A Beginner's Guide to Bellevue Fashion Week

Ok - so this is embarrassing, but I have an important confession to make.  I LOVE fashion - but I've never been to Bellevue Fashion Week.  I know, shocking.  It's literally one of the biggest fashion events of the year in the Pacific Northwest. There's so

Local mom couldn't find kid's clothes without gender cliches, so she made her own

Just in time for back to school we're here to tell you all about a gender-defying clothing line that we're absolutely obsessed with! When local mom Courtney Hartman couldn't find any gender cliche-free tees for her son, she decided to create her own.  And

6 key pieces for fall fashion on a budget

Autumn is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe -  but you don't have to spend a bundle to look like a million bucks.We caught up with Nordstrom Senior Fashion Director Shannon Schafer at the new Nordstrom Rack location at Lincoln Square in Bellevue. S

Tricks of the Trade: Beauty doesn't have to be pricey

Maintaining a beauty regime is pricey, we've all been there.  Last time I got a full balayage, it set me back $300 and that price was just for the color, no cut included.  I don't know about you, but I'm sick of hemorrhaging money just to look good.  I wan

Nordstrom is opening concept store that has no inventory

SEATTLE (AP) - Nordstrom is opening up a store that doesn't have any inventory.The luxury department store chain says its Nordstrom Local concept store will open in Los Angeles next month.The Seattle-based company says the store will be staffed with person

Photos: Nailgating is the new Tailgating, 12s! It's time to get your Fanicure

Fingers crossed for a great season!

Photos: We voted these folks Best Dressed at Bumbershoot 2017

Top Trends of Fall 2017: Middle parts, crushed velvet, & all-red everything

Sunspots Be Gone! How to undo the sun's damage to your skin

As summer is winding down and fall is looming right around the corner, I'm sadly watching my summer tan start to fade. This year is a bit different however because I’ve noticed that the sun has left it’s mark, literally, on my face! Yes, I’m talking about

5 beauty trends we hate, and 2 we love

Oh trends. Sometimes we love ya, sometimes...not so much.

Behind the Scenes of the fiercest fashion competition in the PNW

Seattle Refined has a front row seat to the biggest fashion competition in the Northwest. The Independent Designer Runway Show lets up-and-coming designers show off their collections at Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection on September 21, 2017. The win

16 cutest shirts from the brand spankin' new Hanes pop-up at Nordstrom

A good t-shirt never goes out of style.

A modeling agency committed to celebrating all body types? It's here folks

We as a society are literally surrounded and bombarded with images.  What a person 'should' or 'shouldn't' look like, what they should/shouldn't wear - who they should/shouldn't aspire to be. Social media, fashion magazines, plastic surgery - the Kardashia

Thank heavens! Finding the perfect swimsuit for your body type

Photos: Behind-the-scenes with the models of Nordstrom's premiere event

Photos: Nordstrom just threw the high-end fashion event of the summer

Inside Bellevue Fashion Week: Nora Suárez

The Designer: Nora SuárezThe Brand: LOURDES é EVA | Autumn Winter Collection 2017, “Solace”The Look: Effortless – Refined – Tomboy-with-FlairNora Suárez uses high-quality natural materials to create looks that are sophisticated yet playful. Drawing on her

Inside Bellevue Fashion Week: Gustave Apiti

The Designer: Gustave ApitiThe Brand: GUSTAVO APITI COUTUREThe Look: Challenging the boundariesGustave’s African heritage and Dominican upbringing manifest as bold colors and exquisite patterns on classically tailored suits for men and fanciful gowns for w

Inside Bellevue Fashion Week: Chany Venturini

The Designer: Maria Rossana VenturiniThe Brand: Chany Venturini | Fantasia Collection 2017The Look: Feminine | Gracious | ElegantMaria Rossana “Chany” Venturini creates elegant, glamorous pieces that flatter the female form, favoring luxurious fabrics like

Inside Bellevue Fashion Week: Rebekah Adams

The Designer: Rebekah AdamsThe Brand: PoppyseedThe Look: Romance – Sport – MilitaryPoppyseed clothing is designed to fit regardless. Adams uses a neutral palette and innovative shapes to craft comfortable, versatile garments that work for women in all stag

