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April 27th, 2007 |
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| 1 | Just a Wish Away We’ve always dreamed of having a huge room, or maybe even a whole floor in our house that’s brimming with dresses, all organized in an OCD way by color and length. The room would have a vanity for our perfumes and makeup, organized just so, plus great lighting and a full-length skinny mirror. We’d hang out there, playing dress-up with all our fabulous one of kind frocks. But til then, we’ll hang at Les Amis in the Fremont area. This French-country girly-girl boutique has a selection of gorgeous dresses, lingerie, tees from Michael Stars and Petit Bateau, stunning pieces from Theory, Nannette Lepore, Trina Turk and more of our faves. We love to loiter at Les Amis, and inhale the sweet smell of their designer duds...in fact you might see us there, a permanent fixture on their sofa. Or you’ll see us making many a wish at their store fountain, wishing for more money so we can buy all those new dresses that just came in for spring that we so covet. Les Amis |
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| 2 | Hairs the Thing We can go from feeling like we’re going through an “ugly stage” to feeling completely put together with just a good haircut. We enter the salon looking like crap, having low self-esteem, repulsed by our image in the mirror, staring at how old we look, wishing we would have put makeup on…to, bam!, looking fabulous after the blowout and walking out feeling like Gisele. But it’s sooo hard to find a stylist you truly love, who caters to your ego, and flatters you just enough to make for an enduring relationship. But we did, finally. We found Cowboy and Angels in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. (Lyndon was fabulous, fyi!) We left there feeling extremely hair-cocky, and met some friends who remarked how we looked very Jackie-O. The salon has a cool spa-like and artsy vibe, it’s other-worldly, and all the ‘artists’ are extremely gifted and expertly trained. We are so hooked. We have found our match, and now our hair will live happily ever after. Cowboys and Angels Salon |
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| 3 | Making Scents We like to smell pretty. We swear after a workout we smell like maple syrup, honest (or at least we think so, the dude next to us in our spinning class might think otherwise). But at the same time, we have this terrible insecurity that maybe our pits or breath is stinky and we don’t know it. It’s admittedly crazy, to the point that it’s morphed into personal-space issues. (Don’t get too close!) So we wear lovely scented lotions and fragrances...but not the icky kind that Aunt Mildred wore that you could still detect weeks after her visit. And not the kind the department store ladies chase you with that ignite our migraines. We want lovely scents that tickle our noses, but in a whisper, a hint, as if we were born that way. Which is why we adore the lotions and perfumes at Essenza. Essenza is a beautiful store with a European feel, which is reflected in all their products. They also sell yummy cosmetics, hostess gifts, soaps, baby gifts, loungewear, and more...and none of them smell like maple syrup. Essenza Inc |
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| 4 | Posh Toes You’ve always been a hep cat, forever the trendsetter. You had Famolares and Sbiccas and Bare Traps and Candies and Get There’s before anyone else on the playground. All the other girls copycatted everything you had, in an almost creepy Heathers-type way. Well, look out, gal pals, because you’ll be doing it again when you’re kickin’ it in shoes from Posh on Main. They’re not just upscale, they’re completely dedicated to carrying a unique selection of high-end brands and styles not seen elsewhere, except maybe NYC and London. Or LA and SF. Bottom line: you don’t have to hop on a plane to buy fabulous shoes. Just head over to Bellevue and your twinkle toes will be wowing them all yet again. |
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| 5 | Frock On! We love shopping…but this is no secret. We especially love shopping for A) things that nobody else has, and B) things that nobody else has at snap-em-up prices. We shop, but we also budget. (We’re shoe-sluts and handbag-’hos, but that doesn’t mean we’re totally clueless—for we’re also Earth-minded, socially conscious, and respectful of our bank accounts, meager as they are.) |
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| 1 | Observe and Protect Dangle is available in three colors—brushed nickel, polished chrome and glitzy gold. So you can keep your eye on your date, not your bag. |
 dangle-it.com |
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| 2 | We Must, We Must... And since we believe everything we read, we're going to give it a try and we'll keep you posted. Because even if we just think our boobs have grown, that's something. |
 bust-up-gum.com |
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| 3 | Foot Petals But now there’s relief in the form of foot petals. Pretty, soft little foot petals to cushion your toesies and make the task of walking in those wicked kicks just a little more tolerable. |
 footpetals.com |
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| 4 | Design Your Gal Design-her-Gals is a clever stationery company that allows you to create a virtual likeness of yourself (or that of your best gal pals). You can place your virtual caricatures (in all kinds of accessories) on invitations, announcement cards, thank you notes, memo cards, memory boxes and t-shirts. (And it’s addictive—watch out!) Plus, Design-her-Gals raises awareness and proceeds for the Gal to Gal Foundation, born in the Northwest, which helps women who have been diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. So you can make happy and do good. |
 designhergals.com |
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| 5 | Don’t Leave Home Without Them We are so grody’d out by brown, dirty-tinged bar soap in public restrooms that strangers have used before us. Which is why we always carry the Passport Case of on-the-go soap sheets wherever we go. Germies be gone! Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Puyallup...no matter where your destination takes you, take-along refreshing On-The-Go Soap Sheets to keep you clean. A single wafer-thin sheet will cleanse hands or delicate washables, leaving them lightly scented...without touching soap someone else has touched. Ewww. |
 plumparty.com |
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| 2 | Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back Celebrate this Mother’s Day by giving yourself or a loved one the gift of health, fitness, friendship and fun. These fitness classes combine cardiovascular work, strength and conditioning exercises, and Pilates mat work. SPECIAL OFFER—mention Seattle Picks when you sign up for your first class package and get $20 off! Offer good thru May 31, 2007. What: Baby Boot Camp |
 babybootcamp.com |
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| 4 | 8 Limbs Boutique SUSTAINABILITY SALE Stocked full of fun and hip clothing to take you from yoga class to the street, the 8 Limbs Yoga Boutique is a hidden treasure! The boutique is now 50% sustainable and eco-friendly, and to celebrate, 8 Limbs is offering 20% off on all green products during the Sustainability Sale May 4-13, and 50%-75% off select clearance items. All eco-friendly items will be marked with a green sticker so that you have an easier time being kind to Mother Earth, whether you do yoga (or just want to look like you do)! What: 8 Limb Boutique Sustainability Sale When: May 4 through May 13, 2007. Where: 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, 500 East Pike St Telephone: 206-325-8221 Visit: www.8limbsyoga.com |
 8limbsyoga.com |
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| 5 | Bikini Boot Camp! Bikinis, Shorts and Tank Tops, Oh My! It's Time To Get in shape with Fly! Join Fly Fitness for Bikini Boot Camp. Work your whole body, yes, the whole revealing bikini body in a hard-core interval workout. What: Bikini Boot Camp from Fly Fitness |
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| 7 | Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza This year head west for the best South of the Border celebration around. Mission Latin Restaurant & Lounge has put together a Cinco de Mayo lineup not to be missed, including a Mariachi Band, DJs, a visit from the Dos Equis party bus, drink specials and giveaways, and a tasty Cinco de Mayo menu. Party on! What: Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza |
 missionbar.com |
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