!–paging_filter–pBravo TV’s “a href=”http://www.bravotv.com/styled-to-rock” target=”_blank”Styled to Rock/a” is my latest fashion reality show obsession. I love, love, love it. It’s totally awesome and the added bonus: there’s a (totally inspirational) Seattle-based designer, a href=”http://www.calotypedesign.com/” target=”_blank”Kristie Metcalf/a (a 2012 a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/gallery/designer-27-kristie-metcalf” target=”_blank”Seamless in Seattle/a contestant), and gorgeous model, a href=”http://www.tcmmodels.com/portfolio.aspx?nav=1subid=10416mainsubid=10416m…” target=”_blank”Teela/a (also our current ema href=”http://seattlebridemag.com/wedding-dresses/mod-about-you-mid-century-mod…”…

!–paging_filter–pI cover a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/carole-mcclellan-seattles-original-rock-and-ro…“Carole McClellan/a often because I really think she’s one of Seattle’s best designers and I totally love her rock and roll style. So, when there’s a chance to share her with my audience, I try to do just that./ppOn Wednesday, November 13, McClellan is showing off Sovereign, her new leather ready-to-wear line…

!–paging_filter–pDesigned locally and made in the USA, a href=”http://annesylvain.com/” target=”_blank”Anne Sylvain/a bags are just about the softest, most supple, luxury handbags I have ever felt. They’re chic, urbane and since they’re made with all types of exotic leathers, totally unique./ppCheck them out in person (you have to touch them to believe), this Saturday, November 9…

!–paging_filter–pIn her continuing support of local talent, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/clementine“Clementine Shoes/a owner Linda Walsh is featuring the lovely cashmere creations from a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/covetable-cashmere-paychi-guh“Paychi Guh/a on her a href=”http://www.clementines.com/shop/category/paychi-guh” target=”_blank”website/a as her second featured designer (the first was a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/gallery/mia-fioravanti“Mia Fioravanti/a)./ppHead over to Clem’s website to shop Paychi Guh’s current fall collection and see what’s in store…

!–paging_filter–pJulie Andres, former chef and owner of a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/la-medusa“La Medusa/a in Columbia City, and present yoga teacher, has launched a href=”http://almaseattle.com/” target=”_blank”Alma/a, a new pop-up concept (with plans to go brick and mortar) just in time for the holidays./ppAndres imports unique, colorful and soulful (more on this below) jewelry and artisan crafts made by the…

!–paging_filter–pIf you’re into current fashion and watch TV, it’s hard to imagine you’ve never heard of a href=”http://clintonkelly.com/” target=”_blank”Clinton Kelly/a, a smart, sassy and totally honest New York-based style expert, perhaps best known as the co-host (with Stacy London) of TLC’s “a href=”http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/what-not-to-wear” target=”_blank”What Not to Wear/a” and most recently, on ABC’s “a href=”http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew” target=”_blank”The…

!–paging_filter–pI have a rough and tumble daughter who is always getting holes in her leggings (the only type of pants she’ll agree to wear). And while I can find them for cheap at Target, boy, would I love to not have to buy them by the bushel./ppLocal mom Wendy Feller feels my pain, and launched…

!–paging_filter–pWhere Portland has had seven contestants on Project Runway, Seattle has our fair share of ABC’s ema href=”http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor” target=”_blank”Bachelor/Bachelorette/a/em winners and contestants—Jason Mesnick, Catherine Giudici, Chris Siegfried and his fiancé a href=”http://seattlebridemag.com/blog/wedding-talk-bachelorettes-desiree-hartsock” target=”_blank”Desiree Hartsock/a and former contestant Lindzi Cox, who, along with a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/neiman-marcus“Neiman Marcus/a and a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/new-year-new-you-bar-method“Bar Method/a are hosting a denim event on…

!–paging_filter–pa href=”http://haystackantiques.com/” target=”_blank”Haystack Antiques/a in downtown Bellevue is one of our favorite hidden gems. We consider it the a href=”http://www.pacgal.com/” target=”_blank”Pacific Galleries/a of Bellevue (and a href=”http://www.treasurebaymall.com/” target=”_blank”Treasure Bay Landing/a is the Pac Galleries of Burien) and head there often for unique, vintage and antiques for the home—their jewelry selection is pretty primo too./ppWe just…

!–paging_filter–pHalloween is over, which means it’s on to Christmas, shooting Thanksgiving barely a glance as we trundle onwards towards shopping and gift giving. We get a lot of holiday packages and event announcements, but a href=”http://www.wseattle.com/” target=”_blank”W Seattle’s/a is one we just had to share. The hotel’s in-city shopping package, a href=”http://www.wseattle.com/its-a-wrap-holiday-package” target=”_blank”It’s a Wrap/a,…

!–paging_filter–pHalloween doesn’t have to be about scary things or licensed characters. It can also be a good time to unleash your creativity and connect with the natural world of late season flowers, feathers, pods and other earthly materials./ppIf that appeals, sign up for a mask-making workshop with a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/marigold-and-mint“Marigold and Mint/a on Saturday, October 26…

!–paging_filter–pAfter a year long, $35 million complete revamp, a href=”http://www.outletcollectionseattle.com/” target=”_blank”The Outlet Collection/a hosted their grand unveiling on October 17 with much fanfare./ppIn addition to brand spanking new flooring, lighting, furniture, restrooms, food court (or dining emporium as they call it) and a fantastic-looking kid’s area, shoppers were greeted with an exciting roster of new…

!–paging_filter–pYou probably know the brand a href=”http://www.calypsostbarth.com/” target=”_blank”Calypso St. Barth/a as a go-to for summer tunics and flowing resort wear, but trust us, it offers some pretty great cozy-chic fall/winter options as well including some pretty luxe cashmere sweaters, sleek embroidered Boho velvet pieces, beaded silk, supple leather and loads of other fashionable treats./ppGood news…