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The Must List: Pride Weekend is Here and Outlandish Japanese Fashion at SAM
!–paging_filter–p dir=”ltr”strongMust Whoop/stronga href=”http://bit.ly/15Gjlpy” target=”_blank”strongbr/strong/aa href=”http://www.seattlepride.org/” target=”_blank”strongPride Parade/strong/abrSunday (6/30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) — We’re swelling with pride over the historic U.S. Supreme Court vote striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Perfect timing, Ginsburg et al: LGBT (and straight!) revelers will flock to the sidewalks along 4th Avenue for the 39th annual…
Notecards From Balue/Co.
Graphic designer Lauren Wallace's print-happy notecards
We may use e-mail and texts for day-to-day communiqués, but somehow a virtual thank-you note still falls flat, which is why it’s essential to have a stash of notecards at your disposal—like these from Green Lake’s Balue/Co. Created by graphic designer Lauren Wallace, who sells them (and her line of equally cool jewelry) online. The…
April Pride’s One-Size Miracle Dress
Local designer creates a dress that works on (literally) every body
“One size fits all” is a tricky phrase, especially for those who don’t fit into that one size. But when it’s generous and versatile, a one-size garment is a miracle, which is what interior designer April Pride has created with her miracle dress, actually called The Dress, which serves as a first foray into fashion…
Updated! Epic Summer Meals Worth Traveling For
!–paging_filter–pSummer’s a time for soaking it all in, eating every single thing at its absolute peak freshness, staying out late to watch the sun set after nine, the air still warm, cold drink in hand. To help you max out your summer supper plans, I’ve rounded up four special dinners that caught my eye. They’re…
Through the Grapevine: Kaleidoscope Vision is Moving
!–paging_filter–pI don’t have any scoop other than what I just read on Facebook, but apparently Cap Hill vintage shop a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/cool-vintage-kaleidoscope-vision“Kaleidoscope Vision/a has moved down south to California./ppWhat!?/ppBummer./ppHowever, they’re having one last huge sale in Seattle on Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with great deals on vintage…
Future Beauty Photo Contest
!–paging_filter–pThe a href=”http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/” target=”_blank”Seattle Art Museum’s/a cool new Japanese fashion exhibit, a href=”http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/exhibitDetail.asp?eventID=23201” target=”_blank”Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion/a, is opening on June 27 and we couldn’t be more excited. Curated by Akiko Fukai (director and chief curator of the esteemed Kyoto Costume Institute) and featuring more than 100 innovative and often bombastic outfits…
Mobile Boutique Fashion Bar Pops Up in West Seattle
Head to Hotwire Online Coffeehouse, in the West Seattle Junction, this Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and check out Seattle’s newest mobile boutique, Fashion Bar. Owners Jen Typpi, Jenn Hansen and Jenny Walsh (yes, really) opened Fashion Bar in May, in a 26-foot Argosy Airstream, filling it with cute clothing and…
Baby & Company Summer Sale
If you have yet to pop in to the newly remodeled Baby & Company, June 27 is a great day to do so—it’s the first day of their big sale, a hotly anticipated event by Seattle’s most stylish women and men. Expect 30 to 70 percent off clothing and accessories from Rundholz, Ter Et Bantine,…
The Must List: Dandy Warhols Play Showbox, TEDxSeattle and Honk Fest West
Must RockThe Dandy WarholsFriday (6/21, 9 p.m.) — Portland’s 1990s alt-rock sensation The Dandy Warhols return to celebrate the recently remastered re-release of best-beloved album Thirteen Tales of Urban Bohemia (which this year, rather alarmingly, is 13 years old). Must ShootLong Shot 2013(6/21 to 6/22) — Anyone with a camera is encouraged to shoot his…
Junuary Sale at Riversong
We’ve lucked out with the weather so far this June, but that hasn’t stopped River Burke, designer and owner of River Song jewelery and store in Madison Valley, from embracing the traditional June Gloom with a big old sale. From now until June 28, save up to 40 percent off in-store purchases and a flat…
Hawaiian Celebrity Chef Sam Choy Rolling Into Seattle With New Food Truck
Sam Choy is such a tease. The celebrity chef from Hawaii has been Tweeting about rolling out a food truck in Seattle: “Sam Choy’s bringing island favorites & more for you to enjoy. We cooking up Loco Moco, Kalua Pork, lots of Poke & other great dishes. Mo Poke, Mo Betta!” The huggable Choy is…
Spend Father’s Day at Butch Blum
Sunday June 16 is Father’s Day and Butch Blum is doing it up right during their Summer Solstice Stylin’ event. From noon to 5 p.m., select merchandise will be 30 to 40 percent off (with party games to win additional markdowns); there will be a drawing to win one of three Virtual Golf Experience at…
