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Sometime back in March, many of us slid effortlessly into our comfiest sweatshirts and pants, the ultimate stay-at-home uniform. The terms “COVID waist” and “COVID hair... — Updated 12/10/2020

Color has been seen everywhere in fashion this year, so if you like to wear color, 2020 has certainly been your year. Recently I was checking in a large delivery of winter hats,... — Updated 11/12/2020

At a recent apparel market in Portland, I heard a lot of new fashion jargon. "Coolmax," "smart" fabric, "UPF-rated," and "value-added textiles" were words and phrases consistently... — Updated 10/1/2020

With the advent of September, Fall Fashion 2020 will show up in the stores, virus or no virus. All new fashion seasons reveal clearly defined trends and items. Online style and... — Updated 8/19/2020

Mayor Nelson, City Council members, and others: I am writing you once again to help keep you informed about current downtown retail responses to the Walkable Main Street project... — Updated 7/16/2020

Essential or nonessential business? Depends on who one asks and in what context. Gratitude? It is well known that practicing gratitude helps people feel more positive, deal more... — Updated 6/4/2020

When the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and shops and stores gradually reopen, and we as consumers venture out into a forever changed world, three fashion seasons will be... — Updated 4/16/2020

Part of the definition of “going viral” is “to spread quickly and widely.” If there is ever a time to “go viral,” it is now. High time to spread encouragement, support... — Updated 3/26/2020

Life is full of unforgettable and very humorous moments. Like fairy tales, some moments warrant telling again and again because the life lessons they impart are so valuable. One... — Updated 2/27/2020

Have you ever seen "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"? It's the 2005 American comedy-drama film where four teenage best friends, Tibby, Lena, Bridget and Carmen, are about to... — Updated 1/30/2020

I put on a cardigan the other day that I had not worn in a while and found in the pocket a scrap piece of paper upon which was written, “The most personal stories have the power... — Updated 1/2/2020

How about a little community good news from beautiful downtown Edmonds to add some brightness to your holiday season? After all, who doesn't love a good story? I know I do. I... — Updated 11/26/2019

Being a retailer smack in the center of downtown Edmonds naturally and frequently puts us in a position to be a community information booth. Customers and visitors often ask us... — Updated 10/31/2019

Q. What goes up and down, in and out and big and small? A. Fashion trends. Any time we embark on a new season, in this case as summer bows to autumn, fresh trends in fashion... — Updated 9/26/2019

Recently, a customer came in donning an outfit she had purchased from us several days earlier. She was excited to introduce her friend to our store and tell us how much she liked he... — Updated 7/1/2019 Full story

Guess what popped up online when I Googled “how to dress to look slimmer?” Fully expecting tips on how clothing items could do the trick, I was shocked at the barrage of... — Updated 5/31/2019 Full story

It was April 17. I had just celebrated my 50th birthday. Now I was on a plane to London. Suddenly it occurred to me that I left my rain slicker at the airport. My mind raced.... — Updated 5/1/2019

So ... what’s hanging in your closet? Move over winter sweaters, ’cause here comes the sun and that means a wardrobe change. Spring fashion 2019 offers a wardrobe that beckons,... — Updated 4/3/2019

Think back. Do you remember what color your shoes were in kindergarten? Mine were red, and I was not clicking my heels like Dorothy. I was embarrassed at their color, and given the... — Updated 2/28/2019 Full story

Off the Cuff is a monthly casual review of fashion styles, attitudes and trends by Jenny Murphy, owner of Sound Styles in Edmonds.... — Updated 2/24/2019