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5 Local Fragrances to Spritz Now
These local fragrances have us stopping to smell the roses (and jasmine, and vetiver, and…)
Olivine Atelier’s Olivine Gardenias, the favorite flower of Fremont-based perfumer Julie Wray, are the key note of Olivine Atelier’s sweet signature scent, Olivine, $80. Available at Queen Anne Dispatch, Queen Anne, 2212 Queen Anne Ave. N; 206.286.1024. Also online at shopolivine.com Gardenias, the favorite flower of Fremont-based perfumer Julie Wray, are the key note of Olivine Atelier’s…
Timberland Opening at Bellevue Square
The outdoor retailer brings its hiking boots, outerwear and more to Bellevue on April 22
Outdoor retailer Timberland, known for its rugged and well-made men’s and women’s footwear, outerwear and more, will open a 2,900-square-foot store in Bellevue Square on Friday, April 22. The shop will be the brand’s only Seattle-area location; it currently sells its wares via various authorized retailers around the city. Located on the second floor next…
California Closets Opening in SLU, Madewell Party & More
Stay up to date with the latest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle
There’s much to discuss regarding the shopping and retail world. Stores are opening, sales are happening and fetes are transpiring. Let’s review. Custom storage and closet beautifying company California Closets is opening a showroom in South Lake Union at 315 Westlake Avenue N. The new space will feature full-size closet systems for shoppers to browse,…
12 Fashion Finds Worth the Trip to Vancouver
Trek north for luxe goods galore at downtown Vancouver's CF Pacific Centre
Sponsored by CF Pacific Centre With the U.S. dollar holding strong over Canadian currency—one Canadian dollar equals .75 cents in American currency—and a slew of high-profile store openings, there has never been a better time to trek north for a little retail therapy. Last September, Seattle-based luxury department store Nordstrom opened its sleek 230,000-square-foot flagship…
Rainy Day Style Essentials
These stylish pieces ensure you’ll be suited up for any kind of April shower
Clockwise from top right: Stay dry with the City Pocket jacket ($470), made from traditional British waxed cotton fabric, part of the debut line of Queen Anne–based outerwear brand Feller (feller.clothing). Lightweight cashmere leggings ($298) from Queen Anne’s Mere Basics can stand on their own or slip seamlessly under jeans for an extra layer during chilly…
Madewell Opening Downtown & More Shopping News
The J Crew sister store is coming to downtown Seattle in late April
Madewell Opening Soon: After walking by the former Diesel storefront on Fifth Avenue several times recently and noticing it was under construction, we were a bit curious. So we did some fashion sleuthing and were able to confirm that Madewell, J Crew’s laid-back, denim-focused sister store, has plans to open in that downtown location in…
Local Shopping Apps Merge Fashion with Technology
High tech says ‘Hi, Fashion’ with the help of these Seattle startups
Fitcode Fitcode Fed up with the disparities in denim sizes, current model and University of Washington grad Rian Buckley launched Fitcode (fitcode.com). In her modeling career, Buckley has worn clothing that was altered to fit her in photos, which are then extensively Photoshopped. “I remember thinking, ‘I am that girl in that photo, and that’s…
Ted Baker London Opening in Bellevue Square
The snazzy British retailer will launch its first Seattle-area store on Friday, March 4
Polish up your finest British accent; we’ve got brilliant news here. Ted Baker London, the British lifestyle brand known for its classic yet cheeky men’s and women’s wares, is opening a 2,960-square-foot shop in Bellevue Square. The store will be the label’s first in the Seattle area and will feature a high tea-inspired design with…
Non-Toxic Nail Salon, Juniper, Sets up Shop in West Seattle
The salon focuses on a natural nail experience with fab polish selection and charming decor to boot
West Seattle certainly has no shortage of nail salons. Take a leisurely jaunt along California Avenue SW from Morgan Junction to West Seattle Junction and you’ll encounter quite a few—even some right next door to one another—tucked in the base of office and apartment buildings. The abundance of parlors dedicated to pretty digits is clear…
Digital Stylist Brenna Lyden on Street Style Staples and More
Digital stylist Brenna Lyden breaks down dress code via skype
Major Declared Brenna Lyden started her fashion blog, Chic Street Style (chicstreetstyle.me), as a college freshman snapping selfies in her dorm room. Now 22 years old and less than a year out of school, Lyden, whose signature aesthetic pairs polished staples with popular trends (think tweed blazers with boyfriend jeans), gets 100,000 views on her site…
Instagram Inspiration: Amazing Hair Color
Chic color that's bound to turn heads
There’s not a lot that I love more in this world than getting my hair done. Whether I’m popping into the salon for a quick blowout or planning on spending my entire day under the dryer with a full head of foils, I love the feeling of being pampered and beautified by professionals. It’s not…
Give the One You Love a Special Valentine This Year
Show a little love this Valentine’s Day with cards created by local printers
Valentine’s Day cards shown from left to right: 1. Valentine’s Day cards, from left: Seattle-based BDR-studio’s letterpress “Ampersand” card ($5.50), available at Velouria (Pioneer Square, 145 S King St.; 206.788.0330; shopvelouria.com). // 2. “Tea for Two” card ($4.50), hand-drawn in sumi ink, from Honeyberry Studios in Columbia City (honeyberrystudios.com). // 3. BDR-studio’s letterpress-printed “Love You”…
SoulCycle + Target Coming to Seattle, Warby Parker Launches Spring Collection
Sign-ups for gratis SoulCycle classes open Friday, January 15
I know it’s only January, but I am beyond ready for spring. So when luxe eyewear retailer Warby Parker sent an announcement for its new circus-inspired spring 2016 collection–officially launching today–I was itching to write about it. This particular bunch of frames (starting at $95) is crafted from acetate and features bright and bold colors…
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