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caramel)- coloured cashmere patina. A'er a)30-minute ride, we)head to Winslow, which is the historic section of the Island.) )It)is rustically charming,)filled with li(le boutiques that showcase up)-)and)-)coming clothing designers, jewellers and artists.) )We enter one of the many vintage stores where her trained eye discovers a fabulous fur gilet. Mental note; Angelle’s taste is)eclectic.))

13:00 Stop in Sea(le Co&ee for a co&ee to go and take a stroll through the Bloedel Reserve. The various gardens, ponds and mead-ows are breathtaking. Reminder-next time I visit Sea(le bring com-fortable shoes.

-14:00 Back to the Ferry.))I can’t believe what time it is.)As my stom-ach)growls, I appreciatively realize that we are in front of IL Terrazzo Carmin, one of the chicest Italian restaurants in Sea(le. It emanates the sumptuous odours of basil and garlic. Despite the drizzle, we sit outside under an awning and enjoy the view.) Lunch turns into a two-hour, much needed, rest fest

) 16- :00 Rush, rush, rush. Angelle has an appointment for a fi(ing. She unexpectedly must a(end a charitable event for the Gates Foundation tomorrow night and need)s)something to wear. Where else would she go but Nordstrom’s, which has its flagship store in Sea(le. The) couture Ralph Lauren gown that she)chooses could not)look be(er.)

-18-:00 Pike Place Market. This is a huge outdoor market))(one of)the oldest and largest in the Coun-try) )that has stand a'er stand of fruits, vegetables and of course, fresh fish. She purchases some salmon.) ) A) friend of hers, who happens to be a gourmet chef) (and a Microso' exec), will prepare dinner for us.

19:00 A quick stop at the hotel to freshen up.)

-22-:00 Quick cab ride to Madison Tower on First Avenue. It is atop of the beautiful Hotel 1000, and has 360-degree view of the breathtaking sur-roundings: Mt. Rainier, Olympic, Puget Sound and the city panora-ma. Dinner, wine, dessert.

Great day.

Opposite Page: Black Jumpsuit -LaROBirkin High Waisted Jumpsuit; Pearl and Diamond Bracelets -Neil Lane; Black and Silver chain necklace -Fannie Schiavoni for Kabiri; Black Rose and Pearl headband -Mwah La La; Black Heels –Christian Louboutin. Top: Black Jumpsuit -LaROBirkin High Waisted Jump-suit; Pearl and Diamond Bracelets -Neil Lane; Black and Silver chain necklace -Fannie Schiavoni for Kabiri; Black Rose and Pearl headband -Mwah La La; Black Heels –Christian Louboutin. Middle: Tan top with front ru-e detail -Christopher Kane; Black Silk Skirt -Ted baker; Tan silk and tulle bow headband -Maria-Cristina Trepcea; Black Ankle Boots -Stuart Weitzman; Diamond Clus-ter Ring -Christian Dior; Gold Cu& -Hanna Lee; Gold and Silver Cu& -Fannie Schiavonifor Kabiri; Black and Silver Cu& -Fannie Schiavoni for Kabiri. Bot-tom: Cream and Black spo(ed tiered top -Strawberry Kats.; Headscarf -Guc-ci; Brown Ankle Boots -Alexander McQueen; Beige Shorts -Christopher Kane; Brown leather belt with gold detail -Arrogant Cat; All Jewelry -Links London.

Introducing... Brazilian socialite and trendse.er Angelle Vielma.-As we do in every issue- of Boutique, we- love to apply our considerable investigative skills to uncover an internationally renowned- fash-ion diva as she engages in activities that are not-so--“-chi-chi-”.-Recently, we caught up with-socialite and some-time model/actress Angelle Vielma.- - Boutique learns from a mutual friend that Angelle, who calls home the Ipanema section of Rio de Ja-niero-and maintains a pied a terre in Paris, that she will be stopping in-Sea.le, Washington.- She agreed to allow us to shadow her.-For-you read-ers who are not entirely familiar with American geography, Sea.le is on the upper Pacific coast of the U.S. and is be.er known for its enormous trees and salmon than it is for its haute couture.- )8:45 AM Met) Angelle for breakfast in the lobby of the historic and quite majestic FairmontHotel.I order a la(e and a croissant. Angelle ordersan) Espresso. That) explains her 00 figure.)Always) chic,) she is dressed) in black leather leg-gings, a long black-sleeved tee and a fi(ed military jacket.) ) But will she be able to navigate the city in)5-inch heels?)9: 00 AM--Angelle gracefully removes her Manolo’s and replaces them with)the new)comfortable Sha-koha) ankle boot, by Anna Sui for Sam Adelman. Why wasn’t I so intelligent? She) skilfully) applies deep red lipstick (Chanel of course) to her per-fectly shaped lips and sprays a bit of Chanel No. 5. What else does she have in her Mui Mui bag?))We are o&.)09:15 We stroll down Fi'h Avenue past Ferag-gomo, Cartier, Hermes, Gucci etc, etc, etc.) ) Um! Fi'h Avenue. Sea(le. Who knew? We pop into Armani.) ) Angelle) makes an almost mental note that)this)collection)is)entirely di&erent)from the)Mi-lan line.) She tries on a rain)hat. Of course, it looks great. She) makes a quick purchase and as if on cue,)it begins)to drizzle. Is she prescient? Magically, she removes a Burberry)umbrella from her bag and places the rain hat on my head.)))Thank you, Angelle))09:45- - We take a ferry) across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island.) It is a bit chilly but the) ride is refreshing. Angelle) pulls out) of her magic bag) a

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