August 2008

August 29, 2008

Confessions of a Style Editor

Confession: Yesterday when I received a holiday look book from Talbots,  I didn't even bother to pull the red, spiral-bound book of images from its fed-ex envelope. I just tossed the whole thing straight into the trash.

Now, this may seem like a very biased, un-journalistic approach, but this is Talbots I'm talking about. You know, gold-buttoned boiled-woil cardigan sweaters; pleated plaid trousers; short-sleeved tea-length dresses (make it stop!); and loafers—with the penny.  All of these are just dandy for my granny, but not exactly stuff for the style pages.

However, something (my conscience? a psychic flash?) made me yank the thing out of the trash. What I... Read more »

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August 25, 2008

Minnesota, Political Style

Last week I was celebrating the opening of Il Vostro Boutique in St. Paul, just in time for the RNC. Convention visitors are going to swoon—if they didn't know the Twin Cities were such an exciting retail destination, well that's about to change. This week I'm loving the creativity of a couple of our local designers, who have come up with such clever, witty politically-themed merchandise. They are definitely having fun with what can often be a serious subject matter. Read more »

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August 15, 2008

RNC: Bringing Style to St. Paul

The Republicans are coming! Il Vostro Boutique is opening! On Monday, Stacey Finnegan opens a second location of her boho-chic women's clothing store in downtown St. Paul. Yes, it's an ideal location for the convention. But after the motorcades leave and the hotels empty—Il Vostro will remain, the only women's boutique downtown. Read more »

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August 4, 2008

Raze the Roof

In May, Regis Corporation launched PureBeauty, a pretty, girly retail and salon concept with locations at Mall of America and Eden Prairie Center. On Friday, Regis unveils it's latest boutique salon. This time, it's a guy thing. Raze is a collaboration between a group of Twin Cities men who wanted a more manly salon experience. The result is a clubby, den-like setting filled with relaxation-inducing accoutrements: leather recliners, large-screen televisions, wireless Internet access, a computer station, and a beverage bar. In addition to standard hair and grooming services, Raze offers $5 hot towel treatments and complimentary shoe shines. For home maintenance, the salon carries a selection of luxe products and accessories from... Read more »

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