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Featured Boutique: Living In Yellow
Last week I travelled to Ft Wayne, Indiana to spend a week with my brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Susan. We spent the weekend in...
kathrinkim
May 25, 20233 min read
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Re-Create That Look
Twin Cities Wardrobe Stylist and Consultant Kathy Banta I started following Veronika Lipar on instagram after finding her on Pinterest. ...
kathrinkim
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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Re-Create the Look
You may already have all these classic items in your wardrobe to put together this look. But, if not, here are links to similar items....
kathrinkim
Aug 8, 20221 min read
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Less is More - Statement Jewelry
I love jewelry!! Costume jewelry. But, in my everyday I typically wear my watch and a statement ring my husband bought me for my...
kathrinkim
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Find of the Week: Nic + Zoe Jacket
White linen jackets are a real "Go-To" for Summer. Last year I had to retire a favorite one but, I found another at the end of the...
kathrinkim
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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Re-Create The Look
This Spring has been a cool one! It's lasted FOREVER! I was beginning to think we may not have a Summer and then today I woke up and...
kathrinkim
Jun 8, 20222 min read
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Summer Must-Haves
June is here. Here in Minnesota, high school graduations are this coming weekend and after that grad parties, barbeques and the season...
kathrinkim
May 31, 20225 min read
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Spring/Summer Must-Have: white denim
Remember when Mom pulled out the white shorts and sundress? We knew that sandals and Summer was right around the corner. This Spring...
kathrinkim
Apr 19, 20223 min read
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Featured Boutiques: Dugo & Wild Ivy
Women often ask me what's my favorite store, and honestly, I really don't have one. I'm a bit eclectic and like to find unique pieces,...
kathrinkim
Apr 1, 20223 min read
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Spring/Summer Must-Have: Sundress
Years ago, as Summer approached I realized I was dreading it. I began to dissect my feelings, to figure out why. I love to sit in the...
kathrinkim
Mar 22, 20224 min read
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Trend: Coveralls
Often we see a trend come to the stores in a soft push and then the next year it comes in HOT. That is the case of the Boiler suit,...
kathrinkim
Mar 14, 20222 min read
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Find of the Day: Zara Red Tweed Blazer
Yesterday I was walking the MOA doing a pre-shop for a client. The danger of being a personal stylist is you see things you like and you...
kathrinkim
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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Re-Create the Look: Green Converse Tennies
I am a lover of Converse Tennies. I didn't use to like them. If fact, when I was in 6th grade, I despised them. It was 1980 and Nike...
kathrinkim
Jan 2, 20221 min read
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Trend: Black Leather Jacket
We saw black leather make a larger than normal splash, across the board, at the 2021 Fall/Winter Ready-to-wear runway shows. So, it's no...
kathrinkim
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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Re-create the look: Plaid Coat
If you've walked the Mall, a Target store or a college campus recently, you know that plaid coats are huge this season. And layering a...
kathrinkim
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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Re-create the Look
It's funny to me how it can be Summer one day and the next be Fall. It doesn't feel like a gradual lowering of temps; no, it seems like...
kathrinkim
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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Re-create that Look
Some people just make style look so effortless. This energetic and fun look of an over-sized sweater is popular but, not for everyone....
kathrinkim
Oct 10, 20211 min read
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I Want a Fun Raincoat!
When I was a little girl I had a purple umbrella with a picture of Mary Poppins on the it. Oh, how I loved that umbrella! It made me...
kathrinkim
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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Denim Jacket Review
When I'm hired to go into a woman's closet to assess what she has and what she needs to make her wardrobe more versatile, I look to see...
kathrinkim
Aug 30, 20214 min read
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Fall 2021 RTW Styles
They're forecasting 98 degrees this Friday, here in Minnesota. I'll most likely be sitting in a pool keeping cool. But today, I sit...
kathrinkim
Jul 21, 20212 min read
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