When I went in search of holiday dresses this week, I discovered an amazing number of styles as well as a huge range in prices — often in the same shop. There are the usual suspects such as BCBG at Pacific Place which carries a mother lode of seductive dresses, or Guess?, Paris Hilton's favorite.
By Kathy Schultz | November 18, 2004
My favorite new shop opened Nov. 4, but because it's just for the holidays, the store's closing soon, too. Victoria Simons opened her gift shop Goody! just steps from Pearl, her popular clothing and gift boutique near Green Lake. Simons has filled the tiny, bright space with groovy gifts such as Piu Piu singing paper-clip holders to adorable knit animal backpacks for children.
By Kathy Schultz | November 11, 2004
I recently had the pleasure of spending the evening with four very well-behaved princesses-in-training who graciously allowed me to drop in on their private spa party at High Maintenance Skincare Studio. The group of 10- to 12-year-olds was perfectly at home indulging in a special evening of pampering and spa treatments.
By Kathy Schultz | October 28, 2004
I've developed a serious case of gold fever. During my weekly shopping excursion, I discovered jewelry in varying shades of gold, gleaming beneath glass display cases all over town. The classic, rich look of this precious metal is back in every shape and form from 14 to 24 karat.
By Kathy Schultz | October 14, 2004
Each year I pull out my cheesy French maid costume and wadded up fishnets from a sad little tattered plastic bag and I wonder: 1) Should I get a new costume? and 2) Am I too old for this one? We will address the former question and ignore the latter. In my hunt for the spirit of Halloween and an original costume this week, I found so many it will be difficult tochoose.
By Kathy Schultz | October 7, 2004
Each year I pull out my cheesy French maid costume and wadded up fishnets from a sad little tattered plastic bag and I wonder: 1) Should I get a new costume? and 2) Am I too old for this one? We will address the former question and ignore the latter. In my hunt for the spirit of Halloween and an original costume this week, I found so many it will be difficult to choose.
By Kathy Schultz | October 7, 2004
I thought I would be bored when I went in search of back-to-school gear, but instead, I found supplies, books and bags worth buying (and the best part is, you don't have to head back to the classroom to use and enjoy these finds). It was still hard work, so after one relentless day of scouting I stopped by Olivine's new Shopping Happy Hour for an attitude adjustment. It made me giddy, not inebriated, and I walked away (in a straight line) with a new cream blush at a discount.
By Kathy Schultz | September 10, 2004
There's no bigger shopping coup than finding jeans that fit and flatter. But this week I'm also excited about exclusive lingerie, teal boots and a quirky little Capitol Hill store off Broadway.
By Kathy Schultz | September 3, 2004
