The secret to amazing lashes? A guy named OJ

O.J. Johnson isn’t afraid to show his girly side.A few years ago, he became the first male student to enroll in Evergreen Beauty College, after a successful career in construction. He made it his goal to set the standard on how eyelash extensions are done.

Online Dating: How to standout (in a good way)

Millions of people go to the web on a regular basis in the search of the big L word: LUST, oops I mean: LOVE.  That's right, LOVE.  Whether you're looking for Mr/Miss Right, or maybe just your Right Now, we've come up with some tips to help little old you

Photos: Bellevue Fashion Week closes with Front Row Fashion Presented by Vogue

Bellevue Fashion Week’s Front Row Fashion Runway Show presented by Vogue showed the fall trends straight from the pages of the magazine to the runway, offering insight on fall trends and how to wear fashions available at The Bellevue Collection. 100% of

25 wonderful items from Nordstrom x Alexander Wang's pop-in

Photos: Wearable looks at Bellevue Fashion Week's Posh Party

Day two of Bellevue Fashion Week brought an evening of must-have looks from The Bellevue Collection’s Fall Look Book at the Posh Party Trend Show. The festivities included a runway show, interactive beauty stations to sample the season’s hair and make-up

A Beginner's Guide to the Body Wrap

Even if you’re a seasoned spa-goer, you might now know what a body wrap is. Or, you may have a vague idea, but have no idea what the point of it is. Part of the reason may be because there's a plethora of body wraps you can choose from including algae, mud

Months of hard work pay off at the Independent Designer Runway Show

We attended the Bellevue Collection’s Fashion Week with the fifth annual Independent Designer Runway Show. The show featured eight Northwest fashion designers that went through an extensive mentoring program with check ins and constant feedback. In the end

Now Trending: Hidden Rainbow Hair

A colorful trend is slowly picking up speed in Seattle. The hidden rainbow hair is a big hit overseas and photos are taking over social media. Whether you like it or not, you have to admit that it's pretty cool. So, we headed over to Blink Atelier salon on

Fashion is art, just ask this northwest designer

Devon Yan isn’t just a fashion designer. He considers himself an artist.Originally from Hong Kong, he moved to the northwest in 2006 to pursue his passion for painting watercolors and designing clothes (his line is called Devonation). In less than one week

Nordstrom is now selling J. Crew (wha??)

J. Crew junkies, there's now another place to get your fix! In what might be the most beautiful partnership in a long time, select Nordstrom stores (and their website), will sell an edited assortment of the J.Crew collection (spoiler alert, two PNW stores

DIY your new favorite piece of jewelry at Bead Fest Fall

New York Fashion Week is in full force and we are already being bombarded with images of insanely gorgeous jewelry. As much as we NEED it, the reality is that most of us can’t afford these straight-off-the-runway pieces. Our solution? Learn how to make you

Former Sea Gal hopes to makes a splash with swimwear line

Last week, we told you about the Independent Designer Runway Show coming up on September 22nd, during fashion week at Bellevue Collection. Only nine designers were chosen from dozens of applicants to show off a ten-piece collection in hopes of wowing the j

These aren't your Grandma's patches

The patch trend is everywhere right now, and why not?  What we love most about the trend is the fact that there’s a certain element of nostalgia associated with it: World War II-era aviator jackets, 1960s hippie denim, and, of course, Girl Scout uniforms w

The 90's Choker is BAAACK (and we're not mad about it)

Yet ANOTHER 90s throwback is making a comeback.  The choker is here in a big way, and they're not the stretchy tattoo looking necklaces that you used to buy from the gumball style vending machine, they're way better!  From celebs (like the Kardashians) to

A passion for fashion brings NW designers to the stage

The northwest isn’t exactly well-known for its fashion-forward thinking (hello, flannel!). But for one week in September, The Bellevue Collection becomes a fashion mecca. September 21st – 25th is fashion week, and it kicks off with the Independent Designer

Smooches! Here are the Best Lipsticks for Fall

This fall its all about the color BERRY.  Berry lips, berry shoes and berry get-up.  So basically all berry, all day, head to toe!   Click through to see our 10 must-have berry lip shades for this fall (with a few berry-free exceptions).  

