Culture What she's wearing: snazzy red heels The woman in red heels. by Meredeth McMahon / June 9, 2008
Culture Seattle boutiques are weathering the economy (and the weather) "Antibes" sandals from Accessorie, $348 at Clementine. by Meredeth McMahon / June 6, 2008
Culture A Lake Union field trip The view from Portage Bay. (Joe Mabel, Wikimedia Commons) by Meredeth McMahon / May 29, 2008
The life of a clown doctor The White Clown from <i>Corteo</i>, playing in Seattle through June 1. (Richard Termine) by Arne Zaslove / May 25, 2008
Behind the scenes at the Big Top The Clowness, The Little Clown, and The Giant Clown in <i>Corteo</i>, playing in Seattle through June 1. (Marie-Reine Mattera, Cirque du Soleil, Inc.) by Arne Zaslove / May 24, 2008
Culture Phraseology after a fashion Clockwise from top left: trapeze top, banana heel, shelf bra, kitten heel, skort, and bubble skirt. by Meredeth McMahon / February 6, 2008
Culture The Pike Place Market as cultural refuge The Pike Place Market in Seattle, where commerce is culture. At right, Jonny Hahn performs. (Chuck Taylor) by Arne Zaslove / December 31, 2007
Culture 10 gifts for kids, under $15 From top: Tamagotchi, <i>The Night Before Christmas</i> (illustrated by the late Ted Rand of Mercer Island), and the Travel Watercolor Kit. by Meredeth McMahon / December 6, 2007
Culture Ten trends in fall fashion Crosscut's maven helps you dress for crisper weather. by Meredeth McMahon / September 20, 2007
Culture A no-sweat, forward-looking clearance sale strategy Our fashion maven says there's plenty of summer clothing marked down that can be adapted for other seasons, especially in the Northwest. by Meredeth McMahon / September 2, 2007