It’s an unlucky start for the Lucky Brand event in Bellevue when the stage collapses. Don’t worry, though — the show hasn’t started yet, so no models are injured. A production crew rushes to prop the walls back up, and the misfortune is soon forgotten when everyone’s favorite style guru steps on stage.
Two distinct classes currently inhabit the world of online commentary. There are the bloggers, who slave over their computers in order to churn out editorial content. On the other end of the spectrum lie Tweeters, whose terse remarks and observation can be whipped up and posted at a moment’s notice. Thanks to Zapd, the new iPhone app from Seattle-based web developer Inkd, there is now some middle ground.
Nestled beneath the Fremont Bridge in Portland’s Pearl District, a row of several dozen locals formed outside Pure Space, anxiously awaiting their cue to enter the first annual Taste Washington Portland event.
The Italians are famous for their food, culture, fashion and art. Meanwhile, Seattleites are distinguished by their affection for happy hours – though we do enjoy eating and imbibing at home, on occasion. Next time you are serving your guests antipasti with a bottle of Barolo, make sure the Italian style shines – even as that last brushetta is pulled from the plate.
To all you stationery fetishists out there, we would like to introduce RAD AND HUNGRY (RAH), the secret club of “office supply porn.” Founded last October by Seattle’s own Hen Chung and Sam Alston, RAH awards its monthly subscribers with a delectable assortment of desk candy that will make your cube-mates jealous.
Nestled in the heart of Belltown, Peter Miller brings an eclectic and intelligent element to its busy, pedestrian-filled location. Specializing in architectural texts and literature for the last 34 years, this hidden gem of a bookstore still has the same allure to structural design enthusiasts as it did the very day it opened.
You love her. You should. In addition to the flowers, your mom deserves a beautiful brunch at one of Seattle’s loveliest eateries. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Seattlite’s got your back – so you can show a good time to the woman who always has yours.
Dear Seattleite Readers,
Welcome to the Seattleite Book Club – the only virtual book club that spotlights the Pacific Northwest’s own authors and publishing houses!
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