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May 25th, 2007
One of our friends just met a guy at the gym. She says his name was either Matt or Joe—she can’t recall—and he was cute, she thinks. But what really amazed us about her story is that she actually talked to someone at the gym. We've never talked to anyone at the gym, let alone meet a maybe-cute guy whose name we don't remember. Seriously, we put on our "F-U" faces and think evil thoughts about people who dare to work out next to us. We are crazy like that. In fact, since we put in a home gym, life has truly been much better. Maybe it’s some early social scarring from P.E. class that has left us this way, but we’re okay with our dysfunction. We’ll admit it: we’re not social sweat-ers. |
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Seattle Picks: |
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| 1 | Trés Chic |
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| 2 | I Spy... |
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| 3 | Shop. Sip. Ship. It’s a busy multi-tasker’s dream, all in one stop, meanwhile, still leaving that impeccable impression as if we actually took the time to do it ourselves. (Time? Ha!) |
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| 4 | Anything but Basic Some of us have moved here from varying environs—let’s say, hypothetically, from a New York 5th-floor walk-up apartment, where we green-thumbed our way through little pots of oregano, mint, and catnip for our feline companion. Deer and rabbits weren’t the problems—instead we had crazy mafia squirrels that ate our cherry tomatoes. So gardening in these far more fertile climes is something that we’re still getting accustomed to. But now that the sun is out we are trying very hard to get our home and garden in ship shape for all that summer entertaining we plan to do. And we’re starting with a blank canvas and very little imagination, which is why a visit to the basic green box in West Seattle is all we need for inspiration. They have classes where you can learn to make a tabletop fountain and other projects. They have beautiful milk-glass martini glasses to pair with the swinging garden lanterns to totally Martha Stewart your nest. They have candles and linens and planters and oodles of gift ideas. Hello, green acres! basic green box |
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| 5 | Winos at Heart |
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| 1 | Fashionably Late to Work The laptop bag is the new handbag and we can’t have just one since we live on our laptop. We love the new girly laptop bags that are popping up on the market, like LaLa Laptop of Seattle. How cute are you with this new Jordan messenger-style bag in hand that holds your precious LP and all your girly necessities? You’re a girl on the go, and these La La Bags go with you in style. |
 lalalaptop.com |
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| 2 | Rainy Days and Mondays… While some native to the Northwest will tell you they don't use umbrellas, many of us still like to keep our hair from frizzing and our outfits from getting soaked. Fortunately, Seattle's pare*umbrella knows the score, and does their part to keep us both dry and fashionable. Not content to stick with basic black, these 'brellas come with dots, stripes and lace, all in colors that will brighten any gray day. Ooh, and the mushroom and forest patterns! Lurv! |
 pareumbrella.com |
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| 3 | Get Your Legs On They’ll surely be all the rage in the park, and can you say “shower gift”? Forget tights—they were so last year—and hit mum up for BabyLegs! |
 babylegs.net |
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| 4 | This is Wild Seattle-based company Wild Bleu has created comfy pajamas, sheets and cases that give you a better good-night sleep. If you have night sweats or hot flashes, in particular, these duds are for you. There’s no sweat, no wet, no smell. Wild Bleu products are made to wick moisture from the skin, drawing it to the fabric where it then evaporates quickly. It’s genius. Buh-bye, icky night sweats—hello, sleep. |
 wildbleu.com |
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| 5 | Make a Wish “A Belief” embodies life, imagination, encouragement for you. Have you seen them? Part of an oh-so chichi hush-hush club. Popping up all over on the necks of Hollywood’s A-list, the ankles of the quietly self-assured, and the feminine wrists of hipsters everywhere. Call it a pet rock for the stylish crowd, with a bonus: a belief and a wish come true. These white-gold charms are classic, simple and understated. The packaging is as natural and beautiful as the philosophy. |
 abelief.com |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Chat Party and Fashion Show Enjoy viewing the latest fashions worn by “real-women” models at the Chat Party and Fashion Show. Gather together with friends and like-minded women to shop and enjoy champagne, wine, and appetizers, and a dessert buffet. Plus, goody bags for all, and prizes for the luckiest ladies! |
 chatwithwomen.com |
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| 2 | Bowling for Foster Children Grab your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors, and join in at Sleep Country USA’s 2nd Annual Pajama Bowl for local foster children. Sign up online and be one of hundreds that take advantage this unique way (no need to walk or run) to give back to a great social cause. What: Pajama Bowl |
 sleepcountry.com |
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| 3 | Denim Sale at Lemon Meringue Just because summer is coming—we promise—doesn’t mean a girl doesn’t need more jeans! Pop into Lemon Meringue for their fabulous jean sale for savings on brands like Tag+, AG, Paper denim, Habitual by Tory Burch, and 575 denim. Get up to 70% off! What: Denim Sale at Lemon Meringue |
 lemonmeringue.us |
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| 4 | Frock Shop Sidewalk Sale Frock Shop is having a huge sidewalk sale where you'll find tons of fab and fun summer items at 30-50% off. Find everything from dresses and tops to Erin Jane Jewelry. Plus: Bring in a used Frock Shop shopping bag to reuse and get 10% off your total purchase! |
 shopfrockshop.com |
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