Unapologetically embracing fashion, food, fandom, and fun
It's finally upon us... the last day of school! After ten months of getting up at 4:45 AM, countless after school rehearsals, entertaining almost two hundred students aged thirteen to eighteen for eight hours a day, grading papers, preparing for competitions, weekends filled with school tasks, and putting on numerous performances, it is finally time… Continue reading The Last Day Of School
Today we tried, Yellowbelly, in St. Louis' Central West End. This restaurant is a tropical inspired restaurant and cocktail bar that was developed by St. Louis chefs, Travis Howard and Tom Wiggins, along with consulting chef, Richard Blais, of Top Chef fame. We love Richard Blais and any chance to try something he created in our own city is amazing... plus, tiki drinks!
I have always had an affinity for vintage dresses and accessories. Even as a teenager, I was drawn to the silhouettes and styles of 40's and 50's fashion. There is just something so romantic about the time when ladies got dolled up to do even the most mundane activities. Dressing up just makes me feel… Continue reading The Disney Dress Shop
I have known what I wanted to be when I grow up since I was in elementary school. While many people cycle through majors, jump between jobs, and take years to figure things out, my path has stayed solid in my mind. Sure, I said I wanted to be a singer, or a movie star, or the things every kid wants to be... but more than anything, I have always known I wanted to be a music educator.
This past week, I attended a class hosted by Fashion Group International, St. Louis. The class was all about identifying your brand and telling your story. I was grateful for the chance to attend and make connections with innovators in the St. Louis fashion scene. The class was awesome, and gave me a lot of idea to start pondering. Before the class, I honestly had never thought about the fact that being a blogger means branding myself. If I were a business, who would I want to be? The possibilities are endless!
Forty Fat and Fabulous 