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Nordstrom to Unveil its Renovated Downtown Seattle Flagship Store
The local retailer sheds new light on its process of reinventing the department store
Last February, as Nordstrom’s downtown Seattle flagship was in the thick of a significant renovation, which had begun in spring 2014, there was a moment when you could stand in the center of the store with one foot in the old design and one in the new. To the right: 12-by-12-inch beige marble tile floors,…
Melissa McCarthy Visits Nordstrom Seattle to Showcase Designer Line
Star's line, Melissa McCarthy Seven7, aimed at bringing back feminine styles
Her work is now not only on screen, but also on the racks at Nordstrom (and other retailers). Movie and TV star Melissa McCarthy (Ghostbusters, Gilmore Girls) visited the downtown Nordstrom store Friday, promoting her women’s clothing line Melissa McCarthy Seven7 during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Her line features whimsical prints and feminine silhouettes, designed to help women…
Neiman Marcus’ Ken Downing on Style Influences and Must-See Spots
Ken Downing: from Seattle roots to fashion's front row
SCHOOL TIES: Ken Downing, senior vice president and fashion director of Neiman Marcus, admits that, while growing up in Seward Park, Seattle seemed like the last place from which to launch his career. “I felt like I was in the furthest most corner of nowhere,” he says. Now, celebrating 25 years as the face of…
Gary Manuel Salon to Open New Location in Pioneer Square
Historic Seattle neighborhood gains new styling outpost
After 23 years of taming tresses on the corner of Blanchard and First in Belltown, Gary Manuel Salon opens in August in its new location in Pioneer Square. Taking over the 4,378-square-foot, three-story space that formerly housed the Ibiza Dinner Club, the salon is the latest lifestyle outpost to open in the historic neighborhood, joining…
Instagram Inspiration: Summer Style
A new season means new threads
Well, it’s official: As of June 20, summer has arrived. In addition to updating your internal calendar (longer days) and spending more time outdoors, the heralding of summer means that you’re ready to hibernate those winter threads gathering dust in the closet and take your summer looks out for a romp. ‘Tis the season for sandals,…
Sunny Day Style Essentials
With warm weather here for the summer, grab your beach bag and hit the shore in style
Good Company Wares canvas tote bag ($80) at Nube, Capitol Hill, 1527 10th Ave.; 206.402.4515; nubegreen.com Developed by Seattle-based dermatologist Dr. Heather Rogers, Doctor Rogers Restore healing balm ($30) is free of petroleum, allergens, parabens and lanolin, and perfect for keeping chapped lips at bay. Available at doctorrogers.com Young Frankk tassel necklace ($96) and Civilianaire…
The Best Fish Markets in the City
Best places to buy the freshest seafood
You love eating at Seattle’s sublime restaurants, but where should you head to pick up fresh seafood to cook at home? Although the following markets certainly aren’t the only places in town to find quality fish, these are our very favorite places to buy seafood—from the store, from the farmers’ market stall and from the…
It’s Raining: Cat Donuts and Dog Shirts
Seattleites create crafty products for animal lovers
Cats… Seattleite Skye Saylor has been crafting plush toys for friends since her college days, but it wasn’t until after a life-changing 1,000-mile walk from Seattle to San Francisco that Saylor and her partner, Thomas Marnin, decided to make a business of it. In 2013, the couple launched MarninSaylor and started selling their quirky soft…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Great ways to keep dad looking good this Father's Day
Here’s a paradigm shift for you: What if “dad bod” became known as a good thing? Make it happen this Father’s Day by pampering pops with a treatment at CB Men’s Spa at Cedarbrook Lodge (SeaTac, 18525 36th Ave. S; 206.901.9268; cedarbrooklodge.com). The lineup includes the “Massage and Microbrew” ($103), a 50-minute massage with Oregon-made…
Louis Vuitton Opening Downtown, Joie Sets Up in U Village
Stay up to date with the latest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle
Hold on to your cashmere cloche hats. The latest news in our fair fashion and shopping world is a doozy, rife with exciting openings, knock-out sales and a visit from a certain Neiman Marcus bigwig. Ready? Let’s proceed. This Friday, May 20, luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton, perhaps best known for its monogrammed leather…
Full Extension: Tariqa Waters’ Personal Art & Style
In arts and in fashion, Tariqa Waters is unapologetically herself
Hair RaisingAsk artist and Martyr Sauce gallery owner Tariqa Waters about her morning dressing routine and she’ll tell you it starts from the top. “My hair changes up everything,” she says. “When it’s in a ’fro, I like to soften things up a bit with my outfit. Go really clean-cut. But with braids, I can…
Style + Design Events: Modern Home Tour, Aesop at Nordstrom
Stay up to date with the latest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle
There are ample opportunities in the coming days for you to spend your hard-earned cash, peek ultra-modern architecture, sip champagne and work on your downward dog, or learn red-carpet beauty secrets. Let’s get down to brass tacks. 2016 Seattle Modern Home TourWhen: Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tickets: $35; $40 day ofWhat: It’s…
The Best Looks (And Where to Get Them) for Spring
Spring fashion is ready for takeoff
Spring fashion transports us back to a time when aerospace was the next frontier, when travel was luxurious and flying was the first-class way of getting where you wanted to be. The Museum of Flight cleared us for landing to celebrate Seattle’s history of aviation innovation. Let’s fly away. 1. The T. Evans Wyckoff Memorial…
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