Fashion Calendar: Wine, Women & Shoes

The annual Wine, Women & Shoes event is taking place this Thursday, October 16th at the Four Seasons hotel in Downtown Seattle. Guests will enjoy a runway show featuring fall fashion with hair and make-up by Rosaline Hampton, mingle with "shoe guys" serving up this season's must-have shoes on silver platters, shopping from a multi-designer marketplace including fashion from Karan Dannenberg Clothier and David Tupaz, refreshments from Tom Douglas and Wild Ginger, and a chance to bid on an assortment of splurgy-worthy auction items. Guests won't want to miss their chance to win the key to the closet featuring over $10,000 worth of merchandise! This year's event will benefit The Olive Crest Foundation. VIP tickets are sold out but a limited number of general admission tickets are still available for $150. Dress to impress because Seattle style blogger Jess Estrada will be on the red carpet to award one stylish guest of the evening with the honor of the "best shoe" award. It's time to sip, shop and savor all for a great cause!

What: Wine, Women & Shoes

When: Thursday, October 16th, 2014 -  Doors open at 5:30pm

Where: Four Seasons 99 Union St. Seattle, WA 98101

Tickets: WineWomenandShoes.com/OliveCrest

Rosaline Hampton to host Spring/Summer Trend Event

Spring/Summer Trend Event

with Rosaline Hampton

Rosaline Hampton and her team of expert stylists are hosting a Spring/Summer Trend Event on Thursday, March 20th from 6-8pm. Guests will enjoy an evening of fashion including an overview of the the latest fashion trends, tutorials on how to wear the season's newest color palette, highlights of seasonal must-haves and advice on how to wear the hottest runway looks and make them work for you. Tickets are $75 and space is limited. Reserve your spot now by calling 425-614-6377.

2014 New Year Style Resolutions

2013 was a crazy year full of adventures, family, friends and a lot of fashion. Cheers to making 2014 even better with a few easy-to-incorporate style resolutions for the New Year! 

It's easy to get into the skinny jeans + boots routine in the winter, which is why I resolve to wear more dresses in 2014. Not only are they easy to wear, but they can also be so much fun to accessorize. Add a belt to accentuate your waist, add tights to infuse color, or try adding a fitted jacket to create structure. There are so many creative ways to wear a dress, the important thing is to have fun with it!
Seattle Style Tip
Local boutiques with a great selection of dresses include:
Queen Anne Dispatch - 2212 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109
Horseshoe - 5344 Ballard Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107
Karan Dannenberg Clothier - 2232 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121

You don't have to live in New York to wear a wardrobe that consists of all black. After all, black is slimming and when you're out shopping it always seems like the "safest" color to buy, but let's face it, in Seattle our backdrop is often a gray sky so why not use your wardrobe to brighten things up? Infusing more color into your wardrobe doesn't mean doing a complete overhaul. It means strategically adding in colorful pieces that you love and wearing them in a way that works for you.

We all have a list of things we say we'll "never wear" but 2014 is an opportunity to branch out and try new things. It could be a different style of shoe than you are used to wearing, a new silhouette, swapping your contacts for a pair of glasses, or even adding a hat. Flip through fashion magazines, browse style blogs, and check Pinterest for inspiration to get started.
Seattle Style Tip
Local blogs that are great for outfit inspiration include:
The Thread Affect
Alix Rose
The Demure Muse
Style Logical

This is one of my favorite resolutions because in order to "flip it" you literally have to get outside your comfort zone. Flipping it means continuing to wear the things you love to wear but flipping it to wear them in a different way. For example, if you normally wear prints on top, challenge yourself to "flip it" and wear prints on the bottom instead. If you normally wear your hair down, try wearing it up in a stylish ponytail or braid. You get the idea.

Have you ever noticed how even a great outfit can look awkward if the person wearing it doesn't "own it"? In other words, if you don't love the outfit you're wearing, it shows. We all have days where we throw on an outfit because it's clean, convenient or because we're too lazy to spend time in our closets putting together an outfit that we truly love. How can you curate the perfect closet? The key is to find clothing that fits well and makes you feel good about yourself. Do a thorough closet audit and see what pieces you can mix and match to create new outfits that you truly love. While you're at it, make a pile of things that need to be dry cleaned, figure out what pieces may need alterations and make a pile of things to donate or consign. If you're not sure where to start, invest in a style session with a personal stylist who can evaluate your current wardrobe and help you fill in the gaps to create a well-rounded wardrobe full of possibilities.
Seattle Style Tip
Local stylists who can help save your current wardrobe or create a new one:
Styled Seattle
Rosaline Hampton 
Local places to consign fashion-forward goods:
Sell your Sole - 2121 First Ave. Suite #101 Seattle, WA 98121
Ragamoffyns - 132 Park Lane Kirkland, WA 98033

Happy New Year!

