Daily Find
Owner Dana Smith, a former registered nurse, decided to take a break from health care and follow her passion for fashion. Because of her late-in-the-year opening, the shop is a work in progress and hints at things to come. Smith emphasizes the quality in her selection of clothing and accessories. "I'm looking for new labels for Seattle," says Smith, who is targeting women in their 20s to early 50s who want progressive pieces.
By Kathy Schultz | January 3, 2007
Daily Find
"I sometimes think the Northwest is neglected by designers," says Wolfkill, a Los Angeles transplant. "Women here want to be chic." Her vision is to bring simple luxury by way of modern classics from New York, Los Angeles and Italy. She's done that with a carefully edited boutique for women who want chic, rather than girlie.
By Kathy Schultz | November 13, 2006
Seattle Style File
Girls who want great-fitting jeans should check out Pine IV, a line of denim out of Redmond.
By Kathy Schultz | October 10, 2006
Seattle Style File
Long-time friends Garris and White took their friendship and shared love of fashion to the next step by opening a neighborhood boutique that serves the community with eclectic offerings: stylish clothes for young girls and moms, maternity wear, baby clothes, comfy pajamas, sexy lingerie, casual accessories, jewelry and fancy dog collars.
By Kathy Schultz | October 6, 2006
I'll admit up front, bras weren't on my list of gear to review. After hearing from several female readers wanting more information, though, we sent out a team of women to check out the latest offerings. What they found is that, just like the women who wear them, not all bras are created equal. A trio of testers took the challenge to find the perfect bra for outdoors women. What they found is that there isn't a "perfect bra" since every woman is a unique individual, with different body shape and characteristics, and with different preferences and comfort needs.
By Dan A. Nelson | October 3, 2006
Skinny jeans are simply jeans with straight legs. The ankles are skinny to varying degrees; Kate Moss-types can rock the peg-leg at 10 inches around, but a more straight-leg 14- to 16-inch perimeter achieves the look just as well. And with just about every designer denim line producing a skinny jean, there's no acceptable reason to wear those so-five-years-ago boot cuts ever again. At least not until they come back into favor.
By Pam Sitt | September 7, 2006
Seattle Style File
It's a busy season for shops in Seattle. Stores are opening, closing and expanding. Here are some notable happenings.
By Kathy Schultz | September 6, 2006
Convergence Zone
Farinaz Taghavi, the local designer has created a feminine shirt that fits all the requirements in the must-have category.
By Kathy Schultz | March 21, 2006
In a world where most boutiques major in art or philosophy, Mercer is the pragmatic MBA graduate of fashion. You will find no boudoir lighting, tufted ottomans or Parisian soundtracks here. Built by owner Karen Bonomo on a foundation of 20 years of retail experience, Mercer is all business.
By Gina K. Briles | March 15, 2006
Seattle Style File
For women on either side of the body spectrum — from teeny to curvaceous — lingerie shopping can be, well, about as fun as a trip to the dentist: You find something pretty, try it on, but it clings here or sags there. Frustrated, you ask the clerk for assistance, but the response isn't encouraging: "Sorry, we don't carry anything in that size." Sound familiar? Well, gals, here's some good news: A bevy of local lingerie boutiques are now catering to a broader range of sizes than ever before.
By Sarah Jio | March 6, 2006
