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
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
There's something about shopping for a man that can send even an expert shopper into a tizzy. If you're thinking a) tie, b) aftershave or c) holiday sweater (aka snowflakes and reindeer), cross them off your list. He'll thank you for coming up with something just a smidge more unique.
By Sarah Jio | December 9, 2005
Old favorites are expanding, and new boutiques are adding hip designer jeans, unique handbags, recycled clothing, handmade cards and more to the shopping scene.
By Kathy Schultz | December 7, 2005
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
By Diane Mapes Special to NWsource Enlarge JOHN BARKHURST Antique shelf and mantle clocks ($100 to $400). More info...
By Diane Mapes | November 29, 2005
Gone are the days when the Wellington boots — also known as "Wellies" or rain boots — were solely used for gardening, farming or for children to stomp around in the rain. Now, these stylish boots are reinvented for the trendsetters and fashion trendies alike, to wear all-season round and any place they wish.
By Joann Natalia Aquino | November 21, 2005
Nestled in between Starbucks and the Moon Lodge Spa in Klahanie Center in Issaquah, Naoko Vaughn's hip and cozy boutique comes as a pleasant surprise to Eastside residents with a downtown sense of style.
By Gina K. Briles | November 16, 2005
It takes only seconds to see that Alchemy Collections, as its name suggests (alchemy, in this case, being the medieval practice of turning base metals into gold), is a place where common elements are transformed into something unique and beautiful.
By Lori Hinton | November 11, 2005
I have to admit, I didn't give much thought to maternity clothes until last spring, when my sister, Jessica, announced she was pregnant. Suddenly — just like Volvo station wagons seem to multiply on the road as soon as you buy one — it seemed that pregnant women were everywhere. But the thing that really caught my eye was their keen sense of style. I began to wonder, when did expectant moms become such, well, fashionistas?
By Sarah Jio | November 11, 2005
