Attilio D’Agostino, Editor In Chief/Cofounder
On Twitter: @stlfw_attilio
When it’s not appropriate to dress like I’m fighting an interstellar battle in the space marines on the ice planet, Hoth, in the year 2525 (which is most days, unfortunately), I take my influences from cowboys, pirates, hippies, cossacks, bikers, glamrockers, greasers and soldiers.
Jill Manoff, Executive Editor/Cofounder
On Twitter: @stlfw_jill
A clothes-hoarding, hard-rocking, borderline nudist and workaholic. Tends to turn to dirty-haired stick figures with smoking problems and smudged mascara for style inspiration (Erin Wasson, MK, Kate Moss,…). Loves wearing black, boots, piled-on bracelets; hates wearing glasses, bras, nail polish. Always? Roots. Never? Pants. Pro-caffeine; anti-flats on the runway. Cheap date; expensive taste. Currently coveting the Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Speedy in pink.
Jen Rieger, Web Developer/Cofounder
On Twitter: @riegerjm
As cofounder of 963Collective, Jen leads the architecting and implementation of client applications and database development. Before forming 963Collective with her partner, Jen worked in the agency scene for a number of years. Prior to that, she also served as researcher at Washington University and helped design and teach some computer courses at Vanderbilt University.
Christopher Rubin de la Borbolla, Web Ninja/Cofounder
On Twitter: @963chris
Born in the Deep South under the sign of Pisces, Christopher gained an affinity for warmth and adventure. Schooled in art, mathematics, quantum physics and philosophy, he drifted about as a professional student till the money ran thin. Emerging with a weakened sense of time, he prefers working from dusk to dawn and continues to work in the field of new media, design and investment strategy. When not traveling, he lives with his two furry children, Hermes and Bebekron, and continues to practice as an on-call pharmacist.
Megan McCalla, Editor
On Twitter: @meganmccalla
There have been more than a few days on which I have mentally mathed (yes, I made math a verb) the price I paid for all of the clothes and accessories I was wearing and realized that my whole ensemble had cost less than a Value Meal at McDonald’s. I live for sales; even at thrift stores, I head for the clearance rack. I don’t like wearing what other people have on, but I love being able to name where they bought their clothes (“That dude’s graphic tee? Totally from Express. Go ask him.”). I love cherry slushies, David Sedaris novels, sparkling wine, dance parties and vintage shopping for days on end. My style can range from menswear to uber-feminine in one day. What can I say? Sometimes a girl just wants it all.
Marylyn Simpson, Editor
On Twitter: @mfsimpson
I believe that one’s personal style is an extension of who you are and my writing is an extension of not only who I am but how I live. I may be from the Midwest but I have always been passionate about different people, cultures and the way people live their lives including how they dress. I hope reading this blog not only inspires you to look your best but see the world in a new way.
Jennifer Aull, Contributing Writer
On Twitter: @eaumy
Known for her love of electronic and punk music, Jennifer is an SEO Marketing, social media, and PR guru. She is owner and creator of Eau-My.com; an established men’s fashion blog. Graduate of Lindenwood University (twice), she spends many hours in the black hole of the internet while watching reruns of Battlestar Galactica. Following in the footsteps of her idol, Edie Sedgwick, she currently indulges in everything she isn’t supposed to and likes hash runs with the Big Hump where she runs for beer. Previously she raced cars and traveled the world.
Kris Cunningham, Contributing Writer/Stylist
On Twitter: @kristmas86
Member of Corridor40’s writing team, Kris Cunningham is a designer, writer and stylist. His influences scream luxury, from Marchesa and classic films like “To Catch a Thief” to Versace and noir comic books like “Sin City”. When not working as a fashion intern for Alive magazine, he’s sketching and creating looks for his luxe ready-to-wear line. Among his many blessings are the ability to style photo shoots and meeting new people everyday.
Moira Dorsey, Contributing Writer/Stylist/Hair Artist
On Twitter: @cousinmoira
at a glance
what i’m into…
fashion, the beach, cali, designer shades, fab shoes, jackets, vodka, being irish, denim, sugar, maxi dresses, vintage clothes, bangles and cuffs, cocktail rings, hip-hop, tlm, firm handshakes, loyalty, dance, art, hair, reppin’ u. city/stl, running, training, twitter, thai food, pizza, ‘70s muscle, european imports, skateboarders, ‘the wire’, laughter, mid-century art and design, tattoos, digable planets, history, non-fiction, birthdays, sci-fi, cable tv shows, good/bad friends, polished toes, coffee (aka, morning candy), kanye, chasing your dream, drunk dials, open-mindedness, ‘you like it, I love it’, movies and music? I could go on for days…
not so much…
pretentious people, open-mouthed chewing, bad tipping, unreturned calls/texts, ‘poor me’, tardiness, chipped polish, poorly-behaved children, doing laundry, hypocrites, jealousy, negativity, men in sandals, bad drivers, fashion groupies.
Denise Gurganus, Hair Artist
Fresh on the editorial circuit of, she is growing fast and has a creative eye. A German born of Turkish descent, Denise brings EXOTIC (hot). Denise is also currently a hairstylist at Studio 703, and a contributor to ALIVE Magazine fashion editorials.
Brishen Lee, Photographer
On Twitter: @Brishenlee
Marie Heilich, Contributing Writer
On Twitter: @mebemarie
Art is what makes life more interesting than art.
Rebecca Muehling, Executive Assistant
On Twitter: rebeccaannm
To describe my style I can go with the ever so cliché but undeniably useful Sex and the City reference: I’d like to think of myself as a cross between Samantha and Charlotte. Some call it a split-personality; I call it living with variety. Although, the split-personality comment would explain why you can catch me all dolled up in a dress and heels while listening to ESPN radio (my radio dial is permanently set on 101, and I feel incomplete if I miss a day of my sport talk radio).
If you want a quick way into my heart bring me a Cupcakery confetti cupcake, but if you want to stay there take me to a Cardinals game, preferably when Wainwright (my husband) is pitching.
Bob Pitts, Photographer/Makeup Artist/Hair Artist
Brothers gather together and feel the rath. I”ve had my MFN camera from age 6 so back the F up.
Autumn Sij, Contributing Writer/Stylist
On Twitter: @autumnjanenie
Voted least likely to wear pants and most likely to pair a plaid shirt with Louboutin heels. I have a thing for Bob Dylan, The Who, baseball and dive bars. I like to bask in my guilty pleasures, my victories and my faults and my style, which I can’t define, and I’m not going to apologize for.
Dee Stemick, Makeup Artist/Hair Artist
Dee is the wardrobe and makeup stylist for the Pureology National Artistic team’s productions and stage shows. Dee is a contributor to ALIVE Magazine and a hairstylist at STUDIO 703.
Cami Wade, Photographer
Kennedy Yanko, Contributing Writer
Kennedy Yanko has been painting since she began her love affair with color at the age of 4. Recently transplanted from the San Francisco Art Institute, Kennedy is now making her home in St. Louis, creating her own studio floor from her abstract artwork which will be on display at the new Abstrakt Gallery August 27.
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