To prevent you from going through the same insanity of visiting store after store with little luck in the gift-finding department, we bring you the first ever Seattle Picks Holiday Gift Guide.  We’ve pounded the pavement, surfed the ’net and mainlined lattes to find some of the best and brightest options for shopping for everyone on your list this year.

Seattle Picks Holiday Gift Guide:

#9 - Hips Don’t Lie - Ella Mon

We tried on a dress last week that made us look like a sack of potatoes—lumpy ones.  The sales gal said we looked FABulous.  Well, we’re super-stoked that won't happen at Ella Mon, where we can actually get an honest opinion from the helpful staff.   Plus, the cozy Ballard shop stocks an amazing selection of party dresses along with pieces for your everyday stylish self.