September 4, 2007

Mama Said Knock You Out

Last Waltz Boutique Opens

You could have been a contender. That is, if you hadn’t sort of, kind of, accidentally nailed your kickboxing instructor below the belt. And abruptly fled the class.

It’s okay, kiddo. Everyone loves an underdog.

Consider the scrappy Central District’s new boutique Last Waltz. Nestled in a former boxing studio, the shop brings new and vintage clothing, housewares, and accessories to the Cinderella story of a neighborhood.

Owner Cybele Phillips has a knockout notion that clothes should be stylish and sustainable. Designers Dace, Suzabelle, and CarolAnn Wachter weigh in with jackets, dresses, and tunics. Organic denim from Del Forte fits like a champ, and Ashley Watson’s reclaimed leather handbags pack a punch.

Affordable Early Jewelry, vintage tableware, and paintings from Alan Hurley round out the mix — all of which perfectly complements the shop’s quirky-elegant decor.

So what if you can’t show your face in class again? You’ll get a guilt-free shopping fix.

And will look like a million dollars, baby.

Last Waltz, 1406 18th Avenue, at Union Street (206-328-5512 or lastwaltzboutique.com).