Inside Bellevue Fashion Week: Jenn Charkow

The Designer: Jenn CharkowThe Brand: Stone Crow DesignsThe Look: Eco-Conscious – Modern – GothThe clothing Jenn Charkow creates from eco-friendly materials is anything but crunchy. Edgy, modern and darkly beautiful, these knits beg to be lived in and loved

Inside Bellevue Fashion Week: Meagan Kruz

The Designer: Meagan KruzThe Brand: Jersey ViragoThe Look: Bold – Badass – FeminineKruz’s Jersey Virgaro brand features swimwear, lingerie and accessories. Mixing bold geometric lines, lively patterns and compelling textures, her distinctive designs grab

Inside Bellevue Fashion Week: Paloma Hurtado

The Designer: Paloma HurtadoThe Brand: Paloma HurtadoThe Look: Artisanal – Deconstructed – ExperimentalHurtado sees fashion as a non-verbal language. To her, clothes are a way to connect with the world; as a means of protection from it and as a means of de

It's ok to get excited about fall, if it's about fall *workout clothes*

Yes, I just made that rule - but it makes sense; don't you think? Usually if anyone starts talking about fall in the middle of summer, I want to slap 'em across the face. But when Brooks Running invited me to their Fall Preview Fashion Show, I decided I'd

Photos: Rebel Wilson visits Seattle to debut new plus-size collection

This gal hits the perfect pitch :)

What in the world is a Lymphatic Massage?

I had a gym teacher in 5th grade say something once I'll never forget: Boys sweat, girls glisten. Then he saw he me run the mile.I'm a sweaty human, folks. I consider myself fairly athletic, and attempt to be healthy - but when I'm working hard, you can de

17 top picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The annual sale begins July 21, and runs through August 6. Happy shopping!

Girls Night Out: When you wanna dance all night

It’s the perpetual question: “What should we do tonight?!” Sometimes there is so much to do in this city, it can be overwhelming to actually make a decision. Especially when you've set aside time to hang out with your friends, you want it to be good! No of

Girls Night Out: When you wanna get classy

It’s the perpetual question: “What should we do tonight?!” Sometimes there is so much to do in this city, it can be overwhelming to actually make a decision. Especially when you've set aside time to hang out with your friends, you want it to be good! No o

Girls Night Out: When you wanna get creative

It’s the perpetual question: “What should we do tonight?!” Sometimes there is so much to do in this city, it can be overwhelming to actually make a decision. Especially when you've set aside time to hang out with your friends, you want it to be good! No of

15 items from the new flora & henri that have us OBSESSED

Meow! This Seattle photographer specializes in boudoir shoots

Have you ever considered doing a boudoir photo shoot?  It seems intimating, but if you're brave enough to do it, the images are bound to be breathtaking (it's you, after all).  Curious how it all works? Us too, so we sent our cameras to follow a bride-to-b

We'll have what they're having; tips from Seattle's most stylish

What to wear to a wedding, based on the invite

I'll never forget my wedding day.  It was absolutely perfect.  The sun was shinning, my husband and I were surrounded by the people we love most and they were all there to celebrate US.  We said our I Do's, danced all night and I got to smash cake in his f

Watch: The making of Filson's most popular bag

When you drive by that Filson sign on 1st Avenue, you're not just passing their flagship store. You're also passing their manufacturing division.A majority of the brand's luggage and bags are made right there in the store, almost unheard of in this day and

Local program aims to bring sewing back to Seattle

This ain't your gran-mummies sewing...or is it?Seattle Sewn is a local program whose goal is to bring back the old school art of sewing! Because there is a higher demand for USA made products, there has been an increased call for qualified industrial worke

Photos: Gwyneth Paltrow visits Seattle for book signing

Ditch the earrings, get a Helix Tattoo

Ever heard of a helix tattoo? Us either! Until we saw it all over Instagram.....Helix tattoos are basically just tiny tattoos that curve up around the edge (or the helix) of your ear.  It's as simple as that.  Really.Seoul-based tattoo artist Zihee, whose

RompHim: The new Kickstarter that aims to revolutionize men's fashion

CHICAGO (WSYX/WTTE) - A new fashion trend for men is turning some heads.The makers of what is being called the first-ever romper for men say it may just be the start of a fashion revolution. ACED is a Chicago-based company and the creator of RompHim.Just t

