Daily Find
If there's one must-attend shopping event for fashionable bargain
hunters who love a little sparkle, it's the Goodwill Glitter Sale. Shoppers
have been seen lining up as early as 2 a.m. for first dibs on designer and
vintage formalwear when the doors open at 9 a.m. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the sale, which happens
on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at
Goodwill's Dearborn
location.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 12, 2009
Daily Find
Downtown holiday shopping just got easier. From November through the end of the year, four new
temporary shops will be open at Pacific
Place, including one of four Washington State
Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) Spirit Holiday Gift Stores; Greenwood's Top Ten Toys; Casa Oliver, a
gourmet Spanish food shop; and gift-wrapper's paradise PS Store.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 11, 2009
Minding the Store
Meet the women behind the stitches and receive special pricing on purchases and custom orders.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 10, 2009
Daily Find
There are few places in Seattle that urge women to unleash their
inner girlie-girl more than Shimmer Beauty Bar. Newly opened in October and
owned by Duque Salon + Spa + Boutique owner Giovanna Duque, Shimmer is
resplendent in pink from tip to tail. Nestled next to Ella Mon in a tall, narrow space formerly
occupied by Pulp Lab, Duque envisions Shimmer as "a non-threatening place for
women to exhale, step away and reconnect with their girlfriend community" -- while enhancing their makeup application skills or just sitting back and leaving the work to the experts.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 10, 2009
Minding the Store
From trunk shows to Urban Craft Uprising, these events will help your fulfill your gift list.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 9, 2009
Minding the Store
Find out what the future holds for this up-and-coming star.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 5, 2009
Daily Find
Laurie Barokas and Nancy Cirillo are busy moms who need
their wardrobe to keep up with their athletic yet stylish lifestyle. So what's
a pair of creative women to do if they can't find what they need in the
marketplace? Design and launch NaLa, a collection of
functional yet fashionable activewear, that's what. NaLa takes a different approach to performance wear: The
line is pretty, fun and easy to live in, perfect for the woman who wants to be
able to transition from the gym to the street without having to orchestrate a
major outfit change.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 9, 2009
Minding the Store
Kaarkoker and Piano Nobile join in the festivities with 30 percent off their wares.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 4, 2009
Minding the Store
This gem of a shop stocks eclectic gifts and antiques.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 5, 2009
Daily Find
Steve
Winston and Sharon Baden, owners of Pike Place's popular Spanish Table gourmet shop, have opened a companion storefront with a focus on all things French. Paris Grocery opened Downtown in late September and is sure to become a hit with both the culinarily curious and seasoned gourmands, offering up a tempting selection of cheeses, affordable wines, sauces and more from France and across Europe.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 6, 2009
