How 2020 is changing child birth plans

Illustration by Jocelyn Sands

Eight weeks before she was due with her second child, Emmalyn Case’s world—and the rest of the world, for that matter—stopped. When Covid swept through the country in mid-March, Case was one of many expectant mothers who rethought a hospital birth. “I’ve been a nurse for eight years and my mom has been a labor… Continue reading How 2020 is changing child birth plans

Luxury womenswear store Clairvaux launches in the Fairway Shops

Sophisticated formal prep meets vibrant and bold with this striking look. A forest green suit pops against the sheen of a silky amethyst-hued blouse. Accessories like black-and-white two-tone leather booties and a leopard pearl pendant necklace add texture and pattern. Get the look at Parisian chic-inspired boutique Clairvaux (2710 W. 53rd St., Fairway), which opened… Continue reading Luxury womenswear store Clairvaux launches in the Fairway Shops

Say hello to Kansas City’s first all-natural wine shop, Big Mood

Photo by Caleb Condit and Rebecca Norden

Your coolest friends have been talking about natural wine for a hot minute. You’ve probably nodded along as they poured you a glass of some cloudy, pumpkin-hued liquid, exalting its funky aroma and barnyard taste. Days later, you find you can’t stop thinking about that oddly alluring bottle—and where you might find others like it.… Continue reading Say hello to Kansas City’s first all-natural wine shop, Big Mood