Four lumbersexuals attempt to master the masculine arts — while looking fabulous
Five flannelled men stand tall and bearded around a pile of timber in a sunny clearing in Stillwater. Their socks are wooly, their boots are scuffed, their suspenders taut. One throws an ax into the...
View ArticleSeen and scene: Flowers After Hours at Mia
This weekend marked the return of Flowers After Hours, an evening celebrating the Mia's Art in Bloom with champagne, floral fashion, and floral arrangements inspired by pieces in the permanent...
View ArticleFashion Foreword: Mother's Day ideas, special sales, and bridal designs
Happy May! The seven days of post-Prince rain have finally cleared, and it feels like summer might be right around the corner. But before we can put on our bikinis and wander down to Hidden Beach to be...
View ArticleFashion foreword: 6 fab looks for a wedding party
Wedding season is upon us! How many “save the dates” and invites with fancy calligraphy do you have hanging on your fridge from engaged friends and family members right now? Weddings are super fun when...
View ArticleMeet the Art-A-Whirl artist: Worker B
[This weekend marks the 21st annual Art-A-Whirl, a three-day celebration where hundreds of artists working in northeast Minneapolis open up their studios for gallery shows, artist's talks, special...
View ArticleFashion Foreword: Art-A-Whirl sales, anniversary parties
Art-A-Whirl is here again, which means one thing: parties. The three-day northeast Minneapolis event is a celebration of art, creativity, and local music. While we obviously urge you to buy some art...
View ArticleSummer pieces every Minneapolis gal needs
Now that summer weather has decided to grace us with its presence, it’s time to pack away your sweaters and bring summery clothes out to play. This is a time-honored tradition here in the Twin Cities....
View ArticleFashion Foreword: Sidewalk and anniversary sales
You know it’s summer in the Twin Cities when every weekend is packed with events. From Memorial Day on, there’s nary a weekend where there isn't a neighborhood block party or a street fair where you...
View ArticleSeen and scene: Transmission's "Let's Go Crazy" Prince tribute
This weekend, Prince fans went crazy at Transmission's celebration of the Purple one at First Avenue. We chatted with some revelers about their sartorial choices for the evening. Crystal Nelson City:...
View ArticleFashion Foreword: Summer beauty fixes
Summer’s the best, but it brings with it some pretty unpleasant and annoying beauty gripes. You’re out consuming countless summer cocktails in the patio sun, lying on the beach and frying your skin,...
View ArticleAdvice: Don't call a black woman's hair 'an animal that can't be tamed'
Bianca Dawkins called ahead. In making an appointment at the Denny Kemp Salon and Spa in Minneapolis, Dawkins informed the receptionist that she had "textured hair." What Dawkins wanted done was very...
View ArticleDenny Kemp responds: We're not racists, we're learning
Denny Kemp wanted to talk to Bianca Dawkins directly. Still does, though as time passes, he's less and less sure that she wants to speak with him. "I have a feeling right now, she doesn't want us to be...
View ArticleA wedding survival kit for guests and bridesmaids
Weddings are fun and create memories you’ll treasure forever, but damn if they aren’t a lot of effort, especially if you’re in them. A bridesmaid works hard for that title! Between bachelorette...
View ArticleTexan says Minneapolis Target 'gay pride' display 'made him weep'
The massacre at a gay club in Orlando was a wicked reminder that murderous hate can surface anywhere. That includes a city, or one its neighborhoods, even the very business that was established to be a...
View ArticleFashion Foreword: Store openings, launch parties, flea markets
It’s going to be a sunny weekend in the Twin Cities, which means there’s a ton of stuff happening everywhere. So load up on SPF — because it’s gonna be hot — and check out some of the fun, unique...
View ArticleVersace 19.69 is coming to Mall of America
A few months ago fast-fashion brand Zara announced that it was coming to the Mall of America, and a few weeks ago the super affordable Ulta opened up shop there, too. Today, a press release was sent...
View ArticleTOMS is coming to Mall of America
Last week, it was announced that high-end retailer Versace is setting up shop in Minnesota's mega-mall. Fast-fashion giant Zara is arriving there sometime soon as well. Now we hear that do-good...
View ArticleFashion Foreword: Fourth of July fashion tips
The Fourth of July is here — can you believe it? On Friday afternoon, most of us will dip out of our office jobs early and spend the next three days eating brats, drinking Budweiser's “America” beer,...
View ArticleMinneapolis woman Liz Krueger was 'bullied' for wearing tight dress to wedding
Liz Krueger is in excellent shape. Like, better than you. Krueger, a Minneapolis resident, doesn't hesitate to show off her body on her popular Instagram page. Sometimes she shows a lot of it. Hey, she...
View ArticleFashion Foreword: 6 current trends we’ll laugh at in 10 years
We turn a blind eye to the horrifying things we wore in the ‘00s: the Juicy suits, the True Religion jeans, and the Ed Hardy tees. “Can you believe we all had those dangle-y belly button rings?...
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