Lady Lam

Target Dress Event

2011-03-10T08:35:00.001-08:00

Target is celebrating five years of its collaboration with GO International - a fashion design project comprised of 34 dresses from 17 of Target's past featured designer partnerships. You will see reissues of limited edition dresses from Tucker, Paul & Joe, Tracy Feith, Rodarte, Luella Bartley, Temperley, Rogan, Thakoon, Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen, Richard Chai and more...all under 50.00. The dress event begins this Sunday, March 13th - April 20th at participating Target stores.
(Rodarte dresses, photo from Teen Vogue)

The Lady Lam Studio will be closed March 17-20

2011-03-10T07:04:00.000-08:00

More Bounce To The Ounce

2011-03-06T07:23:00.000-08:00

(Painting by Ethan Jack Harrington)

Music I've been bumpin in my car...
The Drums - Let's Go Surfing
Theophilus London - Flying Overseas
Guy - Let's Chill
Thomas Dolby - One of Our Submarines
Ice Cube - Friday

Flower School Is Cool

2011-03-05T07:04:00.000-08:00

I took a floral arranging class at Fiori in downtown Seattle to study the concept of pave floral design, where the blooms are arranged closely together forming a domed shape. I learned that when done correctly, the arrangement should look like there's no beginning and no end; there's no front or back; the entire arrangement looks complete and beautiful from any angle you approach it. (Pictured is a photo from the Fiori website, an arrangement from the Valentine's class). At the end of class, students take home their floral projects, along with a goody bag containing tools for future arrangements.

Bogle Petit Sirah

2011-03-04T19:44:00.000-08:00

When taking a break from my usual "Night Train," I indulge in this.

PFI

2011-03-03T19:38:00.000-08:00

...No silly, this is not the sound of flatulence. P-F-I is a wonderful place for all your Italian/Mediterranean specialty food requirements. Located directly behind the old INS building, a place my fingerprints and photos have been well documented.

Mother in Laws Kim Chee

2011-03-02T19:23:00.000-08:00

I want to try this! Has anyone tried this? How about a blind taste test between this stuff and the kim chee at H-Mart? Novel idea! Who is bringing the beer?

Am I Hot or Not

2011-03-01T19:21:00.000-08:00

Vote for your favorite!

Splendid

2011-02-28T19:13:00.000-08:00

I've been rockin this hoodie from Splendid at the studio. It's incredibly soft and warm. When I'm on break, I pull the hood over my head and pretend I'm an Ewok.

From the desk of Saponika's Principal Chemist - Christine Lam

2011-02-28T18:44:00.000-08:00

The boss lady/building manager (who is super cool by the way), stopped me and was like "I saw this Chris Rock movie...something about sodium hydroxide...being bad for you...makes your scalp crazy and it exists in soap"?

First of of all Eleanor, relax. I know you saw Good Hair, so did I, and it was a great movie, no? Yes! Let's have a drink after I'm done with work. No? Ok.

Second - Sodium Hydroxide (aka lye)is crazy dangerous on its own, so DO Not farkle with it unless you know exactly what you are doing. In the case of soapmaking, a sodium hydroxide/H2o solution is combined with fats + oils at a specific temperature. The molecules do a song and dance similar to the snowball event at old Skate King...before long, saponification occurs, the initial dangerous properties of sodium hydroxide become neutralized, so there's nuthin to worry about because voila, tah-dow...you now have soap. (insert the sound of a record scratch). I walk away with the bravado of a bad ass breakdancer...and then I trip.

Anh Duong - the artist

2011-02-27T18:41:00.000-08:00

Her paintings are so haunting and beautiful. And there's a cool Egon Schiele way about her work.

Lady Lam Renton Highlands - Overflow Parking

2011-02-26T18:32:00.000-08:00

Sometimes parking at the Creative Workspace can be tight, that's why management rented extra parking stalls from the adjacent kind neighbors at the Cedar Park Apartments. To find the overflow parking, Turn RIGHT onto the main street (4th) and once you pass the Self Storage, take a RIGHT into the apartment parking lot and park in any stall labeled "CWS."

Saponika Soaps at Lady Lam - Renton Highlands

2011-02-25T18:24:00.000-08:00

Hear ye, Hear ye...I've got Cafe Vert! I've got Spa! I've got Kimono!
I know kung fu!
$4/bar
Made with love in South Seattle, in my garage. Lather yourself silly and pretend you're the hot lady in that Duran Duran video "Rio."

