Shopping & Style

Life & Style All that glitters: Blog offers preview of Goodwill Glitter Sale

By KOMO staff Published: Oct 2, 2012 at 9:07 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 2, 2012 at 9:07 AM PDT

All that glitters: Blog offers preview of Goodwill Glitter Sale.

Life & Style Photos: Nordstrom Fall Fashion Show (Photo Gallery)

By Joshua Lewis Published: Sep 28, 2012 at 10:35 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 1, 2012 at 8:01 AM PDT

Life & Style Apple: 2 million new iPhones sold in 24 hours

By Associated Press Published: Sep 17, 2012 at 7:54 AM PDT Last Updated: Sep 17, 2012 at 10:36 AM PDT

Orders for the iPhone 5 topped 2 million in their first 24 hours, more than double the amount of its predecessor over the same period.

Life & Style What's on sale in September?

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Sep 10, 2012 at 7:16 AM PDT Last Updated: Sep 11, 2012 at 8:23 AM PDT

The bargain-trackers at dealnews.com say look for mattress and bedding sales. Keep an eye out for coupons from JCPenney, Macy's, Sears and Kohl's.

Life & Style Handmade gift bonanza: etsyRAIN Handmade Holiday Show at McCaw Hall this November

By Jill Russell Published: Sep 5, 2012 at 8:25 AM PDT Last Updated: Sep 10, 2012 at 7:48 AM PDT

Handmade gift bonanza: etsyRAIN Handmade Holiday Show returns to McCaw Hall this November.

Life & Style School supply shopping can earn kids free trip to Space Needle

By Jill Russell Published: Aug 21, 2012 at 10:46 AM PDT Last Updated: Aug 21, 2012 at 10:46 AM PDT

School supply shopping can earn kids free trip to Space Needle.

Life & Style Stylish twist: Salons offering 'braid bars' (Photo Gallery)

By CARYN ROUSSEAU Associated Press Published: Aug 16, 2012 at 2:07 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 16, 2012 at 2:07 PM PDT

A staple of the stylish grade-school set, braids have moved from the playground to the red carpet and now, local salons.

Life & Style New geek chic: Mohawks in, pocket protectors out (Photo Gallery)

By ALICIA CHANG AP Science Writers Published: Aug 14, 2012 at 10:55 AM PDT Last Updated: Aug 14, 2012 at 8:01 PM PDT

Known to the Twitterverse and the president of the United States as "Mohawk Guy" of the Mars mission, Bobak Ferdowsi could be the changing public face of NASA and all of geekdom.

Life & Style Photos: Excited shoppers flock to Goodwill's grand opening

By Jill Russell Published: Jul 31, 2012 at 10:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Jul 31, 2012 at 10:31 AM PDT

Photos: Excited shoppers flock to Goodwill's grand opening

Life & Style Prizes, giveaways at Goodwill South Lake Union store opening this week

By Jill Russell Published: Jul 23, 2012 at 9:20 AM PDT Last Updated: Jul 23, 2012 at 9:20 AM PDT

Prizes, giveaways at Goodwill South Lake Union store opening this week.

Life & Style Kippy Ding Ding: not your typical vintage boutique

By Jill Russell Published: Jul 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM PDT Last Updated: Jul 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM PDT

Kippy Ding Ding: not your typical vintage boutique.

Life & Style What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

By Stephanie Costa, Associate Producer Published: Jun 26, 2012 at 9:52 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 26, 2012 at 9:52 AM PDT

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

Life & Style Take your spring cleaning to the Goodwill

By Jill Russell Published: Apr 18, 2012 at 10:22 AM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2012 at 1:17 PM PDT

Spring cleaning means purging closets and homes of unused and unwanted stuff. It also means good business for the Goodwill.

Life & Style Spring trends for mommies-to-be

By Jenny Tiegs, GalTime Lead Ambassador, Yakima/Tri-Cities Published: Apr 11, 2012 at 12:02 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 11, 2012 at 12:02 PM PDT

ou’re pregnant, it’s spring, and most days you’d rather just wear sweats and a sweatshirt if it was acceptable at work.

Life & Style West Seattle Junction welcomes spring with a fling

By Jill Russell Published: Mar 27, 2012 at 9:20 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 27, 2012 at 9:20 AM PDT

Fashionistas, get ready to stock up on the lastest spring fashions. West Seattle Junction's Spring Fling kicks off this Thursday, March 29.

Shoppers near and far will head to the bustling heart of West Seattle for a night of shopping the freshest spring styles, door prizes and FREE sparkling wine.

Pick up a punch card at any of the participating boutiques and stop by each store to get it punched (no purchase necessary). Full cards are redeemable at West 5 for a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Participating merchants include Carmilia’s, Clementine, Edie’s, Sweetie and West 5.

Attendees are asked to bring a donation to the West Seattle Food Bank to help those in need