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Local Salons Take Portlandia’s “Put a Bird on It” Mantra to Heart
A new hippie-chic twist on the clip-on extension: feather extensions.
Local salons are taking Portlandia’s “Put a Bird on It” mantra to heart (or rather, to hair) with a new, hippie-chic twist on the clip-on extension: feather extensions. Made from rooster feathers, the extensions come in many colors, range in size from subtle to Big Bird, and take about ten minutes to attach, using a…
Alvin Stillwell’s: Sun-drenched Beach Boy Meets Twee Alfalfa
Stylist Alvin Stillwell adds an untucked, rolled-up California ease to crisp designer suit wear.
WHY WE LOVE HIS LOOK: Fashion stylist Alvin Stillwell is paid to make starlets such as Ashley Tisdale and Jamie Alexander shine, but his personal style grabs its own spotlight—a look that’s comfy yet cultured, a sun-drenched beach boy meets twee Alfalfa. His longtime Northwest style staples, which include form-fitting designer blazers in unexpected plaids…
Three Shopping Finds for May
Cameron Levin's sassy frocks, Amy Bixby's cocktail rings, and Regina Chang's new Colubmia City shop.
Style Pick Designer Cameron Levin is a style maven by profession. The managing editor of Seattlepicks.com (she’s the quirky, charming voice behind the weekly lifestyle e-newsletter), Levin advises on all things shopping and fashion, and now that style cred extends to her Cameron Levin clothing line. Much like her writing style, the 28-year-old Belltown resident’s…
Urban Safari: Capitol Hill’s 14th Avenue
The quaint horseshoe created by 14th Avenue and short spurs of Pike and Pine streets, flush with a r
EAT + DRINKAt intimate Spinasse (1531 14th Ave.; 206.251.7673; spinasse.com), award-winning chef Jason Stratton makes authentic northern Italian pastas (and his specialty, rabbit meatballs) in an open kitchen. Next month, Spinasse will expand into the adjacent storefront (formerly Whimsy Home Décor), adding more room for dining, plus a bar, Artusi, where guests can enjoy a…
Fashion+ Style Friday: What’s new at Alhambra, Blackbird’s sleek, slim ties and Seamless in Seattle D-Day
Joan Kelly pops by Alahambra on First Ave for an update, I totally heart these ties and we’re swimmi
Happy Friday! I’m going to leave you with two super quick nuggets today because I’m busy filing the awesome Seamless in Seattle applications as they come in. (Hey, you still have time to get those applications in. We’re at the office until 6 pm tonight, and I’ll take apps via email until 11:59 p.m. Full…
Fashion + Style Friday: Rosary-inspired jewels, beer at Derby Salon and the Seamless in Seattle Fashion Show
We’re putting on our own fashion show, plus it’s a jewelry-palooza this weekend!
In case you missed our big, mid-week announcement, let me bang you over the head with it: We are putting on our own Seamless in Seattle fashion show on Wednesday, June 8! We’re combing the city for the best up-and-coming fashion designers hungry to change the face of local fashion and once again we’re offering…
Save the date for the first-ever Seamless in Seattle Fashion Show
This year, the 10 finalists will take to the runway on Wednesday, June 8th
If you follow me on Twitter you know I’ve been a bit cryptic lately because I have a big, big secret to spill: We’re putting on a Seamless in Seattle fashion show. We’re combing the city for the best up-and-coming fashion designers hungry to change the face of local fashion and once again we’re offering…
Fashion + Style Friday: Feel-good Denim, DIY Jewelry Classes and Seamless in Seattle Countdown
Learn tricks of the jewelry trade from Amy Bixby; local designers go head to head in Fashion Feud; a
April is here, which means the Seamless in Seattle deadline is fast approaching with just 15 more days to get your applications in. If I may be so bold, I would really encourage all your emerging designers to enter, because this year, well this year we have a serious new development up our sleeve. Check…
Fashion + Style Friday: West Seattle is hopping with shopping sales and tax-day deals, plus a sweet soap of the month club
Cynthia Rowley sale at Promesse in Kirkland; Sweet Petula soaps all year long; and a Spring Fling sa
Alright, shoppers and deal devotees, start marking your calendars because the next couple of weeks are chalk full of sale parties (and geez people, get out to West Seattle!): Next Thursday, March 31st, West Seattle shops Clementine, Edie’s, Carmilia’s and Sweetie are teaming up for a big ol’ Fashion Spring Fling, staying open late from…
Fashion + Style Friday: Super sales at Clutch and Asher Anson, plus Bocz Salon premieres the new (safe!) Brazilian Blowout
Asher Anson moving to Kirkland to focus on the men, the skinny on those elusive, comfy Ace Hotel rob
Hey pals and gals, a little TGIF love coming your way courtesy of some (great) sales and shop gossip: I had a mixed happy/sad reaction after the news from the folks at Asher Anson this week: They are closing up their Ballard shop (sad) to move to the Eastside (yay!). The move will also…
Speed-dating Meets Finding a Babysitter with Lullaby League Sitters; Trendy Japanese Kids Clothing Boutique Miki House Opens second U.S. Location—in Bellevue
Capture your baby’s first year of growth with Picky Sticky milestone stickers
Growth ChartIn this gadget- and app-obsessed era, it’s fun to stumble upon cheap, low-tech ways of accomplishing parental tasks. Take capturing your baby’s age over the first year. All you need is a plain onesie, your camera and a pack of Picky Sticky milestone stickers. (Oh, and you’ll need the kiddo, too.) The 4-inch-diameter circle…
Spring Boot Trends
This look actually was made for walkin’—and we’re seeing it (and loving it) everywhere in Seattle.
This look actually was made for walkin’—and we’re seeing it (and loving it) everywhere in Seattle. Add some Tex appeal to kicky, bold cowgirl boots with layers of funky, patterned socks and tights. Vintage golden leather calf-high boots with white stitching and 2-inch wooden heels, $34, at The Vintage Closet; Ozone “Pop Stripes” multicolor cotton/spandex/nylon…
Styled: Shalonne Foster channels mod glam in ’60s vintage wear
Local fashion website creator Shalonne Foster re-imagines 1960s mod in a globally inspired wardrobe
SHALONNE FOSTER’S SHOPPING STOPSFor vintage dresses and coats:Red Light Vintage ClothingTwo locations, includingCapitol Hill312 Broadway Ave. E206.329.2200redlightvintage.com For glam vintage accessories:SustaluxSoDo2020 Airport Way S877.655.1929sustalux.com For edgy jeans:DNA 2050BellevueThe Bravern700 110th Ave. NE 425.453.0700dna2050.com WHY WE LOVE THE LOOK Busy gal Foster, a marketer, interior designer and the creative director for Fashion Network Seattle (fashionnetworkseattle.com), describes…
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