Seattle Style Tips Examiner

Saying Goodbye

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:33:15 -0700

My 2009 new years resolution was to get more involved in the Seattle community. I contacted the Seattle PI with the hopes of starting a fashion blog that focused specifically on Seattle fashion. The goal was to cover local fashion events, and to prov...

Summer Fashion Forecast: Upcoming Events

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:52:26 -0700

June 25 – October 11, 2009: Teatro ZinZanni has teamed up with International Fashion Designer Luly Yang for the upcoming June show Bottega ZinZanni – All Dressed Up with Some Place to Go. Luly Yang Couture will create thirteen original co...

Fashion Dos and Don'ts for Concert-goers

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:22:58 -0700

I’ve been to my fair share of concerts, festivals, and shows over the last few years. At 16 I remember waiting in line for hours to get see TOOL in Berkeley, CA. At 22 I remember waiting outside the Fillmore to see Gang of Four put on the best ...

Spring Trends: Gladiator Sandals

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:35:01 -0700

To wear or not to wear, that is the question. You see, there is no doubt about it, Gladiator Sandals are hot! Every designer has got on board the trendy-train, from Balmain to Balenciaga, from Micheal Kors to Mui Mui. But just because designers are m...

Sensational Summer Shades: Nude

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:51:01 -0700

This season neutral and nude colors are your second skin. Easy to wear, these versatile shades provide an effortless beauty that can be dressed up or down. Here are some simple suggestions on how to wear this season’s hottest hue.1. Choose a sh...

Health & Beauty Tips: Fabulous Feet

Sun, 31 May 2009 20:59:01 -0700

Whether you are wearing sandals during the summer or peep-toe pumps in the winter, there is one thing that is a must - well manicured feet. Chipped nails and cracked heels are never acceptable. Below is a quick foot-fixer before you step out on a Fri...

Learn To Love Your Swimsuit

Wed, 20 May 2009 23:45:08 -0700

Summer is supposed to be about sunshine, BBQ’s, and lots of half naked hot boys. But before we can get excited about the summer lovin’, we have to face perhaps the most dreadful item ever created . . . the swim suit.Someone seriously set ...

Lady Dior Movie - See It First!

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:32 -0700

Tomorrow, May 20th, Dior will broadcast a 6 minute 30 second thriller directed by Olivier Dahan starring Marion Cotillard, muse of the legendary Lady Dior handbag. Oh how lucky we are, you can watch the entire The Lady Noire Affair right now (before ...

Chanel's Cruise Collection

Sun, 17 May 2009 18:59:35 -0700

The recent warm weather has got me thinking summer time might be headed toward Seattle. And leave it to Lagerfeld to gives us some summer time inspiration.Chanel's Cruise 2010 collection was shown last Wednesday on the beach at Grand Hotel Excelsior ...

Five Questions for Albertus Swanepoel

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:39:41 -0700

Albertus Swanepoel may be the sole reason hats are making a comeback. The 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner up, has put millinery back on the fashion map. And seeing his collaborations with Marc Jacobs, Thakoon, Peter Som, Carolina Herrera, a...

Lady Dior Exclusive

Wed, 13 May 2009 15:18:28 -0700

Dior fashion house is to launch 6 ½ thriller entitled "The Lady Noire Affair" on May 20th. The multi-award winning team Marion Cotillard and Olivier Dahan ("La vie en rose") worked together on the film. Much thanks to Katja for providing my readers a...

Thaw Fashion Show Review

Fri, 08 May 2009 23:15:10 -0700

Last night, beneath the white tented ceiling of the Pacific Industrial Center, the 3rd Annual Thaw Fashion Show was held. The primarily volunteer ran event benefited the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA), with all of the night's proceeds...

Spring Style Events: Thaw Fashion Show

Sun, 03 May 2009 23:47:57 -0700

Mark you calendar. And quick, go buy tickets. Thaw spring fashion show is this Thursday, May 7.Designers include:Adam ArnoldMichael CepressJill LindseyKarly OrrLiza RietzHolly StalderKate TowersLiise WyattProceeds benefit the Huntington's Disease Soc...

Designer Boutique Sale 50% - 90% OFF

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:02:16 -0700

Spring Trend: Asymmetrical

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:47:25 -0700

With the weather warming up, most of us ladies desire to show some skin. We've spent that last 8 months wrapped up in coats and mitten; however, with the spring sunshine we are ready to strip down and get some sun.So show some shoulder. Asymmetrical ...

Breaking News: Polite Society Closing

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:50:43 -0700

Another one bites the dust (so I have heard).A little bird told me today that Polite Society is closing its doors. I don't know any other information at this time, but I will keep you posted as the news comes in.In the mean time, get down there and s...

Seattle Fashion Week 2009

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:17:55 -0700

Seattle Fashion Week came to a close this past Saturday, April 18. The annual Seattle event highlighted local designers over the course of three days, focusing on independent, urban and couture collections.Though I would like to say the event was fab...

Penny Pinching Made Easy

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:16:35 -0700

Times are tough and people our pinching their pocket books. But penny-pinching just got easier thanks to Net-a-Porter's designer outlet site, The Outnet. We’ve waited, and waited and waited but finally Outnet.com is set to launch this weekend. ...

Win Free Marc by Marc Jacobs

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:08:59 -0700

You may or may not know, but I write a fashion blog, La Boudoir Blog. Every month or so, I try to giveaway something awesome for my readers. This month I am giving away a Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Key Pouch. It looks exactly like the pictu...

Shopping Philosophy 101

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:30:46 -0700

I may be the only one to admit to this, but I don't think cheaper is better. What cheaper means is less damage to your pocket book in the short term. But truth be told, those cheap clothes end up adding up. It took me a long time to embrace this theo...