If the crisp snap of fall makes you want to cuddle up to something warm and nourishing, think how the toddler in your life must feel. How can you give him a kid-sized version of the proverbial sweater, slippers and hot chocolate? By giving him a Bottle Pet, of course.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 4, 2008
Katherine Hepburn would worship their Publicka pants ($264). Audrey Hepburn would be charmed by their Mini Market dress ($290). Be your own fashion icon by picking up something stylish at Capitol Hill's new women's clothing store, JJ Boutique.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 3, 2008
With fall comes the rain and with the rain comes puddles. In anticipation of soggy feet and soaked pant hems, I've rounded up a selection of rain boots that are perfect for staying dry while dodging (or jumping in) puddles this season.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 2, 2008
Local renegade retailer Pulp Lab is known for selling clothing, accessories and body care by emerging designers, eco-friendly labels and brands that have the cultlike following that only viral marketing can create. Between their Web site and their lifestyle lab that hosts pop-up retail events, Pulp Lab is always on the cutting edge of cool.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 1, 2008
Right now, two well-known retailers, Lucy and Anthropologie, are donating the proceeds from the sales of exclusive (and great-looking) T-shirts to nonprofit organizations committed to the prevention of breast cancer and AIDS.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 30, 2008
Nestled in a nondescript office building at the southern tip of West Seattle near the Vashon Ferry terminal is a sweet spot for fabulous skincare called Inspired Health & Beauty. While it might be out of the way for some, it's worth the trip if you love custom facials that use exceptional products administered in a relaxing and inviting environment.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 27, 2008
We live in the Emerald City, where green means more than the color of our conifers. Many Seattleites are committed to living as eco-consciously as possible, using the green in their wallets to support environmentally friendly businesses.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 26, 2008
Compared to the bounty of high-end women's boutiques in Seattle, it's slim pickings for men who appreciate finely crafted clothing and accessories. Downtown's Jack Straw Filaments, open since early September, is a gift to those fashion-conscious men of Seattle.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 25, 2008
Need a new pair of shoes? Why not shop local without ever setting foot outside your door? Onlineshoes.com, the nation's first online shoe retailer (in business since 1996 -- three years longer than juggernaut Zappos), is a Seattle enterprise that sprouted from a brick-and-mortar store (a Red Wing outpost) opened by founder Dan Gerler's father in 1968.
By Ginny Morey | September 24, 2008
Some people get a thrill from thrift shopping, rummaging through the racks at Value Village or Saint Vincent de Paul, hoping to stumble on a pristine pair of vintage green suede Ferragamo flats that fit your feet like Cinderella's slippers. If you're not one of those people, but love clothing from the 1940s through the 1990s, then you should visit Pike/Pine shop Vu, where the thrifting is done for you.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 23, 2008
