Minding the Store
All the entries were spooky, creative and hilarious.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 30, 2009
Daily Find
Local designer Wendy Feller has made it easier for young girls to play hard without having to worry about ripped tights or skinned knees. Züpers
leggings are cute but strong, made with durable material, UV protection, heart-shaped neoprene knee pads and a secret treasure pocket for stashing fun finds.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 1, 2009
Daily Find
Patagonia has remained passionate about the environment throughout the thirty-eight years
they've been creating outdoor apparel. Last month that passion meant giving a
facelift to The Footprint Chronicles,
their interactive
and educational Web site about product manufacturing and the environment.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 30, 2009
Daily Find
I think it's safe to say that the fall of 2009 is shaping up
to be the season of the boot. No rules apply. Recently I've seen women wearing
short and tall boots of every heel height despite the fashion forecast calling
for ankle boots. Retailers are following suit, stocking their shops with a
nice variety, following both form and function.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 29, 2009
Daily Find
While shops in this area are committed to supporting new
smaller designers with less name recognition, many have begun to introduce (or
reintroduce) classic lines to their inventory. Well-known heritage brands such as Minnetonka Moccasins, Saint
James and Tretorn, which have been around for more than 50 to 100 years, portray a
sense of quality and staying power that shoppers are responding to these days.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 28, 2009
Minding the Store
Value Village is the place for thrift store finds, but they pull out all the stops for Halloween costumes.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 27, 2009
Minding the Store
Tell all your friends about the 70 styles of shoes they have in stock and save $30 off a pair of your own.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 27, 2009
Minding the Store
Here's a hopeful bit of retail news to counter some of the sad store closings we've been reporting about lately. Izilla Toys, the great little family-run toy store on Capitol Hill is
opening a second temporary -- and perhaps permanent -- location at the Wallingford Center.
By Jane Keller Watson | October 26, 2009
Daily Find
Since 1998, Flora and
Henri owner Jane Hedreen has been designing exquisite clothing for kids ages
newborn through 10 that elicit murmurs of "If only they made this in my size"
from the grown-ups who shop there. While the clothes are still pint-sized, Hedreen has added a collection of small indulgences for adults, including cosmetics, soaps and chocolates. The boutique reopened earlier this month in Capitol Hill's newly renovated Oddfellows
Building on East Pine Street.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 27, 2009
Minding the Store
Will you be looking for bargains or spending just the same as in previous years?
By Alison Brownrigg | October 28, 2009
