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Sachiko Kuwabata at Pike Place Market. I like the edgy preppiness of our outfit, and the little yellow notebook in her pocket is a perfect accessory.

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Jamie Pattan at Pike Place Market. The colors of her outfit are so pleasing together.

Ssamziegil - Insadong, Seoul

Two young men at Ssamziegil, a fun outdoor shoppoing mall located in the popular artsy neighborhood of Insadong. I like the Oxford shoes on the left and the caramel-colored coat on the right.

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Amanda Wall at the QFC at Pike and Broadway. Lots of fun layers plus the perfect bangs.

Papergarden - Apgujeong, Seoul

These two are the owners of a gorgeous boutique called Papergarden, located in the subtly high-end neighborhood of Apgujeong. They carry hard-to-find-in-Seoul designers like Les Prairies de Paris and Comme des Garcons, as well as household goods and vintage mid-century furniture. It was one of the prettiest stores I've ever seen:

    



As an aside, I found a wonderful book there by a group of London artists called Janfamily: Plans for Other Days. It's a series of whimsical art 'ideas' that are both charming and inspiring. It's the kind of book I want to give to all my friends:



    

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Brantley Browning in Ballard. I like how neatly fitted his outfit is.

Shinsadong, Seoul

A great coat.