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SAM’s Fall Exhibition Celebrates Iconic Couturier Yves Saint Laurent
The new show spotlights one of fashion’s most iconic designers
Legendary couturier Yves Saint Laurent in his studio fitting one of his muses, Indian supermodel Kirat Young, in a toile look from his fall-winter 1977 haute couture collection
Favorite new snack: Asiago Black Pepper Serious Cheesy Puffs
Portland-based cheese puffs for grown ups are made with non GMO ingredients
I no longer have to hoard my child’s Pirates Booty, or the Trader Joe’s version: World’s Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs. It feels good to have my own fluffy cheese puffs. Granted, Portland-made Fuller Foods’ Serious Cheese Puffs are more expensive and could star in their own episode of the TV show Portlandia (these belly-tickled puffs are…
Where to Find the Best Looks for Fall
Grunge goes glam at The Paramount Theatre. The '90s music scene returns to rock on for fall fashion
September marks 25 years since Nirvana’s second studio album Nevermind crashed onto the music scene, defining grunge and solidifying Seattle as ground zero for the moody rock movement. Fall ready-to-wear collections seem to be streaming a similar soundtrack, with ’90s references evident throughout. We headed to The Paramount Theatre to celebrate the anniversary of this…
Six Treats to Try at Bellevue’s New Lolli and Pops Store
Bellevue Square's new candy store offers posh new sweet treats
The newly opened Lolli and Pops store at Bellevue Square is a candy confectionery even Willy Wonka would love. The San Francisco-based high-end candy shop, which has a slew of locations across the country including in the nearby Southcenter Mall and Alderwood Mall, has brought its sweet treats to the first floor of Bellevue’s expansive shopping center, tucked…
Best Thing Our Food Editor Ate This Weekend: Villa Jerada Argan Almond Butter
Washington wildflower honey adds depth to ancient Moroccan amlou
Almond butter is one of those things I can’t live without. Coffee. Red wine. Almond butter. Cheese. Probably in that order. But this stuff–this stuff–may just push red wine out of the No. 2 spot. Seattle-based Villa Jerada, which specializes in Moroccan spices and products, makes its almond butter in the ancient Moroccan tradition. Amlou,…
The Letter Farmer Hopes to Renew Passion for Handwritten Letters
Seattle’s newest mobile business reinvents the art of letter writing
With a nod to the food-truck craze, Rachel Brandzel Weil launched her pop-up mobile paper, stationery and letter-writing business, The Letter Farmer, from a bright red truck in July. Weil, former owner of Real Card Company and a veteran of the local letterpress and stationery business, knows that everyone loves receiving handcrafted notes on beautiful…
Instagram Inspiration: Ice Cream
Tasty treats for any occasion
Not much beats eating ice cream in the summertime. Whether or not the Seattle sun decides to come out, these sugary frozen treats are here to lift our spirits. From cones to sundaes, dairy-free to creamy milkshakes, the city’s ice cream shops have something to satisfy every sweet tooth. This week, we look at Instagrammers…
Local Fashion Start-Up Fuses Technology and Sportswear
Form meets function in local fashion start-up Buki
There’s no shortage of tech innovation in Seattle, but one new “start-up” is cloaked as something different: a fashion collection. Inspired by modern Japanese design, Buki brand is a sportswear line for men and women in which architectural silhouettes are paired with leading-edge fiber technology. Created by Joey Rodolfo, founder of Pacific Northwest sportswear line…
Mercer Island Woman Offers a Stylish Answer to the Uncomfortable Glasses Problem
A local woman’s design ensures your glasses are at hand
If you’re always misplacing your reading glasses, perhaps it’s a subconscious habit, because, let’s face it, those neck chains aren’t the most attractive accessories. That’s why Mercer Island resident Michele Smith decided to design a more stylish alternative. Off the Cuff Optics’ WristReaders ($49.99, a portion of the price benefits Guide Dogs for the Blind;…
West Elm Teams Up with Seattle Blogger for Local Pop-Up Event
Coco Kelley owner curates group of local makers to be featured at West Elm event
Increasingly, companies are recognizing the power and utility of social media influencers on their businesses, especially in highlighting local talent. West Elm has, accordingly, teamed up with Coco Kelley owner and creative director Cassandra LaValle to host its LOCAL pop-up, the home decor retailer’s 13th pop-up event around the country this year. For the event…
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