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July 6th, 2007
We are officially overscheduled. Seriously, it has gotten to the point where we look at our calendars and wince. “It’s all fun stuff,” says our boyfriend, but he doesn’t understand. Every meeting, every phone call, every cocktail with friends is something we have to doooo. And all we want is to sit on the sofa in our PJs, watch Suzanne Somers on home shopping, munch popcorn and snuggle with the dog. (And no, “snuggle with the dog” isn’t slang for something naughty or perverse, though the more we think about it, the more it should be something really truly obscene, don’t you agree?) |
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Seattle Picks: |
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| 1 | Soho Style When life gives you lemons, you make lemon drops. When life gives you a man who tucks his jeans into his hiking boots, you take him to Ian. A fresh update to eclectic Fremont, this urban, contemporary boutique is a little slice of Soho in our backyard. With a spacious interior, warm wood floors, and numerous full-length mirrors, it is the perfect environment for gazing at yourself (we all have a narcissistic side), and shopping, of course. Ian carries men’s and women’s clothing, specializing in casual looks with a modern edge. Men can choose from preppy-meets-Cali surf with the uber-chic line Trovata, or even deconstructed contemporary pieces from Helmut Lang. Women’s lines range from the resurrected 80’s brand Generra to unrestrained designs from Daryl K and denim by Tsubi. So blunt your bangs and flaunt the colored denim while your honey pegs his jeans…without the hiking boots! Ian |
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| 2 | Fashion For Less Every girl has a super stylish pal. She’s the one who always looks like she’s just stepped out of Lucky magazine—even at the grocery store. We adore the way she combines skinny jeans, a striped strapless dress, and silver flats, finished with string of red beads and matching wristlet. We dream of measuring up, but are rudely awoken by the sound of the coin it would take to revamp our wardrobe. So when we asked our stylish pal and she told us about Trendy Wendy (her new BFF) in Capitol Hill, we dashed right over to check it out for ourselves. Fittingly located in one of Seattle’s hippest neighborhoods, Trendy Wendy is packed with fashion-forward clothing for every occasion, and surprising very well-priced. Check out the adorned jeans from Miss Me, dresses from Heatherette, and jewelry from Tokidoki. Owner Lisa Chang told us she gets new merchandise daily—emphasizing the importance of uniqueness in being a trendsetter—and prices it to move quickly. Time to be the fashionista you always dreamed of! Trendy Wendy |
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| 3 | Sipping in Seattle |
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| 4 | Tweedy Pie Ever been in a schmancy store and tried to calculate how long you’d have to eat boxed mac & cheese to afford the dress you were trying on? Well, if you want the dress and some cha-ching left over for Canlis, check out Tweed Boutique. Established in Greenwood, owner Danielle Luarres caters to the cost-conscious hipsters. You’ll find chic pieces at affordable prices, including well-tailored jackets from Skunk Funk, Ivana Helsinki designs straight outta Finland, and a huge selection of denim with brands like Silver, James Jeans, RVCA, and Wrangler. Plus, you can’t miss her magnificent selection of jewelry and hair accessories. There is plenty of eye candy to tantalize the senses in this store. This fall, Tweed is moving to a larger space and will add sizes 14-20 to appeal to more voluptuous figures. With her well-edited assortments and range of sizes, it is certainly a fashion destination not to miss (regardless of your mac & cheese diet). Tweed Boutique |
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| 5 | Oh, So Pretty Ladies and ladies, we wish to inform you, after a high-heeled pink 'tini-fueled quest, we have found it. The fountain of frills. The magenta mecca. The ... you get the drift. The Pretty Parlor! Where lace and lovely, new and old, converge to create the closet of Jayne Mansfield’s dreams and the giddiest shopping experience we’ve had in a long while. Pretty Parlor offers original and reworked vintage pieces and originals from local designers, for guys and gals alike, but we are particularly smitten with the lingerie. Glam Garb’s hand-dyed vintage slips scream va va voom. Though Vincent, the Parlor’s cat-in-residence, might be our new favorite accessory. House of Pretty Parlor |
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| 1 | Embrace Your Alter Ego We have two personalities. The first is innocent and ladylike. After lots of mirror practice when we were 14, we're quite good with that Princess Diana/Grace Kelly demure expression, head tilted down with a kittenish glance. And then there's our wild side, not clubbing-sans-panties-wild—more like footloose and daring with our accessories. And all of our personalities get a kick out of Alter Ego Jewelry. We love the WTF necklace, super funky earrings, and the awesome “Vintage Bimbo” bracelet with the Barbie doll head! |
