Style Parlor

5 Minutes With . . . Lilly Pulitzer’s Janie Schoenborn

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Lilly Pulitzer’s fashion director, Janie Schoenborn, comes to Melly at Galleria this weekend for a spring trunk show. We snagged a few minutes with the busy designer to talk about spring trends, wearing bold prints, and why Lilly loves wildlife.

SP: What’s in store for Lilly Pulitzer for Spring 2010?

JS: We just came off…

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Sales and Events This Week: Feb. 23, 2010-Mar. 1, 2010

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Feb. 23-28: Bring gently used clothing to any of Bibelot‘s four Twin Cities location and receive a coupon good for 20 percent off any regularly-priced clothing items. The clothing will go to Arc’s Value Village. 1082 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-0321; 4315 Upton Ave., Mpls., 612-925-3175; 300 E. Hennepin. Ave., Mpls., 612-379-9300; 2276 Como Ave.,…

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Sales and Events This Week: Feb. 16, 2010-Feb.22, 2010

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Feb. 17: Getting pumped for Macbeth at the Guthrie? Check out the theater’s Girls Night packages while you’re shopping for tickets. For $120, get tickets to three plays plus admission to special pre-show parties, where you’ll receive a complimentary cocktail, snacks, and spa pampering courtesy of Aveda Institute and Salon Miyagi. Order online or…

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Valentine’s Day Lingerie on Twin Cities Live!

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine‘s style editor and StyleParlor contributor Melissa Colgan was on Twin Cities Live! yesterday for a segment on Valentine’s Day lingerie. Check it out.
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Good Samaritan

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I consider myself to lead a charmed life. I was born in the United States of America into a middle class family with two loving parents and two wonderful little sisters. I boast private primary and secondary education and graduation from a top university. I am one of the fortunate few that can say in all…

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Arafina, Pumpz & Melly Team Up for a Huge Weekend Sale

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Feb. 10: FinnStyle reopens at its new location, which promises to be about twice the size of its former Gaviidae outpost. 160 Glenwood Ave., Mpls., 612-333-2127

Feb. 11-12: The Gaviidae Market returns. Browse for Valentine’s Day gifts at the Common’s own indoor farmers market. Vendors include Artisan Pasta Moderna, Aspen…

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Sales and Events This Week: Feb. 2, 2010-Feb. 8, 2010

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Feb. 2-3: Continue your quest for the perfect pair at Hot Mama’s Annual Denim Sale. Get 25% off all premium jeans, including new arrivals. 3914 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-476-8255; Rosedale Center, 612-633-9400; The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 763-416-5100; 687 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 952-224-9985; 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-209-0222

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Test Drive: A Messy Side Braid

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If you at all follow what is going on in the world of fashion and trend, you’ve for certain heard about one of the biggest trends to come out of the Spring 2010 fashion shows. No, it wasn’t the eschewing of pants (Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior) or Grandma-styling (Peter Som), but it was…

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