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Nordstrom’s Spring Cosmetics Trend Show

Get bright at the downtown flagship store’s beauty trend showcase.

Posted by: Sarah Hirsch on Feb 24, 2011 at 07:00AM 0 Comments

Photo: Smashbox

Smashbox and Nordstrom are all about the brights for spring 2011. See for yourself at the downtown flagship shop’s beauty trend show on Saturday March 5.

If spring fashion’s strappy flats and gauzy blouses are feeling a little…irrelevant, you could consider warming up to the season’s beauty trends.

Beautiful Bright Now is Nordstrom’s beauty trend show; you’ll find it on Saturday, March 5, from 8 to 10, at the downtown Nordstrom. We chatted with Joelle Russo, Nordstrom’s beauty director for the Northwest, to get the scoop on what to expect from this year’s event.

WWW: What are the big trends for spring cosmetics?
JOELLE: It’s all about brights. Bright lipstick, bright complexions—making sure the skin looks great, even bright eyes, in the form of metallics on lids; coppers and bronzes. Same goes for fragrances. We’re seeing a lot of bright notes like rose, and other really effervescent fragrances.

WWW: What’s the cosmetics trend show like?
JOELLE: It’s basically a full-fledged fashion show, but centered around makeup. Cosmetics artists [from Chanel or Smashbox for example] take the stage with a model wearing the line’s spring makeup, updates the audience on the trends, shares some tips and tricks, and then the next brand goes up. The idea is that a woman watching the show sees the trends, and then goes to her favorite counter and tries it out herself.

This year, we’ll also be closing the show with a wedding scene, featuring wedding makeup, and wedding fashion for the bride, bridesmaids, and mother-of-the-bride with coordinating beauty looks for the engagement party, rehearsal dinner, and the big day.

WWW: Any big-time beauty experts expected at this year’s show?
JOELLE: We always invite special guests from behind the scenes at runway shows, or those who work with celebrities. This year we’re bringing out [celebrity manicurist] Deborah Lippmann, and Smashbox cosmetics artist Lori Taylor, who has worked with countless celebrities and more recently worked on the movie Burlesque.

Tickets are $15, but are redeemable in any cosmetics purchased the day of the show. Plus, receive a gift for attending the show (while supplies last). To purchase a ticket call 1-800-7-BEAUTY.

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Tags: Trends, New for Spring, Beauty, Nordstrom, Special Event

Slideshow: ’70s Spring Style

Style Counselor and Personal Shopper Traci Schlosser previews spring fashion.

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Feb 18, 2011 at 09:30AM 1 Comments

Photo: Anthropologie

Slideshow: Style Counselor Traci Schlosser’s top picks for spring. Here: An effortless look topped off by a handmade camel-print scarf from Nepal.

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Slideshow: Style Counselor Traci Schlosser’s top picks for spring. Here: An effortless look topped off by a handmade camel-print scarf from Nepal.

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‘Print dresses are great, and I love to add color with a cardigan or a hat.’ -Schlosser

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‘Statement necklaces: Such an easy way to put a twist on an outfit.’ -Schlosser

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‘Wooden jewelry gives such a 70s hit. The stone makes this cuff more modern.’ -Schlosser

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‘Clogs!’ -Schlosser

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‘I love the shape of this look with the wide-leg pants.’ -Schlosser

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’There’s a lot of white for spring. I love the boho vibe of this D&G look with the colorful bag.’ -Schlosser

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‘The heavy, high clog put a twist on this Charles Anastase ladylike, midi-length dress.’ -Schlosser

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‘Stella McCartney’s prints were just unreal this season. Skirt lengths for spring, like in the 70s, can be long, short, or in-between.’ -Schlosser

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‘My mom wore a turban like this to a wedding back in the day. I love this look from Jason Wu.’ -Schlosser

I take it you’ve met Traci Schlosser?

Among her talents is helping women into key looks at the University Village Anthropologie. This coming season (spring is coming, isn’t it?), not a few of those looks will reference the 70s, when pant legs were wide, blouse bows were dandy, and the space between boho and Studio 54 glamor was just a few hours.

Of course, it’s Marc Jacobs who is credited with turning everyone around at his September ‘10 showcase of his Spring 2011 collection and getting them facing in the direction of Yves Saint Laurent’s version of the decade. But all kinds of designers went to wooden-heeled clogs and Bianca Jagger jumpsuits for the season.

And what with those ubiquitous Chloe ads in which Raquel Zimmerman descends the stairs in creamy-peach slacks wide enough to smuggle small children with, you really can’t escape the look.

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Tags: Accessories, New for Spring, Fashion

Of Baguettes, Peep-toes, and Discounted Rompers

Clementine Shoes x La Rousse x Bluebird Sandwich Company = your Thursday night

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Feb 25, 2010 at 06:30AM 0 Comments

A look by Margarita Saplala at La Rousse

In the New World shopping model there are snacks. And multiple stores in one location for your convenience. What’s more: A good-time party atmosphere. Ain’t the recession grand?

Tonight, Thurs Feb 25 from 6 to 9, you’ll get baguette sandwiches, Champagne, shoes, and white hot fall/winter sale deals while shopping at Clementine in West Seattle.

Yep, in addition to Linda Walsh’s collection of artisan-made, so wearable Chie Miharas and those ever on-trend Dolce Vitas, La Rousse owner Amanda Rosenthal (she does love a pop-up) will unpack her otherwise online-only boutique and call to your attention winter styles from Mary Meyer, Rabbit on the Run, Sophomore, and others at more than 50% off.

In the mood for Spring? Who can blame you? La Rousse warm weather looks from Slow and Steady Wins the Race and Margarita Saplala will be on hand as well.

Meanwhile, oh lucky stylish one, you’ll be among the first to sample Parisian-style sandwiches from the new Bluebird Sandwich Company.

Can’t make it on Thursday? The La Rousse pop-up will remain popped-up at Clementine through the end of the month.

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Tags: West Seattle, Fall/Winter Sale, Shoes, New for Spring

The Collector’s Collection

A look at the Stella Love collection by recent Style Counsel star Maresa Patterson.

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Feb 23, 2010 at 06:40AM 1 Comments

Slideshow: Maresa Patterson’s premier Stella Love collection (available at Jack Straw)

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Slideshow: Maresa Patterson’s premier Stella Love collection (available at Jack Straw)

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You read the fine print at the bottom of February’s Style Counsel page, and you’ve been waiting for a look at Maresa Patterson’s premier Stella Love collection. Well here it is.

The collection is at Jack Straw, where women’s wear is a brand new addition.

Toward the back of the shop, which feels like a vintage American folk song hummed on a modern side street in Antwerp, the hard-to-find Sofie D’Hoore line and those gorgeous Dries Van Noten tribal mash-up pieces hang alongside Patterson’s locally designed, locally and impeccably made midcentury influenced dresses and one perfect, ready-for-the-prairie (or the port) plaid coat.

Preview them here then get to Jack Straw to see them in person.

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Tags: Locally Made, Style Counsel, Locally Designed, New for Spring