Category Archives: Food_and_Fashion
Shauna: What Not to Wear New Year’s Eve!
New Year’s Eve can be tricky for fashionistas…
It’s either too cold to wear anything short of what an eskimo might find fun and fashionable; snow wrecks your shoes unless you happen to be styling in those oh-so-beautiful waterproof boots ( a side note: no way are Uggs waterproof, so stop wearing them in the snow).
And remember, depending on the dance forum you’ve selected for the evening, short/ too short a skirt could be a huge factor!
With this New Year’s Eve marking the end of the decade, it’s time to let the fashion freedom bells ring and step out in style! Continue reading
Jennifer: A Jewel in Julian Splashes Down in Brookside
My experience at The American Restaurant under chef Celina Tio’s reign was always mediocre at best.
The grandiose nature of the American’s space paired with its unabashedly bold name cast a giant shadow for any chef. Maybe Celina didn’t find inspiration in shadows. When I heard that Tio was opening Julian, a casual joint in the former Joe D’s Wine Bar space in Brookside, I was intrigued. How would she handle the food, the presentation and the atmosphere? The answer: fresh, casual and low key.
Outside the entrance I was greeted by a sad, deflated, rotting pumpkin. My only reaction was the feeling that Julian was too busy putting customers and food first. The rotten pumpkin was a good sign! Continue reading
Will Mrs. Tiger Cash in on Fashion World
Seems like there is a bright side to every story… Tiger Woods’ wife, Elin Nordegren, is learning all about that these days. We’ve all heard the sad and who-knows-what’s-true story involving Tiger, his wife and a very bizarre car crash … Continue reading
Jennifer: Chez What? Chez Elle Creperie & Coffeehouse
Is your Christmas wish to indulge in warm, fragrant crepes, exquisite pastries, homemade soups and local coffee in an inviting space just blocks from downtown? 
With a little over a week until Christmas, your wish has been granted.
Today Chez Elle Creperie and Coffeehouse officially opened to the public. It’s located at the burgeoning crossroads of 17th and Summit, joining local favorites like Westside Local and Bluebird. They’re expecting the usual neighborhood characters, bohemian artists, Westside urban trailblazers and families that have been in this area for generations. Continue reading
Jennifer: Fill It Up, Make It Savvy….
A haven for undercover antics it’s not… Savvy Coffee & Wine Bar opened in the Power and Light District last May to some less than savvy reviews.
Jennifer: Swelling Up at Uptown, Caddy Shack
The Swell Season had my eyes swelling up again last night at the Uptown in Kansas City.
One might think Glen Hansard Continue reading
Shauna: On Your Marks, Get Set, Flannel!
Ahhh, the first real signs of fall – okay winter if you require snow tasting – have arrived…
Chic coats; scarves that create flowing masterpieces no matter which way they’re worn; boots that add an air of sophistication to almost any look. Miinus, of course, the oh so popular trend that I’ve never understood, of Uggs, Continue reading
Jennifer: Drink, Dash And Drop The Cash….Holiday Mart 2009
This past weekend, most men in Kansas City may have been stuck fending for themselves as wives, girlfriends, mothers and daughters made a pilgrimage to Holiday Mart 2009. 
This annual event, organized by the Junior League of Kansas City, MO, is a sort of Burning Man for KC craft lovers, stuff collectors and hoarders. Continue reading
Shauna: Brrrrrrrrrr, Break Out the Scarves!
Cold enough for you yet?
With winter sweeping in faster than you can supercalifragilisticexpialidocious scarf trends everywhere!
Whether worn loosely draped around the neck, tied at the waist, or elaborately atop the head, scarves can make a huge statement at any event.
So, what then seems to be the trends this season for this ultimate accessory? Continue reading
Jennifer: Get Naked, Ra Sushi Lays into Leawood
Although the word “Ra” means nothing – a very similar set of Japanese characters means “naked,” the Orange County Register reports…
The RA concept on the other hand, featuring sushi and Pacific-Rim dishes has landed in Kansas City. Continue reading
Shauna: Fashion Furries of the World Unite!
We all know Hollywood and fashion trends go hand in hand.
Jennifer Aniston created an entire year of hairdo must-haves, Sex and the City brought about the dreaded UGG, John Travolta gave birth to the white leisure suit in a movie called Saturday Night Fever, and now Hollywood has done it again. It’s reinvented fashion via a wildly popular children’s book called Where the Wild Things Are.
Yup, you read that correctly! Continue reading
Jennifer: Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow – the Final Meltdown
Sometimes, as an adult, you feel a tinge of guilt indulging in childish pleasures…
No such guilt exists for me as I indulge again and again in Fresher than Fresh Snow Cones. Continue reading
Jennifer: Pizza Bar, Tossing Out Old, Tossing in New at Power & Light
Outside the former Vinino Bistro in the P&L, people shuffle by, off to an early happy hour or a late lunch…
Inside, fresh faced boys – I can say that because I’m old enough – practice the art of tossing pizza dough. Continue reading
Jennifer: Bluestem and the Magic Beans
Never mind that Bluestem is a three time James Beard Award nominee and recently landed their first book deal. Continue reading
Shauna: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Poised for Liftoff
Ah, New York – a city so nice (and full of vice) they named it twice.
And when your thoughts turn to fashion and design – that same city of dirt and grime, impatient pedestrians, loud and obnoxious taxis, and buildings that soar high into the sky – comes directly to mind. Continue reading
Shauna: Roker vs. the Bear; Weather Wear & Survival Attire
When the name Al Roker – the weather dude on NBC’s Today Show – gets dropped, the words “fashion designer” and “clothing line” don’t readily come to mind.
Until NOW!
According to WWD, Roker is in negotiations with Weatherproof (AGAIN!) to create a line of rain coats, trenches, boots, and all weather accessories called Weatherman. Continue reading
Shauna: The Gap Takes on Nudie, Diesel & Earnest Sewn
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, there’s no way that you could have missed the launch of Gap, Inc.’s new premium denim line, 1969. Continue reading
Shauna: Fashion Farewell, MJ Style
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