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StylePointer: A golden bracelet

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

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It used to be that if Lindsay Lohan wore something, everybody wanted it. Not so much any more, especially since she got a little leggings-happy. However, the fact that Lindsay and Samantha Ronson wore this bracelet by Jules Smith doesn’t really matter–it’s pretty cool in it’s own right. The slick design and gorgeous metals– I’m into the yellow and rose gold versions. You can buy it in L.A. (of course!) at Kitson and online here.

Daily StylePointer: CorePower Yoga — The boutique

Monday, August 18th, 2008

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New locations of heated yoga clubs have been popping up faster than you can say namaste. Yet it seems almost impossible to find interesting yoga/exercise clothes beyond basic black. The newest CorePower features an in-store boutique with everything you need for living a zen lifestyle or simply striking a pose. To sweat in: Try this tank ($74) and pants ($115) at left by Margarita. Then accessorize with a Yogitoes skidless premium mat ($60), an Oona Sera yoga bag ($60) and Sigg aluminum water bottle ($23). Run errands in the locally made Foat Designs pants and Julz Marie tote bag ($60). Shown at right with Green by Green Dragon shirt ($80) and a necklace titled “Ease” by Healing Beauties Sacred Stone Jewelry by Helena Raghubir. There’s also an on-site spa in case you’d prefer to have your knots worked out for you rather than do the “downward-facing dog.”
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Daily StylePointer: FitFlops at Macy’s

Friday, August 15th, 2008

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It’s Glam night! I pre-celebrated yesterday by cruising through the downtown store, only to discover that FitFlops have arrived. And arrived in a big way–a full rack of them. The claim? The chunky flip-flops supposedly will help you tone your legs, improve balance and burn calories. All that for $49.99.
At netaporter.com, you can find the more upscale gladiator version for $165.
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Daily StylePointer: Glam countdown

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

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Tomorrow night is Glamorama. What do we all want to know: What will Cyndi wear? And will she remember me from the front row of the her 1986 concert here? Please?!?
Okay, I’m also curious to see if attendees dress in the 1980s theme? Quite honestly, the Marc by Marc Jacobs fall collection was very 80s–with brights and black and zippers.
If I were going theme (err…don’t count on it), I’d probably pick up something at the same store where I bought my neon parachute pants circa 1987– Express. This little ensemble is just crying out for an armful of rubber bracelets and gianormous hoop earrings. The top is $29.50 or two for $39.50. If it will make MC Hammer smile, it’s so worth it.
There may still be tickets available. Orpheum, 8 p.m., Friday. Try Ticketmaster.
Am I the only one who thinks of “Glamorama”–the Bret Easton Ellis satire/grusomely violent novel? Just saying.

Daily StylePointer: Cosabella at Flirt

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

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I have been a Cosabella fan for years! Before Hanky Panky, Cosabella’s rainbow of thongs was my unders of choice. Now Flirt is carrying the fun and functional line of bras and panties. They come in sizes 32B through 36C.
Also in store? The “Miranda” from the Sex and the City line, the pink and brown number below.
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Flirt Boutique, 1330 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-698-3692.

Daily StylePointer: Drifting away in a floating spa

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

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Tired? Achy? Looking for a unique spa experience? Try floating at RejoovMe (3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-285-2993, rejoovme.com). Spend an hour in a private pod ($55), filled with warm (body temperature) water and 600 pounds of Epsom salt. You’ll hover on the top of the water and emerge relaxed and reinvigorated or at least refreshed. Why? Numerous therapeutic reasons–I kind of think of it as a massage without being touched.
For me, I went on day when I wasn’t sleep-deprived or tired or sore, so I was very alert as I drifted. (Note: Despite the photo, it is recommended you go in naked and the pod closes as much or as little as you’d like.) Even so, I felt a knot in my left shoulder work itself out in the course of the session. The following week, when I didn’t get quite enough sleep, I was weirdly alert, energetic and awake–in a good way. There’s definitely something to be said for sensory deprivation.