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January 9th, 2009
We aren’t sure what to call it, but we have spent the past week in a state of total… hmm, how best to put it? Oh yeah, blaaaaah. Maybe it’s the dreary weather that prevents us from doing anything outside for fear of frostbite. Or maybe it’s the lull in exciting things coming our way now that the holidays are over—kind of like that feeling you got in high school after the Prom. You had looked forward to it and planned for it for so long, and then it happened, and afterward you were left wondering, “now what?” In any case, we’re totally bored! We are totally over our usual weekend routines—we want to see something new, do something out of the ordinary. Perhaps we will visit a new restaurant and bar every weekend, or purchase a pair of earrings from a new shop we haven’t seen yet—anything to shake this mood. Pretty sure it’s detrimental to both our health and our boyfriend’s sanity. Anyone have any brilliant ideas? |
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Seattle Picks: |
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| 1 | Miracle on 2nd Street When we were little, we believed in miracles. Our besties included Santa and The Tooth Fairy, and there was definitely a monster hiding in our closet. Now that we’ve grown up, we have a harder time believing in magic. We just don’t find spectacular things in the everyday anymore—even when we find the last dress in our size lying on the floor under a rack of puffer vests. Imagine our surprise when we waltzed into Betty Lin to find Oscar, YSL and Dior, among other treasures. What were our Fairy Godmama Designers doing in a boutique near Pioneer Square? Why, they were waiting for us to take them all home—naturally! Betty Lin carries discounted treasures from Who says miracles don’t happen in real life? Betty Lin |
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| 2 | One Tequila, Two Tequila… We still shudder when we think about our first experience with Tequila. We were eager, naïve college freshmen, and thanks to the encouragement of hollering, hormonal party animals, we were done with tequila for almost a decade of cocktails. Thankfully, the Saint in Capitol Hill has showed us the finer And if “the sauce” isn’t your thing, try the other sauce—guacamole, carne asada, smoky mole, and the veggie enchiladas. So until our next vacation, we have The Saint to take us to the tropics. Is it May 5th yet? The Saint |
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| 3 | A Pearl of Great Value We’ve always wondered what it must be like to be a VIP—one Dining at the brand-new restaurant Pearl, we finally got a small taste of what it was like to be “one of the cool kids.” The spacious eatery, serving contemporary Northwest cuisine, has a very urban, mod aesthetic to it. When we were shown to one of the booths with black organza curtains that could be pulled shut for privacy, we almost squealed in delight. We happily sipped our Silver Tequila Sour, made with sweet black vinegar and a lavender-salted rim, and noshed on the hands-down best Berkshire Pork Sliders we have ever had, followed by a drool-inducing Butterscotch Sundae with house-made butterscotch sauce. The whole experience was so posh—we truly felt like one of the glitterati. Our pearl of wisdom for the week? Book your reservation now! Pearl Bar and Dining |
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| 1 | Preppy Perfection As teenagers, we dreamed about going away to a private boarding school, and how glamorous it would all be… right down to the cute plaid skirts and East Coast old-money heirs. And the pieces from Tomtom Jewelry would have been the perfect prepster accessories. Unique and edgy with a preppy twist, we are in love with the Swallowed By The Sea necklace, handcrafted with navy ribbon and bronze, silver, enamel and brushed gold chains. Very Serena from “Gossip Girl”—natch! |
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| 2 | Granny Panties Be Gone! Amidst our New-Year-New-You fervor, we cleaned out the We adore her Sweet Treats Gift Boxes with the 100% silk |
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| 3 | Picture = A Thousand Words We have been hunting for the perfect artwork to hang on the still blank walls of our bedroom. It has to be original (no posters of Van Gogh’s Starry Night) and it has to be an expression of our (great) taste. When we found the illustrations by Australian artist Kelly Smith, it was a match made in heaven. Her prints are ethereal and heartbreakingly beautiful. They’re like fairytale high-fashion prints—and so girly! We can’t wait to adorn our room with her talent. |
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Let’s Keep the Party Going! New Year’s Ever may have passed us by, but we are all for continuing the celebration right through the rest of the dreary (and cold) winter months. And we all know, there is no better way to celebrate and feel festive than champagne. Therefore, Limone Champagne Cocktail Add about an inch of limoncello to a champagne glass, Tulio Ristorante |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | A Big Sale for the Little Ones Georgia Blu is clearing out fall and winter merchandise to What: Progressive Sale at Georgia Blu |
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| 2 | The Sale Season When we said that the holidays were our favorite time of year, we lied. Our favorite time of year is the Progressive Sale time of year. Lemon Meringue Boutique is discounting all the merchandise in their store over the next few weeks up to 35% off—including local favorite, SPUN clothing. Time to celebrate! What: Lemon Meringue Boutique Progressive Sale |
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| 3 | The Cure for Cabin Fever With all the snow and cold temperatures, we know you’re feeling it too—cabin fever. Experts (those of us here at Seattle Picks) say the best cure is shopping. Since the cold weather isn’t over yet, head to the sale at Kuhlman to save 40–70% off all fall and winter clothing, and 20–70% off hats. We feel better already. What: Kuhlman Cabin Fever Cure Sale |
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| 4 | Stay and Play in Portland When's the last time you headed south for some shopping |
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| 5 | Au Revoir! Sadly, one of our favorite boutiques in Seattle, Violette, will soon be closing its doors. We are always sad to see a friend go, but at least for the time being, we can take joy in their Closing Sale. Everything in the store—and we mean everything —will be 30–70% off. Get there early for the best selection! What: Violette Closing Sale |
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| 6 | Who Doesn't Love a Sample Sale? |
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