The swinging '60s are back in style complete with bold, graphic mini dresses, patent white platforms (this time in a sandal, not a boot) and bright acrylic earrings.
By Natalie Bow | April 19, 2007
his quintessentially French apothecary, with its narrow aisles brimming with soaps, candles, lotions and baubles in fantastic scents of lilac, gardenia and of course, lavender, is the perfect shopping spot for Mother's Day gifts.
By Natalie Bow | April 19, 2007
For over two decades, Henrietta has provided guidance and design consultation for Seattle society’s hat needs.
By Natalie Bow | April 27, 2007
Sustainable fashion goes suburban this month with the opening of Nau in Bellevue Square.
By Natalie Bow | April 30, 2007
There is a never-ending list of names used to describe your cheating ex or the guy who never called – I won’t list them all here, but suffice it to say: “dirtbag” may have passed your lips at least once. And while I don’t condone name-calling, I am a big fan of the aptly named line Dirtbag Soaps.
By Natalie Bow | May 4, 2007
You’ve procrastinated enough on your Mother’s Day gift and have now resigned yourself to picking up flowers on your way to brunch. From budget friendly to not so budget friendly, follow these tips for delivering festive florals to the mom in your life.
By Natalie Bow | May 9, 2007
I'm easily swayed by pretty packaging, so I was smitten with the playfully packaged solid perfume sticks from Crazylibellule and the Poppies, a fantastically named line from Sephora co-founder Isabelle Masson-Mandonnaud. Luckily, the goods inside live up to the gorgeous wrapping on the outside (and the fascinating name). The solid perfume sticks come in an array of wildly colored packages and equally distinctive scents.
By Natalie Bow | May 11, 2007
We can only assume that Illi owner Janelle Lancaster was so inspired by Tim Gunn (http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/bio/heidi_and_tim/Tim_Gunn)’s recent visit to Seattle that she felt compelled to craft a metrosexual-friendly fashion event just for the boys. (The “Project Runway” style guru was in town promoting his book, “Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style.”)
By Natalie Bow | May 14, 2007
With ladies' night (Wednesdays) at Interbay Golf Center and the coed miniature-golf league from Underdog Sports, chicks with sticks now have many opportunities to wow the boys with their fairway prowess. Unfortunately, golf fashions for women fall short. A baggy polo tucked into front-pleated shorts looks good on nobody. You hear me? Nobody.
By Natalie Bow | May 18, 2007
The cool drizzle of Seattle’s late spring means you can’t put all your winter clothes away just yet. But making the transition from rainy to sunny here is still a challenge. Thankfully, there is the short-sleeved hoodie from Triple Five Soul.
By Natalie Bow | May 21, 2007
