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Travels—Seattle Suburb Bellevue Gets Neiman Marcus and Schmancy Mall

December 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment · EAT, FASHION

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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Shoes—Belle of the Ball

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments · SHOES

— From our friends at TheFind
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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Fashions—Recapture the Glamour of A Black Swimsuit

June 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment · ACCESSORIES, FASHION

Shown here from top left clockwise: Paul Smith Women’s swimsuit, £ 95.00 at Paul Smith Melissa Odabash Anna halter bikini $185 at Net-a-Porter; Shay Todd Handkerchief swimsuit $230.00 at Net-a-Porter; Zimmermann Halter neck swimsuit, $450.00 at Net-a-Porter; Sunglasses: Fendi Aviator sunglasses, $325 at Net-a-Porter; Sandals: Tory Burch Miller 2 patent leather sandal, $195 at Plaza [...]

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B+S Notes—June 24, 2009

June 24th, 2009 · No Comments · News

J. Aldridge by Sea of Shoes for Urban Outfitters, from The Pipeline
— 17-yr-old Sea of Shoes blogger designs Urban Outfitters shoes / The Pipeline
— The Golden State boutique opens in Santa Monica / DailyCandy
— Clare Vivier designs clutches for The Golden State! / Clare Vivier; previously
— Crazily cute engagement photos / Oh Joy!
— Mmmm, I [...]

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Fashions—Tory Burch, Queen of the Tunic

June 4th, 2009 · No Comments · FASHION

Tunics are a staple for warm weather dressing. Maintain an air of classic cool even when the humidity is taking a toll. Simply pair a tunic blouse with white capris or shorts and you are ready to face the sweltering hot weather in style. Designer Tory Burch does tunics with a keen sense of grown [...]

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B+S Notes—January 15, 2009

January 15th, 2009 · No Comments · News

Louis Vuitton pre-fall 2009 looks from ShopDiary
— Prescription drug for growing longer lashes Latisse out end of Jan / NYT
— 30-Hour SAG Meeting Leads to No Where / LAist
— T by Alexander Wang Spring 2009 Lookbook / Nitrolicious
— Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2009 / ShopDiary
— Gossip Girl is getting a spin-off / Fashionista
— London Fashion Week [...]

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