Lawrence, KS September 2024

Embrace Your Style

Welcome to our style issue.

I've never been a high-fashion, latest-designer type—more a jeans, sweater, sweatshirt, and sneakers girl. My home would never make it on the pages of a glossy magazine. It's more of a space filled with comfy seating, cozy throws and pillows, and many books. My late husband always said it felt like living in a library.

I think it's important to remember how fun it can be to get new wardrobe and decor ideas from current magazines, television shows, and social media influencers. However, what's important is embracing the styles that make you feel like you! Find your own look, knowing it may change many times as the years progress. And that's okay.

This issue has some fun and unusual suggestions to inspire your style journey. Check out the race-themed clothing from 1755 Wild Co, with uplifting themes like "Life's a race. Make it count."  There are also some hacks to upgrade your hairdo. And for my fellow foodies, a photographer gives us some tips on styling those food shots.

Style is deeply personal, and it evolves as we celebrate our quirks, passions, and desires. It is a form of self-expression that communicates who we are, how we perceive the world, and what we value. In this way, style becomes a powerful tool for connection, enabling us to find common ground with others who share our aesthetic sensibilities.

As individuals, we can embrace established styles, blend them, or forge entirely new paths, becoming trendsetters ourselves. I hope this issue inspires you to forge new paths or perhaps explore familiar ones. There is so much here in Lawrence to uplift our spirits, boost our productivity, and ignite our creativity.

Oh, FYI: The magazine is going through some changes in the coming months, so things might look slightly different. But I'm a person who believes that change means adventure, excitement and improvement. So, sit back and enjoy what's to come!

Here's to being uniquely you!

LINDA DITCH, EDITOR

September 2024

PUBLISHER

Chelsey Juarez | chelsey.juarez@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Linda Ditch | linda.ditch@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Linda Ditch

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Kristol Kumar

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Mary Albers

LAYOUT DESIGNER Emily Lisenbee

YOUR MEDICARE JOURNEY STARTS WHEN YOU ARE READY - AT NO COST TO YOU

At The Capital Concierge we take our name seriously. In order to truly provide a concierge experience, we need to meet all the financial and planning needs of our clients. One of the pain points that our clients are experiencing is Medicare. Since we know at some point all of our clients will have to go through it, The Capital Concierge is now expanding our personalized services into Medicare consulting. Navigating the complexities of Medicare can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone.

We specialize in guiding you through every step of the process, ensuring you receive the benefits you are entitled to. Our dedicated team of local experts understand how important selecting the right Medicare plan is and are here to simplify Medicare for you, making it accessible and understandable.

Whether you’re new to Medicare or need assistance with existing coverage, our personalized, in-person approach is designed to meet your unique needs. We offer comprehensive services, including plan selection, enrollment assistance, and ongoing support to help you make informed decisions. Finding a plan that aligns with your lifestyle and your financial goals is incredibly important to us at The Capital Concierge. Our advisors, available both online and in person, are well-versed in the latest Medicare regulations and policies, ensuring you get the most out of your coverage.

LISA BERGERON Medicare Specialist

EMILY ABBOTT Co-Founder/Office Operations

OUR CLIENTS ARE OUR PRIORITY

What sets us apart is our commitment to our local community. We understand that each individual’s situation is different, and we take the time to listen and provide tailored solutions. From helping you choose the right plan to answering all your questions face-to-face, we are with you every step of the way.

So what does this customized journey look like? One of the Medicare specialists at the Capital Concierge will sit down with you in our office or in the convenience of your home. We want to meet you where you are in all aspects of this process. Your Medicare specialist will start by discussing your lifestyle with you. This includes things like do you travel frequently and is the travel domestic or international.

DOES YOUR MEDICARE PLAN HAVE IN NETWORK AND OUT OF NETWORK OPTIONS AND TRAVEL WITH YOU?

Not all Medicare plans will cover you outside of your home territory and most international travel will require a supplement to be added to insure you are covered while traveling overseas.

NEXT, YOUR MEDICARE SPECIALIST WILL DISCUSS WITH YOU WHAT DOCTORS YOU CURRENTLY SEE AND YOUR CURRENT MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

Can you still see your preferred physicians? This step is extremely important as not all doctors are covered on all plans and we at The Capital Concierge want to help make sure you have continuity of care. The other most frequently asked question is, Are your prescriptions covered? We will go over your prescriptions and make sure we find a plan that works the best for your needs.

