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kathrinkim
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Frustrations I Often Find In Women's Closets
Women hire me to come into their closets for a number of reasons. Often they have hit a wall and like their clothes but, are having a...
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kathrinkim
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Re-Create That Look
Twin Cities Wardrobe Stylist and Consultant Kathy Banta I started following Veronika Lipar on instagram after finding her on Pinterest. ...
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kathrinkim
Sep 27, 20223 min read
Kathy's Top Five for Fall
Last week I traveled to Nebraska to visit family. On Tuesday, it was 104 degrees. On Wednesday, there was a drastic change and it was...
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kathrinkim
Aug 8, 20221 min read
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....
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kathrinkim
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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...
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kathrinkim
Jul 2, 20221 min read
Dressing Patriotic
It is my family's tradition to attend our town's parade on the fourth of July. We stake out a spot on the curb and sweat to death in the...
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kathrinkim
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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...
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kathrinkim
May 31, 20225 min read
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...
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kathrinkim
Apr 23, 20223 min read
The Short list is long at the LOFT!
This Fall Eric Shemek took the managerial position at the Loft store in the Mall of America. He has brought a cheerful vibe to the store....
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kathrinkim
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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,...
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kathrinkim
Mar 22, 20224 min read
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...
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kathrinkim
Mar 14, 20222 min read
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,...
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kathrinkim
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Trend: Two-tone Jeans
For the last four months I have been volunteering at the Basic Needs Thrift Shop in Cottage Grove. I've been working in back, sorting...
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kathrinkim
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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...
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kathrinkim
Jan 2, 20221 min read
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...
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kathrinkim
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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...
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kathrinkim
Nov 20, 20211 min read
Recreate the look - casual layered prints
When my son came home from his college classes earlier this week, I looked at his attire and I really liked what he had going on. He had...
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kathrinkim
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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...
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kathrinkim
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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...
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kathrinkim
Oct 10, 20211 min read
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....
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