co-op | Beauty and the Brain

Opening a business is not easy. It takes months of planning, meetings, and spending. Anyone will tell you it’s hard and “I hope you know what you’re getting yourself into.” What most people don’t realize or see is the ease of living your passion. I believe that good will come to those who work hard, enjoy every minute, and share their knowledge with the world. There will be problems I’m sure, but how boring would life be if everything was so perfect all the time. You live and you learn. Those who are not learning from their mistakes are obviously sleep walking through life.

St. Louis is now the official home of Thirteenth and Washington, a beauty-fashion- wellness co op. My dream was to create an inspiring environment for professionals in the creative industry to live their dreams of running their own business. I wanted to work with people who had the same entrepreneurial passion!

It’s almost insane to think that these amazing business or should I say Fashion icons are all under one roof! We are the total package equipped to create celebrities, business moguls, and inspire hip trendsetters…

THE SALON.

There is Moi…Kristen Linares Hair & Makeup artist

My career goal is to cater to a handful of awesome celebs, educate other stylist in the industry, and change the way the world views beauty/ wellness. Check out my salon services at http://www.kristenlinares.com

Then we have the fabulous Valerie Brown Hair stylist

Valerie is extremely talented when it comes to any type of styling! Check her out at http://www.thevaleriebrown.com

Our newest addition Tiffany Roberts hair & makeup artist

Tiffany specializes in extensions, styling, and makeup!

THE BOUTIQUE.

Thirteenth + Washington (Featuring Miss Ohio Vintage) Opens Downtown.

Downtown’s fashion district is getting a much needed boost. Kristen Linares, stylist and educator, has opened Thirteenth + Washington – a beauty, fashion, and wellness co-op – directly across from the Lucas Park Grille patio in the Knickerbocker loft building. Linares is joined by well-known beauty maven Valerie Brown and wardrobe stylist Amanda Humbolt, with local boutique Miss Ohio Vintage rounding out the lineup.

Thirteenth + Washington proudly carries beauty products like Original Minerals, while Miss Ohio Vintage boasts Saint Louis brands BelleStyle Bijoux and Blue Bird Apparel. The co-op features a locally stocked bar, open to customers on any given day. Thirteenth + Washington plans to host events frequently, with an emphasis on local tastings, live music and an exclusive shopping experience. Owner Kristen Linares plans to make charitable endeavors a focal point. 10% off all Linares’ retail sales benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Thirteenth + Washington will be officially open for business on Saturday, June 30^th. Miss Ohio Vintage opened on June 1^st. The boutique is currently open 12-5pm, with regular hours of 11-7 daily beginning June 14^th. For more information, visit ThirteenthAndWashington.com.

http://www.missohiovintage.com