Seattle Style File
Want to wow your sweetie this Valentine's Day? The odds are that the usual cards and teddy bears won't get you very far. Instead, think unique, personalized, and exceedingly romantic. Both men and women expect romance on Valentine's Day —and a gift that will remind them that they're loved beyond February 14. We enlisted Cupid's help and scoured the city for gifts that said "be mine."
By Sarah Jio | January 31, 2006
Seattle Style File
When it comes to ladies lusting for a shiny new piece of jewelry, there are those who wait for someone to buy it for them and those who buy it for themselves, jewelers say. The "self-purchasers" — the ones buying jewelry for themselves — are increasing in numbers and more common than ever.
By Joann Natalia Aquino | January 25, 2006
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
If you have a minute and you want to find something really lovely and one of a kind for the lady on your list, here are some top picks that won't break the bank.
By Sarah Jio | November 30, 2005
Seattle Style File
Fashion comes to Greenwood, doggie couture, charming amulets, scenic handbags and pretty plates.
By Kathy Schultz | October 6, 2005