Daily Find
It may come as no surprise that a shopping columnist would give little heed to an old adage like "It's what's on the inside that counts," but when I first saw Mor, an Australian line of body-care products and home fragrances, I was so struck by the gorgeous packaging that I purchased several items without even stopping to sniff the candles or test the lotions.
By Natalie Bow | January 29, 2008
Daily Find
This Wednesday, Theo Chocolate adds a touch of pampering to an already indulgent event. A two-hour, three-part evening combines tastings of wine and chocolate with a lesson in creating chocolate-based beauty products.
By Marika McElroy | August 16, 2007
Daily Find
I have to admit, science usually bores me to tears. But I love the scientific studies that tell me chocolate and red wine are good for my health. So when Sweet Beauty founder Lisa Francoise told me chocolate was also good for my skin, I considered giving science a second chance.
By Natalie Bow | May 31, 2007
Daily Find
I'm easily swayed by pretty packaging, so I was smitten with the playfully packaged solid perfume sticks from Crazylibellule and the Poppies, a fantastically named line from Sephora co-founder Isabelle Masson-Mandonnaud. Luckily, the goods inside live up to the gorgeous wrapping on the outside (and the fascinating name). The solid perfume sticks come in an array of wildly colored packages and equally distinctive scents.
By Natalie Bow | May 11, 2007
Daily Find
There is a never-ending list of names used to describe your cheating ex or the guy who never called – I won’t list them all here, but suffice it to say: “dirtbag” may have passed your lips at least once. And while I don’t condone name-calling, I am a big fan of the aptly named line Dirtbag Soaps.
By Natalie Bow | May 4, 2007
Seattle Style File
My New Year's resolutions inevitably revolve around something to do with my body, starting with the universal top three: lose weight, exercise more, eat better. But these require more effort on my part and delaying immediate gratification. That's why I add new beauty products and spa treatments to my list. You, too, can be resolute -- make an appointment for a facial today or buy yourself a new moisturizer. Here's what's new on the spa scene to start the year off right.
By Kathy Schultz | January 5, 2007
Daily Find
Sparkly makeup for fancy parties and evenings out can make you feel so glamorous -- unless it doesn't adhere to your lips, lids or cheeks and you end up looking like a 7-year-old who went nuts with glitter and a glue gun. That's why I was excited to find out that Salon Dewi has the complete Girlactik Beauty line, which includes, among other things, a signature sparkle eyeliner/shadow set, shimmering highlighters, eye shadows, lip glosses and body powders.
By Kathy Schultz | December 27, 2006
Seattle Style File
If you have a minute and you want to find something really lovely and one of a kind for the lady on your list, here are some top picks that won't break the bank.
By Sarah Jio | November 30, 2005
Call it an air-headed waste of time, retail therapy or a seasonal must. However you feel about it, chances are at this time of year, you're going to notice a flurry of retail activity around you. And for champion shoppers, there's nothing like shopping in another city. New stores, different goods and (possibly) better bargains are always a draw.
And in the case of Vancouver, B.C., the added buying power of the U.S. dollar doesn't hurt.
By D. Parvaz | December 1, 2003
