Blackburn + Sweetzer Has Moved

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Call it whatever you prefer, the schoolboy, menswear or eclectic dandy. This look incorporating vests, tweeds, corduroy, menswear inspired plaids, fedoras and suspenders. Whatever version of this season’s style you choose, a pair of oxford flats are in order. Menswear inspired oxford flats come in many different types of leather [...]

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In Bellevue’s first Neiman Marcus, also the first in the region
I’ve mentioned here and there that I grew up in Redmond, Washington. Over the holidays, I spent time in nearby Bellevue, a suburb also east of Seattle, which has always been upscale, but has reached new heights of schmancy-ness in the past years. The Bellevue [...]

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Multi strand coin necklace, $500; chain with champagne drop necklace, $200; large hollow water hoop earrings, $250; coin short drop earrings, $85; click to expand
Jewelry designer Dominique Cohen—whose 18kt precious stones and pearls collection goes into the five figures—has dipped her toe into affordable waters before with a collection for Target in 2007, and [...]

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Get prettied up for all of the holiday parties on your agenda this season. Embellished hair accessories can transform your evening look from ordinary to fabulous. Wear your favorite LBD with a dramatic hair ornament for an instant dash of glam. The hair accessories featured here can work with most [...]

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What is more becoming at a holiday party than a pair of decadent strappy sandals paired with your favorite little black dress? The shoes can make or break your look. Yes your ballet flats may be more comfy than your sky-high pumps, but it’s time to celebrate – why not [...]

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Fall 2009 is all wrapped up in cozy luxe dressing. Fur is a major trend this season. Add just a touch of vintage appeal to your look with a fur collared cardigan. These cozy cardis can be dressed up or down. You can create a look that is sweet and [...]

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— From our friends at TheFind
Ponchos are making an appearance again this fall in the form of chunky knits. Think handmade, warm and cozy. Many are a fusion of sweater and poncho that button up the front, making them easier to layer. You’ll see hoods, pockets and zippers as added features as well. Look for [...]

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After making an appearance on the runway at Marc by Marc Jacobs, the fur boot is back. You may recall the mukluk trend from a few seasons ago. Yes, it’s back and it is part of the larger fur trend we are seeing on faux fur vests in particular as [...]

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— From our friends at TheFind
Fur vests are a functional and fun accessory for fall. A fur vest, real or faux, can add a layer of luxurious warmth. This has been one of my ‘uniforms’ for cool weather dressing, and this year I’ll be pairing my faux fur vest with black skinny jeans and my [...]

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Unlike many people, I actually look forward to a rainy day now and then. The reason is that I love to wear my Burberry trench and Hunter wellies. These two items of clothing were created to endure the most blustery of days and have stood the test of time against [...]

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Velvet is not just for evening anymore. These ultra modern velvet dresses are just as appropriate for day as they are for night. The look is simple and clean in gorgeous shades and graphic patterns. From burnout designs to pleats and geometrics, velvet dresses are a pretty way to infuse a bit of night time [...]

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