Daily Find
While Christmas lights in August can add a certain je ne sais quois to a backyard gathering, they might also subtly say: “I never got around to taking these down in January.” Instead, bring some intention -- and recycled style -- to a summer-evening fete with Design Ideas’ Reclectic Lanterns.
By Marika McElroy | August 2, 2007
Skinny, wide, high, low -- this fall, there's a pair of jeans to fit every fashionista. If you loved the skinny jean, you'll be happy to know it's still around. And if you loathed it, you'll be thrilled with the return of wide-legged jeans and an abundance of boot-cut and straight-legged jeans.
By Kathy Schultz | August 2, 2007
Set foot in a shop in Seattle, and even before the leaves begin to change color and the air starts to cool, you'll be well aware of fall's approach. The dog days of summer have barely arrived, yet local boutiques are already stocking their shelves with cozy fabrics such as cashmere and wool, in the muted grays and browns of fall.
By Natalie Bow | August 2, 2007
A smashing coat is perhaps this fall's best accessory, taking any outfit from so-so to so-chic. It's all about polished details, such as prominent collars and cuffs, oversized or embellished buttons, and, above all, great cuts with sharp silhouettes. Trench coats are this year's must-have style, and not just for rainy days; drab no more, they come in a variety of fabrics and colors.
By Kathy Schultz | August 2, 2007
When it comes to men's style in Seattle, most fellas pledge allegiance to one of two camps: the outdoorsy-fleece camp or the Belltown-based camp whose uniform consists of an untucked white button-down shirt over jeans.
By Natalie Bow | August 2, 2007
Talk about your identity crisis. Washington's fourth-largest city is often designated as the Vancouver "near Portland." Proud locals call this "America's Vancouver" to distinguish from the city north of the border.
And two years ago, its mayor smashed two Portland mugs sold at a Vancouver Starbucks to underscore that his Vancouver doesn't play second city to anyone.
Touchy. But this proud Southwest Washington city believes it has much to brag about.
By Tan Vinh | August 2, 2007
