Tuesday, August 30, 2016

A Minimalists 6-Piece Weekend Wardrobe

Packing light is a challenge for a lot of us, but after taking a lesson from those that are pros of all things minimalism, you really can look stylish with just the bare essentials. Here is a weekend wardrobe that features just six items that can take you from Friday night happy hour to brunch on Sunday.

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style="text-align: left;">Kick Friday night off right with a dress-something loose and stylish of course. For Saturday, your favorite denim and a tank with lace-up details are fab for running errands, adding a chunky but sleek statement necklace later on for dinner and drinks. Sunday, a statement tee and denim makes for the perfect “I don't want to get up but I want brunch” get-up. A pair of metallic slides are the only shoes you need, fashionably taking you from Friday to Sunday with a six-piece collection.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

9 Shows to See This Week

Looking to get out this week? Here's what we've got on our radar.


Aug 17


Wilco at The Fabulous Fox Theatre 7pm, $30-$75


C'mon you guys, it's Wilco. WILCO!


Christopher the Conqueror w/ Le' Ponds, Tom Sauk at Off Broadway 8pm, $10


Christopher the Conquered presents his newest album, regarded by singer-songwriter Ryan Adams as, “the real deal,” tweeting that Christopher Ford's album is mind-blowing. This show should be on your radar.


Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa at Hollywood Amphitheater 7pm, $15-$100

Hip-hop fans unite at this outdoor concert featuring two iconic figures in rap music.


Aug 19


Art Ness Viewing Part feat. Bruiser Queen (acoustic!) at The Night Owl 7pm, FREE


Art meets music at this event in the small upstairs wine bar above Treehouse on South Grand. A series of local artist present their works with a special acoustic performance by Bruiser Queen.


Pretty Little Empire w/ Joan of Dark at Off Broadway 8pm, $10

I Went To A Show.com presents this indie rock show. You might be able to camp out at Off Broadway all weekend.


The Clothesline no. 24: The Leonas' “Forbidden Fruit” at Blank Space 9pm, $7


Another event where visual art meets music presented by the Clothesline, this time featuring female duo, The Leonas, and their incredible harmonious, story-driven songs.


Erika Johnson at Jazz at the Bistro, 7:30 & 9:30, $10-$20


The East St. Louis vocalist is back at the Bistro for the first time in nearly a decade! Students pay $10.


Aug 20


Big Muddy Records Summer Picnic feat. The Hooten Hallers, Rum Drum Ramblers, Arson for Candy and more! 1pm, $10


Big Muddy Records presents 12 bands and a 100-pound hog roast. Enough said. (Also, look into the hayride tickets between the picnic and Whiskey War Fest down the road!)


SNL's Colin Jost at The Pageant 7pm, $35-$55

You know him from SNL's weekend update, and now he's live, on stage in STL.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

The Ville and Western JeffVanderLou, Revisited, Late July 2016

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The old trolley company building has sprouted a new work of art. I do not know who did it, but it brightens up this abandoned building.


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I get sadder and sadder every time I drive or walk through the Ville.


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It is suffering and falling away.


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