“I saw a gap in the Excelsior market for a fresh, edgy women’s store,” Connie Frederick says. “We’re drawing in a new audience, and we’re...
Fashion
The Fashion of Sustainability
who specializes in sustainable shopping. “That’s an enormous amount of waste.” Consumers and companies are beginning to learn how to develop...
Minnesota Makers
Excelsior business brings over a hundred artists under one roof. Christa Kalk took a leap of faith when she opened the third location of her...
Spring Forward
Wesley Uthus from Primp shares this season’s most stylish trends. Fashion, you may say, has taken a back seat for many of us this past year. We’ve...
Return Home with Beauty and Style Inspiration
Our beauty and style habits can get stuck in a rut. I love travel for so many reasons, including what it awakens in us. Travel can increase...
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Medina retailer offers summer-ready fashion. “It was nerve-wracking at first, taking that leap,” says business owner Elizabeth Berg. When she first...
For Women Ready to Get Dressed Again
Presented by: It’s time you discovered the expanded and exclusive women’s line at MartinPatrick3. For discerning shoppers who crave a unique...
Julieta Shoes are Stylish and Scientifically Designed for Comfort
Julieta footwear favors luxury and support. When it comes to luxury, comfort steps to the front of the line, which is why Wayzata couple Fernando...
Ooh La La Boutique Doubles in Size to ‘Accommodate Everyone’
Excelsior boutique expands its space and offerings. “We started expansion in January,” says owner Connie Frederick. After knocking down the wall...
Local Kids’ Clothiers Dish on Micro Fashion
Oh Baby! and Honey P's Boutique offer ideas for dressing kids in style and with a smile. Oh Baby! Tom and Mary Lauer have been in the kids’ clothing...
Award-winning Wayzata Jewelers Open First Storefront
For years, the creative couple behind Patrick Mohs Jewelry sold their jewelry at other stores, shows and events. Now they've got a space of their...
Married Wayzata Doctors Create ‘the Most Comfortable Heels’
Julie Thompson and her husband, Fernando Pena, launched their company Julieta Shoes in 2016. Wayzata’s Julie Thompson, M.D., is a hepatologist—she’s...
Local Author’s ‘Adorned’ Highlights How We Decorate Ourselves & Spaces
Jen Bouchard's "Adorned" contains finely crafted stories, complemented by sumptuous images, collected during her travels between the Twin Cities and...
Fall Fashion Picks from Excelsior Shop The Golden Rule
Jump into the fall fashion season with inspiration from the style experts at The Golden Rule in Excelsior. Jump into the fall fashion season with...
This Water Street Shop Has Kids’ Clothing You Won’t Find ‘At Any Store in Minnesota’
Pip & Pal hosts a thoughtfully chosen selection of small, handmade brands that are ethically produced. Nestled on Excelsior’s Water Street is an...
Need Fashion Inspiration? Revamp Your Wardrobe with This Local Personal Stylist
Personal stylist Jess Burke helps women feel beautiful in their everyday looks. Shopping can be overwhelming—often, we don’t know where to look,...
Wayzata Designer Finds Her Fashion Niche in Handbags
Wayzata’s Sussan Mahjouri launches a new line of handbags with a very specific marketing plan. When Sussan Navidi Mahjouri was right out of college,...
Prom Season Has Arrived—Here’s Your All-in-One Guide
Prom season’s on the horizon—here’s everything you (and your teen) need to know. While spring ushers in a multitude of festivities and celebrations,...
Shop Chanel, Gucci, Prada and More in Downtown Excelsior
Excelsior fashionista offers high-end styles in very own boutique. Sitting in the heart of downtown Excelsior is boutique Down the Rabbit Hole,...
For this Mother-Daughter Duo, Fashion Runs in the Family
Meet the mother-daughter team finding a perfect fit in the fashion business. Kenna Frees isn’t your average teenager. Though she enjoys typical teen...
