Ultimate Guide to Beach Casual Wedding Attire and Resort Casual Attire

A refreshing ocean breeze, a romantic sunset, and a wedding ceremony on the sand can be magical—but despite the picturesque setting, finding the perfect beach casual wedding attire can be a tad daunting. Contrary to the traditional dress codes such as cocktail, semi-formal, or black tie, the “beach” aspect allows you to have a little bit more creativity. Whether you’re the bride on the hunt for...

Spring Blooms at The Little Flower Shop

Spring is here…the perfect time to send your mom a beautiful Mother’s Day floral arrangement. If your mom is lucky enough to be in the Kansas City area, your go-to place for fresh flowers and an array of fun gifts, décor, and more is The Little Flower Shop.  There’s no denying that The Little Flower Shop has been a Kansas City staple since it opened in 2014. Leslie Brett and Chuck Matney, th...

Spring Travel with Megan Grossman

Who doesn't love spring? We sat down with our friend, Megan Grossman, an Independent Travel Advisor with Huffman Travel, who shared some of spring 2023's hottest travel destinations. And we've made packing easy by picking a perfect outfit for each location. Click the image for each property to shop its edit, and click on the resorts' names to view their websites. Thank you, Megan! We personal...

Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Krystal Smith

Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime and breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We would like to support this cause and introduce Krystal Smith, D.O., a board certified Diagnostic Radiologist with specialty fellowship training in Breast Imaging. Dr. Smith, the fo...

Helen Jon Masks

Shop Masks   How quickly things change... As a swimwear company, spring is always an exciting time for us. With spring break around the corner, we’re introducing new products and bustling to get our new prints into the hands of our retail clients and up on the web so that you’ll be able to wear your Helen Jon at the pool, on the beach, and at your favorite resort. This February, and even in...

Behind the Lens: Laurie and Charles Kay

Today we are taking you behind the scenes of our latest Helen Jon photo shoot and introducing you to the brilliant photographers (and our friends) who made the magic happen… Laurie and Charles Kay. So much planning goes into the creation of a Helen Jon photo shoot that is seldom discussed. Beyond the idyllic settings, the gorgeous models, and the fabulous swimwear, there are 5 a.m. call tim...

The Valentine's Edit

With love, our selection of Valentine’s Day gifts that will make someone’s day! XOXO, Helen Jon 1. Lake Pajamas Ribbon Tank Set in Dune 2. Slip Sleep Mask in Pink 3. Sophie Pullover in Latte 4. Ruffle Front One-Piece in Derby Eyelet 5. Best & Co Diamond Pavé Chain Bracelet 6. Barton Perreira Catroux Sunglasses  7. Weezie Towels 8. Papier Colourblock Notebook 9. Travel Clutch-Navy 10. Wait...

In Her Words: Amy Doering

Amy Doering For this installment of In Her Words, our spotlight shines on Amy Doering. We chose Amy for our first feature of 2020 because she embodies what we hope this year holds for us all. She is bold, funny, loving, and adventurous. Meet Amy Doering. Amy is, at first blush, a stay-at-home mom who lives a fairly normal life. But dig deeper and you discover how her love for yoga opens up a...

Riley Sheehey

Pictures tell a thousand words, and we are smitten with the stories Riley Sheehey tells through her whimsical, lovely, delicately-drawn illustrations. So much so that we asked (okay, pleaded with!) her to please, please, please create something special for us at Helen Jon. It’s a rare find when you stumble upon someone or something who can fully capture a moment, a mood, a feeling—and this...

In Her Words: Jane Mobley

My British war bride mother was mindful toward clothes. Meditative, really. Packing away wools in mothballs, shaking out linen for the iron, tying the sash of my polished cotton school dress, she would murmur what I remember as her clothing mantras:   “Beautiful fabric goes anywhere.” “The way you feel when you wear something, that’s what matters.” And, most often, “Really good clothes have...

Helen Jon x Presbury Collaboration

  Lauren Atterbury and Sarah-Allen Preston have creativity in spades. Both call Kansas City home, and along with raising busy and beautiful families, are turning their talents to a new venture. Lauren is one of the town’s most influential tastemakers and ultimate entertainers—and sister-in-law of Gwyn Prentice, Helen Jon’s co-founder. Sarah-Allen is an amazing artist, highly sought-after even...

8 Easy Tips for Sustainability

Photos by Laurie and Charles Photographs We all want to do our part to keep our planet healthy, but in our fast-paced world with multiple demands on our time, sometimes this is easier said than done. We’re sharing some creative – but simple! – tips, and would love to hear from you about your favorite sustainability ideas. Let us know what works for you! ************ Familiarize yourself wi...