Q&A with Lady Lam: Booking Appointments

2011-02-24T07:43:00.000-08:00

Q: Hey Christine, how far in advance should I plan for lash extensions at Lady Lam before going on vacation?

A: Ladies with freshly applied lashes should allow 24 hours before getting their pretty eyes wet in order for the glue to cure properly. Therefore, it's optimal to book your lash appointment about a day or two in advance of your trip.

Q&A with Lady Lam: Phone/Text/Email

2011-02-23T07:48:00.000-08:00

Q: What's the best way to contact Christine at Lady Lam with questions or to book?

A: Phone, Text or Email are all acceptable ways to reach me. If it's your first time booking, I would really appreciate a phone call, but I realize discretion is necessary if you're at work (especially if you're trying to score a Brazilian wax), in which case text or email is fine too. Tell me your name, how you found Lady Lam, identify what service you want (Lashes? Waxing? Facial? Car Wash?) and I will try my best to reply as soon as possible.

From the desk of Lady Lam...

2011-02-22T07:34:00.000-08:00

The Lady Lam studio will be closed March 17-20.

The Tin Room

2011-02-21T07:31:00.000-08:00

Thank you, Dan the Sausage Man from The Tin Room in Burien for being so accomodating. It was crowded but you still found us a cozy lil place to sit when you could've just ignored us. Waiting for our table with a couple of delicious whiskey sours made standing around look less dumb. Dan, your the man! Please say hello to your mother for me.

Q&A with Lady Lam: Eyelash Extensions

2011-02-20T19:48:00.000-08:00

Q: How many lashes per eye do you apply?

A: I allot up to 2 hours for the initial visit. This timing includes consultation, paper work and the actual application process which is meticulous. I don't count the number of lashes that I apply, but I work efficiently to apply as many extensions as possible onto viable natural eyelashes to yield a most luxurious, voluminous finish.

Ethan Jack Harrington

2011-02-17T07:49:00.000-08:00

...is my homeboy, we've been pals since the 7th grade. This painting is mine.

The Best Coast

2011-02-12T06:52:00.000-08:00

The great Davey Houdini

2011-02-11T06:55:00.000-08:00

Now you see me...
Now ya don't - sucker!

The Drums

2011-02-10T07:04:00.000-08:00

Let's Go Surfing!

Jimmy Choo

2011-02-09T06:53:00.000-08:00

The Lennox, pointy toe.

Mark Morrison

2011-02-08T07:07:00.000-08:00

Return of the Mack(hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha), remember this? Perhaps not. I'm aging myself as I speak. Nevermind. You were probably not born yet.

Delsey Helium Hyperlite 22" Carry On

2011-02-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

I'm finally chucking my Goodwill suitcase for something a bit more refined. This Delsey carry-on is under 8 lbs, so I should be able to lift this into the overhead bin without falling over.

Flying Overseas

2011-02-06T06:47:00.000-08:00

Theophilus London + Devonte Hynes + Solange
Thank you DV One, for showing me how to obtain this track.

Reveal Mop

2011-02-05T07:26:00.000-08:00

By Rubbermaid. It works like a charm!

Easy like Sunday Morning

2011-02-04T07:48:00.000-08:00

"I have a sharp knife. I have my walking cane. And I have my rolling pin.

2011-02-04T07:10:00.000-08:00

And I also have my Tech 9.

...so that's my armory"

Organizing

2011-02-04T06:58:00.000-08:00

This shelving unit by Whitmor was reasonably priced and incredibly easy to assemble. It only took me about three months (hence my absence from this blog) though for a normal person, assembly should only take 30 minutes. No tools required.

Back to the DJ

2010-10-12T20:37:00.001-07:00

Come see DJ E-ROK et al.
Baltic Room - Seattle.
Friday Oct 22nd

What will you wear?

At Natalie's wedding, he got drunk, danced with a beef tenderloin, and tried to MC on a mic that was actually muted and later he fell out of his chair. Class act, I tell you. Not sloppy AT ALL. Please check him out on Oct 22nd and ask him for more details. He juggles beats way better than alcohol (that's my job).

