You don't need Stacy and Clinton of "What Not to Wear" to tell you that expertly fit and wonderfully maintained clothing is one of the top secrets of the truly well dressed. But that doesn't mean that you should drop off your favorite clothes or shoes with just anyone. That's why we've compiled a list of some of Seattle's finest wardrobe service professionals, based on the recommendations of local shopping experts and shopkeepers.
September 11, 2008
Daily Find
Ballard Avenue continues its rise as the hippest neighborhood in Seattle with the addition of skateboarding store Trickwood. Sandwiched between King's Hardware and Rudy's barbershop are the stairs that lead up to the established Kirkland boutique's new westside satellite, which shares the second floor with "active lifestyle" store Triple.
August 18, 2008
Daily Find
Couture chocolate has arrived on Queen Anne, and you'll find it at newly opened chocolate shop Chocolopolis, the ultimate destination for Seattle chocolate connoisseurs.
July 18, 2008
If you're a guy looking for summer shoes and the idea of "mandals"
-- Birkenstock's uptown cousins -- gives you the willies, you are not
alone.
That's why I recently decided to ask Mario's men's footwear
specialist, John Lee, about appropriate choices for men who want casual
but dressy summer footwear. John was happy to show me his favorites while offering
some good solid tips.
July 7, 2008
Daily Find
When I recently walked into shimmering new boutique Dolce Vita, which
opened last month in Ballard, I was overwhelmed with the sense that I
had somehow been transported to L.A. -- or more specifically, West
Hollywood, where local actress Josie Bissett ran fictional "Melrose
Place" boutique Jane Mancini Designs.
July 2, 2008
Getting close to Father's Day and still stumped? Consider Thumps. The new Split Thumps from Oakley are a combination of sunglasses and an MP3 player. They're a terrific gift for the dad who likes to soak up the sun and get his groove on at the same time.
June 13, 2008
Daily Find
Many dads, it seems, don't do dress-down very well.
Thankfully, men -- and the wives and kids who love them -- have Queen Anne men's boutique Oslo's.
Owner John McDowell is one of those guys who is genetically coded to
understand and appreciate great style. And he's happy to help even the
most fashion-phobic fathers find their way. I visited him recently to
find out what he recommends giving local dads for Father's Day.
June 10, 2008
Daily Find
Still stumped on what to give Mom on Sunday? A perfect gift for Mother's Day can be found at the costume-jewelry treasure trove Rhinestone Rosie on Queen Anne. What Seattle mom -- or mom with a kid who lives in Seattle -- can resist a sparkly rhinestone brooch immortalizing the Space Needle?
May 9, 2008
Daily Find
Men have enjoyed the luxury of custom shirts for centuries, and most major cities can claim more than one talented shirt maker. But did you know that perhaps the world's only custom shirt maker for women is located here in Seattle?
March 27, 2008
Daily Find
The Eastside may not readily come to mind when you think of an antidote
to the stress and hubbub of daily life. But what if you discovered --
in the midst of Bellevue's myriad jackhammers, rising office towers and
extravagant retail canyon -- an escape to peace?
March 17, 2008
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