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		<title>Fashion Issue Cover</title>
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		<title>J-fashion gains ground on the other side of the Pacific</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fashion designer Malia Peoples models her own Japanese-inspired design, a fuzzy cat-ears hat. Peoples admits that Japanese fashion can oftentimes be quirky. Photo provided by Malia Peoples Co-owner Jay Doughten stands in his boutique, Atsui Tokyo, a clothing store on Madison Street that specializes in bring high quality Japanese fashion to Seattle. Atsui Tokyo photos [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Behind the LAVSHness: Former history major makes his mark on the future</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Model photo: Alfred Lape wears his own designs. (Photos provided by Alfred Lape and lavshlv.com) By Jacklyn Tran NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY As Alfred Lape strolled the walkways of UW as a student, it wasn’t the department he was headed toward that indicated his passion in life. It was what he did while walking between classes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 steps to fabulous skin</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Peter Jo NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Americans spend millions of dollars on skin care products each year in the hope of recapturing a youthful luster. A 30-day supply of skin products can range from $20 to $250, depending on the product. While lotions, creams, toners, or light treatments may have some effect in improving appearance, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chain Salons? No thanks — Asian go to specialty salons to style their tresses</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Ryan Pangilinan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Whether it’s a carefully disheveled thick mane or a sleeker, longer style, Asian hair has evolved into a unique cultural force. Across the United States — and definitely here in Seattle — many salons have specialized in styling Asian hair and providing cuts that are native to trends in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CLASSIC.ELEGANT.KIKO. — Filipino designer dresses up brides</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Growing up in the Philippines, Designer Kiko Rodriguez never thought he’d be making wedding gowns in America. However, he is currently living out his dream. (Photos provided by Kiko Rodriguez) By Vivian Nguyen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY He designs his white dresses so they symbolize destiny and fate, but the way Kiko Rodriguez fell into the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RUE today: Boutique brings big city style with a local sensibility</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Yoon S. Park NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When one thinks of fashion, cities such as Milan, Paris, London, Tokyo, and New York immediately come to mind. Where does Seattle fit into that mix? According to local boutique owner Michelle Kim, Seattle fashion is — in a word — safe. It’s safe both in style and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fitting the mold? Asian men have trouble getting into garbs made for other races</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Ryan Pangilinan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Flipping through fashion magazines, it’s apparent that male Asian American models aren’t very prevalent. There are the typical stereotypes that ac-company the stigma of being a male model — a thin, muscular body and usually, white skin. When there are ethnic models, they are usually Black. This uneven balance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>This spring, stay chic for cheap: 4 simple ways to stretch your dollar</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring may be upon us, but the clouds of recession still linger, and keeping up with the latest trends may not be a top priority for those struggling to pay bills.]]></description>
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		<title>Eyes, eyes, eyes: the good and the bad of extensions and color contacts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Yuki Nakajima NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Most women want beautiful eyes; thus, eyelash extensions and color contact lenses have become very popular. These products certainly change how eyes look but may cause trouble for people who are not properly educated on how to use them. Eyelash extensions Harumi Branch, the owner of Savvy Cosmetics, started [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ethnic up the wazoo: The fashion industry goes global for inspiration, but is it Orientalizing or trailblazing?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marie Claire magazine’s “Indian Stunner” picks Tory Burch shirt retails for $550 J.Crew trousers retail for $228 Nicole Miller clutch retails for $175 (Photos provided by their respective companies) By Amy He NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY No trend is safe from the hands of fashion designers who are constantly on the prowl to satisfy the fickle [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sneakerheads: Put a spring into your step</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jason Cruz NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Third Generation Sneakerheads”: This is how John Mooney describes himself and frequent customers at his Pioneer Square shoe boutique, Gems Sneakershop. Rather than stocking his store with the latest athletic shoes, Mooney carefully selects his inventory by focusing on individual pieces rather than bulk. “Shopping here is like going [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The how-tos of hair: 5 styles done in under 20 minutes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Monica Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Whether you have straight, fine, thick, coarse, wavy, or curly hair, there are five products to live by: - Hair lotion/detangler - Thickening spray - Medium hold styling cream - An everyday hairspray - Heavy duty hairspray You will also need: - A round brush - A blow-dryer - [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The first lady of style: Meet the designers that created the looks</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Thi-Le Vo Northwest Asian Weekly What do Asian American and Asian designers Thakoon Panichgul, Jason Wu, and Junya Watanabe all have in common? Their creations have graced the frame of first lady Michelle Obama, who is now emerging as a fashion icon. When she wore a J. Crew “crystal constellation” cardigan, it sold out [...]]]></description>
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