Room with a view

2010-10-12T20:33:00.000-07:00

Not really my room, not really my hotel even. I just like to go to places nicer than mine and pretend I'm a guest.

Fantastic Voyage

2010-09-29T07:54:00.000-07:00

Me: Glad to be back.
Audience: (backs turned) "Who cares?"

Good Hair

2010-09-29T07:44:00.001-07:00

For good hair, call (or text) Erica 206-861-5001. Always punctual, professional, fun and will laugh at my jokes even when they're not funny. I also like the way her talons sink into my scalp for the most luxurious scalp massage EVER.

Painting

2010-08-21T07:13:00.000-07:00

In case you can't really see it, it's a headless woman wearing a strapless evening gown. I showed this painting to my niece Natalie, and she was like..."WTF is that"? So if ya don't know...now ya know!

Window Shopping

2010-08-20T08:49:00.000-07:00

...at Crewcuts.

...at Glassybaby.

...at Fran's.

Saponika Soaps, $4/bar Available Only at Lady Lam

2010-08-12T07:08:00.000-07:00

Saponika Soap bars are handmade, handcut, handpackaged in small batches using the finest ingredients. 100% Vegan. Luxurious lather. Decadent fragrances scented with a proprietary blend of essential oils. Some bars contain dried botanicals from our own garden.

Art

2010-08-12T07:04:00.000-07:00

I painted these hot pair of legs hoping some day mine would look like these. So far, no such luck.

Instead, they look more like this.
This is a bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin.

I'll be back!

2010-08-11T07:10:00.001-07:00

The studio will be closed Saturday, August 14 and reopen Wednesday August 18. Due to capacity, my earliest opening is the week of August 23rd. Feel free to email christinelamskincare@gmail.com a few date/time options. I will reply on August 18th - thank you!

Lash Extensions Feel Light

2010-08-04T13:11:00.000-07:00

Only 115.00 for a full set of lash extensions at Lady Lam Skin Care. For more information, click here.

Downtown Philly

2010-08-03T08:17:00.000-07:00

Old apartments are so cool.

Cheesesteak

2010-08-01T08:18:00.000-07:00

"Yo, meatwad, I need a steak wit wiz"
Philly's Best near Franklin High School in Seattle is truly the best.

Blue Topaz Ring from Hitchcock Madrona

2010-07-30T09:04:00.000-07:00

When I get upset at my dog and start waving my finger around, he knows I mean business.

Fornasetti Tray

2010-07-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Kartell

2010-07-28T08:21:00.000-07:00

Kimono Kool

2010-07-27T08:33:00.000-07:00

My good friend Michelle gave this cute pony tail holder to me. It's made of luxurious silk kimono material.

Brown Bag

2010-07-26T09:12:00.000-07:00

I picked up this vintage clutch-thingy at a consignment shop in the cute town of Fairhaven in Bellingham, WA.

This silly bunny bag came from the same place. I had to have it.

Stand and Deliver - Adam and the Ants

2010-07-25T09:19:00.000-07:00

I listened to this song on vinyl over and over in the 5th grade. My mom was like, "What is that noise?"

A message from Davey...

2010-07-23T09:21:00.000-07:00

Greetings everyone. My name is Davey and I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a shih-tzu meetup in the Seattle area? I am trying to refine my social skills. I enjoy sipping warm cognac and reading Voltaire while my mom eats fried chicken in the closet. I do need a break from her. Please help.

Saponika Soaps

2010-07-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

Q: Do you make these?
A: Yes, I make them in my soap lab at home.
Q: How do you do it?
A: It's a proprietary secret, but it's basically the science of combining oils and sodium hydroxide with a special blend of aromatherapy fragrances.
Q: Where are they sold?
A: They are sold exclusively at Lady Lam.
Q: How much is a bar of soap?
A: $4 per bar. They last a long time and produce a luxurious lather. When you buy 6 or more, I offer a volume discount of 25% off.

