By Leah Binkovitz
We’ve had to wait a full two weeks between Art-A-Whirl and this weekend’s Edina Art Fair, but it’s worth it. The second largest art fair in the state, Edina’s annual shindig brings huge crowds and great art to the 50th and France neighborhood. Because it’s so big, the event has a little bit for everyone, including families, urbanites, and craft…
By Megan Willett
The change from spring into summer is an exciting one here at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. The food trucks roll out, summer hours begin, and there are fresh trends to try. Not to mention we get a whole new crop of stylish interns! A glamorous magazine wardrobe may not come easily on an intern’s salary, but our MSP newbies definitely make it work.
Take…
By Allison Pavlick
Yes, cell phones have in many cases taken over watches as our go-to time keeping device. But JB Hudson’s annual watch event is proof that the tried-and-true accessories are far from an antiquated accessory. The local retailer stocks more than 1,000 top-notch watches from brands such as Cartier, Chanel, and Baume & Mercier. I headed to the store’s Ridgedale location to…
By Allison Pavlick
In a matter of seconds, rain has the tendency to frizz, crimp, and snarl the meticulously coiffed locks we dedicate countless minutes styling. The solution: some strategic and low-maintenance hairstyle choices. As I sought refuge from the rain in St. Paul on Thursday, one such hairdo caught my eye and prompted a quick detour into an adjacent Dunn Bros.
By Allison Pavlick
While Memorial Day Weekend helps us celebrate service to our country, it’s also an excuse to indulge in sunshine and barbecue, and the stellar sales that have a tendency to lure shopping devotees indoors. Guilty? Us, too. Celebrate the unofficial start of summer by stocking up on seasonal goods and duds at the following holiday sales:
- Kick off summer in style. Beginning…
By Rebecca Omastiak
Local artist and designer Emilie Robinson is far from one-dimensional, with a background as colorful and diverse as her captivating artwork. Born in St. Martin d’Hérès, France, she lived in Belgium, Ireland, and Germany with her family before moving to the U.S. and settling in Minneapolis’ own Powderhorn neighborhood. We asked Robinson about her studio art pursuit, her upcoming collaborations, and where…
By Megan Willett
From freezing cold to tropically humid, our makeup is hard-pressed to keep up with the complicated Twin Cities climate and, what’s more, our skin also has to hold its own against all the parabens and other chemicals lurking in ingredients labels these days.
Luckily, The Nature of Beauty opened its Mendota Heights doors in 2010 with the continued promise to carry nothing…
By Linden Wilson
To quote runway diva Tyra Banks, the 9th annual St. Kate’s Katwalk fashion show was fierce. The event, hosted by Miss Minnesota Natalie Davis, took place May 12 at St. Catherine University‘s O’Shaughnessy Auditorium and showcased the talents of the school’s apparel design and fashion merchandising students. The theme of the show was “eco-logic” as designers incorporated a sustainable element into some of…
By Leah Binkovitz
In the midst of Art-A-Whirl gallery hopping, we stopped by Northeast’s Salon Stella to check out the Thrifters’ pop-up vintage sale.
Stepping out of the sun and into the funky, mural-fronted salon space was like finding a freshwater spring and shaded hammock in a desert. We caught the Band of Thrifters still setting up the tent in front…
By Megan Willett
Last week was Parc Boutique‘s first Sip + Shop event of the summer season. Everything in the store from 3-6 p.m. was 15 percent off (including its sale section), and complimentary wine made the experience all the more enjoyable. The racks were colorfully stocked with trends of the moment and classic, go-to pieces, plus a bounty of accessories on display throughout the…