Rosaline Hampton hosts Fashion Camp for Grown-Ups

Just a mere two months since giving birth to her son Henry, celebrity stylist Rosaline Hampton is already back in action. Never mind the normal adjustment period that many moms require in order to get back into the swing of things, Rosaline is cool, calm and collected when I catch up with her in her namesake Bellevue salon. "The first 5 weeks were a blur," admits Rosaline, who says that once she mastered the daily routine of getting both herself and her baby out the door on time, everything else seemed like a breeze. She credits her organizational skills and extreme planning for keeping things running smoothly and is currently working on striking a balance between fashion and family.

Next up on the agenda for Rosaline Hampton? Fashion Camp for Grown-Ups inspired by the summer camp experience she created for teens. "We had so many people asking us when fashion camp for grown-ups was coming," says Rosaline, who eventually gave in to the demand. Flipping through fashion magazines for inspiration is one thing, but getting to spend time quality time with experts who can intimately discuss hair, make-up and wardrobe trends and how to make them work for you was an experience that even grown-ups responded to with excitement. In fact, the demand was so great that the workshop quickly sold-out. For grown-ups, the signature 4-day fashion camp experience was consolidated into one full day of workshops. The range of topics to be covered during Fashion Camp will make-up tutorials, how to dress for your body type, how to incorporate fall trends into your wardrobe, how to shop for denim, how to pose on the red carpet, how to embrace the power of color and more. Each guest will also receive a personal headshot by Fashion Camp photographer Meg Stacker. Special guests include YouTube sensation and beauty blogger Marlena Stell of Makeup Geek, Fitness Champion and Posing coach Tanji Johnson, designer Farinaz Taghavi who will be showcasing her fall/winter collection and more. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Rosaline Hampton Fashion Camp for teens. Fashion Camp for Grown-ups is taking place on Saturday, October 26th from 10am-4pm at Rosaline Hampton Salon in Bellevue. For more information call (425) 614-6377.

Rosaline Hampton's Fashion Camp inspires teens to reach for their dreams

The 3rd Annual Fashion Camp by Rosaline Hampton is taking place July 10-13th in Bellevue. Fashion Camp is designed to help teens from the Greater Seattle area build confidence, set goals and head back to school feeling empowered to make positive choices and overcome adversity. Throughout camp the girls will listen to inspirational presentations by a series of powerful mentors who will share stories and words of encouragement about what it takes to follow your dreams. Fashion Camp is a non-profit organization, designed by Rosaline Hampton to encourage young girls to discover their own personal style and build confidence while exploring the art of hairstyling, make-up and fashion. This year's line-up of mentors include Beverly Chaney of Fly Wheel, International Success Mentor Amy Yamada, Teen actress and fashion designer Courtney Allegra, Fashion Group International Board Member Julia Ryan, beauty blogger Marlena Stell aka The Make-Up Geek, jewelry designer Mandy Moon, award-winning hair stylist Kay Matthews, and Fitness Champion Tanji Johnson. 2013 Fashion Camp sponsors include Orange Box Jewelry, The Bellevue Collection, Zumiez, Bel Fiore, Butter London, Charley + May, Queen Anne Dispatch, Senna Cosmetics, Salon Services Northwest, Talking Rain, Luna Bar, KIND Snacks, Gossip & Glamour, and Rosaline Hampton. A Fashion Camp graduation will take place at Rosaline Hampton Salon on Saturday, July 13th. Get Fashion Camp updates on Twitter @RosalineHampton using hashtag #FashionCamp. 

Rosaline Hampton Seasonal Style Notes & Event Recap

Last Thursday Rosaline Hampton hosted a special beauty and fashion event in Bellevue focusing on Spring/Summer trends in hair, make-up and wardrobe. Guests sipped on champagne while sampling Lady Yum desserts including decadent macaroons and sparkly sugar cookies. The overview of trends included a discussion about the seasonal color palette and how to work it into your existing wardrobe, a summary of hair trends (flowy, wash and wear hair is the "look" this season), make-up trends (colorful eyes, lips and cheeks, but not all at the same time), and insight on how to wear stripes (break them up by adding a jacket if you wear them on top). The event also included hair consultations, custom wardrobe styling tips and swag bags filled with must-have hair and make-up products for the season including the coveted Davines Sea Salt primer spray, a sheer blush by Senna cosmetics and Make-Up Geek's signature Gel eyeliner in "Fame", a beautiful aqua blue.

Takeaway tips from the evening:
1) Invest in a water filter for your shower- Chemicals and chlorine in tap water can strip color and shine from your hair. (Rosaline Hampton Salon offers a Davines detox treatment to restore lackluster locks. It literally pulls out toxins from inside the hair shaft. Add it on to your next service.)

