November 2008 Style File

NOW OPEN

Getting your feet into a pair of Uggs just got easier, now that the Australian boot maker has opened a concept store at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Fans of the luxury brand will find the biggest selection of boots, slippers, and clogs in Minnesota. Schuler Shoes, 7845 Main St. N., Maple Grove, 763-494-4878

Luxury meets sustainability at the new Casa Verde, opening in south Minneapolis this month. Founded by three local women, the eco-luxe shop offers Earth-friendly interior-design services and innovative products for kitchen and bath. 911 W. 50th St., Minneapolis, 612-353-4401, casaverdedesign.com

StyledLife is taking the suburbs by storm with the much-anticipated opening of its second location. In addition to downtown Minneapolis, you can now shop the boutique’s ultra-glam repertoire of designer handbags, vintage jewelry, and bold accessories at the Galleria in Edina. 952-928-8888, styledlife.com
 

ON THE MOVE

Custom paper-goods and party-planning resource Give My Regards To has moved from Calhoun Commons to Edina. The new location has more space to accommodate the store’s growing event and invitation design services. 7179 Washington Ave. S., Edina, 952-941-3371, givemyregardsto.com
 

BEAUTY BUZZ

FIVETWOSIX salon and spa introduced MicroZone Treatments: 20-minute services designed to correct specific skin care concerns in a hurry. Choose from Flash Exfoliation, Eye Rescue, Rapid Spot Clearing, Blackhead Relief, and Lip Renewal treatments, each $25. 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3839, fivetwosixsalon.com
 

FASHION FORWARD

Support local, women-owned businesses at Maiden Minnesota, November 13 at the W Minneapolis—The Foshay. This charitable shopping event will feature design-driven Twin Cities companies, including Joynoëlle, Nelle Handbags, and Hollywood Fashion Tape. A portion from each $20 ticket will benefit WomenVenture, a nonprofit that supports local entrepreneurs.maidenminnesotaevent.com

Local news anchor and jewelry designer Robyne Robinson will showcase her exotic ROX jewelry collection at Key North on November 15 and 16. 515 First Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612-455-6666, roxmpls.com

Put on your PJs and join DIVAMN on November 14 for The Ultimate Pajama Party, a girly extravaganza of chick flicks, mini spa treatments, shopping, dancing, and drinks—all to support HIV/AIDS programs for women and children. Graves 601 Hotel, Minneapolis, 952-544-6599, divamn.org