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DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHERS

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A Magical Season THIS MONTH, WE HIGHLIGHT THE MAGIC OF THE WINTER SEASON, INCLUDING LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES, BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR. Whether it’s a festive light display, the Fete de Glace ice festival, or gift shopping with friends, we hope you revel in your activities, no matter what they are.

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Julie Brown Patton, Mel Boban, Tara Hitchcock

If you’re entertaining for the holidays, then consider doing it in a Scandinavian fashion. Check out “Bringing Back the Smörgåsbord” on page 28. And on page 32, we’ve got some great holiday styles from a few local salons in the local area for

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those ready for a new look this season. On Dec. 25, moviegoers nationwide get the chance to learn the story as well through a biographical sports drama film by Lionsgate called American Underdog and we had a chance to talk with Kurt and Brenda Warner see their story on page 18. As this year comes to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for you, our Reader. We value your input and strive to serve you well. We also appreciate our Ad Partners – we wouldn’t be here without you, and we look forward to another great year ahead and all the new changes and additions to you will see in the New Year!

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American Underdog

LIFE OF ST. LOUIS FAN FAVORITE NFL QUARTERBACK KURT WARNER MADE INTO INSPIRING MOVIE WITH WIFE, BRENDA

ARTICLE BY TARA HITCHCOCK AND JULIE BROWN PATTON

Zachary Levi and Kurt Warner.

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"So, somet hing about your mind, heart and soul even goes b ack t here t o t h at pain and t o realizing t h at, gosh, t h at was t he lowest of low... and t hen somet hing else hits you, and you t hink 'no, t his is t he lowest of low.' T hen you're 25 years down t he ro ad and you t hink, ' Y ou know wh at ? T his is a reminder t h at I survived.

"DESTINY BELONGS TO UNDERDOGS."

with friends, the Warners reflect on exposing

St. Louis area residents know and love

their lives in a film project that’s been more

the true story of National Football League

than 10 years in the making.

quarterback Kurt Warner’s journey as an

Brenda says the movie production period

undrafted player who ascended to winning

was surreal because “when you see it being

the 2000 Super Bowl with the St. Louis

played out, you relive it.”

Rams. On Dec. 25, moviegoers nationwide

“So, something about your mind, heart

get the chance to learn the story as well

and soul even goes back there to that pain

through a biographical sports drama film by

and to realizing that, gosh, that was the

Lionsgate called American Underdog.

lowest of low… and then something else hits

The movie stars actor Zachary Levi as

you, and you think ‘no, this is the lowest of

Kurt, alongside Oscar-winner Anna Paquin

low.’ Then you’re 25 years down the road

as his wife, Brenda, and actor Dennis Quaid

and you think, ‘You know what? This is a

as head coach Dick Vermeil.

reminder that I survived. That I’m a survivor.

While the movie retraces Kurt’s incredible rise from supermarket shelf-stocker to Super

That I am who I am today because of making it through that,’” she adds.

Bowl champion and MVP, the film also is a tes-

She says their family story is relatable

tament to the Warners’ decades-long love story,

because they weren’t superheroes, nor extra

a tale of never settling, finding love deserved,

special -- they just kept going and doing the

and persevering through difficult times.

best they could. “So that helps make it worth

Today, Brenda and Kurt are parents of seven children. Their son Kade plays Kansas

having to relive all those moments, just hoping someone will be touched by it.”

