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Fashion + Style Friday: Local beauty and fashion news, plus the winter sales continue
Beauty tips for spring, a local fashion duo goes Hollywood and why you need to click over to shopoli
I don’t know if it’s because I decided (yet again) to work out more, or the wet January doldrums, but late winter is always when I get the itch to change up my look. Between the ensuing spring (please?) and the gargantuan task of clearing my closet of 7-year old collegiate attire last weekend (when…
Balancing Act: New Year Resolution
Balancing Act blogger Alison Krupnick learns about life from holiday cards
Each December, I settle into the comforting, yet somewhat stressful ritual of sending holiday cards – choosing the photograph and the words, not too many, not too few, that will sum up my life for my far-flung family and friends. Each year the list of recipients waxes and wanes, but I try to hang on…
American Meteorological Society hosts free WeatherFest at the convention center
'Supersize science fair' is aimed at kids who may want to pursue careers in science and engineering
Got a question about the weather? Then Sunday may be your day, rain or shine. About 3,900 weather geeks will descend on Seattle Sunday through Thursday (January 23–27) for the annual meting of the American Meteorological Society. As part of the gathering, the AMS is hosting its 10th annual WeatherFest from noon to 4 p.m….
From Cheap Beer and Prose to a Seward Park Owl Prowl, Our Top To-dos for the Week
MUST IMBIBECheap Beer and ProseThursday (1/20) – Cheap Beer and Prose (an offshoot of the popular Cheap Wine and Poetry Series), this time featuring local writers David Schmader, Emily White, Jeremy Richards and Suzanne Morrison. 7 p.m. Free. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. cheapwineandpoetry.com MUST GIVE A HOOT Seward Park Owl ProwlSaturday (1/22) –…
Fashion News: Luly Yang Couture introduces two new bridal lines
Local couture designer adding affordable gown options for Seattle brides
Prospective brides and fashion fans: Local couture gown designer Luly Yang is amping up her bridal selection, offering two new lines at the end of the month. Ranging from full-on couture wedding gown options, to the very affordable and sophisticated Luly Blue Collection, this noteworthy addition will introduce more lucky brides to Yang’s impeccable couture…
The Nerd Issue: Game Developers, Platforms and Places to Play
What better way to spend a rainy day than with a game? Perhaps it′s not surprising that Seattle is
PREMIER PLATFORMS Microsoft: Only KinectSay what you will about Windows, the Zune, Bing and other much maligned Microsoft products. The Redmond-based behemoth has kicked some major butt in the gaming world. It 2001 it entered the console gaming arena with the Xbox and, in 2005, cemented its position with the Xbox 360. Aside from sharp…
The Nerd King & Nerd Hall of Fame
The honorary prom king of the nerd high school that is Seattle, Paul Allen is quite the overachieve
THE NERD KING ✱ Most Likely to Space Out: Paul Allen and aerospace engineer Burt Rutan of Scaled Composites made history in 2004 with SpaceShipOne (scaled.com)—the first privately constructed manned spacecraft to successfully enter suborbital space. ✱ Class Brain: Founded in 2003, the Allen Institute for Brain Science (alleninstitute.org) is responsible for endeavors like the…
Fanny Facials! The New Twist on Spa Treatments
New skin treatments at SageCliffe, the Wax Bar and Salon Dewi take the term facial to a whole new le
Call us old-fashioned, but we remember a time (circa 2007 or so) when a facial treatment had something to do with, well, the face. Given the glut of “facials” that venture as far south as the cheeks (yes, those cheeks), we’ll ditch the technicalities in favor of booking a few this-is-so-amazing-who-cares-what-they-call-it sessions. Baby Bump Facial:…
UV Treatments Make a Comeback in Local Spas
During the dungeon days of winter, who couldn't use a sunny burst of Vitamin D?
After years of living in disgrace (we’ve sworn off tanning beds for good), UV is making a comeback as spas heap on extra doses of safe rays with therapeutic and innovative uses of light. Thank goodness. During the dungeon days of winter, we could use a sunny burst of Vitamin D without the guilt trip….
Only in Seattle Beauty Treatments with Coffee
Oh-so-Seattle aromas have taken center stage in creative new wraps, scrubs and massages.
The Northwest exudes its own vibe and scent—a distinct mix of ground coffee, fresh rainfall and spicy pine trees—and from Ballard to Bellevue, these familiar, oh-so-Seattle aromas have taken center stage in creative new wraps, scrubs and massages. Body a Latte treatment: Napolitano SpaIn the category of “Things That Remind Us of Seattle,” Napolitano Spa…
Scalp S-O-S: Beauty Treatments for Your Noggin
Between overcoloring, harsh winter weather and sometimes using the boyfriend’s Pert Plus, our heads could tell a horror story or two. Luckily, cranky scalps can hop on the proverbial therapy couch and deal with their “issues” with these treatments tailored specifically to head help. Stress Relief Head Massage: eN Salon Maybe you’ve never stepped foot…
Straight from the Kitchen Beauty Tips
Who knew the kitchen pantry could provide exfoliating bliss—as well as dinner?
Produce!Market Fresh scrubs and body wraps at Elaia Spa Elaia takes a green approach to its signature service: Crafted from local produce sourced by Whidbey-based Simply Botanicals, the seasonal scrubs include olive oil, fruits (blackberries or cranberries), herbs (heavenly lavender) and florals. The spicy-sweet scrub packs in vitamin C and antioxidants. $120/1 hour. Hyatt at…