Birkenstock

2010-07-19T07:45:00.000-07:00

Laura Lobdell Jewelry

2010-07-18T07:42:00.000-07:00

Steven Shein

2010-07-17T07:29:00.000-07:00

Termini Bakery - South Philly

2010-07-16T07:28:00.000-07:00

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop - NYC

2010-07-08T07:32:00.000-07:00

Boulevard Gardens - Queens NY

2010-07-08T07:30:00.000-07:00

Penn Station - NYC

2010-07-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

photos from NY-Architecture.com

Bouchon Bakery - New York

2010-07-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

Fashion 26 Hotel - NYC

2010-07-05T07:18:00.000-07:00

Bottega Veneta

2010-07-04T07:31:00.000-07:00

Fendi

2010-07-03T07:30:00.000-07:00

Lash Extensions Are Sexy

2010-07-02T08:29:00.000-07:00

Only 115.00 for a full set of lash extensions at Lady Lam Skin Care. For more information, click here.

Prada

2010-07-01T07:39:00.000-07:00

Affordable Waxing, Renton Highlands

2010-06-30T07:51:00.000-07:00

Q: What's the most popular waxing service?
A: Le Brazilian, darling!
Q: What on earth is that?
A: A Brazilian wax is hair removal from the labia and backside. A client can choose to have all the hair gone or leave a little strip up front.
Q: How much?
A: You sound like a mother in law that I know. It's 55.00.
Q: But I'm scared, how do I prepare for one?
A: I recommend getting a basic bikini wax first, to familiarize yourself with the wax process, and then when you're comfortable, upon next visit, we can go further.
Q: Why do people do this?
A: It's simple landscaping and why do we landscape, to make things look neat!

Brasserie Les Halles

2010-06-30T07:09:00.000-07:00

I'll Be Back...

2010-06-16T07:24:00.001-07:00

The Lady Lam atelier is closed June 21-29 for holiday. Due to capacity, the earliest availability is the week of July 12th. Feel free to e-mail some date and time options, and I will reply when I return.

BMW 7 Series, 1977

2010-06-13T18:25:00.000-07:00

Q&A with Lady Lam - Topic: Eyelash Extensions

2010-06-13T08:05:00.000-07:00

Q: What are eyelash extensions?
A: I have a website with a whole section that explains the process, please check it out by clicking here.
Q: How much are your lash extensions?
A: A full set is 115.00, and I block out 2 hours for the first appointment for consultation, paperwork and the application process which is METICULOUS. And then you get a take-home care kit.
Q: How long do they last?
A: If you want to maintain them, you'll want to return every three weeks or so to get a "refill" - that appointment is 60 minutes, 55.00. During this session, I apply extensions onto your bare lashes and recreate the illusion of fullness, just like your very first visit.

Anh Duong

2010-06-12T19:00:00.000-07:00

Haunting but beautiful paintings. Anh Duong is one of my favorite artists.

Four Shchore and Sheven Yearsh Ago...

2010-06-11T19:12:00.000-07:00

The waspy lock-jaw way of speaking has been an endless source of humor for me and my old coworker when we had desks next to each other at the old boeings company. And then we would try to slip in cuss words like, "That's a terrible shituation, Christine." And then it would snowball into this endless, absurd list of cussing but not really:

Let's visit Massachushits.
Have you seen video of the Space Shittle.
Doing Shit-ups at the gym.
You'd better toss that in the shanitation can.

Finally, someone at the next cubicle had to tell us to "shut up."

Pave Style

2010-06-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

I adore the pave style of floral arrangements where flowers are clustered together tightly in a very compact shape. I appreciate it for its symmetry, tidiness and clean lines.

Kirna Zabete

2010-06-09T19:38:00.000-07:00

Opening Ceremony

2010-06-09T19:35:00.000-07:00

NYC, I want to go to there.
Opening Ceremony.

The Russian Tea Room - NYC

2010-06-08T19:41:00.000-07:00

So beautiful and historical.

Lanvin

2010-06-07T19:54:00.000-07:00

Lady Lam's Fresh Lemonade

2010-06-07T19:46:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 cup simple syrup*
4 cups water
(*simple syrup: boil 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water until dissolved)
Once simple syrup has cooled, pour liquids into a pitcher, chill before serving. Serve with a splash of whiskey. Voila!

KaNdeeee DreaMzzz

2010-06-06T18:50:00.000-07:00

My hard-partying friend Rob returned from Vegas not long ago, and while giving me his usual rant about his poor liver, he expressed certainty of his limited life span and told me he willed his nickel plated tec 9 and low rider bike, "KaNdeeee DreaMzzz" to me. Thank you, Rob. Both shall come in handy, somehow, some way, some day.

Sunken Treasures

2010-06-05T19:58:00.000-07:00

By Justin Giunta - Subversive Jewelry.

