Though it hasn't officially ended, the passing of Labor Day seems to have heralded the end of summer. It's time to put away your sundresses, flip-flops and tank tops and see what holes need filling in your fall wardrobe.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 8, 2008
I've got my favorite mascara and my signature scent, but I'm always looking for easy-to-wear lip color that adds just the perfect amount of color to revive my tired and often frazzled visage. Fortunately, I was recently turned on to glossLuxe, a new line of lip gloss formulated by local makeup artist Suresh, who spent three years developing his collection, which debuted just this week.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 5, 2008
The second annual Fall Fashion Affair takes place on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. at participating stores in West Seattle Junction. Enjoy an evening of shopping and champagne (two of my favorite things), courtesy of Edie's, Carmilia's, Clementine, Sweetie and West 5. I attended this event last year and had a ton of fun.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 4, 2008
Buying a couch seems like a simple thing, but it's really not. At least, it's not for me. I'm slightly commitment-phobic when it comes to choosing a couch. It's the focal point of the room, and it's got to be comfortable and cool at the same time. That's a lot of pressure. Most of the modern styles that I like are usually way outside my price range. Or so I thought until I stumbled upon Couch, a shop in Fremont that will custom make more than 200 models of couches at affordable prices.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 3, 2008
Precocious Toys in Madrona perfectly captures the giddiness of youth with its vast selection of toys for kids of all ages. Open since last October, the shop inhabits a colorful light-filled space on the south end of 34th Avenue, the neighborhood's main shopping street.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 29, 2008
Honey isn't usually included in articles about "superfoods," but as far as I'm concerned, it should be. It smells better than broccoli, is tastier than sprouts, and lacks all those teeny pomegranate seeds. And not only is it edible, you can smear it all over yourself in various forms for softer skin. Here are just a few sweet ways locally to enjoy the bounty of the worker bees.
By Kathy Schultz | August 28, 2008
If your taste in clothing tends toward champagne, but you're budgeted for beer, Driftwood in Madrona might be just the solution for your fashion woes. Open since the end of July, Driftwood is a consignment store par excellence.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 27, 2008
"The first time I saw labradorite, I thought it was an ugly, sludgy gray -- but it had fire," says local jewelry designer Shamila Jiwa. My sentiments exactly. But when I met Jiwa, she was wearing a stunning necklace with such fluorescence that I was converted.
By Kathy Schultz | August 26, 2008
This is a great time of year for pies. Berries are plump, juicy and ready for picking. And pies are the perfect picnic food, since they can be eaten right out of the tin they're baked in -- no need for plates! But if you're baking-challenged like me, leave it to professionals such as chef Jenny Christensen to provide the pie. Christensen runs Pies by Jenny, a stall at the University District Farmers Market. Since last December, her pies have been selling like hotcakes.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 25, 2008
For so many of us, boutiques are a window-shopping-only proposition, but Cornelia Veit, owner of Downtown's new Liave Home, is looking to change all that.
By Anna Roth | August 22, 2008
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