Photographs by Mark Gilliland
sweet charity
Look great and help a great cause at the same time. Plus, who doesn’t look good in pink?
Slip-on shoe, $54.95 ($5 will be donated to fight breast cancer); New Balance St. Louis, 6678 Clayton, 314-646-1574, www.newbalance.com. Pink fur and cashmere wrap, $285 (10 percent will be donated); Go!Spa, 11735 Manchester, 314-822-0772, www.gospagirl.com. “In the Pink” Colour Surge Butter Shine Lipstick by Clinique, $14 ($10 will be donated); Macy’s, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-726-1810, www.macys.com. Letterpress Pink Rose cards from Cheree Berry, $19 for 8 (10 percent will be donated); Vellum, 120 W. Monroe, 314-909-1640, www.velluminc.com. Monogrammed suede laptop tote, $225 (10 percent will be donated); The Initial Baby, 636-529-0183, www.theinitialbaby.com. Judy Ride “margatini,” created by Michael Katz, founder of the Judy Ride Foundation, for his La Salsa restaurant; $8.50 (all proceeds will be donated), 12536 Olive, 314-275-7257, www.lasalsa.com
fall foliage
A real leaf, dipped in gold—the only possible improvement on nature. Necklace by Ginger Peachy Designs, $88. Byrd, 8117 Maryland, 314-721-0766, www.shopbyrd.com
grab bag
Purses are the new addiction, and this one, designed by fashion photographer Monica Botkier, holds your attention. Botkier bag, $370. Essential Elements, 9224 Clayton, 314-872-5600
under cover
Wearing a plain diaper is so passé. These faux-fur and satin–lined diaper covers jazz up those boring Huggies—and feel great in your arms. (As if you needed another excuse to cuddle the little one.) Silky diaper covers, $22–$25. Queen Bee, 14 N. Meramec, 314-727-8484
soap opera
With delicious scents and luxurious ingredients, these locally made bath essentials hit the high notes. Vetivert-scented bath and shower gel, $20; shea butter lotion, $20; triple-milled soap, $10; candle, $22; natural sponge, $12. K. Hall Designs, 941 Midland, 314-862-0777, www.khalldesigns.com
tween queen
Finding great party clothes for tweens can be an exercise in patience, but this one’s easy: She’ll be gorgeous in pink knit and taupe tulle. Monkeywear by Barbara Perlin. Tulle skirt, $93; matching knit jacket, $66.
Sassy Pants, 9818 Clayton, 314-993-0399
t-time
Want a rocker vibe? Don a spangled T-shirt by famed tattoo artist Ed Hardy and crank up the Who. The good news? It’s not permanent. Rhinestone tattoo T-shirts, $105. Testimo Boutique, 9825 Clayton, 314-432-5775, www.testimoboutique.com
take a hike
Incredibly soft stretch jersey fleece makes this jacket the perfect casual layer. Men’s North Face Momentum jacket in turf green and cardinal red, $84.95. The Alpine Shop, 440 N. Kirkwood, 314-962-7715,
game on
Don’t hide this one in the basement. A scale version of a regulation tennis court, the locally designed Rallystar Micro Plastique turns the pingpong of yesterday into the contemporary art of table tennis. Acrylic table in clear, black or custom colors, $1,195. 314-990-0032, www.rallystartennis.com
must-have of the month
Call it a touch-up for the toes. This nongreasy stick keeps the soles in those stilettos slick. Fresh Sole Sister moisturizing foot stick, $13.50. Go!Spa, 11735 Manchester, 314-822-0772, www.gospagirl.com
