|
 |
June 20th, 2008
Last weekend was graduation day at our alma mater. Thinking back to our college days and growing nostalgic for times gone by, we realized a horrifying fact. We have now been out of college for as many years as we were in college. Huh?!? Yet we still feel the urge to tell people that we “recently graduated.” And our advice to graduates might go a little something like this: Stay in college as long as you possibly can. Kidding. Of course the “real world,” while different, is wonderful in its own ways. The apartments are better, there is no homework after a grueling day, and it comes with a paycheck—however small it may be. Honestly, we would tell grads not to stress too much about planning their life path in detail—they don’t need to know what they want to be right now. We still don’t know the answers at our ripe old age. It’s called the “Quarter-Life Crisis,” kids, and it’s very real, so don’t feel alone this fall when it suddenly hits you that the glory days are o-v-e-r. p.s. Should you be facing a crisis of your own, all you need is chocolate. The reader who emails the most local guy friends to invite them to check out www.SeattlePicksforMen.com and CCs picks@seattlepicks.com will win two tickets to the Chocolate Box’s Tour de Chocolate. Yum! |
||
Seattle Picks: |
|||
| 1 | A Delectable Treat for the Feet We have a favorite pair of platform heels with a peep-toe that we wear every chance we get—even when they’re not the best choice. A few days ago, we wore them for a marathon shopping expedition downtown. Not only did we slip and nearly break our ankles on the slick pavement at least a dozen times, but by the end of the excursion, we limped back to our car with a dozen blisters, aching arches and toes that were verging on needing amputation. Lucky for us, we recently stumbled across Mu Shoe—a veritable mecca of footwear that’s not only stylish, but — gasp — comfortable! There isn’t an insensible shoe to be found, with drool-worthy styles from brands like Anyi Lu and Andre Assous. We chose a red patent leather wedge from Sinela that was heaven to our bruised footsies. Plus, with their wide selection of bags from designers like Francesco Biasia, we may need to go back for a matching carry-all. We aren’t giving up the ankle-breaking footwear, but we are definitely making smarter choices when there’s walking to be done. Mu Shoe |
|
|
| 2 | A Real Gem We often lament how hard it is to be a girl and how easy guys have it, but truth be told, being a girl is great. Especially in the warmer months. We get bright colors, flowing fabrics, fun accessories and of course, sparkly things! This is where Peridot comes in. Three rooms of everything a girl needs to look and feel her fashionable, flirty best. It’s easy to create a whole look here: long dresses, short skirts, cute tops and sassy bottoms pair with jewelry, bags and shoes to match every ensemble. Want to look super saucy for a night out? The outfit’s here. Need a dress for a summer wedding? It’s here, too. Require a sparkly just because? Oh yeah, head on in. Feel comfortable asking for the staff’s opinion, too, because they are knowledgeable, honest (but not brutally so) and able to guide you to your best colors and styles. For every one of us who enjoys being a girl, from our hair all the way down to our toes and everything in between, Peridot is a dream come true. Peridot |
|
|
| 3 | Pasta Perfection We all daydream. It’s fun, harmless, and takes us to places we never thought possible. Whether we love our loathe our jobs, we all find ourselves envisioning ourselves in the crème de la crème of careers. Perhaps as a doctor, party planner, shoe designer—or if you love culinary delights as much as we do—the coveted job of food critic. With endless entrees and desserts all in the job description, where could we go wrong (except at our waistlines)? The Seattle restaurant we could positively review time and time again is Pomodoro in Eastlake. Pomodoro serves up fresh Italian and Spanish dishes, offers late-night dining, and serves steaming pasta dishes that are, in a word, heavenly. From the flavorful tapas to the fresh fish and flaming peaches flambé dessert (prepared tableside of course), Pomodoro is a delectable experience. For your next evening out, we recommend conducting a culinary review of your own. And don’t forget dessert! Pomodoro Restaurant |
|
|
| Chick Picks: | |||
| 1 | Go Ahead, Make a Scene Our thirtieth birthday party is still a few years away (phew), but when it does roll around, we intend on leaving our twenties in style with a bash not to be believed. We also plan on using party décor rental company Make a Scene to set the ambience for the extravaganza. Specializing in décor and props for theme parties, they have everything from a 10-foot Eiffel Tower to a rickshaw and a purple velvet throne—perfect for the 30-year-old queen of the party. |
 |
|
| 2 | The Window to Our Hearts We love to proudly display our sweetie’s love with baubles of all kinds on our fingers, wrists and around our necks. The next best thing to a diamond on that finger? The oh-so-romantic Windows necklaces from Natha Perkins. Our favorite reads: “I will love you forever and always” on the front, and “Beloved” on the back. It brings tears to our eyes and—we swear—we would be his forever if he ever gave us one. |
 |
|
| 3 | Utterly Smooch-a-licious It has happened to all of us—soul-crushing breakups. When this happens, there is usually a good period of time where we walk around scowling and hating love. For those days when love sucks, at least there is perfect lip balm, called, naturally, Love Stinks. It’s from Beautiful Twists, a line of vegan, au-naturale lip conditioners. Flavor: He’ll never know because he will never kiss you again. Ha! Love it—and that’s one love that will never go wrong. |
\ |
|
Hip Happenings: |
|||
| 1 | That Youthful Glow Renowned skin clinic Calidora is holding its Grand Re-Opening with champagne, treats, raffles and giveaways on June 26. With special pricing on Botox ($12 per unit when booked in advance), grab a girlfriend and head down during your lunch break to indulge in a little wrinkle-fighting action together—all while sipping bubbly! What: Calidora Skin Clinic’s Re-Grand Opening Celebration |
 |
|
| 2 | Miss the Boat With the sky-high gas prices, Seattleites are jumping on the ferries—and, subsequently, missing them because of the overcrowding. The Bookstore Bar at the Alexis Hotel has the solution: the “Miss the Boat” drink special. Just show the bartender your ferry ticket/pass and receive $2 off your first drink. Cheers to that! What: Miss the Boat drink special at The Bookstore Bar |
 |
|
| 3 | The Best of Boho There is more fashion fun to be had in Seattle with another Boho Fashion Show. This show is chock full of new talents and local designers, and designs can be purchased straight off the runway! Or talk to the designers after the show about creating a custom designed piece for just you. How jealous will your friends be? What: Boho Fashion Show |
 |
|
| 4 | Raise your Art I.Q. Don’t forget to attend the exhibition of art from China (one of the hottest new art scenes on the planet right now) sponsored by Archipelago 56. Featuring two new contemporary Chinese artists, Zou Ping and San Xiao Jun, there will also be drinks and music. Sounds like the perfect “cultured” night out to us. What: Contemporary Chinese Art Exhibition |
 |
|
Whether you are a devotee of Facebook or MySpace, we have one of both (it’s not cheating, don’t worry), so find us and be our friend! You’ll get the juicy details on deals and steals that we can’t fit into Seattle Picks. C’mon, you know you want more! |
|||
Be sure to visit www.seattlepicks.com and check out past issues in our archives. If you like what you see, forward to a friend and encourage them to check out www.seattlepicks.com and subscribe for free! It's easy--there's a box in the upper left to enter your email address. If you would like to make a suggestion, please email us at contribute@seattlepicks.com. Share your favorite ideas for Picks, tell us about terrific products or services, announce a sale or event, or let us know what you think of Seattle Picks! Website and weekly issues maintained by Studio Ridge.com. |
|||
