Seattle Style File
One can't help but notice the display windows on the corner shop of Fourth Avenue's Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Luly Yang Couture just stands out. This timeless, elegant and classy bridal- and evening-wear boutique is a delightful example of what fairy tales are made of.
By Joann Natalia Aquino | January 18, 2006
Seattle Style File
Walking into Purple Rocks' new 2,937 square-foot space in Redmond Town Center won't evoke images of Buddhist monks, but you may leave feeling you've had a zen-like experience.
By Gina K. Briles | January 6, 2006
Fashion-conscious teens and young adults with upscale tastes and bargain-basement budgets would do well to put Plato’s Closet on their regular shopping agenda, not only for the store’s trendy bargains, but also as a source of cash.
By Heather Larson | December 29, 2005
Seattle Style File
Charm jewelry has long been in vogue throughout history: from the ancient Egyptian pharaohs using magical amulets to ward off their enemies, to the early 19th-century Victorian fashionistas donning bracelets and necklaces displaying their family crests, lockets and tokens given by loved ones. Since then, this narrative link — often passed down through generations — has been a timeless fashion collectible.
By Joann Natalia Aquino | December 16, 2005
Seattle Style File
It's not that my closet lacks festive attire, it's just that, well, what's a holiday party without something new?
By Sarah Jio | December 14, 2005
Seattle Style File
Gone are the days when the Wellington boots — also known as "Wellies" or rain boots — were solely used for gardening, farming or for children to stomp around in the rain. Now, these stylish boots are reinvented for the trendsetters and fashion trendies alike, to wear all-season round and any place they wish.
By Joann Natalia Aquino | November 21, 2005
Seattle Style File
Nestled in between Starbucks and the Moon Lodge Spa in Klahanie Center in Issaquah, Naoko Vaughn's hip and cozy boutique comes as a pleasant surprise to Eastside residents with a downtown sense of style.
By Gina K. Briles | November 16, 2005
Convergence Zone
This is your chance to own — or give as gifts — such all-time user faves as "Pillow Fight" and "Stabby McKnife." Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to augment your wardrobe, or that of your family and friends.
By Geoff Carter | November 16, 2005
Seattle Style File
I have to admit, I didn't give much thought to maternity clothes until last spring, when my sister, Jessica, announced she was pregnant. Suddenly — just like Volvo station wagons seem to multiply on the road as soon as you buy one — it seemed that pregnant women were everywhere. But the thing that really caught my eye was their keen sense of style. I began to wonder, when did expectant moms become such, well, fashionistas?
By Sarah Jio | November 11, 2005
Seattle Style File
Fashion comes to Greenwood, doggie couture, charming amulets, scenic handbags and pretty plates.
By Kathy Schultz | October 6, 2005
