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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

The Fashion Files

Back-to-School Shopping Beckons

Edina moms offer insight to make the autumn endeavor easier.

As little girl leggings, big boy button-downs and tie-dyed tees dominate Sunday circulars, back-to-school bargains can cause moms to, in fact, run circles.   While price is important to most back-to-school shoppers, ideas from other shopping moms are often priceless. In this article, experienced Edina mothers offer insight into clothing their well-clad kids. Pick and choose tips from the range of ideas below, meant to save money, time and perhaps your sanity. Buy Basics for the Future "I like to the buy basics on sale, so I buy a size or two up and keep them in a storage box on the top shelf of their closets," explained Meg Adkisson, mother of two growing boys. She then brings the new basics out—khakis, shorts, jeans—as needed. Adkisson …

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Fashion Files

What to Wear at Backyard BBQs, Block Parties

Edina is buzzing with summer activities. When getting dressed, factor in 'fun' first and 'fashion' as a close second.

As burgers, brats and BBQ chicken bring friends together to celebrate summer, it seems we’re suddenly barraged with backyard barbeques and block parties. And for many, “what to wear” to these events becomes a more difficult decision than “what to bring.”  Once you’re done wavering between watermelon or Waldorf salad, wander over to your wardrobe and assemble some summer ensembles.      Block Party If you’re bustling off to a block party, keep it casual: Keep it comfortable. Remember you may be crouching curbside assisting kidlettes with niblets, or better yet, balancing both a beverage and a Byerly's bratwurst on one poor little paper plate. Dress casual and comfortable, like you’re ready to have fun. You will.  If your block parties tend …

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