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Anyone who pays attention to fashion-industry news knows that sustainable fashion no longer means wearing a dress that looks like it’s made of mulch. In this spirit, Fashion Week 2007 showcases the best eco-minded styles you actually want to wear from local, national and international designers. The event takes place Oct. 2-6 at various venues throughout Seattle.
September 28, 2007
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In a city where polar fleece often passes for cocktail wear, Barneys New York is a beacon of style in a sea of Dockers. The trouble is, even those who will gladly drop $250 on a pair of Rock & Republic jeans at Nordstrom find Barneys intimidating.
September 26, 2007
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When it comes to treating yourself to a nail treatment, nine times out of 10 you want the 90-minute manicure-and-pedicure combo, complete with foot soak, massage chair, paraffin dip and polish. But sometimes, all you have is an hour at lunch to get the deed done. For those in that boat, there's Butter London.
September 24, 2007
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Yes, we’re marching inexorably toward the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it daylight of fall and winter. But no self-respecting Seattleite wants to abandon an outdoor exercise routine just because the light’s gone south. Of course, dashing around the traffic-clogged city in the dark can be a risky undertaking.
September 17, 2007
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The retail behemoths of the Eastside strut their stuff during The Bellevue Collection Fashion Week '07 Sept. 14-22, nine days dedicated to fall fashion. The fun runs the high-style gamut, from major runway shows to a masquerade evening hosted by yoga clothier Lululemon (Sept. 18), complete with trapeze acts, healthy nibbles and henna artists. Events take place all week in and around Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square and Bellevue Place.
September 12, 2007
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Any woman who has ached for relief from heels midway through the day, or who has yearned for the glam injection that comes with a few extra inches of height, should check out Camileon Heels. Available locally only at downtown boutique the Finerie, the shoes have ingenious convertible heels that go from 1 1/2 inches to 3 1/4 inches with the flick of a wrist.
September 4, 2007
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Fashion-savvy Japanese-born attorney Masako Kanazawa had trouble finding clothes she liked when she moved to Seattle, so she stocked up on her favorite brands every time she visited home. Soon, envious friends were sending her to Japan with their personal shopping lists, and the next logical step was the creation of the Tokyo-centric downtown store she just opened with partner Jay Doughten.
August 29, 2007
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Seattle Art Museum's expanded gift shop stocks a well-curated selection from near and far By Marika McElroy --> Special...
August 28, 2007
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Built on the premise that the youngest among us deserve the finer things in life, Bellevue-based Spoiled Rotten Baby caters to the silver-spoon set with over-the-top yet tasteful gifts.
August 27, 2007
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This Wednesday, Theo Chocolate adds a touch of pampering to an already indulgent event. A two-hour, three-part evening combines tastings of wine and chocolate with a lesson in creating chocolate-based beauty products.
August 16, 2007
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