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August 24th, 2007
Here’s a sartorial question we never thought we’d have to answer: What does one wear to a rodeo? A girlfriend of ours went on a hot date (no kidding) to a rodeo (again, no kidding), and she had no idea what to wear. We could have advised her on anything from a boat-warming party to a chick-lit book launch to a doggie wedding or lunch with an ex-boyfriend at the grand re-opening of a tiki bar, but she had us stumped at “rodeo.” We pondered her dilemma. Wranglers are back in style … she could always rustle up a pair of those. Maybe with a tank top? Or a prairie dress and cowboy boots … basically anything that didn’t involve one of those straw cowboy hats would be acceptable. Then we hit on it: Gingham! And she immediately thought, “denim skirt,” and hit the streets to go shopping. Amazingly, she not only found a gingham blouse, but one in a not-so-girly adaptation, and when paired with a dark denim mini and a brown belt worn as an obi, she actually looked totally flippin hot. Cowgirl up, indeed! |
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| 1 | Green is the New Black |
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| 2 | Decisions, Decisions! Thankfully, boutique shopping has come to Mercer Island, and it’s well worth the trip across the It’s a pleasure to see that What To Wear also supports local designers. On our last visit we spotted hobo bags by designer Crystalyn Kae and Suzabelle’s military inspired trench coats. When we heard that they’re bringing in Milly, our decision was made—that’s exactly what we want to wear. |
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| 3 | It’s Time for a Road Trip It’s no secret that Seattle Picks is affiliated with the Rose City. In fact, we started in Portland more than three years ago. So we decided that there are a few events in Portland that are worth sharing with our lovely ladies up north, and among them, the fabulous Pearl District Labor Day Sidewalk Sale. If you don’t know what’s happening in the Pearl, now’s the time to find out! From Sept. 1-3, you can enjoy a long weekend of shopping, dining, drinking and pampering—and the Pearl’s pedestrian-friendly streets are such a pleasure to stroll…not to mention the 45+ merchants who are participating that weekend with incredible sales! Save anywhere from 10-75% off items for the home, shoes, sports apparel, jewelry, French dresses, menswear, artwork from Asia, Persian rugs, Adidas Originals…the list goes on! And while you’re visiting the Pearl District Labor Day Sidewalk Sale, be sure to enjoy Art in the Pearl, a Labor Day weekend art festival in the North Park Blocks. For more info about all the fun, click here! Pearl District Sidewalk Sale |
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| 4 | Summer Lovin’ Despite what the weather suggests, it’s still summer! And our need for a sunny patio and a cold glass of Prosecco hasn’t yet retreated into hibernation. Besides, we spend nine months out of the year sitting in dark wine bars, overhearing conversations about varietals while we sulk about damp socks and work our way down the list of local Cabernets, but not in August … August is no time for our “Sideways” ‘tudes—we need fun, easy, yummy, and bright. So we go to The Local Vine, Belltown’s newest import, where one of the biggest wine lists we’ve seen in Seattle is organized by categories like “statuesque,” “cheerful” and “boisterous,” and speckled with symbols designating “cult favorites” and “female winemakers,” among others. This simple, quirky approach is just what our summer brains need. Thanks to a high-tech Enomatic Preservation System (the only one in the state) everything is available by the glass, and everything is dee-lish. It also doesn’t hurt that local restaurant darling and owner of Crush, Jason Wilson, designed the big “small bites” menu. Summer lovin, indeed. The Local Vine |
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| 5 | Make Your House a Home It’s more than the furniture or the number of bedrooms that makes a home. We’ve seen enough HGTV to know that the finishing touches are what we need to make our place comfortable, elegant or stylish. We can even turn a studio apartment into a Zen den if we have the right materials! And week-old Clover House can help us find just the right touches to put the icing on our domicile cake. Just step inside—even the plants in the entryway are inviting—and the rest of the shop is filled with wonderful local and specialty products carefully cultivated for pampering your home. Decorative plates and glassware mix with high-end products like Bella il Jour makeup, Mistral body care, Crystalyn Kae handbags, local jewelry designed by Lauren Schwartz, Paddywax candles, and lovely stationery by local artist Natalie Eden. This wonderful little gift shop has all the elements we need to nest in style, and Tonia, the store’s owner, has created a unique retail environment that’s as welcoming as we want our house to be. Clover House |
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| 1 | The Hair Up There Our knowledgeable esthetician, Michka, twisted a piece of cotton thread around the hair to be removed, creating a clean line and a beautifully shaped brow (and it was practically pain-free!) We’ll definitely make time to thread again. |
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| 2 | Hip Kids Need Hip Threads Some of our friends have kids who dress hipper than we do. And we always wonder, what can that kid expect when he grows up? How do you top Appaman Japanese racing jackets and polos by Monster Republic? From newborns to toddlers to “little kids”—Blackwagon brings street style to the playground. And that’s when it clicked. They’ll always be the hippest kid in the sandbox—or at the board meeting—with a fashion head-start like this. |
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| 3 | Sustainable Swaddles Everyone we know has had or is about to have a little bundle of joy, which means relying on a registry or wandering the aisles of toy superstores. No thanks! Lucky for us, the ‘birth’ of a new luxurious lifestyle line called Satsuma helps us give the perfect gift every time. A swaddling blanket made from 100% bamboo fiber boasts the sustainable label, plus it’s naturally antibacterial and easy to wash. Available in white (no dyes), it’s also super soft, for maximum cuddling. |
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| 4 | Bag Ladies We are slowly getting greener, especially at the grocery store. Sure, we shop local and sustainable, but then we haul our bounty home in paper or plastic. There has to be a better way! Enter Baggu Bags—reusable bags that A) fit over the shoulder, B) come in a bunch of adorable colors, and C) if used regularly, can replace up 700 disposable bags per year. You’ll be the hippest chick at checkout, and at $22 for three, you can afford to share! |
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| 5 | Drink Your Fashion We are never without a bottle of water, and we know water. We've tasted them all (and just so you know, Smart Water doesn't make you smart). So far, our favorite is Moda, natural spring water homegrown near the Oregon Coast. If you're like us, water perpetually in palm, you also know it's a fashion accessory. For the Prada of water, go with Moda, natch. |
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| 1 | Progressive Sale at Clementine Each week the discount gets deeper! Get the pair of kicks you’ve had your eye on, or wait until the discount gets deeper and take your chances. Right now, a great selection of styles and sizes are still available on favorites from designers like Glory Chen, Nanette Lepore, Miz Mooz, Jose Saenz, and Melissa! What: Clementine Month-Long Blow Out Sale |
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Around the Block’s Last Call Sale Around the Block in Magnolia Village is throwing a once-a-year “last call” event—everything in the store is 25-70% off! That includes incredible new designs from Rock Star Jewelry, as well as gorgeous home décor items like linens, lamps, candles, furniture, pillows and more! What: Storewide sale at Around the Block Gifts & Interiors |
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| 3 | Stop the Presses for Shoefly! Shoefly is holding their annual warehouse sale in their downtown Seattle store August 24-26. It will be filled with shoes and accessories at 70% off from brands you love like Jeffrey Campbell and Biviel. How does the saying go? If you snooze, you lose? Set your alarm ‘cuz you’ll want these shoes! What: Shoefly Warehouse Sale |
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