Do you own toxic nail polish?

It turns out that some well-known brands may be stretching the truth a bit in order to keep us clamoring for their fabulous new nail color trends.  Yes the debate and hoopla continues about the chemicals our nail polishes may contain and whether they are harmful to us. A report released this week by California Environmental Protection…

Magazine shoot today!

I’ve been running around the metro for two weeks trying to find great pastel items for today’s shoot.  It has not been easy because it seems that Kansas City women FINALLY crave color!  So the challenge was definitely a good one but I’m going to pull it off. It’s an ego boost to have someone…

Be our Maven!

Suburban Catwalk is looking for up to 6 fabulously social women to be our Mavens.  If you are constantly reading up on trends, finding out about new products and being the first among your friends to do so then Suburban Catwalk wants you! Being a Suburban Catwalk Maven can get great perks for you too!…

Pastel color blocking – breaking it down

Say the phrase “color block” to most of my friends and they think I’m referring to a childs’ toy.  This style term has many matchy-matchers running for cover but it’s really not that difficult.  Try starting with pastels and work your way up to the brighter colors once you have the hang of it. For…

Island Blues

Ask any designer where he/she gets inspiration and I’d bet that a very large percentage says “vacation”. Usually to a location with beautiful blue waters to offer tranquility and lots of flora and fauna for a stunning color palette. I long for open seas versus my landlocked Kansas location.  The best I can do for…

You Style It – Tracy Reese Spring 2012

Now you get to be the stylist.  Tell us which shoe you would use to style this Tracy Reese shirtdress: Shoes: 1) DSW.com, Chinese Laundry First Stop slingback $89.95 2) Zappos.com, Fergie – Chipper shoe $107.99 current sale price 3) Zappos.com, Dolce Vita – Julie shoe $160.99 4) DSW.com, Steve Madden – Alex sandal $69.95