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Tuesday, May 21st


l’étoile’s Guide to Style and Shopping: 5/21-5/26
Joynoelle

This week spruce up your demi-couture designer collection at Joynoelle, get blinged out at Grethen House and help a Minneapolis native get a second chance #RunwayRamon.




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Monday, May 20th


The Rogue Epicurean: Suds Sojurn
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Interested in the much lauded Tap Room trend in local craft brews? Take a crawl with The Rogue Epicurean through three of the best (conveniently clustered in NE Minneapolis) to see what all the hype is about.




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Friday, May 17th


Cabin Fever: Northwoods Chic at RetroRama 2013
a look by Max Lohrbach from last year's RetroRama

Beth Hammarlund previews this year’s RetroRama, which will be held tonight at the Minnesota History Center.




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Thursday, May 16th


String Theory: The Gilded Road to Cannes
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The Cannes International Film Festival just kicked off yesterday. This week in String Theory, Beth Hammarlund shares her fashion wishes for the coming week.




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Tuesday, May 14th


l’étoile’s Guide to Style and Shopping: 5/14-5/19
Alter Nation

This week in shopping, meet the brands at martinpatrick3, say farewell to StyledLife, get vintage at RetroRama, and go green at Alter/Nation.




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Monday, May 13th


The Rogue Epicurean: Wines With Friends
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The Rogue Epicurean hosts a wine tasting with Angie Heitz of Rootstock Wine Company. The results are a microcosm of grand ideas, useful wine data and the occasional tipsy musings.




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Thursday, May 9th


String Theory: Punk Found Dead, Screwed
Rooney Mara in Givenchy Haute Couture, with the designer

Beth Hammarlund follows up last week’s String Theory by breaking down the fashion at the Met’s Annual Costume Institute Gala.




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Tuesday, May 7th


l’étoile’s Guide to Style and Shopping: 5/7-5/12
FGI

This weekend shop for yourself and your house @ Casa Verde and the showroom @ Lilu Interiors. Fashion Group International teaches us about sustainability and Cliché launches their website.




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Monday, May 6th


The Rogue Epicurean: White Materials
A cool jeans with White blazer look that I will be stealing.

With a nod to the classic Gatsby white suit, the Rogue Epicurean considers how to stylishly wear white this summer and all year around.




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Thursday, May 2nd


String Theory: If Punk Wasn’t Dead Before, It Certainly Will Be This Monday.
one of the Met's promotional images for the exhibit, featuring Chanel

It’s almost Fashion Christmas! The Costume Institute Gala is coming up this Monday at The Met in New York. Beth Hammarlund reflects on this year’s exhibit: “PUNK: Chaos to Couture.”




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Wednesday, May 1st


l’étoile’s Guide to Style and Shopping: 5/1- 5/5
Pierrepont

This week in local style and shopping, say so long to STYLEDLIFE (for now) and happy birthday to Flirt Boutique, and pretend you’re in a movie at the Forage Modern Workshop and Pierrepont Hicks-hosted The Royal Tenebaums-inspired happy hour.




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Monday, April 29th


The Rogue Epicurean: Let There Be Shorts
Colorful Short with a Cardigan and Madras Shirt

The Rogue Epicurean celebrates Spring (finally!) with a rundown on some of the best ways to stylishly wear shorts this season.




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Friday, April 26th


Crush With Eyeliner: Holy Grail Concealers
L'Oréal True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealer

Beth pays tribute to her all-time favorite concealer and reviews a new concealer that will never be leaving her purse. Ever.




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Wednesday, April 24th


String Theory: Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Gwyneth Paltrow Is the Devil
An promotional image from the collection. I bet that book's an Introduction to Prostitution personally gifted to that child by Paltrow herself.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle blog has released a collection of bikinis for little girls, and surprise! They’re evil bikinis for little girls! Beth Hammarlund talks kids in two-pieces in String Theory.




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Tuesday, April 23rd


l’étoile’s Guide to Style and Shopping: 4/24-4/28
Dethrose Vintage

This week check out a catwalk featuring new designers at the Weisman Art Museum’s “Threads” fashion design competition, and stop by Calhoun Beach Club to see ARENA’s Neon Glam bikini party.




