Daily Find
Spa Scotta, a 2004 People's Pick, has had a mini-facelift. This University Village spa has remodeled, added new services and beefed-up the boutique with more girl-goodies.
By Kathy Schultz | April 11, 2007
Daily Find
After a brief absence, clothing boutique Violette is back, now on First Avenue in Pioneer Square next door to Fireworks. Owner Beth Nielsen's new space with exposed brick walls and yet-to-be-developed loft is just the right combination of funky and arty ambiance in this area known for its proliferation of galleries.
By Kathy Schultz | April 5, 2007
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In circles where phrases like “resort wear” and “Hampton cottage” are tossed about, Tory Burch is a household name. Away from New York society, the name is less well known but that is quickly changing. As a blossoming designer, socialite (and Lance Armstrong’s newest love) Burch is redefining the summer wardrobe by reintroducing a classic Eastern inspired staple – the tunic – into her stylish set. Universally flattering and the perfect accoutrement to everything from a bathing suit to white jeans to summer’s essential Bermuda shorts, a tunic should be the first item in your suitcase for upcoming vacations.
By Natalie Bow | April 2, 2007
Daily Find
Eastsiders scored with the opening of La Ree Boutique, a new shop in Old Bellevue. And, Seattleites have a reason to brave the bridge. Owner Rachel Nov's sophisticated clothing boutique is geared toward fashionistas with discerning tastes.
By Kathy Schultz | March 28, 2007
Daily Find
Owner Lisa Clinton opened her shop this month near Verite, the cupcake Mecca. Juniper's Spartan, uncluttered, space has concrete floors, natural wood display shelves, and a sleek black bench seat. The simplicity of the decor reflects Clinton's philosophy about her shop. "Designers who consider the whole process of their creativity rather than the end result create special and more valuable items. I'm drawn to designers whose clothing is going to last through trends and I'm especially interested in those working to tread more lightly on the planet," says Clinton.
By Kathy Schultz | March 22, 2007
Daily Find
February was filled with fashion shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris. And while Seattle may feel like it couldn’t be any farther away from the front row of the couture runway shows, the fashions seen draped across sashaying size 0 bodies will eventually find their way, in one form or another, to the more reasonably sized bodies of Seattle women.
By Natalie Bow | March 13, 2007
Seattle Style File
Consumers who care can breathe easy knowing there are plenty of places in Seattle to spend their cash responsibly. Shops that carry eco-friendly products, organic items, products using sustainable materials and recycled goods are proliferating, providing green options for everyday living.
By Kathy Schultz | February 28, 2007
Daily Find
Feminine styles of previous decades reign at Diva Dollz, a vintage-inspired shop in Pioneer Square. The light-filled shop looks like it has occupied the corner location on First and Cherry, well, for decades. The store's 18-foot high ceilings with crown molding, honeycomb-design flooring and massive chandelier set the stage. An intricately carved wood display case occupies the bulk of one wall and glass display cases are filled with vintage and new jewelry. Ladylike pairs of gloves from the '30s with leather as thin as paper lay casually on the countertop. Red-lipped mannequins swathed in fur pieces peek out beneath wide-brimmed chapeaus.
By Kathy Schultz | February 22, 2007
Daily Find
How much would you pay for a great-fitting pair of jeans? If you’re like me and most women I know, a pair that artfully hides your thighs and flatters your backside is worth every penny.
By Sarah Jio | February 5, 2007
Daily Find
The shop will continue to carry the tough, edgy styles in muted colors that it’s known for but the selection will evolve in its new location. You'll see some higher-priced lines such as the fashion-forward designs of Helmut Lang, a hard-to-find brand in Seattle, as well as affordable offerings from Penguin and Modern Amusement.
By Kathy Schultz | January 11, 2007
