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September 12th, 2008
There are certain things in life that we are complete and total suckers for... like fluffy puppies, shoe sales and wine, but one of our guiltiest pleasures is the 80’s-themed movie marathon, complete with junk food, girlfriends and cocktails. (This is hush-hush, double-top-secret, BTW.) We can’t be certain, but if we had to ballpark how many times we’ve watched Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, the number would fall roughly between seven hundred and a bajillion. And (excluding our current love) there is absolutely nothing in this world that can make us tingle and swoon like Lloyd Dobler in Say Anything. We’re not sure if it’s the soundtracks, the teen angst, or the hopefulness of young love, but we do know this: we can never get enough. |
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| 1 | Make it Happen We’ve all been there: You show up for a cocktail party at your neighbor/coworker/boyfriend’s obnoxious second cousin’s house, only to be envious and baffled by their impeccable décor. Eclectic pieces arranged so nonchalantly and exquisitely that you ’re left wondering how to get your place looking that swank. Too bad we weren’t clued into Id Inside Design before our last decorating fiasco! This Warehouse District store front plays host to an impressive collection of rare and interesting pieces including cool mirrors, pillows, coffee tables, couches, and art. Add in the knowledgeable and friendly staff who masterfully help pull it all together, and Id becomes the perfect place to transform any abode into a customized showstopper. Love a couch, but wish it was bigger, longer, lower… leather? No worries—they’ll make it happen! Like to mingle while you shop? They host fabulous parties every few Saturdays, complete with a DJ, specialty wine (or vodka) bevvies, and maybe some stimulating conversation with a handsome gent… Hey, it could lead to a hot make-out session on your fabulous new customized couch. Id Inside Design |
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| 2 | The Big Blowout We don't watch much cable TV, but when we do it's overly-competitive Bravo shows with tons of drama. A little Project Runway (“you’re out!”), Date My Ex (“let’s just be friends!”), and our recent fave, Shear Genius (“you’re cut!”) had us eager for our own local challenge: find the most stylish salon in the cities or risk being on the receiving end of a Bravo-worthy exit phrase. Jaclyn Smith would be sure to call it a winner, but we don’t care who’s judging. Salon George makes our final cut! Salon George |
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| 3 | A Perfect World We don’t ask for much in life. Just a world where sample sales are uncrowded and well-stocked, manicures don’t chip, and Sex and the City DVDs last forever. But until hell freezes over we’ll have to count on meeting our girls for a really good meal, some great wine, and some hi-larious convo at the Loring Pasta Bar. Aesthetically charming with a strong focus on live music, the dining room is one part decorative brick and lavish bar, and one part nature hike, making for a duplicitously romantic vibe. Potted plants and trees line the sidewalk dotted with tables and comfy chairs. The wine and beer list is fabulous, and the food delish (obviously). We fell hard for the Blue Apple Salad with warm bacon and caramelized onion cider dressing, and the Sautéed Catfish with Mixed Sprouts and Kumquats served over baby spinach. Both so succulent that we darn near fainted from the olfactory delights. With so much to love we’ll be back week after week. Oh, what a wonderful world! Loring Pasta Bar |
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| 1 | Knit-Picky In our opinion one can never have too much cashmere. Maybe that’s why at the first hint of autumn we begin hoarding sweaters like they’re on the verge of becoming currency, especially from inspired hot-spots like Souchi. |
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| 2 | Beautifying Baubles In our world, new fall wardrobes demand new fall jewelry, and this season’s no different, so when we spied the edgy style of Beth Pohlman we jumped for joy. This fresh designer offers up a bevy of beautifully hand-constructed baubles that perfectly satisfy our cravings for wearable glam. We love the Black Swag earrings and the Sea Urchin necklace. Both masterfully capture an organic and ethereal vibe that we l-o-v-e love! |
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| 3 | Doin’ a Double-Take We are bored with a capital B with the leather handbag we’ve been toting for the last nine months, but no matter how hard we tried, we just couldn’t find our new “It” bag. But our heart skipped a beat when we laid our pretty peepers on the Soiree Bag. Beautifully constructed of supple leather and adorned with a bright, eye-catching floral print, this roomy bag is destined to have heads turning wherever it’s toted. www.crystalynkae.com |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Fall into Art Grab your family, grab your friends, and get thee to the Fall Into the Arts Festival. Nearly 200 wildly talented exhibitors will be on hand for this juried event, selling everything from original sculpture and glass works to beautiful jewelry, photography, and pottery. Don’t miss your chance to score fab finds! What: Fall Into the Arts Festival |
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| 2 | Designs to Die For Fall Fashion weekend is nearly upon us, and as always it promises to not disappoint! This perennial favorite, presented by MNFashion, once again sets out to promote and foster the spectacular talents of our fine state’s homegrown designers through a variety of fashion shows, trunk shows, and cocktail parties. Aahhh… fun and fashion… we love life. What: Fall Fashion Weekend 2008 |
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| 3 | All Hail the Queen (of Rock-n-Roll) We love a woman who rocks, but a woman who’s nearly 70 with legs like a Rockette and a voice that is timeless? Well that’s just freakin’ amazing, and so worth our dime. Don’t miss the legendary Tina Turner live at the Target Center, as this rock goddess puts on a seriously stellar show. What: Tina Turner Live |
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