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS NOW AT NO COST TO YOU

Join the countless individuals in our community who have benefited from our expertise. Finding the optimal plan for you is just the first step in the process. We understand that the lifestyle and needs of our clients are continually changing. We will sit down annually, or earlier if needed, and review your existing coverage and make any updates necessary. After updating our system with your information, we will evaluate if your current coverage is still meeting your needs.

Our Medicare advising comes at no cost to you. The government pays for you to get Medicare advising so you might as well take advantage of it, you have earned it.

Contact The Capital Concierge today and take the first step towards a worry-free Medicare experience. Let us help you maximize your benefits and provide the peace of mind you deserve.

Expect more from your concierge team, and let us find the Medicare Plan that best suits your lifestyle and needs.

Moto Style

Sisters Join Talents to Create Race-Inspired Clothing and Accessories Line

“Two Sisters--One Brand” is the motto Jamie Jamison and Shan Warren created for their clothing brand, 1755 Wild Co. The motocross-, BMX-, ATV- and racing-themed line features everything from t-shirts and sweats to backpacks, socks, and beanies. They even create wrapping paper, custom stickers, and rugs, and can design custom items to fit any occasion.

Jamison is a social-media influencer @moto. mom.life, where she shares her family’s everyday antics and involvement in motocross. (Four of her six kids race.)

Warren is the creative mind behind the designs. She enjoys life with her sweet canine friend, Nellie, and dreams of exploring the country in a remodeled RV.

Lawrence City Lifestyle talked to the sisters about how the vision for the company came about and why they’re passionate about everything Moto.

LCL: HOW DID YOU BOTH BECOME INVOLVED IN THE MOTOCROSS WORLD?

JAMISON: Our father actually started it. When he was 16, he saved up his money to buy a dirt bike. He was really into it, and then, as an adult, he met our mom. She had done nothing of the sort but got into it because he was. He got her a bike and they would trail ride, and he would race. In fact, he raced on the

“I love the motocross community. The Moto Moms of motocross are what keep the community and sport going.”

- Shan Warren

tracks I’ve raced on, and now my kids race on. So, three generations have raced on the local tracks.

My mom rode while she was pregnant with both of us. And I rode pregnant with all of my kids. I raced pregnant with my daughter, Ellen. I think I was about 16 weeks pregnant. So, really, it’s in our blood.

But Shan and I raced BMX before we ever got dirt bikes. I did it from when I was six until I was twelve. And you [looking at Warren] raced from three to seven years old. The only reason we quit was because our parents divorced, and we went other ways. When I was sixteen, I finally got a dirt bike and was like, ‘I want to race.’ So, every Sunday, I would go out and race. Racing is where my heart is.

WARREN: I was so young when I raised BMX that I don’t remember it. I was told I would make the boys go home crying because after the race, I’d take off my helmet, and they’d see my blonde hair and realize they had lost to a girl.

I don’t remember racing. I liked the idea of racing, and I remember I liked traveling because we would go all across the United States for nationals and regionals, and we were good. We were the

Warren sisters, and I retired ranked number three in the country.

Jamie has a big passion for motocross. When she was 16 and got a dirt bike, I got grandfathered into having my own dirt bike, too. It’s funny. Every Sunday, we’d go out to race, right? But I’d stay back because I didn’t want to race.

I love the motocross community. The Moto Moms of motocross are what keep the community and sport going. And that ties into my passion for 1755. I’m falling in love all over again with the motocross community because of going to [nephew] Jack’s and [niece] Ellen’s races. You’re enemies on the track but friends in the pits. That is just how it is. If someone falls, people help them up.

LCL: HOW DID THE NAME 1755 WILD CO COME ABOUT?

WARREN: So, 17 is my lucky number. I was born on March 17th. My motocross number was 34, which is 17 multiplied by 2. And 55 is Jamie’s actual race number.

JAMISON: [Pointing to the kitchen table in her home.] We sat at this table for two hours trying to decide what we wanted to name our company. We went back and forth with lots of different ideas. Finally, we just kept going back to the wild part and the fact that life is wild. I have a wild crew of six kids, and the racetrack is wild. We’re wild. So, it just kind of fits what’s going on. And Shan wanted the co. Combined, it came to 1755 Wild Co.