This young Seattleite just made Shonda Rhimes' list of Awesome Women

Shonda Rhimes, creator of such shows as ABC's Grey's Anatomy and Scandal (aka my Thursday night TV binge) was asked by Good Housekeeping to help them come up with a list of awesome women. She did just that and included local entrepreneur Karissa Bodnar, CE

Here's where you can buy secondhand designer bags

Shopping on-line for, lets face it ANYTHING designer, can be like a trip down Canal street in New York.  It's hard to tell whats real and whats fake.  One time I literally got pulled into a secret room full of knock-off handbags.  I'd like to say that I wa

Photos: Fancy hats and more at the 2016 Seattle Polo Party

The Seattle Polo & Equestrian Club hosted Seattle's biggest polo party. The event included the Seattle Cup championship day, where the Seattle Polo champion was crowned. Polo fans arrived at the consolation and championship match decked out in garden par

Photos: Seattleites don white for first 'Le Dîner en Blanc' party

Photos: Neiman Marcus shows us how to dress this fall

A fashion line for the perpetually sweaty

There are a couple buzzwords we are all used to in the fashion world: couture, ready-to-wear, statement, and trend. How about Japanese fiber technology? Yup, that was a new one for us too. Joey Rodolfo, big-deal Seattle apparel designer (yup, that's on his

Seattle fashion community raises $30k for young cancer patients

On the night of August 3rd, 2016 - it was all about Preston and Nikol. Preston Scott is a six-year-old who is bravely battling relapsed Medulloblastoma (brain cancer). Nikol is just one, and is recovering from a liver transplant. Seattle's fashion communit

If we're being #Honest, Jessica Alba is sweet as Honey

You guys, Jessica Alba is absolutely darling.  The actress and businesswoman has the beauty and the brains, and we can vouch for that firsthand after meeting her at the flagship Nordstrom to promote her Honest line, talk about her love for Seattle and dish

A guide to must-have summer staple, the Bralette

As a Seattleite, my love for cloudy weather and fall boots makes it difficult sometimes to adjust to summer weather. Not that I don't love and appreciate it, but when those temps rise,  I tend to be a bit of heat wimp and comfort is key! Not only is the Br

Face it, you're awesome - so Treat Yo Self

Face it, you’re awesome. You deserve a little YOU time every once in a while. Life gets so hectic that sometimes we forget about our own needs. But part of overall wellness is taking time to focus on you, it’s not selfish; it's totally necessary. So we’

Photos: Behind-the-Scenes with Nordstrom's models

Nordstrom's Designer Preview brings high-end fashion to Seattle

The Nordstrom Designer Preview Fashion Show last night (July 28) SLAYED.  First off, everyone was dressed to the nines. The people watching was 'almost' as good as the actual fashion show. This being my first ever designer preview, I felt like a small tow

17 things you DON'T say to a pregnant woman

Pregnancy is a really beautiful thing - but along with the joy comes a whole slew of other things; like nausea, heartburn, fatigue, mood swings, stretch marks (just to name a few).  But maybe the worse part (other than the labor for some) is the non-stop u

4 quick & cute hairstyles for summer in Seattle

Tired of that same old messy bun? Looking for a new look to sport on the boat or beach? Short on time in the mornings? Try these quick and simple hair do's to brighten up your sunny (or cloudy) Seattle summer days!The Sexy Beach Wave:With this effortlessly

7 unconventional swimsuit cover-ups for summer

Summer is here and its time to hit the beach, pool or maybe just your own backyard (yay for kiddie pools!) To complete your overall swimwear look, you need a cute cover-up. You can't go wrong with a pair of cut-offs, a sarong or a sundress but why not s

