Ride the light rail today, see a fashion show
As many an Instagram and Tumblr account demonstrate, some of the best fashion out there is on the street. Taking inspiration from that idea, models will be hopping on the Blue Line for a series of...
View ArticleMinnesota makeup artist Megan Lanoux makes Hollywood — and No Doubt — look good
Ever thought about quitting your desk job and going to beauty school? Hey, maybe you should. You might just end up doing makeup and hair for your favorite celebrities, just like Twin Cities native (and...
View ArticleJohn Riebel wants to be Chubbies’ anti-model. And score free shorts.
John Riebel is a dude’s dude. Like an All-American Jesus, the college junior poses in a lawn chair, shades down, legs spread. His Christ-like mane rests on his defensive lineman shoulders, while his...
View Article"Keep Saint Paul Boring" T-shirt is a joke made out of love
St. Paul is a city of natural beauty and historical import. Its distinct neighborhoods have unique character and charm, and the impressive, sometimes beautiful state office buildings in and near the...
View ArticleNow open: Flirt Boutique offers lingerie in the North Loop
A bit of St. Paul crossed over to Minneapolis last weekend for the grand opening of Flirt Boutique’s second location. The weekend celebration featured chocolates, sparkling wine, boudoir photography,...
View ArticleMJ Johnson has the Twin Cities’ most famous beard
Michael “MJ” Johnson is used to fielding the same questions, and for good reason. Perhaps you’ve seen him around town with a woolly anomaly luring your eyes toward to his face. “Is it real? I’ve heard...
View ArticleBacon-scented underwear is the holiday gift that keeps giving all year
Dave Lefkow took a lined wiffle ball shot square in the grill courtesy of this his three-year-old son. Immortalized on video, the action fetched a $5,000 prize from America’s Funniest Home Videos....
View ArticleHardt Jewelry, a brand with a heart, celebrates one year today
After spending a decade in the corporate jewelry industry, Anne Lenhardt Koebele wanted to get back to what she loves: creating and expressing herself through her designs. So she launched Hardt...
View ArticleSt. Paul startup Headcase combines film and fashion
Nick Barghini was in a tough spot last year. He had been working in California behind-the-scenes in film and television. Then he went broke. So the 29-year-old headed back home to St. Paul and made...
View ArticleGolden Globes red carpet looks you can wear every day (no, really!)
Award show season is upon us again. The jewels! The dresses! The celebrity couples! Meanwhile, we're cuddled up under a blanket, chilling with Ben & Jerry while criticizing the fashion choices of...
View ArticleFashion foreword: This week's Twin Cities shopping guide
As many who have worked in retail know, January and February are tough months. This is especially true for local retailers. The weather sucks, so no one wants to go out, and everyone is financially...
View ArticleGolden Pearl Vintage offers glam, fab, and affordable pieces (and opens today)
Audra Frizzell knows the allure of vintage all too well. She studied fashion and costume design at the University of Minnesota, and spent nearly 12 years working at the Uptown standby Via’s Vintage....
View ArticleIs Zara coming to Mall of America?
A much-loved retailer may be coming to Minnesota soon for the first time. Founded in 1975, Spanish shop Zara specializes in threads for women, men, an children priced in the mid-range. Think cigarette...
View ArticleFashion foreword: Where to shop local for V-Day lingerie (tip: not Victoria's...
Hey dudes, it’s almost Valentine’s Day. I’m sure your girlfriend is all like, “I don’t want any presents! Don’t get me anything!” But you know what? She’s lying. People always like presents. That being...
View ArticleFashion Week MN announces dates, schedule
Yes, the snow is coming down hard today. But in the relatively near future spring will arrive, and with it comes Fashion Week MN's spring installment. The bi-annual festival is typically filled with...
View ArticleMN jewelry designer Gail Be creates pieces for Hillary Clinton
It was a moment 24 years in the making. This past December, jewelry and bead dressmaker Gail Be was invited to a party at Muse in Minneapolis for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who was in town...
View ArticleFashion foreword: LEN moves, vintage wares, mega-clearance sales
There’s plenty of deals going on in our fair cities this Valentine's Day weekend. If you’re single, you can hit up some sales with your girlfriends, and if you’re not, well, going to dinner on V-Day is...
View ArticleFashion Foreword: Closings, sales, and secret gems
Have you smart folks figured out your taxes yet? And if so, are you lucky enough to be getting a big ol’ tax return? Many writers don’t, since a buttload of our income often comes from freelance work....
View ArticleFashion Foreword: Roe Wolfe moves into Arrow space, winter sales to beat the...
We have the winter blahs. Do you? With gray skies and scattered snowstorms, it's hard not to wonder when it's going to be sunny and warm again. Also, why didn’t we book that trip to Palm Springs?”...
View ArticleFashion police: Minneapolis SWAT redesigns uniforms to soften its image
SWAT teams are kinda scary. They're geared up with bulky vests, shields, and helmets, and armed to the teeth. Hollywood tells us that local police departments looking like military is the first step...
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