Variety
July 27, 2016
Social media star Kim Kardashian West is the queen of the unsmiling selfie.

Why some women aren't smiling in selfies anymore

An urge to skirt societal convention is fueling an explosion of a new kind of selfie.
Variety
July 27, 2016
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Summer savings: Bargain hunters, here's what to buy in July

Many stores have started to discount summer items. Here are the best things to buy right now and what should you probably wait on.
Style
July 27, 2016
July 25, 2016
How to handle no “plus one” on the invitation? Piece of cake.

No 'plus one'? How to handle flying solo at a wedding

Close friend's wedding brings up painful feelings after divorce.
Variety
July 25, 2016

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July 23, 2016
Lin Nelson-Mayson (Goldstein Museum of Design Director), Karen Kaler, President Eric Kaler (President of the University of Minnesota), Kent Hensley (P

Scene +Heard: Goldstein Museum of Design celebrates its 40th anniversary

The vibrant Twin Cities design community celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Goldstein Museum of Design, part of the University of Minnesota's College of Design.
Variety
July 21, 2016
Kapital Forrest sunglasses and Minneapolis Millers cap by Ebbets Field, both at Wilson and Willy’s.

How to pair hats and sunglasses for a cool summer look

A good way to mix classic and modern pieces in your summer wardrobe is to start with accessories, namely hats and sunglasses.
Variety
July 18, 2016

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Style
July 15, 2016
Linda Coffey (board member) and Mark Stageberg with Nan (board member) and Steele Arundel attend the Northern Clay Center's 25th Anniversary Party on

Scene + Heard: Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis turns 25

Variety
July 12, 2016

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July 8, 2016
Guthrie Artistic Director Joseph Haj with wife Deirdre and daughter Samantha greet guests Bali Ha'i Ball to celebrate the grand opening of Rogers & Ha

Scene + Heard: Guthrie Theater's Bali Ha'i Ball

Dressed in island attire, several hundred friends of the Guthrie Theater transformed the atrium of the Minneapolis icon into a tropical paradise.
Variety
July 7, 2016
Athletic-wear company Toad&Co makes jersey dresses Rosemarie ($56.99), left, and Muse ($59.99).

Music teacher wants to look cool in band camp's summer heat

Dressing professionally for outdoor summer work is challenging, but far from impossible.
Variety
July 6, 2016

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July 1, 2016
Tom Warth, Tricia Haynes, Joe Selvaggio and Shotsie Forsythe at MicroGrants. credit: Stephen Stephens

Scene + Heard: MicroGrants celebrates 10 years of giving

MicroGrants celebrated its 10th anniversary of giving to local grass-roots entrepreneurs with a party at the Minneapolis Club.
Variety
June 28, 2016

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Variety
June 24, 2016
Dr. Ralph Chu leads the violins (and the orchestra) after winning the experience in the live auction at the Minnesota Orchestra's Symphony Ball 2016:

Revelers gather for orchestra's Symphony Ball

For its 60th anniversary, the Minnesota Orchestra Symphony Ball transformed Orchestra Hall into an Art Deco mansion from the Roaring '20s.
Business
June 23, 2016
Models for Versace 19.69 Abbigliamento Sportivo Srl, a unit of luxury retailer Versace that will open a store in the Mall of America later this year.

A lesser-known Versace is opening a store at Mall of America

The store will be the third in the U.S. from the Italian firm started by Alessandro Versace
Variety
June 22, 2016
A Hawaiian shirt by Sandro.

Hawaiian shirt making a stylish comeback

"I am glad that a new generation is drawing inspiration from a shirt that has deep roots in Honolulu," one expert says.
West Metro
June 22, 2016
FILE - In this May 31, 2013, file photo, an H&M store is shown in New York. H&M, Hennes & Mauritz reports quarterly earnings in Thursday, March 27, 20

H&M coming to Maple Grove

Fast-fashion retailer H&M is opening a store at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes next year
Variety
June 22, 2016

Style calendar: Summer sales and pop-up flea market

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