Dawn Penn

2010-06-04T18:28:00.000-07:00

Ethan, is one of my oldest friends. I recall fond memories of listening to this album at the old Pioneer Square loft, drinking 40s and tending to roommate Ben's house plants. It was a time of rest and leisure, very much like The Hills, except we had no money.

Lash Extensions Are For The Frugal Female

2010-06-01T08:33:00.000-07:00

Only 115.00 for a full set of lash extensions at Lady Lam Skin Care. For more information, click here.

Silly Cracker...

2010-05-31T07:11:00.000-07:00

necklace by Emily Elizabeth.

Have fun with color

2010-05-31T07:08:00.000-07:00

Socks

2010-05-30T07:17:00.000-07:00

I love it when my clients come in for their bikini waxing and they keep their fancy, colorful socks on to keep warm and comfortable.

Hansel and Basel.

Night Train

2010-05-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

So I was talking with some friends from Boeings, and we were baffled as to where to find a nice bottle of Night Train anymore. A Google search lead me to this fascinating website, called Bumwine, that details all sorts of useful information, such as where to buy, appellation of origin, and other characteristics of wines that cost under $2.

Little Black Dress

2010-05-27T08:01:00.000-07:00

How brilliant!
A female version of the very classy tuxedo t-shirt.

Studio Closed For Vacation June 21-29

2010-05-27T07:44:00.001-07:00

Ladies! The Lady Lam Studio will be closed for vacation June 21-29. Please plan your appointments accordingly. Messages will be returned on June 30th.

Green Wedges

2010-05-26T08:19:00.000-07:00

by Michael Kors.

Betsey's Apartment

2010-05-25T08:21:00.000-07:00

Mixer

2010-05-24T07:45:00.000-07:00

When I was a kid, I woke up on Saturday mornings to the sound of my mom's hand-held mixer, as she mixed up batter for this crazy sponge cake, which literally looked like a a giant sponge. We were too poor for a fancy stand mixer, so my mom would tie the hand-held to something and let the thang whir away while she multi-tasked. All that to say...when you need something to work badly enough, you figure it out.

KRS One

2010-05-23T08:10:00.000-07:00

Julep Cup

2010-05-22T07:38:00.000-07:00

Many years ago, we went to the U-district street fair, and parking was so bananas, we wound up in the residential area where all the professors live (or at least that's what I like to imagine), and I happened upon a fantastic yard sale where I found some julep cups. So I bought them, and then it was onward to the fair, and I'm hanging on to these silver cups because I didn't have a bag, and we ran into some friends, who promptly started making fun of me for bringing my own "pimp cups."

Good Hair

2010-05-21T08:16:00.000-07:00

My old co-worker told me a story of her sister who wore a wig to school and at the end of the day, the wig shifted 10 degrees to the left and became lop-sided. I told her...hell, that's how my real hair looks by dinner time!

Full Capacity

2010-05-21T07:09:00.000-07:00

Ladies! Thanks for your participation/interest in the May Pampering Special. As of the past few weeks, the book has been jammed packed with little or no changes, so I am taking information for the waitlist. When calling, please be prepared to identify the desired service/date/time and if there's an opening this month, I will contact you based on the order of my list.

Rick James

2010-05-20T08:11:00.000-07:00

Re-bar 1994, Queen Lucky and dancing like an idiot on that crazy speaker.

New Order

2010-05-19T08:08:00.000-07:00

Plainmade

2010-05-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

Rifle Paper Co.

2010-05-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Trendsetter Salon - Des Moines

2010-05-16T07:37:00.000-07:00

This gorgeous female is Erica and she's my hair stylist. She cuts with efficiency and confidence. When I book with her, it's always at a time when no one else is in the salon - perhaps it's by design because we sing to each other, and surely no one wants to be around when THAT happens.

Glassybaby

2010-05-15T07:32:00.000-07:00

Beautiful containers for tea lights that illuminate like nothing you've seen before, for candy, for selzter water, for some malt liquor.

How to prepare for your lash service

2010-05-14T07:47:00.000-07:00

Whether it's a refill or your very first full set of extensions...
-Please no eye makeup before your appointment. Lashes should be squeaky clean.
-Wear something comfortable.
-I book up to two hours for a full set. Be prepared to nap.