“We're able to work together but still shine through our own personalities.”

- Jamie Jamison

LCL: AS SISTERS, HOW IS IT WORKING TOGETHER?

JAMISON: Shan does a lot of the actual design. I’ll come to her with ideas, and then she will make them come to life.

WARREN: I couldn’t do it without Jamie’s ideas.

JAMISON: And I do a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff like organizing, updating the website, and helping customers.

This has actually brought us a lot closer. I mean, in all honesty, we weren’t close growing up. We’re 100-percent opposites. But then there are some

things that we are freak-like. We can finish each other’s sentences. We can read each other’s minds. We do that all the time. Yet we are so different. It’s good that we’re different when it comes down to it. It wouldn’t work out if we were both one way or the other. We’re able to work together but still shine through our own personalities.

To check out 1755 Wild Co’s products and learn more about the company, visit 1755Wild.co.

4106 W 6th St, Suite C Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone is 785-841-6776

jmoravec@amfam.com

FOOD STYLING TIPS

ARTICLE BY JESSICA GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

What began as portrait photography quickly morphed into so much more. The start of the pandemic in 2020 allowed Janie Jones the time and opportunity to get creative and try different facets of her photography. With ideas rolling around in her head, she began doing, creating and trying new things. Since she, along with the entire world, was confined to her home, her living spaces became her canvas, and as ideas flowed, so did her desire to take action. She did everything from DIY’s

in building to styling her home with different angles, items and decor. Through combining the desire to create and the love of styling, she found a love of using her photography skills paired with food. This evolved into food styling and photography.

Jones did it for herself at the beginning, but when the world began to open up again, many businesses realized how needed her talent was and reached out to her for food photography and branding needs.

Area Photographer Offers Tips To Make Food Photo Perfect

With her Instagram profile, @uncommon.jane, gaining traction, she was soon booked with restaurants and other businesses to pivot her business to primarily styling and food photography.

While food photography will always be her favorite, she also longs to capture people’s stories through senior and family sessions. She is known and recognized for her uncommon, clever, and artistic styling when it comes to shooting various kinds of food. When asked what her favorite thing to photograph was, Jones answered, “ A great flat lay [an image shot directly from above] with beautiful linens, dinnerware, herbs, spices, and whatever else is in the dish. It just makes me happy!”

1. Start with the dish and make sure to note the colors of the dish.

2. Move on to the raw ingredients.

3. Once you have those colors, find the linens, cutlery or other props to accentuate the food.

4. Less is more: Don’t “overbusy” the scene.

5. Natural light is best. Pull your table up in front of the window if you need to get good lighting.

6. Make sure the background or backdrop is neutral in color so you can really see the details of the food.

Happy Creating!

Contact Janie Jones for photography or styling needs at JanieJonesPhotography.com or  @uncommon.jane TIPS TO TAKE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS

DIY ART textured

ROPE TEXTURE ART

Supplies needed:

• Window insulation strips

• Canvas

• Kilz Interior primer

• Staple gun

• Spray paint, color of choice

• Super glue, optional

Instructions:

Create the desired design using insulation strips. Simply peel off the sticky backing and attach to the canvas. Be sure to wrap each strip around the back and press firmly. Use a staple gun to secure strips to the back of the canvas. Add a dap of super glue to any curved areas that appear to loosen. Once your desired design is created, apply a thin coat of Kilz interior primer. Spray paint the entire canvas the color of choice that you would like. Allow to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.

This trend-forward DIY art piece adds texture and dimension to your walls and is easy enough for anyone to do regardless of artistic ability.

hacks HAIR

Braids to Keep You Chic All Year Long

Braids are a great way to add style and uniqueness to your hair style rotation and have been a staple in hair styles dating back to the 3500 B.C. This historical hairstyle is here to stay, so we wanted to share some go-to impressive looks.

ARTICLE

BY

ABBI SULASKI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER

reverse fishtail braids

Part the top half of the hair in two sections. Create fishtail braids (or braids of choice) and tie them together in the back of the hair. Add a fashion accessory around a ponytail for a little extra fun!

