With a strong nod to eco-friendly fashions, Last Waltz, a new boutique in the Central District, brings together vintage office wear from the 1980s (think high-waist trousers and ruffled satin blouses) with new offerings from regional designers.
By Natalie Bow | September 5, 2007
Any woman who has ached for relief from heels midway through the day, or who has yearned for the glam injection that comes with a few extra inches of height, should check out Camileon Heels. Available locally only at downtown boutique the Finerie, the shoes have ingenious convertible heels that go from 1 1/2 inches to 3 1/4 inches with the flick of a wrist.
By Marika McElroy | September 4, 2007
South Lake Union's new urban dwellings pack a lot of style into very little square footage. The same can be said of Clover House, a home furnishings, plant and gift shop that opened last month to serve the neighborhood's urbane inhabitants.
By Monica Fischer | August 31, 2007
Fashion-savvy Japanese-born attorney Masako Kanazawa had trouble finding clothes she liked when she moved to Seattle, so she stocked up on her favorite brands every time she visited home. Soon, envious friends were sending her to Japan with their personal shopping lists, and the next logical step was the creation of the Tokyo-centric downtown store she just opened with partner Jay Doughten.
By Marika McElroy | August 29, 2007
At barely 5 feet 5 inches tall, I usually look for a little lift from my footwear. But as the temperature cools, my cozy leggings and tunic go into heavy rotation, and since nothing looks better with this combination than sweet black flats, I’m willing to overlook my height woes.
By Natalie Bow | August 29, 2007
Tucked into a corner of Capitol Hill, Bowie Salon and Spa is the quintessential urban retreat. Blocks away from the bustle of downtown, the full-service salon and spa is industrial without being cold, boasts one of the most affordable spa menus in town and, following a recent redesign, now offers three soothing treatment rooms.
By Natalie Bow | August 29, 2007
Seattle Art Museum's expanded gift shop stocks a well-curated selection from near and far By Marika McElroy --> Special...
By Marika McElroy | August 28, 2007
Spice up your bathroom with varicolored Portuguese toilet tissue that's perfect for parties By Natalie Bow NWsource shopping columnist...
By Natalie Bow | August 27, 2007
Built on the premise that the youngest among us deserve the finer things in life, Bellevue-based Spoiled Rotten Baby caters to the silver-spoon set with over-the-top yet tasteful gifts.
By Marika McElroy | August 27, 2007
The wordsmiths at San Diego-based Cerebral Itch know from snarky.
By Natalie Bow | August 23, 2007
