I’ve always been a ‘glass half full’ kind of girl so with that being said; I am going to make the best out of this recession and you may ask, how is that even possible? Well, the bad economy should be in your favor, shopaholic because what that means for you is great deals, less money spent which ultimately equals more quantity! This weekend I am planning to attend two warehouse sales that I’ve been anticipating all week:
Endless Knot Warehouse Sale
Why: Rumor to have spring clothing with prices below wholesale!
When: April 2nd – April 5th
Thur 10am – 9pm, Fri & Sat 10am – 9 pm, Sun 10am – 4pm
Where: Faces / Arc Gym
9250 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
Spring Sports Warehouse Sale for Women and Men
Why: 50 to 70% off of spring items
When: April 3rd – April 5th
Fri 9am – 8pm, Sat 9am – 6pm, Sun 10am – 4pm
Where: Magnuson Park
Hanger 30, 6310 NE 74th St
Seattle, WA 98115
Happy Shopping!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Couture Carnivale
First off, I have to apologize about the hiatus. It’s been over a month since I last blogged or attended a fashion event. Not only was it a quiet winter for the Seattle fashion scene but I was also having a quiet moment of my own – but I’m back now!
Last Sunday night my good friend Sandy picked me up and we headed over to the Last Super Club in Pioneer Square to catch the Couture Carnivale fashion show. Not only was it my first event since my hiatus but it was also the first time this year seeing my friend Sandy. Yep, life has been busy. We arrived about 45 minutes after doors opened and was greeted with a packed house. The show had a burlesque / circus like theme to it. The hostess, Anna Lange (owner of Pretty Parlor) wore a cute five tiered multiple colored layered dress. I’d have to say she was absolutely fun with her faux accent and curly pigtails. The show featured four local boutiques including House of Pretty Parlor. Each boutique showcased vintage recycled clothing perfect for spring. The show was presented by Margidavid Salon who was also responsible for the fabulous big hair the models sported. There were three burlesque performances too but unfortunately due to my lack of attention to details, I overlooked that information in the brochure and skipped out early. To my defense it was a Sunday night show ;).
Tarah (UFN founder and my sweet boss) recently emailed me a few shows for spring so I will say that things will start to pick up. If you're interested in the details please visit the UFN event calendar otherwise stick around!
Last Sunday night my good friend Sandy picked me up and we headed over to the Last Super Club in Pioneer Square to catch the Couture Carnivale fashion show. Not only was it my first event since my hiatus but it was also the first time this year seeing my friend Sandy. Yep, life has been busy. We arrived about 45 minutes after doors opened and was greeted with a packed house. The show had a burlesque / circus like theme to it. The hostess, Anna Lange (owner of Pretty Parlor) wore a cute five tiered multiple colored layered dress. I’d have to say she was absolutely fun with her faux accent and curly pigtails. The show featured four local boutiques including House of Pretty Parlor. Each boutique showcased vintage recycled clothing perfect for spring. The show was presented by Margidavid Salon who was also responsible for the fabulous big hair the models sported. There were three burlesque performances too but unfortunately due to my lack of attention to details, I overlooked that information in the brochure and skipped out early. To my defense it was a Sunday night show ;).
Tarah (UFN founder and my sweet boss) recently emailed me a few shows for spring so I will say that things will start to pick up. If you're interested in the details please visit the UFN event calendar otherwise stick around!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Project Red Dress Winner!
Attending the 2nd Annual Project Red Dress competition last night at the Fairview Olympic Hotel was the perfect way to welcome Valentine’s Day! Benefiting the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Movement, the event entailed 10 students from local fashion schools competing to win a $3,000 scholarship, and a window display with their dress at the downtown Macy’s Store.
