Style Parlor

Model Citizen: Christy

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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…

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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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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…

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Wardrobe Staple: Spring Jackets

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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…

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Copy the Celebs: Game Day Gear

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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…

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Haute off the Press: Friday Fashion Recap

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By Allison Pavlick

As you head into the weekend, put your best fashion foot forward.

  • The legendary Met Costume Institute Gala Red Carpet will be live-streamed for the first time this year. Tune in for the icons, the splendor, and, better yet, the opulent dresses. [nymag.com]
  • Much to the dismay of shoe fanatics everywhere, a collaboration between J.Crew and Manolo Blahnik is no…

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Trend to Try: A Serving of Style

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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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Trend to Try: The Open Back

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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…

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Minnesota Style Star: Jessica Biel

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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…

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Trend To Try: Varsity Jackets

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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…

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