Procrastinators! Here are 31 Mom's Day gifts under $50

The 18 'goopiest' finds at the Gwyneth Paltrow Nordstrom pop-up

Ohh Gwyneth Paltrow. The actress turned lifestyle entreprenuer is always astounding us with her holistic approach to wellness, and nothing is more evident to that then clicking through the offerings at her upcoming pop-up shop, goop-in@Nordstrom (goop is t

Clothing made from coffee grounds? Sign us up

The PNW is the center of the universe when it comes to coffee and coffee lovers. But now a Tacoma company is taking its love for java to the next level - by turning recycled beans into fashion.There's always a buzz around fashion - what's hot sells, obviou

One-of-a-Kind Ties! Boring dressers need not apply

Kent Tompkins is an artist. When you walk into his home you are surrounded by big, bright, bold paintings.   “You’d be hard pressed to find earth tones in my pieces, Kent said. This world is full of color and so are my pieces and they’re out there to bring

True Life: I tried the Ideal Protein diet, and lost 25 pounds (!)

*Editor's Note: Just a teeny little reminder that we are not nutritionists or doctors! Just a group of writers and editors - and this is just the experience that one of them had. Goodness knows every body is unique, and different things work for different

Seattle's kinda a hub for the 'Retro Glam' trend. And we love it

When you heard the words 'retro' and 'glam', what comes to mind?  For me it's bombshell pinups, Mad Men-era style, cherry prints, vintage high-waisted swimsuits, lush waves and red lips.  We're not reintroducing the wheel here - this trends been around awh

10 movies with the absolute BEST fashion

Do you ever get done watching a movie and think Well great, now I need an entire new wardrobe? You know, when the style was just so good that now you hate everything in your closet?  I remember watching movies like Clueless, Jawbreaker and Pretty Woman in

Talking hair, dryers & carry-on beauty with celeb stylist Jen Atkin

Celebrity hair guru Jen Atkin stopped by the downtown Seattle Nordstrom’s Beauty Trend Show on April 22nd to meet customers and chat about Ouai, her hair line, and Dyson’s game-changing new hairdryer. You may recognize the stylist if you follow any of the

7 spring styles to take straight to your next hair appointment

Get those fingers ready to screenshot! We scoured the Internet to find seven trending spring hair styles to show your stylist at your next appointment.1. Color Me Pretty: Bring on the the rose golds, peaches and light pinks this season. Paired with a long

People are tattooing on freckles, no joke

Have you ever heard the saying a face without freckles is like a sky without stars?  Well, people are taking that uber-seriously and literally tattooing those little bad boys on their face and body.  We're not kidding.  It's the latest craze to hit the bea

Meet the boss lady behind Ballard's popular waxing boutique

Ballard’s own bush & ivy was founded just over a year ago by Christa Kelly, who brings over a decade of experience in waxing to the table. A great wax isn’t the only thing the boutique studio offers, though – Kelly also created a signature product, bush &

Calling all Sneakerheads: Nordstrom x Nike's must-shop collab

 Sneakerheads, rejoice! Nordstrom and Nike have teamed up to bring you an exclusive shop located inside their flagship downtown Seattle store. It's really about providing the girl with the ultimate sneaker boutique dedicated and focused around women, says

Shop: Levi's new MLB collection includes Mariners swag

Just in time for baseball season, the new Levi’s MLB Collection just announced that they are including Mariner’s fan apparel!

This Spring, rock workout gear that's as stylish as you are

I don't know about you - but the better I look when I go to the gym, the longer I'm gonna stay and the harder I'm gonna work.  We put together a list of places to get your workout digs that won't leave you broke as a joke! #1.) GRANA.  We get it: life is e

Photos: Local fashion show raises over $150K to help victims of human trafficking

Locals opened a salon in Cambodia dedicated to saving survivors of sex trafficking

Talk about a life changing decision.  One day Seattle salon owner Matthew Fairfax is working with a client, the next he's off to Cambodia to fight sex trafficking. It's really ALMOST as simple as that. Fairfax owns James Alan Salon and Spa in Shoreline, an

Helping a local charity is as easy as...shopping!

