Holiday Gift Guide: Style Urban Essentials

The holidays are upon us which means that it's time to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. We're lucky to live in a city that's rich with so many amazing designers, neighborhood boutiques and international brands that help make shopping local a cinch this season. Here's a round-up of our favorite urban style essentials. 

Just as Anna Wintour advises the audience in the movie The September Issue "There's always a way to wear fur", in the Northwest there's always a way to wear cashmere. Made from 100% Mongolian Cashmere this asymmetrical poncho by Issaquah designer Paychi Guh is perfect for crisp Seattle days.

Speaking of cashmere, for a serious splurge you can't go wrong with this gorgeous oblong cashmere coat by Schai. Made in the USA this collarless coat made of 100% cashmere from Italy is fully lined and perfect for fall.

These ombre-inspired glasses from SEE Eyewear are my favorite way to instantly add color to any outfit. Available with clear lenses or a prescription, these glasses are fun to wear and will instantly perk up you entire face. Which really means you can wear them, put your hair in a pony tail and even get away with wearing less make-up. Who knew a pair of glasses could streamline your get ready routine too? Pictured: SEE Eyewear Style #9254.

For under $30 this sleek faux cheetah and white lambskin slim wallet by Jonquil & Mr Black makes a great stocking stuffer. Handmade in Ballard these wallets are perfect for urban living. 

Holiday hopping can be an adventure and if you love discovering something new you'll want to check out the 8telier pop-up shop going on now at Pacific Place. You'll find a host of urban essentials at the shop including leather jackets, knit tops, cozy cardigans and even small home goods like bar soap from local line Blackbird. 

For a great gift on a budget I recommend these booties by Seattle-based Dolce Vita shoes. Priced at $100 flat these suede ankle boots are versatile and have a heel height that is completely manageable, even in the rain. 

And underneath it all every stylish Seattleite needs gorgeous lingerie. Visit Bellefleur Lingerie in Fremont for a beautiful selection of sophisticated and chic lingerie. My personal pick is the Pansy collection by Freya. (Pictured: Freya Pansy Midnight Bra and matching brief)

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You're Invited: SEE Eyewear Spring Trunk Show April 3-6th

If you missed the launch party for the new SEE Eyewear store in Seattle last month you'll want to mark your calendar for Thursday, April 3rd from 5-7pm to celebrate the launch of the new spring collection of stylish frames. The fun begins with a special in-store kick off party hosted by Seattle style blogger Aika of Aika's Love Closet. The event will feature special discounts on the new spring collection including an exclusive gift with purchase, light refreshments, on-site shopping from JJ Caprices, complimentary mini manicures by Julep, free bang trims, dry styling and swag from Sassoon Salon, and more. Get there early! SEE Eyewear will have stylish swag bags for the first 25 guests. This is a free event and open to the public.

The fun continues in-store all weekend long. Come update your style for spring, meet the team and see what the "hip without the rip" buzz is all about. SEE Eyewear also has fashion-forward sunglasses- all priced at $99 flat. Get there early! SEE Eyewear will have stylish swag bags for the first 25 guests. This is a free event and open to the public.


What: SEE Eyewear Spring Trunk Show

When: April 3-6, 2014

Where: SEE Eyewear 1429 Fifth Ave. Seattle (Located next to the Red Lion Hotel)

Event Overview:

• Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 - Spring Kick off party in-store from 5-7pm featuring style blogger Aika of Aika's Love Closet, special discounts and gift with purchase on the spring collection, complimentary bang trims, dry styling and swag from Sassoon Salon, free mini manicures by Julep, on-site shopping from JJ Caprices, light refreshments including Yellow Leaf Cupcakes and more!

• Friday, April 4th, 2014 - Stop by the store to check out the spring collection of frames and sunglasses! SEE stylists will be on-site to talk spring eyewear trends and help you find the perfect pair for your personal style! Fashion Fact: SEE stocks fashion-forward eyewear for men, women and kids. 

• Saturday, April 5th, 2014 - The eye doctor is IN and the trunk show continues all weekend long! Enjoy music from an in-store DJ, shopping from JJ Caprices, plus an appearance by Seattle style blogger Aika of Aika's Love Closet. 

• Sunday, April 6th, 2014 - The weekend caps off with morning mimosas and spring style consults by SEE Eyewear specialists. 

SEE Eyewear 

1429 Fifth Avenue 

Seattle, WA 

 (206) 288-5040 

www.SEEeyewear.com

On Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @SEEeyewear

SEE Eyewear hosts grand opening party for Seattle store

SEE Eyewear celebrated the grand opening of their first store in Seattle with a private party on Thursday, February, 6, 2014. Founder Richard Golden flew in from Detroit along with the VP of Marketing, Susan Berryman to take part in the festivities and get to know the Seattle fashion community. Over 75+ guests packed the house to experience SEE Eyewear first hand while sampling sweet treats from Dianne's Delights and enjoying sips from local winemaker Robert Ramsay Cellars. The company partnered with the YWCA to celebrate the store opening and donated a portion of the proceeds from every sale Feb. 6th through the 9th directly to the organization. SEE Eyewear is located in Seattle at 1429 Fifth Avenue (at Pike), next door to the Red Lion Hotel. Known for providing "hip without the rip" to eyewear aficionados and accessory snobs alike, SEE works directly with frame houses all over the world to produce their own line of high quality, fashion-forward eyewear without the rip-off prices. Take a peek at the party pics and find a full gallery on Facebook.com.

 

 Find a full gallery of party pics on the Gossip & Glamour Facebook Fan Page! 

Photo Credit: Meg Stacker

SEE Eyewear now open in Seattle

After building a cult following in cities like New York, LA and Chicago, SEE Eyewear is now officially open in Seattle. Catering to true eyewear aficionados, Selective Eyewear Elements aka SEE offers clients an exclusive, fashion-forward selection of eyewear sourced directly from the world's top manufacturers. Allowing consumers to view eyewear as an affordable fashion accessory, SEE gives customers "reverse sticker shock" by offering high-quality frames at 1/3 to 1/2 the price of comparable, high fashion eyewear. If you're in the market for a new pair of glasses (prescription or not) stop by SEE Eyewear to experience the line. The company unveils a new collection of limited-edition eyewear each month and the January line will be in stores this week! They also have a great selection of sunglasses all priced at $99 flat.

Voted "Best Eyewear" in major publications' Readers' Polls, SEE Eyewear has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, GQ, Marie Claire, Elle and more. Stop in to see what "hip without the rip" is all about. 

SEE Eyewear
1429 Fifth Ave. (at Pike)
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 288-5040
www.seeeyewear.com

Looking for a little eyewear inspiration? Check out our Girls + Glasses board on Pinterest!