Editorial
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Hello Sunshine: 3 Must Have Spring Trends with Pipe and Row
Despite how the weather may feel Spring is JUST around the corner! Which means it is time to start incorporating Spring trends into our ever-fall-ready Seattle wardrobes. We have teamed up with local Fremont boutique Pipe and Row to bring you our favorite Spring trends you can start wearing now, regardless of the weather. 1. Spring Suiting Re-imagined suiting just might be one of the most interesting trends of 2018. Last year we had the full suit taking over our closets but this year the approach is more creative. Suiting inspired separates are a major trend like these Just Female Edith Trousers. With a paper bag waist they are…
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A Weather Proof Easter Outfit
This Spring has been one for the books with Nor’easters and freezing temperatures all around the US. I am guilty of packing away my winter clothes at the first sight of 65 degrees and as a result I have been facing the problem of what to wear as the temperatures fluctuate across the board. Easter is supposed to be a holiday accompanied by Spring flowers and sunshine so here’s how I am tackling the paradox of dressing for the upcoming Spring holiday when the weather still feels like winter. My solution is the ever-versatile maxi dress. In a floral print it feels like Spring but with a long sleeve and…
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Embracing #MYSeattlestyle
One of the things I love about social media is its ability to spark conversation. I recently did a post on Instagram asking if where people live, specifically calling out living in Seattle, changes the way people dress. The resulting discussion was not what I was expecting. The general consensus was that most people dress down and don’t feel confident wearing what they really want when getting dressed in Seattle. Conversely when everyone travels they love dressing up for the bigger city they are visiting because it’s more acceptable. When I looked at my contribution to the discussion I had admitted to being less bold in my style when going…
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Must-Have Trends of 2018: The Vinyl Trench
Fashion month for Fall 2018 is wrapping up and one trend has continued to appear on runways and outside shows showing no sign of slowing down: the patent trench. Whether it be printed, colorful or simply black; shown in a true patent leather or a high-street vinyl version this is a trend you need in your closet. Why We Love It There are three things that make this trend so much fun and so wearable. First, it’s a trench coat in cut which is a universally flattering style on everyone. You can wear it open for a dramatic look or tied to show off your waist. Second, it is made…
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Fashion and the Importance of Travel
Travel has a way of stretching the mind. The stretch comes not from travel’s immediate rewards, the inevitable myriad new sights, smells and sounds, but with experiencing firsthand how others do differently what we believed to be the right and only way.” ― Ralph Crawshaw Fashion week has just started in New York City and already people from all over the country and many parts of the world are converging in one city. They are here to experience the best that the city has to offer as far in new and invigorating fashion. It’s a beautiful thing this idea of convergence; the thought so many of us from different places are brought…