State football, and their teenage son Elijah

Ironically enough, the majority of the time

leads his Brophy High School team in

Kurt was on set, it was focused on football

Arizona. In-between Kurt’s NFL TV com-

matters. “But it was the stuff away from the

mitments in Los Angeles, Brenda’s welding

football field that was the most impactful to

projects, their relentless commitment to

me and brought back many different mem-

Treasure House in honor of their son Zack

ories. Reliving those moments at the wed-

(another incredible “underdog” story you’ll

ding, thinking back to [our kids] Zack and

see unfold in the film), hanging with their four

Jesse, how that played out… I think those

daughters, being grandparents and fitting in

were the two days or the two scenes that

a few last-minute intense pickleball games

impacted me the most when I was on set.” CONTINUED >

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Kurt says he and Brenda’s secret from day one is saying that there are no options other than finding a way through whatever. "I think both of us, because of what we’ve been through, realize that, okay, life is going to suck at times and it’s not going to be what we want, but there are no options than to do it together,” he says. “I think one of the cool things about this movie that I never expected was when our kids saw it. I think the depth of appreciation that they have for us, and for the journey we went through, now is deeper than it ever was before. And I think that helped us through this movie to see that sort of impact. I don’t know what’s going to happen on the big screen, but that to me is one of the coolest parts. Our kids stepping back and going ‘wow, that was awesome,’ and just appreciating both sides of our journey. It seemed to really hit home for them in a way I’ve never heard them express before.” Catch the American Underdog movie trailer online via YouTube The Warner family

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The Warners on set in Oklahoma City.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE (CONTINUED) is a still family-owned business – with state-of-the art facilities and a reputation of exceptional service. Holman Motorcars offer new cars from six ultra-luxury lines, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Lotus and Rolls-Royce. They also have one of the finest collections of Certified pre-owned vehicles as well as off-brands such as McLaren, Porsche and Ferrari. You can shop online, visit the showroom or you can start from scratch and create the car of your wildest dreams. “As Bentley says, there are a billion possible configurations”, Brian explained. What’s new in luxury? They have a new Snow Quartz Pearl Flying Spur that you have to see to appreciate just how beautiful a simply-white car can be as well as a Verde Aries STO (stands for "Super Trofeo Omologato") that might just be one of the coolest colors you’ll ever see on a sports car. Brian says that their brands’ luxury SUVs including Bentayga, DBX, Urus and Cullinan are in the highest of demands, with many families looking for luxury and functionality combined. Lotus is teasing their own electric SUV codenamed the Type 132. Electric, to no surprise, is becoming more popular and many brands such as Bentley are offering hybrid options. Electrification is on the horizon, but even as automation revs up for many car brands, luxury remains handmade. The brands they offer are always created meticulously by expert designers and craftspeople, with the highest attention to detail in each stitch. In fact, Brian feels the quality is only getting better over time. Brian says that Sir Henry Royce's ethos was always to "take the best that exists and make it better and when it doesn't exist, design it." In a true holiday spirit, Holman is unique to luxury car sales in their efforts to give back (to the tune of more than $3 million annually). Their employees, who are treated with the same utmost respect as their clientele, continually donate to United Way St. Louis, giving back to the community directly around them. Holman has donated over $1 million to the United Way nationally each year for the past five years. Holman employees are supported with paid time off to volunteer, banking over a thousand hours of time giving back. Holman Motorcars recently hosted a Lamborghini x Movember event in spirited competition with 90 other Lamborghini dealers worldwide as part of a global activation. Local Lamborghini owners decked their cars with mustaches and helped raise awareness and funds for men’s health, suicide prevention, and cancer. Lamborghini St. Louis ranked No. 13 out of 90 Lamborghini dealerships worldwide. What’s happening the week we interviewed Brian? A special delivery for a client on the Nice List - a $4 million 2022 Bugatti Pur Sport. One of 60 for the world. These special hyper-cars are flown in from the factory (Bugatti is in Molsheim, France) and arrive in large wooden crates, waiting to be revealed. It’s an exciting day when one arrives! Earlier this year, the dealership received a delivery of two Lamborghini Sian hyper-cars at the same time, rare gems of only 63 made in the world. We can’t wait to hear more about the orders placed for the holidays…are you adding any of these to your Santa list, too? 24

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Hair Styles GET THE SKINNY REGARDING HAIR TO DARE LOOKS ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON

VINTAGE STYLES ARE BACK The holiday season is a perfect time to try out festive new looks that one wouldn't necessarily wear the rest of the year. Following are

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accessorized with pearl or shiny barettes. Spray and dance away.

