Calla owner Yachi Liang has carefully chosen exquisite gowns from Matthew Christopher, Vineyard, Janet Nelson Kumar and Piccione Bridal that have a "more modern feel with a touch of traditionalism for today's professional women."
By Alison Brownrigg | December 31, 2008
At Gentlemen's Consignment in Seattle's posh Madison Park district, owner Sally Dietrich has been dishing out savvy advice and classy, yet absolutely affordable menswear since 1989.
By Sheryl Wiser | December 30, 2008
A quick perusal of the message boards on TheKnot.com reveals that the reach of the flagging economy has extended even into the normally robust world of weddings. The Seattle Wedding Show has gotten the message and catered their 2009 show, Jan. 3-4 at the Washington State Convention Center, toward budget-conscious brides and grooms with perks like two days of admission for the price of one and gowns and shoes on sale for deeply discounted prices.
By Alison Brownrigg | December 29, 2008
The name Totokaelo (pronounced TOH-toh-KYE-oh) is derived from the Latin toto caelo, which means "reaching to the edge of the stars." And with it, owner Jill Wenger has created a whole new constellation of gorgeous clothing in this new shop located in the Maritime Building on the south end of Western Avenue between Madison and Marion streets.
By Alison Brownrigg | December 22, 2008
Although aimed primarily at college students, Seattle
Goodwill's new U District location, which celebrated its grand opening in early
November with a line of people waiting at the door, stocks a terrific selection
of age-defying, hip, trendy clothing and accessories for women and men, along
with housewares, linens, and small appliances. While most items are gently
used, you'll find a respectable mix of new items. In addition, daily sales and
specials will provide for some sticker shock at the cash register -- the good
kind.
By Sheryl Wiser | December 19, 2008
Columbia Sportswear, a
Portland-based retailer of active outdoor apparel, has opened a store Downtown,
spiffing up the corner of Third Avenue and Pine Street and delivering stylish
sportswear to active Seattleites. Bowing earlier this month, the new store
joins three other Columbia Sportswear shops: downtown Portland, Portland
International Airport and the Mall of America in Minnesota.
By Alison Brownrigg | December 17, 2008
Wondering what to stuff in your guy's stocking this year? How about a pair of fresh underwear? At Capitol Hill's Under U 4 Men, you'll find more than 40 brands and hundreds of styles. The independently owned, Portland-based shop opened its Seattle store this past August in the historic Loveless building across from the Harvard Exit movie theater.
By Kathy Schultz | December 15, 2008
How many times have you shut your eyes, stuck out your finger, murmured "eenie-meenie" and bought the $10 weeknight bottle of wine that your finger landed on? Now, there's no need to play Russian roulette with your vino, thanks to
Michael Cawdrey and his newly opened Fremont Wine Warehouse. Located
next to the Asteroid Café on Fremont Avenue North, in what used to be
the Red Apple Grocery and Wine Bar that he owned five years ago,
Cawdrey has returned with a no-frills wine store where no bottle costs
more than $25.
By Alison Brownrigg | December 11, 2008
The
Spa at the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Seattle offers everything one would
expect from a luxury hotel: posh environs, excellent service, treatments that
stretch beyond the ordinary -- and prices to match.
By Kathy Schultz | December 10, 2008
I'm
a wine lover who doesn't really know anything about wine -- except what I like.
And that took me about 14 years to define! If there's a person on your holiday
gift list who loves wine and wants to learn more about it, the Washington Wine
Trails board game is an entertaining solution.
By Alison Brownrigg | December 9, 2008
