By Leah Binkovitz
There’s no end to the stylish women prowling the skyways and, increasingly, the sunny downtown sidewalks on any given day. You know the ones we mean—an on-point accessory catches your eye, you give her the once over and want to know where she got every single piece of clothing, but by the time she passes, you’re already in the middle of a…
By Linden Wilson
The recent passing of famed hairdresser Vidal Sassoon left many not only grieving the loss but also remembering the iconic hairstyles he created. We spoke with root Salon owner Jim Koktavy about the influence Vidal had on his life and on the industry:
Actress Mia Farrow with Vidal Sassoon
By Allison Pavlick
Whether you inherited your mom’s super-shopping skills or not, you owe the lady something special for Mother’s Day. For those of you with the tendency to leave shopping until the last minute (ahem, the deadline is Sunday!), we encourage you visit a Twin Cities spot that offers a variety of stores, minus the schlep to the nearest mall. The shops at the…
By Megan Willett
Spring weather can be a temperamental mistress. With snow in the forecast one day and 90 degree weather the next, keeping your body the perfect temperature is a challenge. The trick is layering, but piling on a winter coat for chilly mornings and lugging it home in the afternoon is a major drag. Luckily, designers are responding to our warm-weather woes, and…
By Leah Binkovitz
Just as the rain returns to ruin the start of baseball season and cancel perfectly good weekend Twins games, NBA playoffs sweep in to keep us cozy inside. Sadly, our beloved Timberwolves will not be making a playoff appearance this year, but there’s still plenty of teams worth cheering for. Harder than figuring out who to support, however, is the whole game…
By Allison Pavlick
As you head into the weekend, put your best fashion foot forward.
By Rebecca Omastiak
Warmer weather means outdoor patio/deck dining, picnics, farmers markets, and food trucks. With all of the al fresco dining options on the horizon as well as fresh spring produce in store, why not carry epicurean taste over to fashion inspiration? Get your recommended five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables (and save room for dessert!) with these delicious looks:
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By Linden Wilson
Business in the front, party in the back. No, we’re not talking about mullets here (would we ever?)–we’re talking about the open back, a fun alternative to the V-neck and a fashionable must-have for spring and summer. Remember when Hilary Swank wore that killer dress to the Academy Awards in 2005? The open back obsession started right then and there, and…
By Allison Pavlick
Minnesota claims its fair share of style icons (for further proof, pick up a copy of our 40th anniversary issue). While many trendsetters are still shaking things up in the Twin Cities, others have taken their cunning fashion sense beyond the state line.
One of our most stylish exports is The Illusionist star Jessica Biel. A native of…
By Leah Binkovitz
We’ve got spirit, yes we do. We’ve got spirit, how ’bout you? Oh, you don’t, how sad. Did you know they’re not just for jocks anymore? Varsity jackets, and their less peppy cousins, bomber jackets, are sweeping the globe right now. From Stockholm to Taipei, from NYC to SF. Even though Minnesota isn’t known for its civic hubris, we still…