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| 2 | You Should Have it This Good When we were born, our parents received gifts like a handmade blanket, and a silver piggy bank. Now gifts are more fabulous, especially at Spoiled Rotten Baby. Their online luxury and baby gift company features products that moms would love to have, like 100% organic Egyptian-cotton clothing for baby, all-natural products for labor, postpartum, breastfeeding, chenille silk-edged blankets, Bumble Bag diaper bags, and more. Everything is beautifully hand-packaged in signature gift boxes; complete with hand-tied bow, linen-textured tissue, and pretty little gift card. Perfect for giving! |
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| 3 | You Glamorous Gal Hats by Tanya’s collection features a couture line of handmade straw and felt hats, with current fashion trends and custom-made pieces. Channel your inner glamour girl, and tell her Seattle Picks sent you! |
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| 4 | Act Natural We are huge proponents of organic farming—it not only improves soil fertility but also safeguards the health of future generations of farming. So while you’re being selective in the foods placed inside your body, consider covering the outside of your body with organics, as well. Loomstate denim is designed for people who want responsible clothes that look hot, too! Organic and sustainability are the way forward, and Loomstate has made it fashionable. Locally available at Les Amis and Ian. |
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| 5 | Beyond Obsession Perfumes often irritate our skin, so we’ve found happiness in naturally scented oils. Another oddity about us? We love to smell like food. So when we found the vanilla-scented coconut oil from Monoi Tahiti, we were in heaven. We use it post-shower, add a few drops to a bath, or use it to tamp down frazzled/split ends. It comes in other natural scents, like Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Jasmine, and is available with sunscreen. We are literally drenching ourselves in this stuff since we discovered it! |
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| Cocktail of the Week! | |||
| The Sazerac
Sazerac Restaurant, Hotel Monaco As if the Hotel Monaco wasn’t fabulous enough on its own, they have the added bonus of the adjacent Sazerac Restaurant. We can tell you from experience, they make a fabulous cocktail. One of our favorites is the Sazerac, the traditional cocktail of New Orleans. It’s cheaper (and tastier) than a plane ticket, and after imbibing, you’ll be ready to laissez les bon temps roulez! The Sazerac 2 oz. Rye Whiskey Coat a chilled martini glass with Herbsaint and pour out the excess. Add bitters, and drop in a single sugar cube, if desired, and muddle to dissolve. Add whiskey and garnish with a twist of lemon peel. Sazerac Restaurant |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Benefit for Friends of the Children Union restaurant and three neighboring boutiques, Encanto Barcelona, Nuvo Moda, and The Finerie will be donating 20% of their evening sales in support of Friends of the Children, King County. Make a night of beautiful clothes and delicious food, while helping raise money for a good cause. A 9 pm raffle will take place at Union, too! |
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| 3 | Summer Sale at Olivine Olivine is starting a fantastic summer sale today! Enjoy savings of 30-70% off all their summer stylings They carry clothing, shoes, accessories, lingerie, beauty products…it’s a heavenly selection and we dare you to leave with just one item. With items like dresses from Manoush and Tucker, and tunics from Sunner at slashed prices, it will be tough! What: Summer Sale at Olivine |
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| 4 | Dance This… Seattle Theatre Group presents the 9th annual Dance this…at The Moore Theatre. Featuring cultural and contemporary youth dance groups in collaboration with professional artists, some of the best young dancers in the region perform Hip Hop, Contemporary Dance, Lindy Hop, Ballet, classical and contemporary Indian and Afro-Peruvian dances. What: Dance this… |
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| 5 | Triathlon Training in Seattle Mary Meyer Life Fitness will give would-be and seasoned triathletes the tools needed to boost race confidence and performance. Beginners and intermediates will learn the techniques for each sport and learn how to set up and transition easily on race day. Each clinic offers participants technical instruction, individual feedback and a physical challenge. What: Mary Meyer Life Fitness Triathlon Training |
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My, what a busy week! We’re trying to spruce things up a bit since we’re getting ready to take over the world. Not only are we sporting new logos and colors for www.SeattlePicks.com and www.PortlandPicks.com, but we’re going to launch two more cities in August and September, so stay tuned! |
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