Seattle Style File
I've developed a serious case of gold fever. During my weekly shopping excursion, I discovered jewelry in varying shades of gold, gleaming beneath glass display cases all over town. The classic, rich look of this precious metal is back in every shape and form from 14 to 24 karat.
By Kathy Schultz | October 14, 2004
Holiday 2007
Origami artist Cindy Ng, who built her business, Finger Magic, on whimsical, three-dimensional forms made out of paper, has now upgraded from paper to fine metals with her new line, Origami Bijou. With deft and delicate fingers, Ng transforms thin sheets of silver into everything from frogs and bunnies to fortune cookies and castles.
By Natalie Bow | December 24, 2007
Daily Find
Bellevue resident Jennifer Corry, who remembers Bellevue Square "when it was not much more than a strip mall," now has a hand in the shopping center's growth with the opening of her new accessories shop, Gilt, which is located on the mall's first level across from Sephora.
By Natalie Bow | December 17, 2007
My girlfriend and I spent an entire day last week shopping for brooches. I just can't get enough of these fancy little baubles that add '50s glam to any outfit. Pile them on lapels, pin them on hats or secure your stylish wraps with these gem-encrusted beauties. Another fabulous find of the week was Brett Bizik, who turns less-than-lush lashes into thickly seductive eye-batters in a matter of minutes.
By Kathy Schultz | September 17, 2004
Seattle Style File
New fashions, home furnishings, beauty products and great gifts are trickling into local shops, promising a veritable flood of style in the coming months. This is just the beginning of what promises to be a very fashionable fall.
By Kathy Schultz | December 10, 2007
Daily Find
Though your brother claimed to love the pipe-cleaner key ring you made for him last Christmas, you couldn't help but notice a less crafty contraption dangling from his ignition. Perhaps this year it would be best to entrust your artsy gift-giving inclinations to real artists.
By Britt Olson | December 5, 2007
Daily Find
When used to describe jewelry, the term "Victorian" doesn't exactly conjure visions of on-trend accessories. But local jeweler Susan Goodwin has drawn on the period's fascination with crystals and their purported metaphysical properties to turn out a new collection of necklaces and earrings that is Victorian at heart but chic in appearance.
By Natalie Bow | November 30, 2007
Holiday 2007
Can't stand the crowds but want to support the local economy? Then shop online with a hot-buttered rum in hand from the comfort of your own home. There's something for everyone on your list here; just click and buy.
By Kathy Schultz | November 21, 2007
Daily Find
Madrona's favorite purveyor of one-of-a-kind jewelry is bidding adieu to its original storefront and taking up residence in larger digs just down the block. Hitchcock, which has made a name for itself by stocking hard-to-find handmade jewelry from local and national designers, will kick off the opening of its new space with a party Nov. 3.
By Marika McElroy Cain | November 1, 2007
Daily Find
Has Lady Luck taken a vacation? Is your rabbit's foot ratty? Did your four-leaf-clover patch dry up? Then try a stylish necklace to coax a little good fortune back into your life.
By Kathy Schultz | August 20, 2007
