did we mention networking with other women and meeting some wonderful animals waiting for that special someone to take them home? The Humane Society of Missouri, 1201 Macklind Ave., is  holding its sixth Purses for Pooches and Pals event on Thursday, June 30, at the Society’s headquarters from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.   Plaza Frontenac retailers have banded together to provide gorgeous designer purses and shoes to raffle. Those retailers include Kate Spade, J. Crew, Crewcuts, Nieman Marcus, Eileen Fisher, Cole Haan, Coach, and others. Aforementioned purses and shoes include Vera Wang, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Brown Shoe Company. But wait. …

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New Businesses Flock to Frontenac

Omega Boutique and Soma Intimates are the first two of many additions to Plaza Frontenac this year.

Soma Intimates and Omega Boutique are the two latest stores to open in Plaza Frontenac. "They're both great additions for us," said Jean Ahsmuhs, marketing director at Plaza Frontenac. Both stores are part of chains that are expanding across the United States this year. "There are a number of reasons for us to build up our network in the U.S.A.," said Stephen Urquhart, president and CEO of Omega, in a statement. "We are in a strong position thanks to our global success and we believe in America. We are confident that it is an ideal time to make this major commitment there." The Omega Boutique in Plaza Frontenac opened on April 14, and is located on the lower level in the center court next to Tiffany and Co. The Omega brand, which is Swiss…

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Get Out

Get Out And Help The Community Recover From The Storms

Area organizations have created events and donation opportunities to benefit the residents of storm-damaged communities.

This week’s Get Out takes a detour from our usual list of fun things to do in the coming week and instead focuses on activities you can do to help out our area’s residents who have been affected by last week’s tornadoes and storms. School Fundraiser The students of the Disaster Relief Club at Saul Mirowitz Day School–Reform Jewish Academy are holding a benefit for school families to raise money for storm victims. For a donation, attendees will watch the popular movie Toy Story 3. As a special treat, they will hear a personal message from the director of the movie, Lee Unkrich. Financial Collection The homes of two employees of the Ladue School District, one in Bridgeton the other in Maryland Heights, suffered significant tornado damage so …

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Spring 2011 Fashion: Men's Clothing

We track down great clothing for men available in Ladue and Frontenac.

In addition to clothing and accessories for women, teens and kids, stores in Ladue and Frontenac have great clothing available for men. Ladue-Frontenac Patch went to Mister Guy Men's in Ladue and Sam Cavato in Plaza Frontenac to check out their spring styles. At Mister Guy Men's, creative director Nick Catanzaro picked out (and modeled) a variety of clothing. The first outfit he modeled consisted of a tan Baroni sportscoat ($495), a white Robert Talbott dress shirt ($245), a paisley-printed Breuer tie ($98.50) and navy Santorelli pants ($195). He next modeled a pair of Scott James khakis ($125) with a striped blue Rufus dress shirt ($228). For more casual looks, Catanzaro started with a pair of AG Jeans ($158) and a striped Shirt by Shirt …

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Spring 2011 Fashion: Teen Casualwear

We track down cute and fun clothing for teens available at Neiman Marcus and Saks.

In addition to gorgeous prom dresses, both Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue in Plaza Frontenac have great casualwear for teens that picks up on the spring 2011 trends. The '70s Are Back This spring, teens can be seen wearing styles similar to what their mothers might've worn in the 1970s. From wide-leg pants and bohemian tops to long, flowing maxi dresses, a '70s-style casual look is definitely in right now. The spring 2011 colors - blue, coral and white - also are popular shades for these styles. At Saks, Aly Tegethoff, a 17-year-old junior at St. Joseph's Academy, modeled two outfits that incorporated wide-leg pants. The first look included a pair of 7 For All Mankind wide-leg jeans ($178) and a white Patterson J. Kincaid blouse ($128…

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James Baer

8:52 pm on Sunday, April 10, 2011

Thank you to our teen models Courtney, Aly and Tierney. The trio did a spectacular job of bringing beauty and grace to everything from prom dresses to capri pants. Also, thank you to personnel at Saks Fifth Avenue and Nieman Marcus who managed our models and made sure the outfits all looked perfect. Now, go out there and shop til you drop.   more ›

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 …

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Erin Nelson

10:46 am on Sunday, April 3, 2011

Such cute kids! Love the outfits!   more ›

Spring 2011 Fashion: Women's Separates

Having a dress or two for spring is important, but so is having more casual looks to wear for a night out or a day of shopping with friends. Stores throughout the Ladue and Frontenac area have items that are sure to keep you in style for spring. Hot Item: White Jeans As previously mentioned in the feature on women's dresses, white is a hot color for spring 2011. For casual wear, a pair of white jeans is definitely a good item to have in your wardrobe. Cha Boutique has JBrand white jeans in both skinny ($160) and boot-cut ($170). MACS Designs has DL1961 skinny white jeans for $148. Vibrant Tops Whether it's in the season's colors of coral and blue or another bright hue, vibrantly-colored tops are great for pairing with white jeans. They…

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Spring 2011 Fashion: Women's Dresses

We track the trends in color, pattern and design at area stores.

Whether it's for graduations, parties, picnics or other occasions this spring, a seasonal dress is always a good staple in a woman's wardrobe. Several stores in the Ladue-Frontenac area, including Cha Boutique, Essential Elements, MACS Designs and Marta's Boutique, have great dresses that are perfect for any occasion. Essential Colors: Coral, Blue and White Coral, blue and white are the go-to colors for spring 2011. We came across dresses that embody this at all four stores, including a silk Alice and Trixie dress ($260) at Cha that is blue with a paisley pattern that brings in coral, white, a lighter shade of blue and pink. Also picking up on the color trends at Cha is a gorgeous Chan Luu ivory and orange sequin splatter shift dress ($260…

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Stylish Fashion

5:54 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

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Holiday Sales Review

Ladue and Frontenac stores look back at their sales this holiday season.

Now that Black Friday, the pre-Christmas rush and the plethora of after-Christmas sales, returns and exchanges have passed, stores in the Ladue and Frontenac areas look back on the hectic holiday season. Employees at a lot of stores said their most hectic day was Black Friday. "Black Friday was very busy," said Ursula Pierrejean, assistant manager at Cha Boutique. "There was a lot of traffic in the morning." "They were crazy," Lauren Gaska said of the deals at Marta's Boutique. All of the store's merchandise was marked down 30 percent for Black Friday. The snow and ice didn't keep customers away from the stores in the following weeks, either. "Thankfully, people still needed to get their shopping done," said Colleen O'Neill, marketing …

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Holiday Gift Guide: Apparel for Men, Women and Teens

Ladue-Frontenac area stores carry the 10 must-have items for everyone on your gift list.

The holiday season is upon us, and everyone is scrambling to find the perfect presents for the people on their lists. With a little help from employees at Ladue-Frontenac area stores, I've determined the 10 must-have apparel items to keep everyone on your gift list looking good. Top 10 Apparel Gifts for Women, Men and Teens Now that you've got the general ideas, let's take a look at some of the specific clothing and accessories you can find in Ladue-Frontenac area stores. At MACS Designs, sales associate Robin Jonas (who was also my model at the store) first pointed me in the direction of some cute and colorful umbrellas ($28 each). Then she modeled a black ruffled jacket ($528) and some crystal earrings ($44) to give a little sparkle for …

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