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Monday, April 22nd


The Rogue Epicurean: Fizzy Lifting Drinks
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The Rogue Epicurean prepares you for a spring cocktail party with some sophisticated champagne cocktails to make at home and a few to try at local hotspots.




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Wednesday, April 17th


l’etoile’s Guide to Style and Shopping: 4/19-4/22
Products by HAMMS vendor Fidelis

This weekend is dedicated to all antique lovers and craft enthusiasts. Get your shop on at various events all weekend long like the American Craft Council show, HAAMS show, Spring Junk Bonanza and the biggest of all, the Antique Spectacular.




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Monday, April 15th


The Rogue Epicurean: Fancy Feet
Valentino Leather and Suede Sneakers  - $720

Get ready for spring with a selection of sneakers from some of the world’s top luxury brands along with similarly fancy kicks at more affordable price points.




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Friday, April 12th


Envision presents “La Vie en Tropical”
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We are simply loving the new editorial released today in anticipation of tomorrow’s “Envision: Artopia” fashion event, styled by the always-impeccable Hollie Mae, photographed by Michael Haug and featuring Ignite models.




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Thursday, April 11th


l’étoile’s Guide to Sales & Shopping: 4/9-4/15
Photo by Michael Haug

This weekend in shopping and style, “Envision: Artopia” will be showcasing spring looks from a dozen designers and shops, the Funk’n Fashion show returns, and Gamut Gallery hosts its Glam Slam Clothing Swap.




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Wednesday, April 10th


String Theory: I Heart Kate Young
Kate Young for Target Gown $89.99

This week in String Theory, Beth Hammarlund talks designers vs. stylists and previews Kate Young’s upcoming collection for Target.




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Tuesday, April 9th


The Rogue Epicurean: Mad Style
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In this week’s column, The Rogue Epicurean muses about the nature of style in the aftermath of the Mad Men premiere party and picks some of his favorite looks of the night.




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Friday, April 5th


Crush with Eyeliner: The Sweet Smell of Spring
Philosophy Field of Flowers Peony Blossom

Spring is finally here! Pretty much! In Crush with Eyeliner, Beth Hammarlund shares a few of her favorite springtime fragrances.




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Friday, April 5th


Style Icons: Rita Lydig, Atsuko Tanaka, Millicent Rogers
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Today we welcome a new media partner, Love Stitch! To kick off our new match made in style heaven, here’s a super-cool piece on style icons of the past — and we’re not talking Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor.




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Thursday, April 4th


l’étoile’s Guide to Mad Men Style
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In anticipation of Sunday’s “Mad Men” premiere party at Jax Café, l’étoile’s style and TV experts weigh in on the pressing question on everyone’s minds this week: what to wear?!




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Thursday, April 4th


l’étoile’s Guide to Mad Men Beauty
Goldie Hawn

Resident beauty expert Beth Hammarlund weighs in on the best late-’60s beauty looks to prep you for this weekend’s “Mad Men” premiere party.




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Tuesday, April 2nd


l’étoile’s Guide to Style and Shopping: 4/2-4/7
Delphine by Nelle

Get caught up on the latest Spring looks by catching the Emerald Spring Fashion Show, or try your luck at Grethen House’s Bunny Days sale and Nelle shows off her fabulous clutches.




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Monday, April 1st


The Rogue Epicurean: Under There
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In honor of the upcoming premiere of “Mad Men” and star Jon Hamm’s well-reported wardrobe “struggles,” The Rogue Epicurean discusses the basic foundational garment of every gentleman’s wardrobe.




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Wednesday, March 27th


l’étoile’s Guide to Style and Shopping: 3/24-3/30
LuLa

This week in local style & shopping, take in the GenX fashion/music/dance show, Lula Vintage Wear’s Grand Reopening, a RubyBritt trunk show and more.




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Monday, March 25th


GenX Designer Spotlight: Caroline Hayden
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Emerging local designer Caroline Hayden is among the featured designers in this weekend’s GenX fashion/dance/music event. MPLSTYLE interviews the designer about about her background, inspiration and future plans.




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