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Dress for success with the help of a local haberdasher

Natalie Bow — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:20:41 -0700

When I hear the term "haberdasher," I envision dapper old British men on Saville Row. But I discovered recently that Seattle has its very own haberdasher in Jeff Collins, and he is neither British nor old. The 36-year-old Mill Creek native has been designing men's custom and ready-to-wear attire for the past decade.

Wallingford's Paper Delights plays its cards right

Natalie Bow — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:07:13 -0700

My love of paper goods is no secret, and not since Swee Swee Paperie opened in West Seattle more than a year ago have I been so smitten with a local card shop. The new object of my affection is Paper Delights, a delightful new stationery and party shop in Wallingford.

Cargo Cosmetics plants a new line of eco-friendly lipsticks

Natalie Bow — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Canadian cosmetics company Cargo, known mostly for their metal tins filled with dewy lip gloss, is branching out into the gardening world with a new line of lipsticks.

Get a taste for stylish footwear at Mu.Shoe's new Kirkland location

Natalie Bow — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:34:14 -0700

If you're a fan of chic shoe boutique Mu.Shoe, but not of the drive from Seattle to Edmonds, you'll be happy to learn that your trek just got a bit shorter -- about 6 miles, to be exact. Owner Susan Wilson opened her second Mu.Shoe store in Kirkland late last month.

Tiffany Eley's knitted hats have star power

Natalie Bow — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:21:37 -0700

It's probably safe to assume that every day at boutiques around town, shopgirls dish about the latest celebrity news and fashion trends. At Ballard's Olivine, a feminine emporium of fashion-forward labels, employee and Seattle native Tiffany Eley took a routine celeb gossip session one step further.

Take a step toward happier feet with Wee Luxuries balms

Natalie Bow — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:46:41 -0700

If you're like me, your feet have spent the past few months ensconced in boots, bared only at home and in the yoga studio. But with sandal season looming, your feet are about to be exposed, so the time has come to show a little love to your heels and toes.

Kick back and save at La Rousse's happy hour

Natalie Bow — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:31:55 -0700

Thanks to the well-honed party-planning skills of its owner, Amanda Rosenthal, downtown boutique La Rousse is recognized as much for its Friday-evening social and shopping events as it is for its fashion-forward women's apparel.

Travel in style with low-maintenance dresses, tops and skirts from Sworn Virgins

Natalie Bow — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:31:40 -0700

If you're planning a spring getaway and feel torn between packing clothes that look great and clothes that travel well, consider the spring collection from Sworn Virgins, a Los Angeles label that offers easy-to-care-for, eco-conscious fashions.

Cast your vote in the Bliss "eau-lection" at Sephora

Natalie Bow — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:44:31 -0700

If you were one of the thousands in our state who showed up to caucus last month, then you're probably already jonesing for more election action. But while the opportunity to vote for the next occupant of the Oval Office is still months away, you can cast your vote this weekend in something a little more lighthearted -- the Bliss "eau-lection."

Art and fashion tango at the West Seattle Art Walk

Natalie Bow — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:28:31 -0800