By Stephanie Audette
With Labor Day weekend behind us, summer is now officially over. Sigh. Luckily, we still have the autumn…
Stephanie’s Picks for Fall
Event Buzz: Bastille Day, Minnesota Style
by Stephanie Audette
This year pastels are in. I’d like to think this trend was inspired by those little French bites of heaven…
Look We Love: Intern Retrospection
By Allison Pavlick
The Mpls.St.Paul Magazine office brims with savvy fashion scribes and style junkies. This week we bid adieu to three of…
Minnesota Style Star: Jessica Biel
By Allison Pavlick
Minnesota claims its fair share of style icons (for further proof, pick up a copy of our 40
Retrospective Style Hits TV
By Allison Pavlick
If the characters of Downton Abbey attended Ralph Lauren’s fall runway show, they might have mistook the collection for fall 1912, not 2012. Sure, Lord Grantham and Lady Mary might have been taken aback by a few plummeting necklines and the gadgets on the laps of fashion voyeurs. But with the show’s…
maurices’ Mainstreet Model Search
By Allison Pavlick
Everything about maurices’ Main Street Model Search seems coated in Minnesota Nice. The Duluth-based retailer is seeking 12 “real” girls in all sizes to model clothing for its upcoming fall and spring campaigns. Complete with an essay portion, charitable giveaway, and chance to meet designer and…
Look We Love: Bringing Back Barrettes
By Linden Wilson
Remember the days when your mom would clasp tiny barrettes in your hair in the morning before school? Fast forward 20 years and barrettes are making a much trendier and more stylish comeback, and fashionistas everywhere consider them to be simple statement pieces. They’re low-key enough to wear with a casual outfit, but unique enough to be noticed. See how Mpls.St.Paul Magazine…
Look We Love: Exposed Socks
By Linden Wilson
As the weather gets colder, we are seeing one of the most fashionably cozy trends emerging: exposed socks. Most of the time, socks are simply used for warmth and comfort and are never seen, but this trend allows you to show them off in a…
Look We Love: The Trench
By Linden Wilson
Looking to make a fashion statement this fall? Try the trench coat. This season is all about layering, and there’s hardly a better way to keep warm in the chilly weather than with a sleek and stylish trench. To avoid looking like Carmen Sandiego, stay away from color and go the nude route (obviously not literally). Nude, beige, and tan trenches are…
Model Citizen: Colorful Outerwear
By Linden Wilson
It’s a slimming and favored neutral, so it’s no wonder we usually gravitate toward black outerwear. Basic black pea coats, rain jackets, blazers, sweaters–they’re our go-to pieces when it’s time to pile on the layers. Yet sometimes stepping outside your comfort zone, especially when it comes to fashion, is essential. That’s why this fall, it’s all about color. We love this model…
