Archives for "style"

Shop Talk: Milk Bar

Shop Talk: Milk Bar

0 Melanie McIntyre / November 8, 2012 7:00 am

Kareem Jackson and Eric Hayes met years ago at the now-defunct Bento Go-Go near The Ohio State University, where both men were students. They bonded over a love of fashion and style, and lamented the lack of quality retail establishments… [Read More]

Blowout Bar Coming Soon to German Village

Blowout Bar Coming Soon to German Village

0 Walker / November 6, 2012 4:45 pm

Jolie Laide Salon & Spa in German Village is announcing today that they’re launching the first “blowout bar” in Columbus this week: Blow by JL. The concept allows customers to get their hair styled and manicures and makeup touched up… [Read More]

Old Familiar Barber Shop Creates Bottle-Opening Comb

Old Familiar Barber Shop Creates Bottle-Opening Comb

3 Walker / August 13, 2012 12:15 pm

The biggest downside to a regular comb is that you can’t open bottles with it. And the biggest downside to a regular bottle opener is that you can’t comb your hair with it. It’s time to ditch both of these… [Read More]

Style File: Lexie Gantzer

Style File: Lexie Gantzer

2 Melanie McIntyre / March 22, 2012 3:00 pm

Lexie Gantzer describes her style as put together and I totally agree. As someone who has seen every ensemble Due Amici’s private events manager has worn to work over the last year-and-a-half (Columbus Underground and The Metropreneur share offices with… [Read More]

At Home: From the Short North to Olde Towne East

At Home: From the Short North to Olde Towne East

5 Anne / March 4, 2012 2:30 pm

We recently toured Amy Neiwirth’s studio and took a look at her fantastic art collection. For the past five years, she had been living in an apartment building in the Short North. Over the summer, she decided to look around… [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Fashion

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Fashion

0 Walker / November 24, 2011 8:00 am

The holiday shopping season officially begins tomorrow with Black Friday! Even if you don’t take part in that day’s worth of madness, it doesn’t hurt to start planning in advance the gifts you’ll buy your loved ones this year. Once… [Read More]

Style File: Rick Wolfe

Style File: Rick Wolfe

7 Melanie McIntyre / November 10, 2011 3:30 pm

Considering the Cheesy Truck’s logo is inspired by the Louis Vuitton monogram and its menu boasts a $100 sandwich called “The Jackie O,” I wasn’t surprised to learn that its proprietor, Rick Wolfe, is a dapper man about town. The… [Read More]

Style File: Jessie Barber

Style File: Jessie Barber

2 Melanie McIntyre / October 20, 2011 8:00 am

I first became aware of Jessie Barber when a local business association used an image she created without her permission. She took to her blog, Mini Penny, to vent her frustrations and urge the public to boycott the event her… [Read More]

Style File: Dave Hunegnaw

Style File: Dave Hunegnaw

3 Melanie McIntyre / September 1, 2011 10:00 am

It’s hard to describe what Dave Hunegnaw does in just one word. He’s a serial entrepreneur who’s launched countless businesses, including DOMedia, GrooveJob, HeadStartup and, most recently, AboutOurWork. (Think LinkedIn for the small business owner.) He’s a mentor to a startup participating… [Read More]

Style File: Christina Christian

Style File: Christina Christian

0 Melanie McIntyre / July 21, 2011 8:00 am

As Yelp Columbus Community Manager, Christina Christian works to connect the community with standout local businesses. One ways she does that is by partnering with those businesses to host events, everything from Run/Walk Club meetups to exclusive parties for the… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Brianne Skolnekovich

Local Artist Spotlight: Brianne Skolnekovich

0 Walker / March 20, 2011 11:00 am

Over the past year, we’ve shined the Local Artist Spotlight on painters, illustrators, screen printers and other types of visual artists, and in 2011, we’re looking to branch out a bit. Brianne Skolnekovich is a prime example of a local… [Read More]

At Home: Classic Contemporary Style Downtown

At Home: Classic Contemporary Style Downtown

8 Anne / March 6, 2011 1:00 pm

After raising their family in a formal home Bexley, Matt and Susan Ungar were looking for a new place to call home. Five years ago they went on the City Hop tour that featured the new Brunson Building – a… [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide 2010 – Clothing & Fashion

Holiday Shopping Guide 2010 – Clothing & Fashion

2 Walker / November 25, 2010 1:00 pm

Tis’ the season for shopping, and once again we’re providing you with a variety of gift ideas to be found throughout Columbus this holiday season. Every Thursday over the next five weeks, we’ll be showcasing gift ideas at various stores…. [Read More]

At Home in The Buggyworks

At Home in The Buggyworks

9 Anne / February 6, 2009 9:30 am

Welcome to the first installment of a new feature on Columbus Underground called “At Home”. We will be touring homes in the downtown area and its surrounding neighborhoods. Our first home belongs to Jason and Kate Lyman. They live on… [Read More]

Can Columbus become a Midwestern fashion capital?

376 Walker / October 4, 2008 12:52 am

The Alive wrote Can Columbus become a Midwestern fashion capital? Thursday, October 2, 2008 By Brittany Kress Take a look at the street corners, the sidewalks, the grocery stores. It’s a sea of people in sweatshirts and sneakers, and that… [Read More]