Local jewelry
designer Regina Chang is releasing her fall/winter collection of handmade,
one-of-a-kind pieces this month. The Columbia City-based designer crafts elegant,
unconventional necklaces and earrings from natural stones and found materials. She
never repeats her designs so each piece is a stunning, bohemian, unique
treasure.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 25, 2009
Neil Silverman and John Tseng have been
outfitting Fremont
for years with trendy, affordable and accessible clothing and accessories from their shops Dream and Bliss. This dynamic duo has turned their two-sided retail empire
into a tripod with the arrival of their newest boutique, Finch & Sparrow. Where Dream caters to a more sophisticated and classic
dresser and Bliss to a trendier, sexier one, Finch & Sparrow targets the 20-
to 30-something woman who likes to look cute, but is on a tighter budget.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 23, 2009
Cherry Consignment joins West Seattle's crop of shops offering fantastic fashion at affordable prices. Owner Nyla Bitterman carries a range of nearly new and gently worn clothing for women (and
men) of all sizes. Cherry's maternity, men's and plus-size sections are
well-populated with clothing just as current and wearable as the items
in the rest
of the store.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 22, 2009
Local tailor Michael Cepress unveils his fall/winter collection of ready-to-wear men's fashion, featuring well-fitting, classic pieces such as button-down shirts and jackets as well as elements that add a bit of flair, including plaids and the versatile, colorful vest.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 21, 2009
Katan is the Hebrew word for small. It's also a sliver of a
shop on Mercer Island
filled with toys that are so adorable and fun to play with that little ones
won't even realize that they're also educational. Teacher-owners Shannon Cruzen and Sarah
Adams stock their shelves with simple wooden playthings and natural art supplies that invite children to let their own imaginations and creativity rule the day.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 20, 2009
Shop guilt-free and help other women on the road to self-sufficiency Oct. 24-25 at the YWCA's 7th
Annual Closet Treasures Sale to benefit Dress for Success Seattle. You'll find a trove of gently used and new designer-brand
fashions donated throughout the year specifically for this event by individuals
and retail stores, with most items priced at $50 and under.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 18, 2009
How many times have you found yourself perusing shop after
shop for the perfect cold-weather accessory to go with your winter jacket? It
might be as simple as a plain black hat that eludes you, or the right color
combination in a scarf. Helen Sharp, Si Doi and their new knitwear company Rain +
Jack have developed the perfect solution: Design your own piece and they'll
knit it for you in their Seattle studio.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 16, 2009
Jewelry designer Andrea Bijou
has taken the concept of small luxuries and run with it with her year-old
laser-cut leather jewelry line, Bijoudally (meaning "jewelry play"). Her collection is a unique
and dazzling blend of Bohemian chic and vintage Art Nouveau that makes a big statement -- with a small price tag that allows you to indulge in a little something nice without straining your budget.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 15, 2009
Seattle handbag designer Angie Bowlds incorporates a signature use of color, pattern and bold imagery in Stitch & Swash, her line of locally handmade leather goods. This fall she's busy fulfilling custom requests for her internationally sought-after totes while putting the finishing touches on fall designs. She's also trying to keep up with the fervent demand for her "Bella's bag," featured in the "Twilight" movie.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 14, 2009
Portland-based clothing designer Julia Barbee has been
creating deconstructed, custom fashions made from recycled fabrics for her clothing
label, Frocky Jack Morgan,
since 2002. Never one to shy away from a creative impulse, Barbee is now exploring
her own uncharted territory by launching a fall collection of supple, recycled
leather totes and sheer women's lingerie.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 13, 2009
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