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+ Topknot Bun: Pull hair up to top; place a bow at the bottom of the bun, and let some tressels flow down from the bun. + French Braid Bun: Match wardrobe with a complementary, skinny silk scarf braided into hair. Pull hair up at bottom for loose bun.

Citing two sizzling hair styles for the holidays, DMS stylists believe high ponytails and curly lobs will be popular. "We can give your hair the volume and products you need

+ Half-Up Style: Twist two pieces of hair from each side and

to pull off these looks," Dominic adds. "With

secure in back with clear elastic. Finish with a ribbon to match

ponytails, you can wear them straight, wave

holiday outfits.

them up or curl them."

+ Easy Waves: Coat wet hair in a styling lotion and let it dry in two or three braids. Gently tussle hair. + Side-Swept Hairstyle: Highlights the jawline, yielding a slender look and also accentuates earrings and necklaces. + Hair Accessories: Explore what goes with a hairstyle, from black velvet ties to diamond pins to pearl headbands.

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A front hair bump also can be added for a classy touch. Dominic says curly lobs show off the authentic textures of a person's mane and can be shaped into stunning looks.

Courtesy of Dominic Michael Salon

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GIVING BACK

Gratefully

ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are.” —Anna Sarol

family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have

Anna Sarol

otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

Nominate HERE! Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram

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LOCALS ONLY WEBSTER UNIVERSITY STUDENT LIEM LE NAMED NEW COACH OF WEBSTER CHESS TEAM, HOSTS TOURNAMENT AT CLAYTON PLAZA HOTEL

L O CA L C H E S S CHAMP WEBSTER UNIVERSITY'S GORLOK CHESS TEAM, NOW COACHED BY CHESTERFIELD RESIDENT LIEM LE, RECENTLY COMPETED TO DETERMINE THE 2021 U.S. COLLEGIATE RAPID AND BLITZ INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS, AND THE 2021 U.S. COLLEGIATE RAPID AND BLITZ TEAM CHAMPIONS. He and Webster University recently hosted an individual tournament at Clayton Plaza Hotel, 7750 Carondelet Ave., with 32 participants from seven countries. Patricipants ranged in ages 10 to 50-plus. Liem is considered the youngest collegiate grandmaster head coach in the U.S. Under his leadership, the Webster University team won more titles than any other participating school with three national titles: + 2021 US Collegiate Individual Rapid: GM

Liem previously served as captain of the top-ranked

Jose Martinez and GM Lazaro Bruzon are

Webster chess team (2015 to 2017), coached by retired

co-champions

Susan Polgar who founded the SPICE Institute. The Webster

+ 2021 US Collegiate Individual Blitz: GM John Burke is one of the co-champions

University chess team has been ranked No. 1 in Division I College Chess since its inception in August 2012.

+ 2021 US Collegiate Team Rapid: GM Jose

“The latest success of the Webster chess program is not

Martinez, GM Lazaro Bruzon, GM Illia Nyzhnyk,

just another set of titles; it is a continuing story of the love for

GM Aram Hakobyan formed the winning team

the game and a commitment of our university to create the

for Webster

foundation for a better future through hard work and team building,” says President Julian Schuster, Webster University.

Liem Le originally is from Vietnam, where he

“We are proud of our chess players as they, along with other

was honored by Forbes Vietnam as 30 under 30

athletes, continue to compete and win while maintaining

(2015). He became a Chess Grandmaster at 15

strong academic performances.”

years old and has been the No. 1 ranked chess

Two students, GM Lazaro Bruzon and GM John Burke,

player in Vietnam and Southeast Asia since

also represented the Webster team in the October 2021 U.S.

2009. He is currently the No. 30 ranked chess

Chess Championship.

player worldwide.

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Webster.edu/Spice

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