This 'Partly Sunny' skincare line is made for the NW Face

Wouldn'tit be nice if someone could perfect a skincare line just for you? Well guess what ladies and gents, there is one! Acclaimed Seattle esthetician Susan Grace has done all the hard work for us. Her Partly Sunny skincare line was developed precisel

Sneakers are the new summer shoe, and we couldn't be happier

It's the sporty-meets-girlie mix of sneakers and sundresses that triggered our latest summer outfit obsession. And we're not talking about the Air Force Ones or Nike Frees you work out in. This summer its all about style and comfort, so throw on those sn

This is the only spa in the state that offers pure oxygen facials

Megan Sevcik began calming me down a good half hour before the spa facial I had scheduled with her for that very reason.Stuck in the Mercer Mess, I called her frantically, I'm going to be late! I haven't moved in half an hour. Why don't we just cancel.Typi

Photos: Art and fashion collide at Opening Night of EMP's new exhibit

Where to get a fly haircut (on a budget)

So you're on a budget, but you're in desperate need of a upgrade to that shaggy mane of yours. Not to worry, these five places will do just the trick!Gary Manuel Aveda Institute SalonThis Capitol Hill stand-by is perfect for those trying to look like a mil

This clothing line is made of recycled plastic bottles

Nube9 makes clothing out of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, attempting to use art and fashion to inspire people to think more about the things they buy, use and waste. Their newest collection is called The Plastix Generation, and partners with a

Photos: New EMP exhibit features 32 international award-winning garments

Answering your toughest question: What to wear this Fourth of July

With this favorite summertime holiday being only days away, it's time to start thinking of that perfect outfit to celebrate in. I love a good theme. After all, the Fourth of July is the one day you can dress like an American flag and not feel like you're

They're Baaaack: The Return of the Fanny Pack

Is it just me or have you also seen an increase in fanny-pack-wearing folks around Seattle?I'm not just talking about dads and tourists, it's millennials and super cute girls AND guys. Did I miss the memo? Is the fanny pack the new/old trucker hat? (ewww

5 Bottles of Nail Polish To Kick Your Parlor Habit

Tis the season for bright, poppy nails... but why take the time out to hit the parlor when you can flip on some vapid reality tv, grab a pint of rocky road from the freezer and do it yourself at home? From high end luxury brands to department store gems, h

This Mercer Island artist is taking the NYC fashion world by storm

As Seattleites, we hear it all the time - usually from out-of-towners from Los Angeles and New York.You're wearing THAT?Yes, yes we are wearing sweatpants out to Starbucks. Or an off-the-shoulder draped thingy for a night out on the town. We are a relaxed

12 things that need to be in your purse for a Seattle summer

Summa, summa, summertime! Time to sit back and unwind! Thanks for the intro Will Smith.Summer is here (basically) and has been really flexing in Seattle. Although most of us enjoy the sun-shining days, the heat can be draining. So to make your life easi

Photos: Seahawks' Kam Chancellor launches men's designer shoe line

Seattle Seahawks' Kam Chancellor and Awl & Sundry, a New York City based custom men's shoe brand, hosted a launch event showcasing their collaboration at the Sole Repair Shop in Capitol Hill. The event allowed attendees to customize their own men's desig

Watch: Seattle singles flock to Bachelor Casting Call

Nearly 300 gorgeous young ladies (and even a couple dudes), packed Pacific Place for the annual Seattle Refined Bachelor/Bachelorette Casting Call.While the odds of finding love on national television might not be great, it's a risk most here are willing t

Refreshing Your Wardrobe 101

How many times (a day) do you look in your closet and say "I have NOTHING to wear!"If you're like me, then it's basically every time. I admit, I'm guilty of just buying new stuff when I'm sick of my clothes. I realize that's not practical, and it's not

Watch: One woman's journey to get 'Bachelor Casting Call' ready!

