Photography by Ashley Gieseking
Clothing Designers: Betsey Johnson, Diane von Furstenberg.
Luxury: Jeans from CJ by Cookie Johnson and KUT from the Kloth.
Last-Minute Gift: Fragrances and gift certificates for massages.
Local Restaurant: Pueblo Solis.
Best-Kept Secret: Water Street in Maplewood.
Favorite Take-Out: Fozzie’s Sandwich Emporium.
Vacation Spot: Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Weekend Getaway: Chicago.
Dessert: Tiramisu.
Cocktail: The Ludmilla at Water Street.
Recent Good Book: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
TV Shows: Girls, The Americans, and any of the Real Housewives reality shows.
Actress: Natalie Portman.
Unfulfilled Ambition: Owning a store was my big dream. Now, I just want to become a favorite place to shop.
Style Advice: Never be afraid to try something different.
Opinion of St. Louis: We have a lot of fashionable women—we’re not as edgy as the coasts, but we’re pretty fashionable for the Midwest.
Inspiration: Magazines and past fashion trends.
Hobbies: Cooking, working out, antique-shopping.
Day Off: I love being at home and spending time with my husband, and riding my bike if it’s nice outside.
Life Advice: Try to find a way to do whatever makes you happy. Work hard to do what you want to do.
Webster Wear
Though it’s only been open since this past October, Leopard Boutique (20 Allen, Ste. 100, 314-961-3220, leopardboutique.com) has rapidly become an essential shopping spot in Webster Groves. The trendy shop offers lines such as Blu Pepper, KUT from the Kloth, and Lush, along with Tokyo Milk beauty products and a variety of jewelry and accessories. Stylish dresses can be found for less than $50, and some tops are less than $30. Sauter says the clothes are appropriate for any woman, whether you’re looking for work wear or casual attire. The store carries a blend of trendy and timeless pieces, from embellished tunics to go-to jeans—and it stocks updated merchandise every week, so there’s always something new.