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simple

updo

Part the hair down the center or side part, if preferred. Create braid(s) on the side of the head and secure with elastic. Twist the hair with braids into a simple bun, securing it with hair pins. Add an accessory for a classy touch.

simple bandana braid in a braids pony-tail

Place a bandana on the forehead and tie it in the back. Create as many braids as desired in the back of the head, teasing the ends to avoid using elastics.

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Part a mohawk section of hair down the center of the head. Create a French braid down the middle. For a thicker-looking braid, gently pull on the strands working your way up and down the braid. Pull it back into a ponytail for a simple and trendy look.

pull through braid with space buns

Part hair down the center. Create pullthrough braids on each side of the head. Tie elastic at the end of the braids to create a ponytail at the nape of the neck. For extra volume in the buns, tease the hair in the ponytail before twisting it into a bun. Secure with hair pins and... Voilà!

events

SEPTEMBER 14TH-15TH

Art In The Park

South Park | 10:00 AM Art in the Park is a juried art fair in South Park. Over 130 artists, local, regional, and national, set up booths in South Park. Food trucks, live music, and activities for children complete the event. LawrenceArtGuild.org

SEPTEMBER 19TH

Taste of Lawrence

Lied Center of Kansas | 4:00 PM

For over 40 years, Taste of Lawrence has been held annually to honor our local educators and showcase some of our community’s finest food and beverage establishments. Tickets are $10 for Teachers and Educators and $20 for Non-Educators, and they include a map of the event, samples from over 30 food and beverage vendors, and live entertainment and games! LawrenceChamber.com

SEPTEMBER 20TH-22ND AND 26TH-29TH

Young Frankenstein: The Mel Brooks Musical

Theatre Lawrence | 7:30 PM

Throw the switch and prepare for monstrous laughs in this high-energy adaptation of the Mel Brooks comedy classic. When the grandson of infamous scientist Victor Frankenstein inherits the family estate, he must choose between a respectable life and joining the family monster-making business. Filled with laughs and catchy music, this show will have you “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” TheatreLawrence.com

SEPTEMBER 26TH

Creeping Glaciers and Ancient Oceans: Geologic Story of Douglas County

Watkins Museum of History | 7:00 PM

Did you know you can find fossils just by walking downtown? Learn this and more with Andy Connolly, an educator at the Kansas Geological Survey, who will discuss the geology of Douglas County. This free presentation will cover ancient oceans, glaciers, and ice-age mammals (and a little bit of architecture to boot). WatkinsMuseum.org

SEPTEMBER 27TH

Third Annual Rock Chalk Block Party Featuring Shaboozey

Mass St. between 10th and 11th Streets | 5:30 PM

The FREE event will begin at 5:30 PM with music, games, kids activities and more. A Family Weekend Pep Rally will take place at approximately 7:30 PM followed by country/hip-hop artist David Morris, with Shaboozey to perform after Morris. KUAthletics.com

SEPTEMBER 28TH

Great Plains Art & Music Festival

Sesquicentennial Point | 11:00 AM

The event features live music, complimentary access to the food truck, art, and handmade vendor marketplace until 4 PM. Throughout the day, there will be continuous performances, leading into the transition to a paid music festival after 4 PM. To secure your spot, grab your tickets early. GreatPlainsFest.com

SEPTEMBER 28TH

Morning Turtle Yoga

Prairie Park Nature Center | 10:30 AM

Enjoy a basic Hatha yoga practice with turtles! Breathe, stretch, and move the spine through a gentle standing and floor series designed to increase circulation, relax the mind, and boost endorphins with happy turtle encounters. The class will end with one-onone turtle time! Please bring a yoga mat and water. $10 per class. Register at Lawrenceks.org/lprd/ppnc/

SEPTEMBER 28TH

Rev It Up Car Show and Street Festival

South Park | 8:00 AM

Plan for a day of good music, food, and a great time in South Park in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas! Check out the hot rods while listening to rockabilly music from DJs and live bands. Live bands begin at 10:30 AM. Don't miss this free event! RevitupCarShow.org

OCTOBER 1ST

Dear Evan Hansen

Lied Center of Kansas | 7:30 PM

Meet Evan Hansen, a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. After writing a letter to himself that was never meant to be seen, Evan becomes entangled in a lie that was never meant to be told and a life he never dreamt could be his. Lied.KU.edu

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