2) Don't be afraid to experiment with this season's bright colors for eyes and lips. If you love the look of bold lips but aren't quite ready to take the plunge, try a bright lip gloss instead. To brighten eyes and add an unexpected pop of color, try an aqua or navy eyeliner on the top or bottom lash line.









3) If you have oily skin, try a powder illuminator in lieu of a liquid highlighter. Dry skin? Do the opposite.

4) Find ways to incorporate your favorite fashion trends in the form of accessories. Love mini floral prints? Stripes? Find those items in accessories like bracelets or a pair of shoes. There's always a way to wear your favorite fashion trends even if it's in small doses.

5)  If you're stuck in a fashion rut, break out by flipping it. For example, if you normally gravitate toward wearing bright colors on top and dark colors on the bottom, flip it by wearing bright colors on the bottom and dark colors on top. Love prints and patterns but find yourself only wearing them on top? Flex your fashion muscles for spring and seek out dresses and skirts in your favorite prints and patterns. You'll have fun experimenting with this fashion challenge and find new ways to play with your favorite fashion trends.








The Trend Event also served as a fundraiser for Rosaline Hampton's Fashion Camp which will take place July 10-13th in Bellevue. Fashion Camp is a non-profit organization designed to help at-risk teens build confidence and overcome adversity while exploring the art of hair, make-up, fitness and fashion. During the 4-day event, teens participate in a variety of workshops led by inspirational style mentors. More info at rhfashioncamp.com.

Rosaline Hampton hosts spring beauty event to raise funds for 3rd Annual Fashion Camp

The trends are here but do you know how to make them work for you? Discover the season's top hair, make-up and wardrobe trends and gain insight on the most flattering ways to wear them on Thursday, April 25th from 6-8pm at the Rosaline Hampton Salon in Bellevue. Guests will indulge in drinks and hors d'oeuvres while learning how to achieve the hottest spring/summer looks. Rosaline Hampton and her team of stylists will customize trends for each guest including a complimentary color palette analysis and a swag bag brimming with full sized hair and make-up products. The trend event is a fundraiser for the 3rd Annual Rosaline Hampton Fashion Camp, a non-profit summer camp experience designed to inspire and empower at-risk teens. A suggested donation of $250 will reserve your space and 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward the Fashion Camp fund. Grab your girlfriends and join Rosaline Hampton for a stylish night out to support a very worthy cause!  What: Rosaline Hampton Spring/Summer Trend Event When: April 25, 2013 Where: Rosaline Hampton 188 106th Ave. N.E. Suite #400 Bellevue, WA 98004 Time: 6-8pm RSVP: 425.614.6377 or info@rosalinehampton.com About Fashion Camp The 3rd Annual Rosaline Hampton Fashion Camp will take place July 10-13th, 2013 in Bellevue. The non-profit camp for teen girls features interactive workshops on beauty, fashion, health, fitness, and goal setting led by an inspiring mix of style mentors. Admission to Fashion Camp is at no-cost to the participants and each teen receives a special “Fashion Camp Kit” filled with beauty products and swag provided by generous community sponsors. At the end of the week the girls "graduate" from camp by participating in a special runway show finale for friends and family. Rosaline Hampton sponsors the entire event and closes the salon for business while Fashion Camp is in session. Donations from community sponsors and event partners help to off-set the costs associated with camp supplies and materials. Interested parties who want to support Fashion Camp but cannot attend the fundraising event are encouraged to make an online donation.

Tickets are on sale now - FGI Spring '13 Trend Event

Seattle's chapter of Fashion Group International is hosting a special Spring/Summer 2013 trend recap and video presentation covering high fashion runway trends from around the globe. The event will take place at Nieman Marcus on November 27th and feature commentary from local fashion industry insiders including Rosaline Hampton of Rosaline Hampton Salon, Laura Cassidy of Seattle Metropolitan magazine and Rebecca Luke, CEO of Les Egoistes. Come network with members of the Seattle fashion industry and learn how the runway trends will translate into Seattle's signature style for spring. Follow event updates on Twitter @FGIseattle.

What: FGI Spring/Summer '13 Trend Presentation featuring Rosaline Hampton, Laura Cassidy, Rebecca Luke and moderator Andrea Ward

When: November, 27th 2012 from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Where: Nieman Marcus - Mariposa Restaurant - 11111 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98004 (Located at The Braven)

Why: Because you're a fashion insider who wants the opportunity to view a video recap of the Spring 2013 Ready to Wear Trends and hear fashion industry panelists discuss how those trends will translate for the Seattle market.

Tickets:  FGI members $25 / General Admission $40 via Brown Paper Tickets, event ID #288347.