Brooke and Monti of Movin’ 92.5 were the hostesses of the evening. Prior to the show, the contestants were given limited time to design and create a red dress (same concept as Project Runway). The Project Red Dress fashion show was held to judge the garments and determine the winner. This year Project Red Dress welcomed back Nick Verreos (Project Runway Season 2 contestant and NIKOLAKI designer) to be a part of their judge panel. Accompanying Nick on the judge panel included Laura Cassidy - Fashion Editor of Seattle Metropolitan, Victora Glenn - Victoria’s Bridal Couture and V Custom Design, Rose Dennis - President, ARD, LLC, and Aysel Andreson, M.D. - The Art and Science of Beauty. The judge panel took into consideration the contestants’ design concept, construction of the dress, creativity, and overall fit.
Taking first place was contestant Rosie Kohlmeier of New York Fashion Academy. Her fun and flirty cocktail dress finished off with an enormous bow in the front, had the best care in construction. Although she took home $3000 that evening, the look on her face when Nick Verreos announced her as the winner was priceless!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Project Red Dress
Seattle is rolling out the red carpet for the 2nd Annual Project Red Dress design competition sponsored by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. Fashion students from 6 schools will compete to win a $3,000 scholarship while helping to raise money for The American Heart Association. Celebrity judges including Nick Verros from Project Runway will be on hand to review custom red dress designs submitted by contest participants.
Tickets start at $50 for general admission. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $75 and include premier runway seating and a swag bag. Last year’s event sold out so get your tickets today!
Event Sponsors include: Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Fashion Group International, IADT, The Fairmont Hotel, Half Past Lavish Events, Macys, Pacific Fabrics & Crafts, and the Renton Sewing Company.
When: February 13, 2009
Where: The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Time: 6:30 PM
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
For more Information visit: www.projectreddress.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Jason Wu Trunk Show
Jason Wu - better known Michelle Obama’s inauguration ball gown designer, is having a trunk show at the downtown Nordstrom today from 11am to 3pm. You will be able to purchase Jason Wu’s Spring 2009 collection and preorder the latest and greatest off the runway. Unfortunately the designer himself will not be there but one of his reps will.
Happy Shopping!
Photo credit: New York Times
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Get Organized, Get Styled
Happy New Year!
It’s hard to believe that we are almost through the month of January! Recuperating from the holidays was very much needed but now it’s back to all biz! Statistics show that a month after the New Year celebration, only 65% of the people who set New Year resolutions are still hanging on. Although I would love to be a part of the 65%, I have to admit I haven’t given my New Year resolutions much thought… BUT that’s okay because help is knocking on my door (and of course yours too…!)
Closet fly and Organized Innovations, LLC is partnering up to bring you, ‘Get Organized, Get Styled.’ Held on Tuesday, January 27th at Mercer Island Community Center from 6:30PM to 8:30PM, Stacey Anderson and Mayna Sgaramella will present ways to help you revamp your look and organize your workspace for a fresh start to 2009! I caught with both ladies for a quick and fun Q&A session…
YK: Stacey, tell me a little bit about yourself and Organized Innovations, LLC .
SA: My background is in medical office management where I fine tuned my organizing skills with regards to systems, paper management and figuring out the right solutions for everyone involved. I started Organized Innovations as a way to work with the general public who also struggle with many of the same things as the corporate world. I get to work hands-on with my clients teaching them and guiding them in their organizing process. Sometimes people just need to be told it is ok to get rid of things, and others need to know what to get rid of.
YK: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
SA: Having people see success in what we are doing. My goal is to have them learn the organizing skills they need to stay organized on a regular basis. Most often people just need the help to dig out from the piles and aren’t sure where to start. I get to help them start anew and feel stress free for the first time in a long time. Their smiles are often the great reward.
YK: What is the most common help sought after from your clients?
SA: Paper – too much paper for everyone. Most people are overwhelmed by how much information and paperwork they receive on a daily basis and don’t know where to begin. Do I keep this, and if so for how long? Where do I keep it? Why do I keep it?
YK: How is that problem solved?
