St. Louis’ Influential Business Women at the Saint Louis Art Museum
The fall celebration for St. Louis’ influential female business leaders, hosted by Commerce Bank and Commerce Trust in partnership with LKS Styling + Consulting, brought an evening of connection and culture to the St. Louis Art Museum.
Shop Your Closet
It’s always the perfect time to reassess your wardrobe by decluttering, refreshing your closet, and thoughtfully planning for the season ahead—whether through seasonal swaps, embracing new color trends, or preparing for upcoming events—to ensure you're ready for fall in both style and spirit. Here’s how to edit and shop your closet.
Inauguration Style, Branding + Aesthetics
The 60th presidential inauguration wasn’t just a political event—it was a masterclass in branding through fashion.
10 Years in St. Louis
Living in my adopted city for a decade, I’ve come to learn a great deal about myself and the impact of community, friendship, entrepreneurship, and the reciprocity of showing up.
Taylor Swift's Second Language May Surprise You
Taylor Swift speaks to us in two languages: her music and her fashion. To underestimate the latter's power is to miss a vital driver of Swiftmania.
2024 Style Muse: Ayo Edebiri
"The Bear" actress is rightfully raking in awards for her performance while standing out and showing us that glamour is attainable from head to toe. See the three ways Ayo’s style can inspire yours.
Do You Really Need That?
Amid all these fire sales, I encourage you to slow down and take your time to purchase. Be intentional.
SHOP: Fall Classics
The best corduroys under $50, timeless striped button-up shirts, and the best cashmere vest. Shop these styles for a cozy, unfussy fall and winter wardrobe. It’s officially sweater weather!
Five key takeaways from Scoular’s Perennial symposium for women in agribusiness
Scoular’s Perennial Symposium for Women in Agribusiness, a free leadership and career development conference, was hosted by Scoular’s female-focused employee resource group, Scoular Women Influencing Culture, or SWIC. Here are five key takeaways from Perennial, focused on individual development and learning.
FOCUS St. Louis Presents The Psychology of Fashion: Leadership and Influence
The Psychology of Fashion: Leadership and Influence presented by FOCUS St. Louis, moderated by Laura K. Sawyier, featuring panelists Susan Barrett, Dwight Carter, Cedric Cobb, and Mary Ruppert-Stroescu. We talked fashion psychology, specifically through the lens of leadership and the new meaning of power dressing this morning.
Laura recognized as Most Influential Business Women
Laura Sawyier recognized as a part of this honorable class of 2023 leaders in St. Louis.
SHOP: The Best Bike Shorts from Target
The softest, high-waisted, 8” long spandex shorts for everyday, walking, running, cycling, yoga, pilates, and more.
SALE ALERT: My Mestiza Picks from their Archive Sale
Up to 85% off seasonal styles. Shop my curation of their big summer sale.
The Tailored Vest Has Returned
The vest is a humble hero piece that adds a sense of simplistic style and androgyny, and they are cropping up everywhere this season. Here are 3 ways to wear it + shop my vest selects.
3 White Tees for Right Now - Womenswear Edit
The 3 white tees you need to transition into the fall season. But first, get rid of the old ones.
3 White Tees for Right Now - Menswear Edit
The 3 white tees you need to transition into the fall season. But first, get rid of the old ones.
Gentlemen, It's Time to Find Your Fashion Footing
To wear a tie, or to not wear a tie? To wear drawstring pants (to work), or to not wear drawstring pants? These are the fashion conundrums that are cropping up lately with men's fashion.