This week's episode is all about ABC's smash hits the Bachelor and Bachelorette! We went one-on-one with new Bachelorette Jojo Fletcher. Seattle Refined also helped a single girl in the city get ready for the upcoming Bachelor casting call at Pacific Place

5 Times it's OK to Wear Overalls

Overalls. We have such an on-and-off relationship with them. Are they too trendy or a long lost friend? I've seen it, you've seen it - these staples from our childhood are making a comeback. And it's important to note they aren't the TLC, one strap down,

If You Buy Anything, Buy These 7 Things

If you've been to MooreaSeal.com, or her brick and mortar store in Belltown - you know what we're talking about. You CANNOT go in and come out with nothing, it's humanely impossible (we've tried).In fact, I was there celebrating her 2nd Anniversary the oth

16 Things We're Obsessed with from Nordstrom's New Pop-In

Top 5 Dry Shampoos Under $10

Raise your hand if you wash your hair every day. If your hand is raised, take that hand and slap yourself across the face.Okay maybe that was harsh! But seriously, there is NO need to wash your hair every day, and according to several local hair stylists

Photos: Fashwire launches new app with a fashion show

Fashwire is a new app that offers a marketplace with a direct connection between designers and consumers to discover, choose and influence. They held their launch party last night at the Coterie Worklounge with a DJ, food and drinks and a fashion show fe

Every Outfit Ciara Wore at the Billboard Music Awards

Ciara cohosted the 2016 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night with rapper Ludacris. We were intrigued not just because we love a good red carpet, but Ciara has grown on us since she started dating Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Now that they're engage

Photos: Runway to Peru brings Haute Couture to Seattle

Fashion for Conservation: Runway to Peru featured international fashion designers, performers, live musicians, specialty cocktail artists, and artisan chocolatiers that benefited conservation of the largest unprotected rainforest with Seattle-Peru based

Easy trends that save space in your closet (and wallet)

Every season there are incredible trends that threaten my return to from shopper's rehab. With so many updated fashions, it tempts the breaking of my bank or my closet (that literally can't fit all the things). There HAVE to be some quick, easy and afford

The Best Gladiators for a Seattle Summer

The gladiator sandal has been around for ages (hello, Roman soldiers) and we'd bet it'll be around for another couple centuries too.Don't get me wrong, I love a good wedge - but this season it's all about the sandal of the courageous warrior, goddesses and

Beauty Tips from the Red Carpet

Charlotte Tilbury is a makeup artist to the stars. She's been getting celebs red-carpet-ready for more than 20 years! During a small private meet-and-greet at the flagship Nordstrom, Tilbury disclosed that she knew she wanted to be a make-up artist at th

Photos: Runway to Peru ready-to-wear fashion show

Fashion for Conservation: Runway to Peru featured international fashion designers, performers, live musicians, specialty cocktail artists, and artisan chocolatiers that benefited conservation of the largest unprotected rainforest with Seattle-Peru based

Photos: Cancer survivors strut their stuff at local fashion show

Surviving with Style features cancer survivors celebrating life while modeling fashions from local boutiques on the runway. Funds raised enable Cancer Pathways to provide services at no cost to anyone in the community touched by cancer.

Vote: What should we wear to SIFF Opening Night?

On Thursday May 19, we will be live-streaming Seattle International Film Festival's Opening Night Red Carpet. It's a mouth full because it's a big deal! We don't get many red carpets here in Seattle, and SIFF's continually is a showstopper. Not only do we

10 Ways to Use Coconut Oil: What Really Works

Coconut oil seems to be everywhere these days. Gwyneth Paltrow uses it for pretty much everything, Miranda Kerr has claimed she won't go a day without eating it, and Kourtney Kardashian has written about its weight loss benefits on her blog.Despite all the

Cool Gifts for Cool Moms

She's not like a regular mom - she's a cool mom, and not in the weird Mean Girls Way either. That's why this Sunday you should get her something cool rather than something boring. Leave that World's Best mug and scented candle on the shelf and try one of S

Currently Crushing: This Amazing Nail Art

When some of us think nail art, we often times think over the top diamonds piled on top of fake nails that are WAY too long. What you might not think about is....Rugrat-themed nails, Drake-themed nails, or Lucky Charms nails?!Yes, they exist - thanks to o

Brow Extensions are a Real Thing

There are hair extensions, lash extensions...but brow extensions? Yes, you read that correctly - brow extensions are a REAL thing. When my friend first told me about them, I actually laughed out loud - I thought she was joking. All I could envision was

Photos: EMP Fashion Show Gets REVEALing

REVEAL at the EMP was a runway show and benefit event to support the museum's commitment to emerging local artists.