SA: I teach clients what they need to keep and what the guidelines are. But I also help them create a process that makes sense for them to implement and keep up. No system is going to work unless it makes sense for you and your family/group.
YK: The concept of work life balance is becoming more and more popular in the work place. Has this also played a part in your business and if so, how?
SA: Yes, many people have to work harder and longer because they are overwhelmed by such things as emails and paper. I work to teach them techniques that will help them reduce the paper and emails. I also work with them on time management so that they can create a plan for their day. People waste in excess of 1 hour a day because of disorganization. I help them to regain that hour and spend it doing what they like, not what they don’t.
YK: What is one small adjustment or change a person can make in their work environment to reduce stress and / or clutter?
SA: You have to do maintenance. Many people think that once they create a system it will just work on its own. Daily or weekly you need to take 15 minutes or more to file, plan your day and do the things on your to-do list. Things are constantly coming in and if you don’t process them out, you will not be able to stay ahead. Take time to plan and act.
YK: Thank you Stacey!
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YK: Mayna, tell me a little bit about yourself and Closet Fly.
MS: After graduating from Columbia College Chicago and majoring in Interactive Multimedia, I moved to Washington in 2001 to work as a business consultant teaching teams and individuals how to be more efficient, results-oriented, and follow their passion. I started to follow my own passion and took what started as just helping friends and family with their wardrobe to the next level and started my own business, Closet Fly, in 2005. Since then, I’ve been educating men and women on knowing their body type, recognizing a good fit, and how to shop smart so they can look and feel their best every day. Sometimes people just need support and an outside “eye” to sort through what they have, decide what to get rid of, and choose new pieces that work for their lifestyle. Volunteering for organizations like Dress For Success Seattle keeps me grounded and connected.
YK: What is it about your job that you love most?
MS: Seeing the transformation people make after a couple sessions of working with me. They start to see themselves in a new way and begin expressing their best self with their wardrobe. It is very much like the guests say on TLC’s What Not To Wear after they’ve experienced their transformation: “It’s not just about the clothes.”
YK: What is one of the most common wardrobe no-no’s you’ve encounter?
MS: One of the biggest mistakes I see is poor fit. I have a lot of clients that are 5’3” and under, which technically classifies them as ‘petite’, and many of them wear regular sized clothing which is not proportioned for their body at all, so they end up looking shorter or unpolished.
YK: Are there any basic rules you have in regards to style and fashion that we should follow?
MS: YES! If everyone would buy a full length mirror and do a top-down check before they left the house each morning, many mistakes could be avoided. Learning how to recognize a good fit is something I stress with my clients and once they see how fabulous they look in proper fitting clothing, it’s hard to go back to wearing something that looks just “ok”. Also, always shop with a list and a budget…and know what you already have in your closet before you go!
YK: What are some basic things you think every woman should investing it?
MS: I have a list of the “Top 10 Items Every Woman Should Have in Their Wardrobe” and on that list are:
- A light weight wool black pant suit. You can always break up the pant suit and if it’s in a year-round fabric like a light-weight wool and you care for it properly, you’ll use it for years.
- A cashmere sweater in a flattering color. You can layer it or wear it alone and it feels oh so soft!
- A fabulous dress (black, navy, or other neutral). This is where accessorizing gets fun, but you have to have good quality basics in order to pull it off. Every woman should have one dress that makes them feel feminine, sexy, and fabulous—at any size or shape!
We’re all sending a message to the world with our appearance, so we might as well put some intention behind that message and invest in showing the world our best selves. What message are you sending?
…and sometimes, maybe all we need is a little help with a pinch of inspiration to get our message across! For more information about the event please visit: www.closetfly.com or you can contact Stacey at: info@ organizedinnovations.com and Mayna at: mayna@closetfly.com.
Have a wonderful 2009!
