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Unapologetic Edge from Stone Crow Designs
This local women’s wear line mixes the drama of Alexander McQueen with the edginess of Rick Owens.
For any style maven who’s tried to make Blackbird boutique’s edgy, urban menswear work for her, Belltown-based designer Jennifer Charkow is a godsend. Her new Stone Crow Designs women’s wear line combines the drama of Alexander McQueen with the showstopping edginess of Rick Owens. “I want to take the avant-garde or over-the-top and make it…
KoalaKin Hands-free Nursing Pouch
A former Microsoft employee offers hands-free help to new moms.
There are lots of options for moms who want to tote their tinies close to their bodies, but how many allow you to secretly nurse your baby, too? Kirkland mom and former Microsoftie Vivian Muehlen designed the KoalaKin hands-free nursing pouch after struggling with arm, neck and shoulder pain while nursing her two boys. The…
Maison Martin Margiela for H&M
The first looks from the Maison Martin Margiela/H&M collab have hit the internet and they’re good. Really, really good. Especially if you go in for the avant-garde, gender-bending, asymmetrical and completely-out-of-the-box style that MMM has been doing for the last 23 years. The best news? The line will be at the Pike St. H&M on…
Get an Early Taste of Monte Cristo, a Gourmet Grilled Cheese Truck
Danielle Custer, who old-timers like me remember from her chef jobs at 727 Pine and Fullers in the Sheraton, and who more recently worked at Taste SAM, is launching Monte Cristo, a gourmet grilled cheese truck on Monday, October 22nd at Starbucks in Sodo (for more current whereabouts, visit Monte’s website or Twitter page). At…
Juniper Hosts Souchi Trunk Show this Weekend
Now’s the time of year to start thinking about investment pieces like cashmere sweaters, boots and chic outerwear that helps you fend off the rain without feeling dowdy. And now is also the time of year that Juniper in Madrona hosts their annual Souchi trunk show where the Portland-based knitwear company brings in their sweaters,…
Weekend Shopping Picks: Screaming Deals at Two Resale Events
We’ve already talked about the vintage clothing sale that I have a booth at this weekend (for those of you who don’t know, or haven’t already gleaned, I’m thrift-store obsessed. Yep, me and my man, Macklemore) and I’m here with more info on it, straight from the organizers. To recap: From 10 a.m. to 4…
The Ruby Room’s Fashion Faux Pas to Fashion Fabulous
The Ruby Room is an excellent organization, run by West Seattleite Nyla Bitterman, that has been giving away free formal dresses to girls in need for 10 years, making prom a possibility for many of them. In 2012 the organization provided dresses to over 500 teens, and sponsored their first scholarship to a low-income fashion…
Fall Makeup Tips from Suresh, Local Boy Gone Bigtime
We’re huge fans of makeup artist Suresh’s style: sleek, soft and modern. His GlossLUXE lipglosses are a mainstay in our makeup bag, and his newish line of lipsticks, flecked with crushed diamonds, rubies, amethysts and yellow garnets, are our newest obsession. We’re partial to the dazzling red Michael shade, sheer enough for everyday, but special enough…
Staying Power: Two Seattle Institutions Mark Big Milestones
While the last week or so saw its usual share of food news from relative newbies – Marination Ma Kai opening, Chino’s closing and the answer to the is-it-or-isn’t-it Fuji Bakery mystery – two grand-dames of the Seattle restaurant world were quietly kicking off new chapters in their very admirable histories. Palisade, Magnolia’s Marina-side seafood…
Save the Date: Stellar Shopping Events in October
Fall is in full swing, with shopping opportunities galore all weekend long. This Saturday, October 6 from noon to 4 p.m., head to J. Gilbert Footwear in Belltown for a chance to meet two funny, shoe-loving ladies in a magical confluence of hilarity and style. The Simpson’s Yeardley Smith (aka the voice of Lisa Simpson)…
Fur: Fabulous or Faux Pas
Last week was Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection, and as always, the shows were well attended, well produced and gave the area’s best-dressed glitterati a chance to bring out their bling, don their Louboutins and get a good look at fall trends through the lens of Vogue magazine and Bellevue Collection retailers. Sportswear-made-chic (a…
Seattle Bride’s Urban Unveiled – Blushing Brides and Serious Bling
Benaroya Hall will transform on 10.11.12 to a blushing boutique of wedded bliss.
Our sister magazine, Seattle Bride, is producing its first-ever Urban Unveiled on 10.11.12, having acquired the boutique wedding show from dynamic duo True Colors Events earlier this year. Typically, the words “wedding show” don’t exactly convey images of opulence, glamour and celebration, but we assure you that Urban Unveiled is not your typical wedding show….
Three Can’t-Miss Weekend Shopping Events
Ludlow Market: Road trip! Saturday, September 29 is going to be sunny and mild – the perfect day to catch the Bainbridge ferry and head to the Ludlow Market at the Seabold Community Hall for some fine vintage shopping. Ludlow Market will feature a curated collection (read: no junk) of antique and vintage home furnishings…
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