Bellevue Timberland store opens just in time for most "Seattle" collection EVER

Timberland's history is a diverse one, running the gamut from workwear classics to hip-hop go-to styles to stiletto-style skyscraper heels...but their spring collection - newly available at their just-opened 2,900-square-foot outpost at the Bellevue Collec

5 Best Products to Fight the Frizz this Spring/Summer

Sunshine and tan lines are a gorgeous duos. But warm weather and perfect hairstyles don't mesh as well together.To make sure you avoid a bad hair day because of the forecast, we found the best products and hairstyle tricks to tame your hair, regardless of

Go on, set some #HairGoals

Time to do some 'spring cleaning' on your look - it's the perfect season for a transformation. This year is all about color, shorter cuts and embracing your natural beauty. We went straight to an expert to get the down low on what's in for spring.Let's s

Ladies. Let's talk about thigh chafing

If your thighs touch you're one step closer to being a mermaid. So who's the real winner?This meme made me crack up, especially because everyone is always talking about those darned thigh gaps! While they may be the rage for models and fashionistas, they'r

LOUD MOUTH: Bold lips are in for Spring

The mouth is definitely having a moment this Spring. From candy apple red, bright corals to hot pinks, plums and even gold - all sorts of lip statements are being made on the runway. We've made a list of our top lip-picks so you can keep your makeup bag

Bon Voyage! 11 Must-Haves for your Spring Vacay

Spring has sprung! Time to put your winter boots aside (you may want to leave your rain boots accessible, this is Seattle after all). It's the season of florals, pastels and sun dresses. If you're headed on a relaxing getaway, or maybe have a stay-cation p

Everyone is freaking out over Beyoncé's new activewear line

Bey fans freak out over pretty much anything the Queen does (post on Instagram, look flawless, etc.), so the launch of a clothing line is a pretty huge deal. Queen B announced this morning her new activewear line called Ivy Park is coming to Nordstrom, Top

5 best nail polish shades for spring

Spring is right around the corner, and here's to hoping these wind and rain storms stop plaguing Seattle. In the meantime, we must prepare our closets and pack away those puffy jackets and parkas. Another thing to keep in mind while transitioning looks fo

Photos: Rob Lowe meets fans at Nordstrom in Seattle

Rob Lowe came to the Downtown Nordstrom to promote his new fragrance, 18 Amber Wood. With purchase of his fragrance, fans got an opportunity to meet Rob, get their fragrance bottle signed and snap a photo.

The Dos and Don'ts of Hair Extensions

When I was 18-years-old, I had long blonde hair that cascaded all the way down my back; I would sometime even accidentally sit on it! No, not because I'm a distant relative to Rapunzel...I had hair extensions.They're a fun way to add fullness and length to

Behind the Face: A dermatologist's personal tips for skincare

Welcome to Seattle Refined's series on the at-home must-haves of our city's movers and shakers, we we pick the brains of the 206's best and brightest about what they use to do their jobs at home -- after all, everybody's got to leave work eventually.This w

How I found 5 Spring outfits for under $100

With the Spring cleaning season upon us and if you did in fact participate in purging your closet, you may need some new essentials to help usher you into Spring with style. Various department stores have been cracking down on using recycled products, but

Photos: Seattle students kill it at Art Institute Fashion Show

Getting to the bottom of the difference between Miss WA & Miss WA USA

Look it's Miss Washington!No, it's Miss Washington USA.Um, is there really that big of difference?YES, yes there is.I have heard, and had, this conversation so many times from being a contestant myself to judging a Miss USA state pageant. They may both wea

