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Scene + Heard: Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation's Medicine Ball
The annual Medicine Ball gala, sponsored by the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation, oozed the elegance of its theme: Time to Bond.
Celebrities
Barbie commercial stars a boy for the first time
A new commercial for a limited edition Barbie doll features a never-before-touted market: a pre-teen boy. "Moschino Barbie is so fierce!" the coiffed kid exclaims.
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Scene + Heard: Galore: Professional Hmong Women's Network
At its first gala, Galore: Professional Hmong Women's Network rolled out the red carpet, complete with paparazzi-style photographers.
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Withering Glance: We've had our fill of our e-mail in-boxes
Rick Nelson and Claude Peck dispense unasked-for advice about clothing, etiquette, culture, relationships, grooming and more.
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Whole new hue: Older Minn. women opting for colorful dye jobs
Playfully colored hair was once the look of the younger set, but now it's being worn by adults, who are opting for pale pastels or even neon-bright hues.
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Why I love buying vintage from my fashionable Minnesota forebears
Ever since I moved to Minneapolis in 2006 from a teeny-tiny farm town Up North, I've been collecting vintage clothing. I like a history lesson that lives in my closet.
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Scene + Heard: The 20th 'birthday' celebration for Kids in Need in Minnesota
For its 20th "birthday," the Kids in Need Foundation went all out.
Celebrities
Plus-size designer's win on 'Project Runway' spawns online attacks
Ashley Nell Tipton made history when she became the first designer in 14 seasons of "Project Runway" to win with a collection for plus-size women. But not everyone was happy to see her crowned.
Music
Withering Glance: Divas or pop gods?
Rick Nelson and Claude Peck dispense unasked-for advice about clothing, etiquette, culture, relationships, grooming and more.
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Use of the term 'plus size' is shrinking
There's a makeover of sorts sweeping the fashion industry, but it's not about what clothes look like. Instead, it's about how retailers are talking about them.
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Stylepoints: How to use Instagram for beauty tips and secrets
It's easy to get stuck in a beauty rut. Why not try Instagram for inspiration? You're probably spending hours on it shuffling through photos of your friends' wedding weekends and lake trips anyway.
Style
TomboyX boxer briefs are 'not your granny's panties'
Female athletes and other women in uniform rally around TomboyX's boxer briefs for women.
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Withering Glance: The Halloween Hangover
Rick Nelson and Claude Peck dispense unasked-for advice about clothing, etiquette, culture, relationships, grooming and more.
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Personal shoppers now cater to people buying online, too
Personal shoppers aren't just for high-end customers. Now everyone can have one digitally.
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