A Seattle charity that helps countless women change their lives for the better is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year. Dress for Success Seattle helps empower women entering the workforce by providing them the confidence, skills and ward

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: What to Wear for March

March! It comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb! Or at least that’s what we hear – here in Seattle, it comes in more like a mid-40s rainy day and goes out like a high-50s rainy day, which is is still pretty good. The beginning of the spring fashion

Trending: Korean beauty products, now in Seattle

You no longer have to go to the internet to get your Korean beauty fix. Nordstrom is hosting Korean Beauty Pop-Ins in several stores – including here in Seattle - as well as an online website, featuring more than 500 products. This is basically a beauty l

What's Aeon Neue Fashion? Here, let us show you

What to wear to a spring/summer wedding

Is there anything more fun than being a guest at a wedding? No obligations, expectations, or rules are really set for you. All you need to do is show up, congratulate the bride and groom, control your alcohol intake, don't wear white and up-stage the bride, and have a great time.

Former Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock launches her bridal jewelry line

With a wedding coming up in mid-January, it's only natural that former Bachelorette and Seattle-transplant Desiree Hartsock choose now to launch her new line of bridal jewelry with Kelsey Vanderhorst of KV Bijou.

Photos: 2014 Seattle Wedding Expo

This year's Seattle Wedding Show at the Convention Center boasted over 400 vendors, hundreds of dresses, catering, jewelry, DJs, and lots and lots of cakes.

The Best Outfits at the Academy Awards, Ranked

Photos: Red Carpet Time! Stars arrive in *style* at the Academy Awards

Yes, Bridesmaid Dresses That Aren't Hideous DO exist

Bridesmaids have it good these days!  No more tool and taffeta, bye bye 80s fashion disasters.  Bridesmaid dresses now are less of a uniform, and  more of a party. Brides, we totally get it.  You want your girls to look trendy, yet classic. Stylish, yet so

Photos: This year's top nail trends that - you guessed it - NAILED IT

Need a Trim? Here are Seattle's Hair Pros to Know

Seattle’s a city of neighborhoods – we mean, so is every city, but hear us out. Seattle’s neighborhoods are each so distinct and separate – often separated by water – that it’s not totally inspiring to step out of your ‘hood on the weekend to check out ano

True Life: We Vlogged Our Latest Stitch Fix

We are trying something new here on the web side of things – vlogging! If you haven’t heard of the wonderful world of vlogging, it’s essentially a blog post, but video taped. Pretty self explanatory, yeah? We thought it would be fun to catch up with you al

Office Fashion: Do's and Don'ts

Shopping for work clothes doesn't have to be, well - work.  Office dress codes can vary greatly by geography, climate, industry, and even within different departments. It can be tough if not impossible to generalize any outfit as “work-appropriate” across

Local Top Model hosts fashion show for kids with physical disabilities

Kiwanis Camp Casey, a Whidbey Island-based summer camp for kids with physical disabilities, is something special. The camp is staffed and run by volunteers who meet once a year to give kids “the best week of the year,” free of charge, at Fort Casey state P

Seattle's Best Nail Salons

Seattle’s a city of neighborhoods – we mean, so is every city, but hear us out. Seattle’s neighborhoods are each so distinct and separate – often separated by water – that it’s not totally inspiring to step out of your ‘hood on the weekend to check out ano

Finding the Perfect Jeans for Your Body Just Got Easier

Don't you just love shopping for jeans?  Me neither.  I actually dread it, especially after having a baby.  I find myself in the dressing room surrounded by jeans of ALL sizes and styles.  I have no idea what's going to work for my body.  By the third pair

6 Things You Never Knew About Filson, One of Washington’s Oldest Brands

You’ve probably heard of Filson, but you probably don’t know all of the cool facts behind this classic brand. Here are six highlights in honor Filson’s 120th birthday.1. Filson is only eight years younger than Washington StateWashington became a state on N

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Bling Bling for Her

Women & jewelry. It can be complicated! Every woman has different tastes, and it can be hard to please.Never fear, however! We have two on trend jewelry companies that have beautiful Valentine's Day capsules that range in price from quite affordable to a b

How To Rock The Pretty Woman Boot Without Looking Like You're...'Working'

We Crashed an Ex-Sea Gal's Photoshoot to Get the 411 on Summer Style

Former Sea Gal Lindsay Moen knows a thing or two about rocking spandex. After seven of years of cheering on the Hawks, this self-taught seamstress decided to put down her pom poms and pick up a sewing needle... and Dollstreet was born.Her completely custom

Ballin on a Budget? Try these Drug Store Beauty Buys

When it comes to your makeup bag, drugstore beauty is, well, a beautiful thing.

