women's hats

The Ballard debut of Dolce Vita is sweet news for fashionistas

Scout Colmant — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:35:19 -0700

When I recently walked into shimmering new boutique Dolce Vita, which opened last month in Ballard, I was overwhelmed with the sense that I had somehow been transported to L.A. -- or more specifically, West Hollywood, where local actress Josie Bissett ran fictional "Melrose Place" boutique Jane Mancini Designs.

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.

Show off your flair for stylish headwear

Natalie Bow — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:10:42 -0800

In casual Seattle, hats are more than just a strategy for combating bad hair days; they're a symbol of personal style. If you have a flair for headwear, consider one of these four fashionable hats from local designers. They're just as comfortable as that baseball cap you've been sporting, but far more stylish.