Don’t Panic- The Yay-Today Gift Guide is Here!

Don’t Panic- The Yay-Today Gift Guide is Her...

Science has proven that times moves extra-fast this time of year. (Okay, so science hasn’t actually proven that, but it sounds right.) I don’t know how it happens, but the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s moves at the speed of light, and is inconveniently sprinkled with a slew of gift-giving festivities- so not only do you have to prep for travel, parties and the rest of life’s craziness, but...
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Elaia Spa Happy Hour Giveaway: Get Gorgeous!

Elaia Spa Happy Hour Giveaway: Get Gorgeous!...

Let’s face it- the amount of time we WANT to spend in a spa just doesn’t compare with the amount of time we can actually afford to do so. But don’t fret- that will just cause more wrinkles. Instead, head downtown (since you’re probably going to be there anyway shopping this holiday season) and schedule a little bit of spa during one of Elaia Spa’s Happy Hours. 20 minute services are just $20,...
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Chic and Cheap: Two Fashion-y Events for Budget-Minded Babes

Chic and Cheap: Two Fashion-y Events for Budget-Mi...

So you know that here at Yay-Today, we like to look cute, but we really love paying our credit cards off in full every month. (Frequent flier miles and no accrued interest? Yes please!) Yeah, I get a little wistful when I walk by the windows of Nordstroms and Saks, but a little bit of self-control goes a loooong way for the ole’ credit score. But that does not mean that you’ll find me sporting shabby, or worse,...
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Dolce Vita: 33% off to NYC

Dolce Vita: 33% off to NYC...

Have you been to Dolce Vita in Ballard? Probably not. It’s that big store with all the windows and clothes that scream YOU CAN’T AFFORD ME. Except, you would be surprised. Some of their clothes are actually surprisingly reasonable. Don’t expect Value Village prices, but it’s a good place to buy one coveted piece that you can wear with everything – like a mini dress for the Summer that you could easily transition...
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Best in Show at West Elm Seattle’s Grand Opening

Best in Show at West Elm Seattle’s Grand Ope...

In case you have been living under a rock for the past couple of months, let me tell you that West Elm has finally launched it’s first Seattle store. That’s right folks, no more wistfully staring at the catalog over a glass of wine trying to justify a quick day trip to Portland so you can get the new serving platter you’ve been lusting after. Say goodbye to evenings spent trying to justify the shipping...
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FROST: Holy sugar, Batman I’m gonna need a bigger mouth

FROST: Holy sugar, Batman I’m gonna need a bigge...

You know how when you plan a wedding all everyone talks about is that damn dessert? But you’re so over doing the cupcake thing and quite frankly, you’re not even a cake person. Well, did you ever think about fancy doughnuts instead? I didn’t, until I was introduced to FROST. And even though I’m not using FROST for our wedding, this magical doughnut idea is reason enough to write about them. Photo courtesy of Frost...
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Get Your PhD in Sales at University Village’s Fashion Night Out

Get Your PhD in Sales at University Village’...

Edit: Oops you guys, they’re giving away a $500 gift card! Go enter no! Shopping is awesome. Paying full price is not. Thankfully, I’m pretty fantastic at navigating sales of all kinds- invite me to tag along on your next shopping trip if you want to see land-speed records get broken over by the sale racks. It’s this passion for efficiency and discounts that has me so excited about University Village’s...
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Shoppin’ in the Sun: Sidewalk Sales in Ballard and Queen Anne

Shoppin’ in the Sun: Sidewalk Sales in Balla...

Queen Anne (where I live) and Ballard (where most of my friends seem to move to eventually) are two of my favorite neighborhoods in Seattle. Both are having excellent sidewalk sales this weekend. Do I take this as a sign that the universe loves me and wants to help me find a cute dress to wear to the upcoming onslaught of summer weddings I’m attending in the next six weeks? I say yes, and I accept the...
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Happy Feet: Stylus Salon Happy Hour Pedicure Givea...

In Seattle, most of us aren’t going to be rocking sandals year-round (and if you are that weird person who wears Tevas in December, please stop). Maybe that’s why I’ve had such a hard time tracking down a good, affordable mani-pedi in the city- it seems like most are either uber-fancy, with the price tag to match, or affordable, but kind of sketchy (at least to my germ-phobic self). Thankfully, I recently...
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Art Talk: The Sorrento Hotel Chats About Nick Cave, Dance, and Costumes

Art Talk: The Sorrento Hotel Chats About Nick Cave...

I love today’s event for a multitude of reasons: first, it has to do with the Nick Cave exhibit currently on display at the Seattle Art Museum, which I’ve seen and am pretty in love with. (Costumes, dancing and crazy music? Of course I love it.) Second, it takes place at one of my favorite places in the city to go escape, the Fireside Room at the Sorrento Hotel. Whether you go for the costume talk, the quiet...
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