Remember the feeling you got as a child on Christmas morning? When you scurried out of bed at the first sight of daylight to make a mad dash to the Christmas tree, and all those cool presents underneath? Well that is the exact feeling I get during fashion week. This is my second year attending Kansas City Fashion Week only this time I was able to partake in the festivities of the pre-fashion show events. My best friend Lauren and I attended the official Kick-Off Party which was held at Standard Style Boutique on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. Open to the public, the Kick-Off Party was a wonderful way of drawing publicity to KCFW while at the same time giving people a reason to have a good time and shop! This was my first time visiting Standard Style, and I was immediately intrigued by the turnout for the party as well as the overall atmosphere. Being surrounded by gorgeous people in gorgeous attire, and a myriad of the latest in casual fashion was at first a bit overwhelming for my friend and I. However as soon as we were settled, and rifled through the racks, all of the nervous anxiety quickly subsided. The staff was very friendly, especially when pointing out some of the awesome sales.
This place literally had me at hello when it came to accessories (which is my weakness).
Even my BFF Lauren found a few killer looks for herself.
Of course a party isn't a party without refreshing cocktails provided by Kansas Clean Distilled Whiskey, and a DJ spinning the beats that had us all moving.
Though it only lasted for three hours, the Kick-Off Party definitely left an air of excitement and anticipation for what already is playing out to be a magnificent fashion week in Kansas City. Stay tuned it's only just begun!!!
Photos taken by Mekaile Renee' Turner
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