Photos: Combatant Gentlemen comes to Nordstrom's Flagship store

Combatant Gentlemen, an on-demand menswear e-retailer, is hosting a Pop-In at Nordstrom in downtown this Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Photos: Ciara & Russ slay at Paris Fashion Week

Steve Hauschka & family model new local accessories line

Cooper Helfet isn't the only model on the team!Seahawks kicker Steve Hauschka, his wife Lindsey and Aussiedoodle Bee acted as the first models for Seattle fashion startup Jack Iron, a line of nautically inspired accessories.The goal of the line? We wante

Photos: Oscars night in Seattle with KOMO's Kelly Koopmans

Our 10 favorite Seattle Fashion Bloggers to follow on Instagram

Get red carpet-ready at the T Spa

Hollywood's biggest night happens this Sunday and you can bet the stars will be looking their best when they arrive at the Oscars. But why should they have all the fun of getting glammed up? Even if you're not up for Best Actress, you can feel like a movie

Kelly Koopmans tries on $1M in bling for red carpet

KOMO morning anchor Kelly Koopmans is headed to the Cinerama red carpet for the Academy Awards this Sunday. She has her dress, now she just needs some bling from Menashe and Sons Jewelers to go along with it. Check out the gallery and video - she tried on

Busy moms get new tool to help them become fashionistas

On Mothers Day 2015, Mompreneurs Erin Dekker, Maria Facioni and Erin Olsson, launched Emerald Cuff, an online fashion boutique with a simple goal - to make it simple for busy moms and women to look and feel their best. The trio spent over a year dreaming u

5 hairstyles that hold up in the rain

Cliché as it sounds, the rain shows no signs of abating this winter. Your go-to hair tactic on cloudy days likely isnt looking so hot now that your officemates have seen it for two weeks straight, so we checked in with the pros at Swink Style Bar to get a

The best Spring trends from New York Fashion Week for any Seattle Fashionista

With Spring on the horizon its time to toss our parkas, try to get away from our rain boots, and look to New York Fashion Week for Spring inspiration! Yes, there are things at NYFW that can actually be worn in Seattle too, I promise, especially since trend

5 easy steps to giving flawless face in photos

From simple iPhone pics to full-on photoshoots, makeup can play a huge role in making us look flawless.I solicited the help of one of Seattles top makeup artists, Stacy Cho, to help me figure out some easy tips for everyone that work every time. Since star

Beginner's guide to the body scrub

I am embarrassed to admit, I am a beauty treatment addict. You can find extremely affordable spa services in NYC where I used to live, so after 20 some years of foregoing any sort of spa experience even a basic manicure, I found myself suddenly getting bi-

Which DVF dress should KOMO anchor Kelly Koopmans wear on Oscar night?

KOMO's morning anchor Kelly Koopmans will be on the red carpet at the 11th Annual Academy Awards Party at the Cinerama Oscar night, Sunday February 28th. It's a red carpet, so she needs to look the part! We're leaving it up to the viewers to decide what sh

Purge your closet, declutter your life and feel the joy

Every year ish I try to unpack those drawers full of crumpled sweaters and rummage through the many hangers of lost blouses in my closet to allow me to at least see what I have. After wearing a variation of the same outfit every other day, I knew it was th

The 5 most stylish rain boots to wear in the rain

You know that nasty, damp feeling in your shoes right now? Thats the default for your feet until April unless you do something about it. Investing in a pair of rain boots is the easiest way to avoid spending the entire day in wet socks, but donning a pair

The right body shapers for every occasion

A moment on the lips, forever on the hips.I have learned to hate that quote, especially in January after the holiday season has come and gone along with my justifications. Luckily mainstream Western culture has manmade cures for a little extra bit of yo

5 things to know about our NEW Miss Washington USA

In the blink of an eye, Kelsey Schmidt went from runner-up to Miss Washington USA yesterday when former winner Stormy Keffeler resigned amidst DUI charges and a police investigation. Schmidt is feeling honored and blessed, and is awaiting her crown and sa