It’s hard to believe that we are almost through the month of January! Recuperating from the holidays was very much needed but now it’s back to all biz! Statistics show that a month after the New Year celebration, only 65% of the people who set New Year resolutions are still hanging on. Although I would love to be a part of the 65%, I have to admit I haven’t given my New Year resolutions much thought… BUT that’s okay because help is knocking on my door (and of course yours too…!)
Closet fly and Organized Innovations, LLC is partnering up to bring you, ‘Get Organized, Get Styled.’ Held on Tuesday, January 27th at Mercer Island Community Center from 6:30PM to 8:30PM, Stacey Anderson and Mayna Sgaramella will present ways to help you revamp your look and organize your workspace for a fresh start to 2009! I caught with both ladies for a quick and fun Q&A session…
YK: Stacey, tell me a little bit about yourself and Organized Innovations, LLC .
SA: My background is in medical office management where I fine tuned my organizing skills with regards to systems, paper management and figuring out the right solutions for everyone involved. I started Organized Innovations as a way to work with the general public who also struggle with many of the same things as the corporate world. I get to work hands-on with my clients teaching them and guiding them in their organizing process. Sometimes people just need to be told it is ok to get rid of things, and others need to know what to get rid of.
YK: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
SA: Having people see success in what we are doing. My goal is to have them learn the organizing skills they need to stay organized on a regular basis. Most often people just need the help to dig out from the piles and aren’t sure where to start. I get to help them start anew and feel stress free for the first time in a long time. Their smiles are often the great reward.
YK: What is the most common help sought after from your clients?
SA: Paper – too much paper for everyone. Most people are overwhelmed by how much information and paperwork they receive on a daily basis and don’t know where to begin. Do I keep this, and if so for how long? Where do I keep it? Why do I keep it?
YK: How is that problem solved?
SA: I teach clients what they need to keep and what the guidelines are. But I also help them create a process that makes sense for them to implement and keep up. No system is going to work unless it makes sense for you and your family/group.
YK: The concept of work life balance is becoming more and more popular in the work place. Has this also played a part in your business and if so, how?
SA: Yes, many people have to work harder and longer because they are overwhelmed by such things as emails and paper. I work to teach them techniques that will help them reduce the paper and emails. I also work with them on time management so that they can create a plan for their day. People waste in excess of 1 hour a day because of disorganization. I help them to regain that hour and spend it doing what they like, not what they don’t.
YK: What is one small adjustment or change a person can make in their work environment to reduce stress and / or clutter?
SA: You have to do maintenance. Many people think that once they create a system it will just work on its own. Daily or weekly you need to take 15 minutes or more to file, plan your day and do the things on your to-do list. Things are constantly coming in and if you don’t process them out, you will not be able to stay ahead. Take time to plan and act.
YK: Thank you Stacey!
-----------------------------------------------
YK: Mayna, tell me a little bit about yourself and Closet Fly.
MS: After graduating from Columbia College Chicago and majoring in Interactive Multimedia, I moved to Washington in 2001 to work as a business consultant teaching teams and individuals how to be more efficient, results-oriented, and follow their passion. I started to follow my own passion and took what started as just helping friends and family with their wardrobe to the next level and started my own business, Closet Fly, in 2005. Since then, I’ve been educating men and women on knowing their body type, recognizing a good fit, and how to shop smart so they can look and feel their best every day. Sometimes people just need support and an outside “eye” to sort through what they have, decide what to get rid of, and choose new pieces that work for their lifestyle. Volunteering for organizations like Dress For Success Seattle keeps me grounded and connected.
YK: What is it about your job that you love most?
MS: Seeing the transformation people make after a couple sessions of working with me. They start to see themselves in a new way and begin expressing their best self with their wardrobe. It is very much like the guests say on TLC’s What Not To Wear after they’ve experienced their transformation: “It’s not just about the clothes.”
YK: What is one of the most common wardrobe no-no’s you’ve encounter?
MS: One of the biggest mistakes I see is poor fit. I have a lot of clients that are 5’3” and under, which technically classifies them as ‘petite’, and many of them wear regular sized clothing which is not proportioned for their body at all, so they end up looking shorter or unpolished.
