Style + Beauty

Custom Jewelry Handmade By Soul Mate Sisters

Kindred Spirits Designs Duo Spreads Joy Through Wearable Treasures Article by Julie Brown Patton Two sisters share a bond deeply rooted in faith, resilience and the belief that love unites all people. They also co-founded and together operate the bespoke jewelry business, Kindred Spirits Designs, LLC. Paige Nichols navigates life with courage while managing multiple autoimmune conditions, and Ally Nichols, her younger sister with Down syndrome, faces unique challenges. But it’s in these...

Education

Marketplace Revival From STL

Local Female Executives Ignite Christian Movement With Professional Women Through Marketplace Ministry With National Impact Article by Sarah Guldalian | Photography by Images by Sandra St. Louis is home to a faith-based event designed to inspire and unite professional women from across industries and states. Formerly known as The Christian Business Women’s Breakfast, this gathering is uniquely marked for encouraging spiritual and professional growth in female leaders. It has been so...

Shopping

Let Bags Lead

Handbag Extraordinaire Stephanie Keyser Shares Fall Styling Tips Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Tatiana Cuzcueta, Gracie Belle Collins Most people think the hardest part of getting dressed is finding the perfect fitting clothing items, or matching their shoes to their shirt. Handbags are rarely the issue, but designer Stephanie Keyser knows that's exactly the problem. "The biggest style mistake I see is treating one bag as the default for every outfit," says Stephanie, founder of her...

Shopping

Designed To Roam The World

Rungolee Founder Travels The World For Inspiration To Create Timeless, Culturally Rich Collections Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson Rungolee founder and creative director Anjali Kamra says her clothing is “designed to roam the world.” She has done just that in creating her small-batch, luxury women’s ready-to-wear brand inspired by global travel. “I travel the world to create collections that have cultural depth and richness as well as contemporary elegance,” Anjali says. She describes the...

Arts + Culture

Individually Stylized Artwork That's Fresh

Expressive Artist Elysia King Knows Learning 'The Whys' Behind Client Requests Brings Her Tremendous Joy Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Courtesy of Elysia King Metamorphosing from an ER/ICU nursing career into full-time art during 2021 enabled St. Louis-based artist Elysia King to facilitate healing in a whole new way. "I believe art is transformative, and I’m passionate about collaborating with clients to tell their stories. From painting blank walls to wedding days, my work...

Beauty

Healthy Hair At Every Age

Expert Rob Govero Discusses Scalp Health, Thinning Hair And Today's Newest Hair Solutions Article by Kelley Lamm What are the biggest reasons you're seeing more hair thinning today? "Hair thinning has become increasingly common because of several overlapping factors. Hormonal changes during menopause and andropause, post-COVID shedding, chronic stress, nutritional deficiencies, rapid weight loss and the growing use of GLP-1 medications can all influence the hair growth cycle. As we age...

Local Services

Every Person Belongs

Gateway Down Syndrome Association: 50 Years Of Serving, Supporting And Celebrating People With Down Syndrome Article by Abigail Bosslet Fifty years ago, seven mothers of children with Down syndrome gathered around a table with a simple but powerful goal: to create a better future for their children. It was 1976, and support for families was scarce. Parents often received devastating and inaccurate messages from medical professionals, with some being told their child would never walk, read or...

Arts + Culture

More Than A Doll

How Olympia Dolls Inspire The Next Generation Article by Kristi Sellers Oftentimes, children's entertainment is increasingly driven by screens and fleeting trends. Luckily, some toys are designed to leave something more lasting behind. Olympia Dolls is one of them, blending imaginative play with timeless stories that have inspired generations for centuries. Founded by entrepreneur Jennifer Oz, Olympia Dolls introduces children to legendary female figures from Greek mythology through...

Life + Culture

Wagging Tails, Playful Personalities

Meet Bogey And Favorite Furry Friends Chosen By Community Votes Article by Kelley Lamm From wagging tails and playful personalities to unwavering loyalty and unconditional love, our pets truly become family. That's why we were so excited to host our first   Cover Pet Contest and celebrate the special companions who fill our homes and hearts with joy. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who entered, voted and shared the incredible stories of their beloved pets. The enthusiasm from our community...

Life + Culture

17th Annual Pedal The Cause

Anyone Can 'Ride' To End Cancer, Sept. 19-20, Assures PTC's Eleanor Goedeke Article by Julie Brown Patton WHAT IS PEDAL THE CAUSE? "It's a charity bike ride (not a race) and community celebration that funds local cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital. 100% of participant-raised donations seed, speed and lead cutting-edge cancer research. To date, we've raised more than $56 million, creating a real impact in fighting cancer." HOW TO GET...