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It’s October, Does Your Kiddo Have A Halloween Costume Yet?
A new wallet-friendly option for children's trick-or-treat attire
We all love our kids to death and would love to satisfy every single one of their wants if our pocketbooks allowed for it. Let’s face it—buying a $30+ costume every year, for each member of our brood adds up! Luckily, there are a few alternatives around town that won’t have you cringing and filled…
Our Favorite Fall Fashion Looks from Local Shops
Take a peek at these super stylish wares made for cool weather
Fall has arrived and we can’t wait to get our hands on cozy knits and plaid prints. Take a peek at some of our favorite fall finds, all sourced from local boutiques in Seattle. Special thanks to wardrobe stylist Tannya Bernadette and assistant stylist Jennifer Saul for putting together these fabulous looks. Look #1Clothing from…
Women’s Collegiate Gear from Wishbone Now at Nordstrom
Team spirit of the stylish variety that's perfect for college gameday
It’s going to be a glorious weekend for college football: Stanford vs. Washington, Notre Dame vs. Syracuse, Cincinnati vs. Ohio State. My dad, an Ohio State fan, just called with his prediction for that game (which has been the only thing on this Cincinnati fan’s mind for months): UC 42 OSU 35. Go UC! Last…
Seven Sensational Spas in Seattle and on the Eastside
Soothe the senses with luxe treatments from seven of our favorite pampering spots
Sensory overload from the work week already? We’ve been there. Seattle has a host of lush locales to sweep you off of your tired, working feet. We’ve made your search trés facile by rounding up seven swanky spas located here and on the Eastside. We also chalked up some notes from our visits to help…
Filson Stays True to its Authentic Brand DNA
One of Seattle’s oldest retailers finds new life among authenticity-seeking millennials
The Filson flagship store sits near Safeco Field, at the base of an off-ramp from the tangle of elevated roadways that lead to the freeways. Most people drive past the unassuming building on Fourth Avenue South with nary a glance, let alone a clue as to the retail wonderland that lives inside—or the legacy of…
8telier at Wear Wednesdays
W Seattle continues its Wear Wednesdays series on September 17 with 8telier, a new Seattle-based label that will very soon be well known for its chic, wearable, comfortable and slightly edgy clothing. We wrote about them in our current October issue—read all about them here then head downtown to the W for your chance to…
Gap’s #Dressnormal Pop Up Comes to Seattle
Sometimes a fashion phenomenon comes along that unexpectedly catches fire and this year, it’s Normcore. In case you’re out of the loop, Normcore is all about dressing, wait for it, normally. Which means sensibly, anonymously—conspicuously inconspicuous—in mom jeans, practical shoes, fleece and often an oversized tee shirt with a logo on it from the 90s…
Four Locally Based Websites that are Changing the Way we Shop
The technology talent and Internet savvy in this town has spilled over into independent retail
Craft & Culture The only constant at Jason Parker and Hana Ryan Wilson’s excellent online marketplace, Craft & Culture (craftandculture.com), is the ever-evolving catalog of designers—local, national and international—who pass their elevated, edgy muster. Parker, who worked on a creative team at Nordstrom, and Wilson, an e-commerce expert, stock the shop with edgy and modern…
A Fresh Crop of Newly Opened Stores in Seattle
New store openings over the summer and into the fall are filling Seattle’s retail scene
[kids’ clothing] Totara Back in July, entertainment industry veteran Daya Marron opened Totara (Madrona, 1130 34th Ave.; 206.765.7581; totarakids.com), a kids’ shop, in the tiny Madrona spot formerly inhabited by Driftwood. Fall brings a collection of artful and design-focused clothing, decor accents, books and toys for newborns to 6-year-olds from organic and otherwise eco-friendly designers…
Fab-U-Wish at Westfield Southcenter
Join E! News host Giuliana Rancic at Southcenter for a champagne brunch, fashion show and pampering event on Sunday, September 14 in support of her charity, Fab-U-Wish, which grants fashion, beauty and celebrity-themed wishes for women undergoing treatment for breast or ovarian cancer. Ten women will win one of Giuliana’s Gorgeous Giveaways, which includes jewelry from…
Playing Fall Favorites with Trina Turk
The arrival of autumn is imminent and while we’re loving this late summer sunshine, our sartorial second sense is moving on to the colors, fabrics, layers and looks of fall fashion. We e-chatted with local gal made good, Trina Turk on what she has in store for the rainy season. Seattle magazine: Did growing up…
Our Interview with Kendall and Kylie Jenner at Nordstrom
The Jenner sisters present their fall/winter collection of shoes and handbags for Madden Girl
Upbeat party music blasted loudly and hundreds of teens anxiously waited with their camera phones ready (some even arrived at the break of dawn to stand in line) for the chance to meet Kendall and Kylie Jenner on Saturday at Nordstrom for the launch of their fall and winter shoes and handbags collection for Madden…
3 Fall Trends We’re Excited About
Neiman Marcus' fashion director gives us the rundown on what's hot for fall
Each season Neiman Marcus fashion director, Ken Downing, choses the trends he thinks are going to hit big with the style set—and fall is always a crucial list. This week, our local NM hosted a media breakfast with informal modeling of Downing’s top picks—many of which work perfectly for Seattle. 1. Gray is the new…
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