November 2008
November 18, 2008Happy Holidays to YouIt's not even Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping season is in full swing. Since when is mid-November such a retail extravaganza? Since the econmy needed a boost. Now is the time to take advantage of the steals and deals and pick up something for yourself. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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November 15, 2008Night Out: Maiden Minnesota
Guest blog by Ali Brady, Minnesota Monthly writer  Laura Nelli of Nelle You could tell the second-annual “Maiden Minnesota” event was a big success the minute you stepped foot inside the site of this year’s event, at the W Minneapolis–The Foshay. It was packed. While this was great news for the event organizers—and even better news for the event beneficiary, WomenVenture, a nonprofit that supports local entrepreneurs—it made it a little tougher for anyone looking to score one of... Read more » Posted on Saturday, November 15, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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November 10, 2008Trend Spotting: OwlsAnimal motifs continue to spark new trends in fashion and home decor. Butterflies, birds, and deer have all had their day, and now owls are swooping into stores everywhere. While I'm not particularly into kitsch (and was always a bit unnerved by those talking-owl Tootsie Pop commercials), these nocturnal creatures have a funky, 70s vibe that works in small doses. Hoo knew? Read more » Posted on Monday, November 10, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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November 3, 2008Natural BeautyI've slowly started making the switch to non-toxic skincare products—those free of parabens, commonly used preservatives that have been linked to cancer and allergies. The more I read about their potential dangers, the more I have trouble putting parabens on my face. But giving up my favorite moisturizers and masks won't be easy. If I'm going to invest in anything new, it has to work, and it has to look pretty in my medicine cabinet. Read more » Posted on Monday, November 3, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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