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March 7th, 2008
Some people look to Punxsutawney Phil to let them know when spring has arrived. Personally, we’ve never trusted the furry little critter. We know spring has arrived when we hear the birds singing in the trees, spy cute open-toe wedges and flouncy skirts on the streets, can enjoy happy hour at a sidewalk table (without a parka)—and—as of last weekend, when we can once again visit the dog park with our own furry little critter. Another dead giveaway that spring is here? Everyone around you is in L-O-V-E. The dog park was couple central—and we aren’t just talking the human kind here. Labs and poodles, bulldogs and chihuahuas. One minute little FiFi was chasing her ball, the next our little angel in the pink sparkly collar was exchanging sniffs with a bruiser named Butch in a black leather collar with studs. Cue the Barry White music. They were virtually inseparable for the rest of the afternoon. Love is in the air, friends—so four legs or two—it must be spring. |
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| 1 | In Via Veritas We lived in Rome for a year in college and while we never understood the lure of the cat-calling Italian men, we do have a special place in our heart for Piero. He was the only man we have ever known that could rock a vest as a top and look fabulous. More importantly, he was our Roman hairstylist and he could do wonders with our crazy mop—no euro-mullets for us, thank you very much! We never thought we could top Piero, particularly back home in fleece-happy Seattle, but Via Solferino Salon has—happily—proved us wrong. The salon has a distinctly European feel—you’re even greeted with a frothy cappuccino. You can also peruse a wonderful collection of Italian and French treasures while you’re there, from sparkling necklaces to glass espresso cups. Most importantly, owner Nello and his staff offer one of the best haircuts in the city, with an eye for flattering but cutting-edge looks. We will never forget Piero, but we love Via Solferino as a Belltown oasis of all things Italian. Plus we always leave looking fabulous—and that will keep us coming back for years. Via Solferino |
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| 2 | Shop with a Cause |
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| 3 | Sweets for the Sweet We admit it, we have a problem. We have a sweet tooth that we just can’t seem to satisfy. Oreos for breakfast, a handful of Gummi Bears with lunch, and of course, dessert with two of our best friends—Ben and Jerry. Could this be why our trainer Thad is increasing our minutes on the treadmill lately…? Despite Thad’s efforts, no one can separate us from Ben and Jerry—or from our new sweet heaven, the Confectionary. The Confectionery is perfect for anyone who has ever needed just a taste of something sweet—or an entire pound of chocolate and needed it now. Walking into this delightfully old-fashioned shop is like walking into the penny candy stores we heard about from our grandparents. With literally hundreds of chocolates and candies to choose from, you may end up leaving with more than you planned … simply because everything looks so good. And Thad, if white-chocolate covered popcorn and old-fashioned rock candy is bad, well frankly, being bad never tasted so good. The Confectionery |
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| 1 | Jewelry for Your Jeans We love vintage finds. And homemade finds. And one-of-a-kind finds! So of course we love love love Judy Buckle's collection of unique belt buckles. They're sparkly, Swarovski-encrusted, and totally fabulous! We've always admired our best friend's ability to rock a big gold buckle and black v-neck tee, and now we think it's time we tried to pull off that look ourselves. Plus … we heard that certain stylish celebs are rockin’ Judy Buckles … and we’re nothing if not trend spotters! |
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| 2 | Lollipop Candy Kiss Well, Treat Beauty figured out how to create that very same wash of vibrant color in a mineral lip stain. It's made of shea butter and natural oils. Jennifer Garner is a big fan, and so are we! |
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| 3 | It's Only Politics So you're off to do a little Presidential fundraising with the tot in tow, and you need a conversation starter to get the cash-flow going. We suggest Emily Allyn's toddler tees and infant onesies, because nothing gets to the core of matter like a little baby talk and a parent who touts their party affiliation proudly. And just in case little Willy gets in the middle of a heated debate, swap out the donkey or elephant tee for the Crab Cakes one. That'll be sure to leave the other side speechless! |
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Alright ladies, this one is definitely worth the road trip. Lucy is moving their headquarters to downtown Portland and tons of products and goodies are going on sale! Lucy specializes in incredible workout and casual wear—cute and comfy and built to last. Scoop up incredible deals, like shoes for $20, tops for $5-$10, pants for $10-$20, accessories for $5-$10, and much, much more. Hop in the car and get a move on—this is one sale that is not to be missed! What: Lucy Moving Sale |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | From Britney to Paris Attend the Opening Night reception of West Seattle-based artist Troy Gua’s new exhibit, “15 Minutes of Infamy.” Chock full of images like Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears, the show addresses our new cultural obsession with celebs (hello Perez Hilton). From paper shadow boxes to vinyl labels, it is sure to entertain. What: Artist Troy Gua’s new exhibit, “15 Minutes of Infamy” |
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Art Attack Enjoy the art, food, drinks and music at more than 30 galleries, studios, nightclubs, boutiques and cafés in the Georgetown area. From Mike the One Man Band’s vaudeville act at Jules Maes Saloon to expressive portraits by Rebecca Bolte at Bolte Creative, there is something for everyone and every taste. What: Georgetown Art Walk |
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| 3 | Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes Spring is on its way—and with it, new shoes! Hit the Winter Sale at Gotta Have Shoes before it ends and save 55-70% off of to-die-for shoes by Donna Karan Collection, Emilio Pucci and Christian Lacroix. It’s time to make room for the new spring collections, ladies! What: Winter Sale at Gotta Have Shoes |
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| 4 | Give Me Liberty For dressing up your home, you can’t miss the sale at Kirkland’s posh home design and accessories boutique, Liberty 123. Everything from dinnerware, furniture, art and lighting is on sale – at 50-75% off. The sale ends March 16th, so make sure to get there early to save on the gorgeous selection of contemporary and traditional designs. What: End of Winter Sale |
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With spring knocking on the door, boutiques everywhere are trying to “dispose” of the last of their winter wares, and you know what that means, ladies! Sales. So get out there and find the deals that are most certainly awaiting you—and if you happen to pop into one of our stores, tell them Seattle Picks sent you! Oh, and double P.S.: Become our friend on MySpace at www.MySpace.com/SeattlePicks. We’ll exchange puffy stickers, make friendship bracelets, and who knows, maybe we’ll be BFFs forever… |
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