Discover the hottest trends hitting the West Coast without leaving the Show-Me State!

selfie street art
The famous Paul Smith bubblegum pink wall may be one of the most recognized Instagram selfie walls in L.A., but that doesn’t mean St. Louis is devoid of its own famous spots. In fact, Huffington Post named St. Louis one of the best cities to see street art in the U.S. Next time you’re in The Grove neighborhood, check out Grace McCammond’s Evolution of the Bike mural. It is definitely Insta-worthy and could give any L.A. street art a run for its money.

bespoke bombers
Wear your heart on your sleeve (or your bomber!) with West Coast Vibes’ customized jackets. Thanks to L.A.’s year-round mild weather, bomber jackets are a staple wardrobe piece every season. For St. Louisans, they are the perfect go-to outerwear for fall. Available in a variety of colors, from sunny yellow to ocean blue, the retailer can custom embroider the front and back with any design, lettering or logo.
westcoastvibes.com, $69

bbq with a seoul
Korean barbecue restaurants are gaining popularity. While they used to be few and far between, L.A. is now not the only city to chow down on banchan and bulgogi. Thanks to Wudon in West County, St. Louis can call itself home to one of the best authentic Korean barbecue restaurants in the Midwest. Opened in November 2016, Wudon features tabletop grills so diners can cook their own meat, and the Korean pop music blaring over the speakers adds to the restaurant’s authentic ‘seoul.’
Wudon, 1261 Castillons Arcade Plaza

cheers to vino!
Whether you’re in the Midwest or on the West Coast, wine tastings are a favorite on fall’s social calendar. Outdoor wine tastings are becoming popular events in L.A. Really, what could be better than sipping good grapes in wonderfully cool weather with friends? You can try the trend in St. Louis at Tapped & Uncorked Oct. 7 at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. The first annual tasting event is held outdoors and will feature wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages paired with food.

to the moon and back
Health and wellness should be a way of life and not just a trend. Moon Juice has taken this concept and added in a little L.A. charm and magic to create a line of tonics, juices, milks and snacks made to holistically heal. The brainchild of Amanda Chantal Bacon, Moon Juice is best known for its line of edible dusts, which were made famous after Gwyneth Paltrow featured them on Goop. With titles like Beauty Dust, Brain Dust and Sex Dust, they can be added to coffee, milk, smoothies and more and claim to help with everything from increasing energy to chilling out.
Moon Juice dusts, $30 each, moonjuice.com