July 2009
July 27, 2009Il Vostro to Close
I'm sad to report that after 2 1/2 years, Il Vostro Boutique will be shuttering its doors on August 14. Owner Stacey Finnegan, who is just the nicest, most enthusiastic shopkeeper you could ever meet, says the closure is due to "greater economic forces that are out of our control." It's an all-to-common tale in the retail world, but that doesn't make it any easier. I will certainly miss the romantic, Italian clothing shop, which was a unique addition to 50th and France. If you're in the neighborhood, pop in for a final look at Finnegan's under-the-radar jewelry and handbag selection—she has impeccable taste, and my guess is that some of these pieces will be marked down as the closing draws near. A... Read more » Posted on Monday, July 27, 2009 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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July 21, 2009The Best Fall Shopping Starts Now
Let me be clear: I don't even want to THINK about fall. This weekend's chilly weather was enough to send me into a panic. The only fall thing that I'm willing to make an exception for is Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale, which is going on now through August 2. For two weeks, select men's women's, and children's fall merchandise is temporarily marked down—typically about 30 perecent. After the sale it all goes back to full price. At first it might feel completely uncomfortable to buy boots in July, but trust me: when you find brand-new, on-trend, paid-for pair in your closet come September, you'll thank me. As soon as I get the catalog, I dog-ear everything that I want, then order what I... Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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July 14, 2009MN Designers Make Project RunwayAfter much cat-fighting between networks and the ensuing endless delays, Project Runway Season 6 is finally scheduled to debut on Lifetime on August 20. Of the 16 new contestants, two have Minnesota ties. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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July 6, 2009The Sale: Vintage GlamTime is of the essence from now through July 26 when StyledLife hosts its annual Vintage Glam event. Once a year, the posh accessories shop unveils its stash of hand-selected, vintage spoils. Read more » Posted on Monday, July 6, 2009 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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