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Indie's Picks

From appropriate concertwear to the Saturday Morning Evils.

Perfume Makers Think Women Want to Smell Like Sugar

"Sugar," a perfume vendor stationed at the Alderwood Mall told me last weekend. "They all smell like sugar." Sweet notes aren't new in the fragrance industry - aromatic references to cuisine are officially called "gourmands" - but the market's lately been saturated by scents designed to make wearer ... More >>

Spank Rock

"Sugar," a perfume vendor stationed at the Alderwood Mall told me last weekend. "They all smell like sugar." Sweet notes aren't new in the fragrance industry - aromatic references to cuisine are officially called "gourmands" - but the market's lately been saturated by scents designed to make wearer ... More >>

Miguel Migs

"Sugar," a perfume vendor stationed at the Alderwood Mall told me last weekend. "They all smell like sugar." Sweet notes aren't new in the fragrance industry - aromatic references to cuisine are officially called "gourmands" - but the market's lately been saturated by scents designed to make wearer ... More >>

Muslim Security Guard Files Suit Claiming He Was Fired for Wearing a Beard

​As a Muslim, Sea-Tac resident Abdulkadir Omar wears a beard for religious reasons. The security firm that hired him in the spring of 2009--a California-based outfit that broadcasts its conservative leanings with the name American Patriot Security--didn't seem to have a problem with that. But ... More >>

Eric Wedge Loses Mustache, Game, Best of Seattle® Award In One Fell Shave

​Eric Wedge had to try something in advance of yesterday's duel with the Boston Red Sox, as his team had just lost a franchise-record-tying 14th straight game. So he pulled the most drastic cosmetic maneuver imaginable: He shaved off his famously macho mustache. It didn't matter--the M's lost ... More >>

Eh, Watch the Throne Listening Party, Whatevs--Let's Talk About What's Really Important in Rap Right Now: Das Racist's Haircuts

Last night, Jay-Z held a fancy-ass listening party for his long-forthcoming Kanye collaboration Watch the Throne--the Fader got kicked out for live-Tweeting from the event; Sean Fennessey wrote it up nicely (and, you know, afterwards) for GQ. That's all well and good and all, and I'm sure we'll be h ... More >>

Britney Spears

Last night, Jay-Z held a fancy-ass listening party for his long-forthcoming Kanye collaboration Watch the Throne--the Fader got kicked out for live-Tweeting from the event; Sean Fennessey wrote it up nicely (and, you know, afterwards) for GQ. That's all well and good and all, and I'm sure we'll be h ... More >>

Jersey Shore's Pauly D to Host Seattle High School Party

​Of all the cast members on the addictive train wreck of a show Jersey Shore, Pauly D--real name Paul DelVecchio-- is arguably the most sane. Admittedly, he spends an obscene amount of time applying hair gel, lifting weights, and tanning. But he also does an admirable job avoiding the drama--g ... More >>

1990 Now Dance Party

​Of all the cast members on the addictive train wreck of a show Jersey Shore, Pauly D--real name Paul DelVecchio-- is arguably the most sane. Admittedly, he spends an obscene amount of time applying hair gel, lifting weights, and tanning. But he also does an admirable job avoiding the drama--g ... More >>

Gunnar Nelson on The Jonas Brothers, High-Maintenance Hair, and How Grunge Stopped His Career Cold

Brian Lowe PhotographyThat's Gunnar on the right, savoring the 11 days per year shorter hair has given him.​For sheer androgyny in the L.A. hair band scene, the twin brothers Nelson were the ne plus ultra. Most impressively, Ricky's kids (and Ozzie & Harriet's grandsons) achieved this look san ... More >>

Wild Grass: French Tedium From Alain Resnais

Brian Lowe PhotographyThat's Gunnar on the right, savoring the 11 days per year shorter hair has given him.​For sheer androgyny in the L.A. hair band scene, the twin brothers Nelson were the ne plus ultra. Most impressively, Ricky's kids (and Ozzie & Harriet's grandsons) achieved this look san ... More >>

Russell Brand

Brian Lowe PhotographyThat's Gunnar on the right, savoring the 11 days per year shorter hair has given him.​For sheer androgyny in the L.A. hair band scene, the twin brothers Nelson were the ne plus ultra. Most impressively, Ricky's kids (and Ozzie & Harriet's grandsons) achieved this look san ... More >>

Ask a Mexican: SPECIAL BEST-OF EDITION

Brian Lowe PhotographyThat's Gunnar on the right, savoring the 11 days per year shorter hair has given him.​For sheer androgyny in the L.A. hair band scene, the twin brothers Nelson were the ne plus ultra. Most impressively, Ricky's kids (and Ozzie & Harriet's grandsons) achieved this look san ... More >>

Good Hair: Chris Rock Mocks Locks

Brian Lowe PhotographyThat's Gunnar on the right, savoring the 11 days per year shorter hair has given him.​For sheer androgyny in the L.A. hair band scene, the twin brothers Nelson were the ne plus ultra. Most impressively, Ricky's kids (and Ozzie & Harriet's grandsons) achieved this look san ... More >>

Ping-Pong Benefit Tournement

Brian Lowe PhotographyThat's Gunnar on the right, savoring the 11 days per year shorter hair has given him.​For sheer androgyny in the L.A. hair band scene, the twin brothers Nelson were the ne plus ultra. Most impressively, Ricky's kids (and Ozzie & Harriet's grandsons) achieved this look san ... More >>

The Whore Moans

Friday, August 29

Shakespeare in the Park

Friday, August 29

Oceanic

Friday, August 29

Pomade, Styrofoam, & Boyd’s

The anatomy of the U Village Burgermaster.

You Don’t Mess With the Zohan: Adam Sandler—friend to gays and Arabs

The anatomy of the U Village Burgermaster.

When All Seats Are Taken, There's Always the Floor

The anatomy of the U Village Burgermaster.

The Cops

Friday, November 16

Colored Lips

Friday, November 16

Fourth Annual Seattle Dance-Off

Dance!

Carly Nicklaus Cuts Hair to Keep Rockin'

Payin' the bills with Seattle's musicians.

'Naturally' Nude

These skin care and makeup musts have naked appeal.

Treat Yourself

Here are seven places to get pampered without breaking the bank.

Bargain Beauty

Look great with this list full of real deals.

Body Talk

Your skin will rave about this list of must-have products for spring.

Getting It Straight

Silicone-based hair products are back. Here's how to use them.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Pack your purse with these mini must-haves for fall.

Making Up Is Hard to Do

We put our best face forward to find the look of the season.

Grammy Recap

The good, the bad, and the ugly; plus news on Yo La Tengo, Dee Dee Ramone, White Stripes, and more.

Style Counsel

Slipping into a shag on Second Avenue.

Small World

Hair apparent

Q&A

Depends on who you ask

Hair piece

African-American women and their roots.

What's in What's out

If you really want to know...

Tressed out

Combs, tangles, and other hair-raising testimonials.

News Clips— Mall kiss-off

Combs, tangles, and other hair-raising testimonials.

Reelection

Different races, same outcome.

Getting Fresh

Make the gift of fragrance more personal than ever

Address Book

A list of local spa experiences

Style counsel

Three local shops treat hair like an artistic medium. Why settle for less?

The Big Tease

A plucky hair-dresser in the big city.

Slippery When Wet

Kill all your birds with one (soap) stone.

Hopelessly Devoted

Olivia Newton-John: more than just a Halloween costume

Cherry Pop

It's worth a Mary Kay