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Ceramic Artist Maren Kloppmann

Ceramic artist Maren Kloppman evolves to weather the recession.

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November 2009 “Custom Made” Preview

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Lifestyle editor Christy DeSmith and style editor Melissa Colgan preview Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s November cover story highlighting local artisans and their one-of-a-kind creations.



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Barbie at the Mall of America: The Fashion, The Fun

Barbie at the Mall of America: The Fashion, The Fun

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine editors Melissa Colgan, Erin Gulden, and Maura Ryan blast through the Barbie pop-up store and exhibit at the Mall of America for the latest in the life of the toy icon and to channel special girly-girl memories.

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Glamorama 2008: The Fashion Show, the Music, the Afterparty

Glamorama 2008: Cyndi Lauper and MC Hammer

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See interviews and highlights from Macy’s Glamorama 2008 Pop Candy Arcade, including the fashion show, performances by MC Hammer and Cyndi Lauper, and the afterparty.

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Glamorama 2009: Fashion Preview

Glamorama 2009: Fashion Preview

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine style editor Melissa Colgan chats with Macy's trend correspondent Laura Schara about fall fashion trends, and, of course, what to wear to this year's Glamorama on August 14th at the Orpheum Theatre.

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Trend Alert: Purple Rain

Trend Alert: Purple Rain

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine style editor Melissa Colgan picks out trendy clothes and accessories inspired by the Prince film Purple Rain, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this July.

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Curly Hair Tips

Curly Hair Tips

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Calling all curly girls! Our corkscrewed Mpls.St.Paul Magazine lifestyle editor Christy DeSmith asks three Twin Cities hair specialists about products and tips that keep curls intact and frizz-free.

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Bethenny Frankel's Naturally Thin

Bethenny Frankels Naturally Thin

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine style editor Melissa Colgan goes to Mall of America to talk with the star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City Bethenny Frankel about her new book Naturally Thin and the keys to getting in shape.

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StyleVenture Preview

StyleVenture Preview

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine style editor Melissa Colgan previews some workwear outfits that will be featured at StyleVenture, an event celebrating women, fashion, and power, with Galleria’s style specialist, Rhonda Ruhland.

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Antiquing With Shawn

Antiquing With Shawn

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s homes editor Shawn Gilliam goes antiquing at Hunt & Gather and finds unique summer bargains for home and garden.

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Grey Gardens Style

Grey Gardens Style

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine lifestyle editor Christy DeSmith goes backstage at the Ordway Theater and talks with costume designers Ellen Roeder and Lyle Jackson about the life and legacy of Little Edie, the eccentric socialite portrayed in Grey Gardens.

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Mpls.St.Paul's Next Real Model Photo Shoot

Mpls.St.Paul's Next Real Model Photo Shoot

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Go behind the scenes with style editor Melissa Colgan and watch Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Next Real Model winner Molly Oberstar's makeover and photo shoot for the May 2009 issue.

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Spring Fashion 2009: Color & Accessories

Spring Fashion 2009: Color & Accessories

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's style editor Melissa Colgan shows you spring 2009 fashion trends, including ultra bright and neutral palettes, handbag textures, jewelry statements, shoe boots (AKA “shooties”), and more.

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2009 Spring Fashion Preview

2009 Spring Fashion Preview

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine style editor Melissa Colgan highlights the trends you can expect to see this spring, from hot colors to cool shoes, new jean and T-shirt looks, layering, and more.

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Inside American Girl

Inside American Girl

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Melissa Colgan, Abby Van Ness, and Erin Gulden have girlhood flashbacks as they take a tour of the new American Girl store, a little girl’s ultimate retreat packed full of dolls, at the Mall of America.

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Talking Style with Isaac Mizrahi

Talking Style with Isaac Mizrahi

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Fashion guru Isaac Mizrahi shares his insights on wardrobe must-haves, his new book How to Have Style, and childhood memories of Mom with Mpls.St.Paul Magazine associate editor Melissa Colgan.

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Talking Style with Tim Gunn

Melissa Colgan; Tim Gunn

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Fashion personality and Liz Claiborne Chief Creative Officer, Tim Gunn, was in town for a Liz Claiborne spring fashion show at Herberger’s. Melissa Colgan was there to ask him about achieving personal style and avoiding fashion faux pas.


