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Bat a Lash

Lessons from the Mata Hari School of Sexpionage: Cultivate mystery; wear an exotic scent; adorn yourself with a devilish detail.

And if that doesn’t work, take off your pants and dance around.

If your detail is a quirky piece of jewelry by Stephanie Simek, everyone will stay intrigued. Each design exhibits sly whimsy, beauty, and a bit of witchy allure — like the dancer/operative herself.

A 23-karat gold leaf quail egg hangs from a delicate chain. Real human hairs form eyelash pendants. And a pearlized Turbo Cinereus shell sprinkles iridescent powder on your chest as it sways.

Wear one to suggest that you’re immune to simple charms.

But know when you’ve spied a good thing.


Available at Square Room, 910 East Pike Street (206-329-1214 or squareroom.us); Foxmaid, 411 East Pine Street (206-267-7120); online at
petaline.net or stephaniesimek.com.