June 2008
June 30, 2008Made in MinnesotaOn Friday I had the pleasure of sharing three interesting and ingenious products with Twin Cities Live viewers. The best part? They're all made in Minnesota. Watch the segment here, then support these local entrepreneurs by purchasing their creations at the following local retailers: Read more » Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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June 26, 2008Now that's what I call a sale!For me to be blogging about a sale, you must know that I am not messing around. I take sales very seriously. Don't give me a coupon if it's loaded with exclusions (ahem, Macy's), and don't try to lure me in with 20 percent off of your worst-selling items. I'd rather pay full price for something I really, really want, then spend hours hunting and pecking through loads of stuff, hoping to find a single gem. The sale I present you with today is not so much a sale as it is a mother lode. Read more » Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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June 23, 2008Good Old Navy
Every summer, about the time it starts to really heat up, I make my annual pilgrimage to Old Navy. It's annual because I want 80 percent of my wardrobe to be with me for several years, if not longer. These staples have to be well-made and classically-styled if they're going to go the distance. Clothes from Old Navy, H&M, Forever 21, and even the Gap don't usually fit the bill. They tend to stretch out after one wear, and shrink, fade, or pill after one wash. However, when I start craving a sundress, or a beach cover-up, I know I'll find them at Old Navy in fun prints and prices so low that I can justify wearing them for only one season. This year did not disappoint. I now have in my possession: Posted on Monday, June 23, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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June 19, 2008Traveling BeautiesIn my world, summer means travel—and travel means packing. I've spent years perfecting my long-weekend wardrobe, my Europe wardrobe, my cabin wardrobe. Sadly, there's always one thing missing (a jacket, for the one day out of the year that it rains in Scottsdale), and one thing too many (shoes, always the shoes!). When it comes to my DOP kit, however, I am an old pro. Read more » Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (2) |
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June 16, 2008Almost Famous: Nelle Handbags
I never met a clutch I didn't like. Small or oversized, lizard or silk, envelope or clasped, they are all an easy, lady-like way to take any outfit from day to night. Long before the current clutch craze, I had a love affair with any hand-held bag that could tote my lipstick, keys, cell phone, and credit card, while still looking pretty. Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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June 13, 2008Make Dad's Day
Still looking for the perfect father's day gift? It's not surprising. Dad's are so special, it's hard to imagine a gift that says it all. I gave up long ago (and when my dad starting asking for an Airstream) and decided that as long as it was thoughtful and personal, I had done my daughterly duty. Ties were out, bottles of single malt scotch were in! Posted on Friday, June 13, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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June 9, 2008A Smarter CandleI've seen them around, these fake candles, at the Red Stag Supper Club, and while I was getting a massage down the street at Spot. It seemed odd, a candle that looked like a candle but wasn't. A flame that flickered without an actual flame. I thought, why aren't these places using real candles? It seemed cheap, and a little kitschy. Read more » Posted on Monday, June 9, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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June 2, 2008As Seen on TVLast week I stopped by Twin Cities Live to share a few of my favorite style solutions. You can watch the segment here, or keep reading for a preview. These three ingenious tools make me wonder: Why I didn't think of that?!? Read more » Posted on Monday, June 2, 2008 in Style File | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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