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chuck bidwell and jen guarino Chuck Bidwell and Jen Guarino revive J.W. Hulme Co., a a 100-year-old St. Paul company that produces high-quality sporting goods and hunting bags.
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Deep Thoughts on High Heels?
by Christy DeSmith
on October 9, 2009

Christy DeSmithSome of us were left drooling, earlier this week, when we spotted the teetering, space-age platforms/heels that were unveiled by Alexander McQueen at Paris Fashion...

The September Issue, Take 2
by Melissa Colgan
on August 24, 2009

Melissa ColganWhen the documentary Unzipped came out, I had to scour the small town I grew up in to find a copy. It was 1995...

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Chuck Bidwell and Jen Guarino of J.W. Hulme Co.

Chuck Bidwell and Jen Guarino revive J.W. Hulme Co., a 100-year-old St. Paul company that produces high-quality sporting goods and hunting bags.

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Heavy Metal

SLIDESHOW

Try adding metal details, from metallic threading to  oversized pailletter, that are as edgy as they are elegant to glamorize your fall staples.

Mahvash Amid

Mahvash Amid of Mahvash Designs

For more than 35 years, Mahvash Amid has been helping women around the world accessorize with her unique, hand-crafted silk creations.

June

June

If you think shopping secondhand means digging through racks of smelly clothes, Daune Stinson's resale boutique, June, will change your mind.

I Like You

I Like You

Everything at this Northeast Minneapolis shop is made by local artisans and crafters.

Purple Rain

Purple Rain

SLIDESHOW

Prince's rock movie celebrates its 25th anniversary. Here's our modern take on Purple Rain's baroque-rock look.

Curl Power

Curl Power

Learn about the latest products, tips, and techniques for making the most of your curls.

thrill of the hunt

Thrill of the Hunt

We preview summer's best large-scale sales and antique shows in Minnesota.

Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods

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These pieces have an air of utility, but they're far too pretty and delicate for the gym.

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Activity Points

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There's something about taking up a new summer sport—along with scooping up some new gear—that renews our commitment to fitness.

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Kaja Foat

Foat Design, co-owned by Kaja Foat and her twin sister, Zoë, creates yoga apparel and active dancewear, plus couture and a popular line of neck scarves fashioned from cashmere remnants.

Model Citizen Molly Oberstar

Model Citizen

Meet Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's "Do you want to be a real model?" contest winner, Molly Oberstar, featured in our May issue.

Oh Baby! store

Oh Baby!

This upscale store featuring nursery décor, toys, and children's fashions moves to expansive new digs, just down the hall from its original location at the Edina Galleria.

All-Americans slideshow

All-Americans

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From seersucker jackets and prairie dresses to gingham rompers and conductor pants, the latest children's fashions are awash in reds, whites and blues.

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Fresh Cut

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From enchanting old-fashioned floral motifs to mélanges of blooms in vibrant colors, everything is coming up roses . . . and peonies, lilies, and tulips.

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Brighten Up

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Here's a look at the best new beauty products in soft pinks and wearable nudes to brighten up the skin and achieve a fresh-faced look.

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It's a Mad, Mad World

SLIDESHOW

This spring's runways saw a lot of mix-and-match patterns that created an eclectic, soft look. Learn how to pull off the madcap style with these pieces.

Pale Perfect

Pale Perfect

SLIDESHOW

Neutrals need not be boring. Try mixing textures and shades to enliven the palette.

6 Must-Haves for Spring

6 Must-Haves for Spring

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Snakeskin clutches, gladiator heels, chunky necklaces, and even chunkier earrings—if there’s one word to define spring’s accoutrements, it’s bold.

Color Me Crazy

Color Me Crazy Slideshow

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Lemon yellow, neon orange, chartreuse, fuchsia, and cobalt blue are just a few of the made-ya-look colors this season. Combine in solid, complementary blocks for a full expression of the trend, or pair with a base of neutrals for a subtle flash of daredevil style.

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Green Redefined

Earth-friendly doesn't have to mean "granola." In fact, the latest in environmental friendliness looks quite elegant.

Slowdown with Style

Slowdown with Style

Meet the fashionista behind some of our town's most fashionable events.

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2009 Holiday Gift Guide

Find holiday figts sure to please everyone on your list.

» Perfect Parties 2009

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Saturday, November 7

Learn how to celebrate the holidays in style with cooking demos, food and beverage sampling, and décor ideas. Tickets and gift bag, $20. Purchase tickets now!

» Sales + Events Calendar

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Is Macy's having a sale this weekend? Bibelot's Odds & Ends blowout coming up? Pumpz having a trunk show? You won't want to plan your shopping day without first checking mspmag.com's Sales + Events calendar.

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