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On the heels of Olivine’s announcement that they’re closing, the popular boutique La Rousse is also closing its brick and mortar shop. The last day will be September 30th which means there’s a giant liquidation sale going on now! Save 50%-90% on merchandise. While the actual store may be closing, the owner says she’s going to maintain her online store and blog. If you’d rather try on the clothes before you buy them, private clients will are invited to her showroom. To become a private client email her at amanda@la-rousse.com.
August 15th, 2008
Kate
I’m sad to report that one of the greatest girlie girl shops in Seattle is closing. Olivine on Ballard Ave. has been around for more than 10 years and has quite the following. Not to worry, though, the owner is heading to Fremont (next door to Kimberly Baker’s studio) to open Show Pony which won’t carry the feminine clothing of Olivine. In fact, they’re not carrying clothes, it’s going to be stationary, knick knacks, baby stuff, neat trinkets and more. The plan is to be open by September 1st. It sounds like a great shop! In the meantime, the Olivine annual sale starts this Friday so stop by for some great deals! Replacing Olivine on Ballard Ave. is going to be another boutique. I’ll report more when I know more.
July 7th, 2008
Kate
The countdown is on! The first Seattle-area H&M is opening at 10 a.m. on July 25th at SouthCenter. YIPPEE! If you’re not familiar with the department store, it’s known for its stylish and affordable clothes. Some highlights for this fall are high-waisted skirts beginning at $34.90, tailored coats for $69.90 and bold accessories for $12.90. You seriously can’t beat the prices! Now when you watch the Today Show fashion segment and they show an outfit from H&M, you don’t have to feel left out! Two more H&M’s are scheduled to open later this year – one on Pike Street and one at U Village.
H & M
867 Southcenter
Phone: (206) 246-0019
Hours: Mo-Sa 10a-9:30p; Su 11a-7p
July 2nd, 2008
Kate
A great pair of earrings can really make an outfit and these Swarovski crystal hoops would do just that. The old-world feel of the antique brass hoops along with the bright crystals will draw attention upward. Handmade my Kristin Friesen of “Sweeter than me Designs” these earrings are completely customizable. These aqua crystals are in a graduated color pattern. Want all red ones? No problem, Kristin can do it. Several shades of pink? Just ask. She has many colors and will make whatever you want. They’re available online for $28.
Sweeter than me Designs
June 25th, 2008
Kate
Comfort and style don’t generally go together, but a new shop on Phinney Ridge is trying to make it work. Strut, which opened on June 1st, is all about making your feet happy while making you look good. While their focus is on women’s shoes, they’ve got some adorable kids shoes and they’re slowly building their men’s selection. They’ve also got some beautiful jewelry to check out.
Strut
7511 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-297-1907
Hours: Mo-Sa 10a-6p; Su 11a-5p
strutseattle.com
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June 23rd, 2008
Kate
It’s the beginning of summer which means it’s time for shops to clear out last season’s things. Here are the sales around town:
Merge – All Spring merchandise is 30%-70% off right now.
Posh on Main – Starts Monday, June 23 10 AM- 40% off Designer Shoes & Bags.
La Rousse – Summer sale at the shop and online with savings of 30%-50% plus the CODE (“welcome”) will save you another 30% online
Sway and Cake – Up to 40% on all spring merchandise
Violette – 40 percent off including Prarie Underground, La Made, Velvet, Iclothing and more! Sale is on until its gone
Promesse – Take 30% off the entire spring and summer shoe collection until June 31st.
A Mano – Starting June 27th, 30% off select shoes, bags & jewelry.
Ian – Spring sale – previously reduced merchandise has been marked down to 40% from 30%.
London Flat – Designer inventory reduction sale. June 24-26th, up to 50% upholstered furnishings, casegoods, lighting, artwork & accessories.
Frock Shop – Sidewalk sale going on now. Spring merchandise is marked down.
Petaline.net – Almost everything is 20%-50% off.
Lemon Meringue – Early bird summer sale. July 1- July 13. All summer items are 30% off – in addition, our winter and spring items are now marked up to 70% off. Our summer sale includes bags, jewelry, dresses tops, and jeans!
clutch – 25% off all reg priced Spring Merchandise (pretty much the whole store) until July 10th. Web Shoppers can use “clutchlove” for promo code discount. There’s also a few “quick fix bins” with up to 80% off.
June 20th, 2008
Kate
We love to cook and are always looking through our recipe books to find the perfect dish for dinner. Most nights we just leave the books out on the counter, but this cookbook stand at Feathered Nest Interiors would be great! The distressed turquoise with brown scrolls remind me of a French patisserie. Ooh la la! It’s 13″ wide and 13″ tall and the two balls dangling down hold the pages in place. It sells for $28.
Feathered Nest Interiors
914 S. 3rd St.
Renton, WA 98059
Phone: 425-430-5411
featherednestinteriors.com
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June 17th, 2008
Kate
I love the look of high-waisted pants. Too bad I am short-waisted and can’t get away with them. These 70′s inspired lightweight pants by Hollywould are great for our mild weather. The pique’ wide legs are adorned with gold-toned buttons. The fact that these are machine washable make them even more attractive! I found these at Canopy Blue for $378.
Canopy Blue
3121 E. Madison St., Suite 103
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-323-1115
Hours: m 11a-5p; tu-f 10a-7p; sa 10a-6p; su 12p-4p
canopyblue.com
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June 12th, 2008
Kate
Sometimes you need big, flashy earrings. Other times you need understated elegance. Right now, that’s what I’m in the market for. These cobalt blue glass earrings on a 4.25 inch silver chain are beautiful. Erica, the owner of Hitchcock, started her own jewelry line nearly a year ago with antique gems and estate finds from her jaunts around the western half of the country. Each piece she makes is a one-of-a-kind. These earrings are $59.
Hitchcock
1406 34th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-838-7173
Hours: Wed – Sat 10a – 6p, Sun 10a-5p
shophitchcock.com
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June 9th, 2008
Kate
I always look for t-shirts with a twist for my husband. This Not So Fast shirt at Marqsmen fits that bill. The infantry green is a great color and I love how it fits… Not too tight, not too loose. The one-pocket, two-button henley is $62.
Marqsmen
1083 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, WA
Phone: (425) 679-5610
marqsmen.com
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June 6th, 2008
Kate
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