Style and Fashion

Variety

April 6, 2016

Neoprene jacket with Japanese inset by Susan Bradley, Credit Paul Weber

Fashion and craft meet and mingle at the 2016 ACC show

The American Craft Council's event demonstrates creative ways to rock handcrafted clothing and accessories.

Variety

April 6, 2016

Style calendar

Variety

April 2, 2016

From left, Emily Beckius, Marcus Manser and Jessica and Cody Thelen.

Scene + Heard: Flavors of the Twin Cities

For its 15th annual fundraiser, the American Liver Foundation invited more than 200 guests to enjoy a gourmet meal, cooked tableside by Twin Cities area culinary experts.

Variety

March 30, 2016

Mall of America, High School Prom Fashion

These perfect prom outfits are on trend in 2016 for Minnesota teens

Prom is one of the last bastions of dress-up occasions, and this year's big trends allow for full-on glamour with soft gowns and striking colors.

Variety

March 30, 2016

Gallery: Party on with 2016 prom fashion trends

Prom is one of the last bastions of dress-up occasions, and this year's big trends allow for full-on glamour with soft gowns and striking colors. Pretty pastels, lots of lace, vibrant floral prints and a touch of sparkle all add to the red-carpet feel this season, said Mall of America trend specialist Sara Rogers. No matter what the trends are, prom is always about celebrating with friends, kicking up your heels and having fun.

Variety

March 26, 2016

From left, Cyrea Lynch and Jason Hudoba.

Scene + Heard: A Gathering of Heroes in Minneapolis

A sold-out crowd dressed the part for a Gathering of Superheroes.

Variety

March 23, 2016

Amaya, left, wears bunny ears headband, $46, and felt flowers (as belt), $95, from Oh Baby!; Hepburn lace dress, $130, from Goodnight Moon, and Yeehaw

Pretty Easter dresses for girls and their grown-ups

What to wear for a brunch, egg hunt or church services this Easter? These looks will take you well past the holiday and down the bunny trail to warmer, greener days.

Variety

March 19, 2016

Teams of four race down Buck Hill's tubing lanes atop mattresses while in a bracket-style competition to raise money for Bridging, the largest non-pro

Scene + Heard: Bedrace for Bridging at Buck Hill in Burnsville

Teams of four piled onto queen-sized mattresses and raced down an icy run at Burnsville's Buck Hill for the annual Bedrace for Bridging fundraiser.

Variety

March 17, 2016

Hand painted sign by local artist Dusty Signs on new Buck + Fir boutique building, which is a converted garage located in the East Drive parking lot.

10 sweet new Twin Cities area boutiques offer clothes, home furnishings and more

Spring is buzzing with new specialty store openings across the Twin Cities area. We visited the latest to open (or change) and found an emerging trend: hybrid boutiques.

Variety

March 12, 2016

The wine sampling stations Sunken Garden in the Conservatory offered an escape from the bitter cold outside. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE)

Scene + Heard: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory's Bouquets fundraiser

Amid the sweet-smelling flowers and tropical air, Como Friends hosted Bouquets, a fundraiser for Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.

Local

March 11, 2016

Liam Craig tried on a backpack designed for children on the autism spectrum by University of Minnesota students Will Radke left and Jake Portra March

U students design backpack for students on autism spectrum

U students designed Nesel Packs with features that boost learning for kids with autism.

Variety

March 9, 2016

Ask the expert: What should I wear with my new short gray boots?

Here's the trick to pulling off lighter boot shades, plus how to keep up with trends and support American-made clothing.

Style

March 9, 2016

Style star: Siafa Johnson

Celebrities

March 5, 2016

Former model Cheryl Tiegs hails from Breckenridge, Minn.

Cheryl Tiegs apologizes to Ashley Graham, reveals her own waist size

Cheryl Tiegs has apologized to plus-sized model Ashley Graham for what she called a "manufactured media feud" — and divulged a bit of personal information in the process.

Variety

March 4, 2016