Fashion week means different things to different cities. New York
famously hosts a series of runway shows put on by individual designers.
Portland and Seattle invite designers to participate in collaborative
shows. In Bellevue, stores at The Bellevue Collection (Bellevue Square, Bellevue Place and Lincoln Square)
produce a weeklong fashion extravaganza (now in its fourth year). This
year the event runs from Tuesday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 4 and
benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 27, 2009
In a world of from-the-box getups and annual repeat performances, it really spices up the Halloween season to showcase your creativity by crafting a costume from scratch (or at least seriously altering something pre-existing).
In hopes of inspiring some truly unique aliases this year, I interviewed friends and acquaintances whose past handmade costumes have inspired me and asked them to divulge their local costume resources. Here is the list of stores where they found some inspiration.
By Michelle LaFrance | September 24, 2009
Seventy-two-year-old Yasuko Akamine, like other women of her generation, learned Ikebana in her late teens. Now, after a lifetime filled with the busy pursuits of motherhood and restaurant ownership, Akamine is finally able to devote all of her time to Ikebana, having launched The Little Flower Station floral design and Ikebana classes earlier this summer.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 23, 2009
Sara Larsen is an electrical engineer who works part-time in medical device marketing. The rest of the time, in a feat of left and right brain ambidexterity, she designs and hand makes beautiful leather shoes for women.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 22, 2009
Hidden in the basement of a labyrinthine building below Atlas Clothing on Capitol Hill is the design studio of Jamie Iacoli and Brian McAllister. This dynamic design duo (and real-life couple) design furniture, lighting and "wearables" (rings, for now) that have clean, modern and simple lines and fit well in any decor in need of a burst of color.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 21, 2009
Local mom Kari
Erickson-Valenzuela concocts Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay from gluten-free flours, extra virgin olive oil, vegetable
colorants and organic, pure essential oils. The collection of seven colored and sweet-scented clays is a natural alternative to
store-bought play dough and great for kids with gluten or chemical sensitivities.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 16, 2009
Wear your best heels and don't be afraid to sport a hat large enough
to be considered a sun umbrella as you enjoy a day of shopping, wine and horse racing Friday, Sept. 18 at Emerald Downs' ladies-only Hats and Heels Day at the Races in Auburn.
By Alexis Constantine | September 15, 2009
With autumn in the air, so
begins the time-honored tradition of celebrating the harvest. Although we're
more than a few miles from our rural roots, Seattle's got its own urban-style harvest party
at Seattle Tilth's Harvest Fair on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can stock up on everything you'll need to keep your
garden growing into the fall and winter months, and
shop the Urban Marketplace for locally made goods such as soap, organic
clothing, honey, jams, jellies, teas and chocolate.
By Sheryl Wiser | September 11, 2009
Despite the challenging economy, this weekend marks the opening of The
Bravern, a major luxury retail complex in Bellevue, complete with
fanfare and festivities. This weekend provides an opportunity for all
to indulge in the roving runway shows, food tastes and free live music.
By Alexis Constantine | September 10, 2009
Lifelong grilling enthusiast David Makuen and his wife Rebecca are turning up the heat on your next group dining event. Their BuiltBurgers are handcrafted, made-to-order gourmet burgers using
high-quality, all-natural meats, with the fresh toppings incorporated
right into the patty. The frozen patties, which come in 10 flavors, are delivered to your door via
FedEx in a cooler full of dry ice, ready for you to cook up as you please.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 9, 2009
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