Chooka rain boots have become quite trendy in recent years. Celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Vanessa Hudgens, Audrina Patridge and Katie Cassidy have sported the stylish footwear, distinguished by its dazzling colors and highly functional rubber soles. As the company’s official site proclaims, “Chookas are more than an accessory to an outfit. Chookas are the outfit.”
Support the work of local animal shelters, and meet the stars of the new book Winery Dogs of Washington later this month. Rumor has it that they will even sign the copy of the book you “pawchase.”
Sugar and spice and everything nice. And just a bit naughty too. The summer 2011 Malibu Doll Swimwear collection is cotton candy sweet — with a rock star edge. And it’s yours for the taking.
If you shop often – or even occasionally – in the Seattle area, no doubt you’ve at least heard of The Bravern Shopping Center in Bellevue. To paraphrase a quote from Anchorman’s Ron Burgundy: “It’s kind of a big deal.” An even bigger deal? Free money to expand your spring shopping spree.
Passion for spring fashion.
We should all be proud that we live in a city full of talented and trend-setting designers, and our very own editor-in-chief, Allison Lind, was even more proud to highlight four top local designers to Margaret Larson of New Day Northwest on KING5.
Globetrotters rejoice! Noted world traveler, author and cuisine expert Rick Steves has entered the iPhone universe with an exciting new app.
Food. It’s one of those vital essentials to maintain life. Like breathing. Or sex.
Luckily, just as you were facing the brink of an emaciated starvation, 150 local restaurants have returned for the annual Seattle Restaurant Week.
Espadrilles are for everyone this spring. We see these rope-bottom shoes every time the weather gets warm, and this season they’re back — and revamped. You’ll see espadrilles fused with patent leathers, bold colors, animal prints, metallics and cutouts — in every style from flirty flats to sky-high platforms. Originally a peasant shoe of the Pyrenees, there’s now an espadrille for every occasion. Find these beauties at Nordstrom or Bellevue’s Tory Burch.
Get your spirits up with the sips at the annual Hop Scotch Festival!
Hop: The flower of a hop vine that is used as a flavoring and preserving agent in beer, often contributing a bitterness to the beer.
Scotch: What Ron Burgundy likes to drink.
Hop Scotch: Seattle’s premiere beer, scotch, wine, tequila and cigar festival. It’s the one and only that fits those qualifications all at Fremont Studios tonight and tomorrow.
They may not be your standard day-at-the-office suits or even the sort of attire you can wear to the average wedding. But one thing is for sure, Nick Cave’s tailored suits are some definite eye candy.
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