YK: Are there any basic rules you have in regards to style and fashion that we should follow?
MS: YES! If everyone would buy a full length mirror and do a top-down check before they left the house each morning, many mistakes could be avoided. Learning how to recognize a good fit is something I stress with my clients and once they see how fabulous they look in proper fitting clothing, it’s hard to go back to wearing something that looks just “ok”. Also, always shop with a list and a budget…and know what you already have in your closet before you go!
YK: What are some basic things you think every woman should investing it?
MS: I have a list of the “Top 10 Items Every Woman Should Have in Their Wardrobe” and on that list are:
- A light weight wool black pant suit. You can always break up the pant suit and if it’s in a year-round fabric like a light-weight wool and you care for it properly, you’ll use it for years.
- A cashmere sweater in a flattering color. You can layer it or wear it alone and it feels oh so soft!
- A fabulous dress (black, navy, or other neutral). This is where accessorizing gets fun, but you have to have good quality basics in order to pull it off. Every woman should have one dress that makes them feel feminine, sexy, and fabulous—at any size or shape!
We’re all sending a message to the world with our appearance, so we might as well put some intention behind that message and invest in showing the world our best selves. What message are you sending?
…and sometimes, maybe all we need is a little help with a pinch of inspiration to get our message across! For more information about the event please visit: www.closetfly.com or you can contact Stacey at: info@ organizedinnovations.com and Mayna at: mayna@closetfly.com.
Have a wonderful 2009!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Get Your Free Cosmetic!
Due to a class-action settlement, major retailers such as Saks, Nordstrom, and Macy’s will be handing out free cosmetics! The official start date is Tuesday, January 20th and will run for the next 7 days or while supplies last. I stopped by Nordstrom after work today to confirm the rumor and to my surprise the generous giveaway had already began. People were lined up to get their free cosmetic! Without further thought, I quickly got in line and was handed a list of products, a pen, and a clipboard to sign for my free cosmetic. Easy as that! The hard part though was to come. The list entailed over 15 great cosmetics and they were all regular size! Anyone who’s seen my bathroom knows that I live off of Clinque. They have a wonderful skin care line and gracefully got me out of my teenage skin! Anyhow, I ended up picking the Clinique Moisture Surge lotion worth $43.20! Nice.
Here’s the list of products:
• Boucheron (USA) Ltd.:
Femme Eau de Toilette (1 ounce/30 ml)
• Chanel, Inc.:
Coco Mademoiselle body lotion (3.4 fluid oz)
• Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.:
J’Adore Eau de Parfum (15 ml)
• Clarins U.S.A., Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last):
Clarins Energizing Morning Cream (30 ml) OR
Clarins Beauty Flash Bomb (30 ml)
• Conopco, Inc. (distributed by Coty, Inc. on behalf of Conopco, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of three products, while supplies last):
Calvin Klein Euphoria Bath and Shower Crème (6.7 oz)
OR
Vera Wang Princess Body Polish (5 oz)
OR
Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Shower Gel (6.7 oz)
• The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last):
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (15 ml/0.5 oz)
OR
Clinique Moisture Surge (30 ml/1 oz)
• Guerlain, Inc.:
My Insolence Eau de Toilette (15 ml)
• L’Oréal USA, Inc. (formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of eight products, while supplies last):
Lancôme UV Expert 20
OR
Lancôme Cils Design Pro Mascara
OR
Lancôme Fatale Mascara
OR
Lancôme Courbe Virtuose Mascara
OR
Lancôme Primordial Skin Defense
OR
Ralph Lauren Romance Shower Gel (6.7 oz.)
OR
Giorgio Armani ACM Shower Gel (6.7 oz)
OR
Lancôme Hypnôse Shower Gel
• Parfums Givenchy, Inc.:
Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette (15 ml)
For more information visit: http://www.cosmeticssettlement.com/
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