Here comes the rain again — don’t let it dampen your spirits during your run or commute. Especially as you try to keep those new year’s fitness resolutions. These five sporty workout jackets for men and women stand up to wind and weather and help you race through the raindrops. Eddie Bauer Cloud Cap Lightweight Rain Jacket (on sale for $69–$83 at Eddie Bauer and eddiebauer.com). The latest version of the local brand’s bestselling rain jacket for men and women offers a full range of motion with waterproof, two-way stretch fabric. It packs up into its own pocket for compact portability. Tory Sport All-Weather Run Jacket ($325 at Nordstrom). Hit the trail or town in style in this waterproof, windproof elevated shell with a chevron design, angled pockets, raglan sleeves and a contoured, feminine fit. Nau Flex Commute Waterproof Jacket ($299 at nau.com). A sleek, waterproof outer hard shell and a soft, jersey-knit interior make this Portland-made jacket feel … [Read more...] about 5 workout jackets that take on the wind and rain
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More clothing designers are giving women what they want: Pockets
Twin Cities clothing designer Cori Taylor Frigaard has noticed a pattern. When she peddles her minimalist, stretchy jumpsuits and dresses at local art festivals and pop-up shops, certain pieces always sell out first: the ones with pockets. Frigaard, who said she’s not “a big purse person,” understands. “I love clothes. I love them. But for me, a big deciding factor if I’m going to get something is if it has pockets,” she said, plunging her hand into a vest with pockets she could “fit a puppy in.” That’s why she started designing athleticwear, CoriTaylorMN, with pockets. “I carry around, like, 11 tubes of ChapStick with me all the time,” she said. “I’ve got to have somewhere to put them.” Her designs are going against hundreds of years of pocket paucity for women. Even in 2018, women’s pants, jackets, skirts and dresses have tiny, useless pockets, no pockets at all — or, worst of all — … [Read more...] about More clothing designers are giving women what they want: Pockets
Design your own leather jacket! A guide to cool Fashion Week MN events
Minnesota isn't exactly known for its fashion scene, but Fashion Week MN hopes to change that. Now in its third year, the fall 2018 edition kicks off Saturday with a whopping 25 events — nearly twice the number of previous seasons — including runway shows, pop-up shops and interactive goings-on where fashion lovers can mix, mingle and even design their own clothes. Here's a guide to the most promising events during Fashion Week MN. Cake After Dark: Film Screening & Plus-Size Intimates Pop-Up: Shop for plus-sized lingerie, intimates and accessories — including bras, nighties, corsets, bustiers and pajamas. Organizers plan to simultaneously screen a short documentary film focused on body confidence and plus-size fashion. (7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 27, Cake Plus-Size Resale, 5155 Bloomington Av. S., Mpls., $12-$22) Queen Anna Presents: The Art of Leather with Bano eeMee: Design your own men's or women's leather jacket with the help of fashion designer and ethical leather … [Read more...] about Design your own leather jacket! A guide to cool Fashion Week MN events
As women’s roles expand in Bolivian politics, so do attacks
Paola Flores, Associated Press Updated 12:38 pm CDT, Saturday, August 25, 2018 In this June 30, 2018 photo, Councilwoman Marcela Huanca cries as she relates the bullying she suffered from the mayor and his family, in Escoma, Bolivia. The South American country has a high percentage of women in municipal positions, and the world's second-highest number of women in parliament, according to the United Nations. But reports of political violence against women are on the rise. less In this June 30, 2018 photo, Councilwoman Marcela Huanca cries as she relates the bullying she suffered from the mayor and his family, in Escoma, Bolivia. The South American country has a high percentage of ... more Photo: Juan Karita, AP In this June 23, 2018 photo, Councilwoman Mary de la Cruz holds a photo showing the bruises caused by a male colleague who punched her in the face, in Achocalla, Bolivia. De la Cruz says the mayor of … [Read more...] about As women’s roles expand in Bolivian politics, so do attacks
Kentucky women are rising up and taking their places — on the ballots
Kirby Adams Louisville Courier Journal Published 5:08 p.m. UTC Aug 24, 2018 Nineteen months ago, Barbara Sexton-Smith was elected to serve on Louisville's Metro Council. The timing, she says, is significant. "I've been in office for nineteen months during which time I feel we've accomplished a great deal," said Sexton-Smith, D-4th District, which include Russell, Butchertown and Shelby Park among others. "And this month is also when we celebrate the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote." To be exact, Aug. 26, 1920, is the day the right to vote was granted to women by the United States Constitution. Today it is celebrated as Women's Equality Day. While the right to vote may seem second nature today, we may forget that it took nearly 100-years of hard fought struggle to win the acknowledgment that women — like men —deserve all of the same rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Seems crazy, right? … [Read more...] about Kentucky women are rising up and taking their places — on the ballots