Trend Alert: So far 2017 is all about Bra Tops, Bellbottoms & Fur

2016 was all about 90's throwback gear: chokers, thrasher tees, crop tops and dark lips.  A different decade is slated to make a comeback in 2017 and it's groovy baby.  70's era flares, over-sized fur everything and bell sleeves.    

Photos: Bridal Style at the Seattle Wedding Fashion Runway Show

The 2017 Seattle Wedding Expo included a full wedding fashion show featuring different vendors and brands. The runway show highlighted some of the hottest wedding fashion style trends.

Dear Seattle: You Should Probably Know That There's A Dog Sewing Class in Ballard

People use clothes to show off their personality, why not let your dog do the same?  

Need Help Sticking to Your Resolution? We Gotchu

You’ve made it through one week of your New Year’s Resolution – congrats! Stick-to-it-iveness alone will not turn your new health kick into a habit, though.  That’s why we’re encouraging you to treat yo’ self in 2017. Pick up a cool tool to help you stick

Kick That Hangover With a New Year's Day Massage

New Year’s is a once-a-year thing for most people – not me, though. This year I got to try out a New Year’s-only service at Elaia Spa downtown a few days early, and I’m here to tell you that it’s worth booking right now. (No, seriously. Stop reading. Book

We Found It! Here's What To Wear for New Year's Eve

25 options, we guarantee you'll find something you like!

New Year's Eve Beauty Tips

What better night to take your skincare and lip game up a few levels? We turned to the pros at Nordstrom – that’s Northwest Regional Beauty and Fragrance Director Joelle Russo – for her favorite ways to amp your look up for a big night out.Seattle Refined:

Holiday Style Guide: Are you Glam, Comfy or Fancy?

Decoding holiday dress codes is difficult even for the most devoted fashion fanatic – lucky for you, we’ve tracked down go-to outfits for outfits for every get-together this season. If you’re anything like us, you’ll want to lounge in something soft on Chr

Headed to a wedding? Here's the skin treatment you should do

Full disclosure: this isn’t my full-time job. In my “real life,” I’m a law student. That means the holidays, heartwarming and relaxing as they are for most regular folks, simply don’t happen for me until finals conclude the week before Christmas. It also m

Holiday-Obsessed? There's a Spa Treatment for that

You’re the type of holiday fan who leans in. You’ve had your tree up for weeks, you’re dying to light that first Hanukkah candle, and your Keurig cup selection right now includes more than three hot chocolate options. There’s something you’re missing, thou

6 Gifts for the Beauty Guru in Your Life

We all have that one friend who is obsessed with beauty products. He or she is the person you call for help on what the best concealer for oily skin is, what kind of dry shampoo brunettes should use, and who the best colorist in the city is.Obviously, you

Yves Saint Laurent inspires SAM Fashion show

The Yves Saint Laurent exhibition is still going strong at the Seattle Art Museum.  It provides a first of its kind look at the career of the trailblazing designer who is still inspiring other fashionistas. SAM recently held a fashion show for designers wh

Photos: Local lingerie shop throws uniquely Northwest fashion show

Trending Now: Slip Right In to Slip-On Shoes

If you Just Wanna Have Pun, this local shop is for you

Seattle’s never been short on big-name fashion brands and internationally renowned retailers – see Nordstrom, REI, and Amazon. Rollick, the recently launched site helmed by local lady Kelly Jensen, is a little different.With a retail and fashion pedigree t

7 Glorious Gifts That Give Back

26 stocking stuffers for literally everyone

I tried microblading to get perfect eyebrows

Tired of waxing, threading, sugaring, plucking, and drawing in your eyebrows every morning? Microblading is your answer to having flawlessly perfect eyebrows for 1-3 years without ever even touching them! Some of us have heard our sisters or friends mentio

Get Cozy with these Holiday PJs

It's that time of the year again where it's totally socially acceptable to lounge all day and night in your cute holiday pajamas and post selfies of you with your hot coco in front of a warm fire.  How often do you actually buy yourself jammies? If you're