Thompson Seattle announces Wellness Wake-Up event with Claire Fountain

Thompson Seattle is hosting a special Wellness Wake-Up event on Saturday, February 2nd and tickets are going fast. The event will feature an hour-long yoga session with New York-based celebrity instructor Claire Fountain, followed by brunch in The Nest, and a panel discussion about modern health and wellness featuring Moonlit Skincare co-founder Stephy Kim, Seattle designer and fitness expert Kate Mensah, and Sutra Co-founder Ashley Strommen. The morning will also include complimentary B12 shots from Bella Fiore Organic Med Spa, cold-pressed juices by Healeo, refreshments by Vita Coco, and tastings from Ketel One Botanicals. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and tickets can be found here.

If you've decided to focus more on your overall health and wellness in 2019, this is the perfect event for you. I'm already a big fan of Moonlit Skincare so I'm eager to hear more from Stephy Kim about how she finds balance in the chaos of life. I've also had the opportunity to connect recently with Kate Mensah and her energy alone will make you want to find time in your busy day to come back to center and focus on what really matters.

Thompson Seattle is located at 110 Stewart St. Seattle, WA 98101. Follow along on Instagram @thompsonseattle.

Fashion Field Trip: Thompson Seattle Holiday Sip & Shop

After a successful fall fashion series featuring local designers and boutiques, Thompson Seattle hosted a special holiday shopping event at The Nest to give Seattle fashion fans a fun and easy way to shop local. Featured brands included Andieanderin, Armoire, F E R A L, LumberUnion, Moonlit Skincare, Moorea Seal, and more. Take a deeper dive into the featured brands showcased at the holiday shopping event and please check out my Fashion Field Trip video featuring fellow blogger and YouTuber Rachel Waldorf.

Andieanderin - This company has ties (no pun intended) on the East and West Coast. Co-founder Lisa (pictured above) moved to New York earlier this year while her partner Cara continues to run the operation here in Seattle. Andieaderin makes a gorgeous assortment of neckties inspired by influential women both past and present. They just celebrated their one-year anniversary and recently added 5 new styles to the line. Shop online here: Andieanderin.com

Armoire - This local startup recently raised $3M in new funding to help grow and expand its offering. At its core, Armoire is a clothing rental company for women, but it's so much more. Read the full story online in the Sunday Seattle Times. Sign up for a monthly membership at Armoire.style. 

Coupe Rokei - This downtown hair salon is located across the street from The Thompson hotel and is locally owned by Rory McGowan. They do fabulous hair, make-up, and skincare including microcurrent facials and they also sell a large assortment of Oribe hair and beauty products. Check out their latest announcement in our fashion field trip video below. 

F E R A L - This cool local handbag and leather accessory line owned by Shannon Fisher is 100% made in the U.S.A. and recently reached its funding goal on Kickstarter which means the brand can add more styles and colors to the already fabulous collection. Shop online and learn more about this cool local brand at FeralFeral.com. 

LumberUnion - If you're just hearing about this Seattle-based lifestyle brand you're not alone. They are fairly new on the scene and they have some major things coming for 2019. The vibe is laid-back PNW and the merchandise includes styles for men and women. Meet founder Anthony Bergin and hear what he has to say about the brand in our Fashion Field Trip Video linked below. LumberUnion.com

Moonlit Skincare - Ok this isn't technically a local brand but they do have a local presence by way of Knack Shops on Capitol Hill. I'm in love with Moonlit's Midnight Shift Overnight Facial Oil and I'm pleased to report that they recently added several new products to the line-up including the Powder Down Powder and the Slumber Bath Salts. Rumor has it there's also a sleepy time tea coming next spring. Meet founder Stephanie Kim in the video below and shop online at MoonlitSkincare.com. 

OULA- This cool local company focuses on small-batch artisanal garments and accessories that are globally styled and sourced. Founder Erika Dalya Massaquoi will be on-site at the Sip & Shop. Learn more about her story here. 

Pipe & Row - This Fremont boutique is well-known for it's West Coast vibe and curated mix of brands. In addition to apparel, they also stock a fashion-forward assortment of jewelry, handbags, accessories, and home goods. Shop online at Pipeandrow.com. 

Scotch & Soda - With two stores in the Seattle area (Capitol Hill and University Village), Scotch & Soda is making their mark on the city. The merchandise mix includes clothing and accessories for men and women and the prints this season are SO GOOD. They have great gifts this year including hats, socks, gloves, and many of them are priced under $150. Shop the Seattle store at 1530 Melrose Ave. 

Moorea Seal - Local fashion fans got to meet Moorea Seal in person at the Thompson Seattle holiday Sip & Shop event and shop from a curated assortment of merchandise handpicked from the shop. Her books The 52 Lists Project and 52 Lists for Happiness make great holiday gifts! MooreaSeal.com

Union Studio Metals - Self-described as adornment for "free-roaming gypsies with androgynous taste", Union Studio Metals makes beautiful pieces by hand using a range of metals and materials. View the collections online here. 

View the full fashion field trip video taken on-site at the Thompson Seattle Holiday Sip & Shop here. You can also follow our fashion adventures around the city on Instagram @Sydlovesfashion. 

Fashion Calendar: Holiday Sip & Shop in The Nest

The Thompson will be hosting a very stylish holiday-themed Sip & Shop event this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. making it fun and easy to shop local this season. Many of the vendors participating in the event were featured in the fall fashion series at the hotel including Andieanderin, Moorea Seal, Feral, and LumberUnion. Here's what you need to know about each brand that will be on-site this weekend:

Andieanderin - This company has ties (no pun intended) on the East and West Coast. Co-founder Lisa moved to New York earlier this year while her partner Cara continues to run the operation in Seattle. Andieaderin makes a gorgeous assortment of neckties inspired by influential women both past and present. They just celebrated their one-year anniversary and recently added 5 new styles to the line. 

Armoire - This local startup recently raised $3M in new funding to help grow and expand its offering. At its core, Armoire is a clothing rental company for women, but it's so much more. Read the full story online from last week's Sunday Seattle Times. 

Coupe Rokei - This downtown hair salon is located across the street from The Thompson hotel and is locally owned by Rory McGowan. They do fabulous hair, make-up, and skincare including microcurrent facials and they also sell a large assortment of Oribe hair and beauty products. 

F E R A L - This cool local handbag and leather accessory line owned by Shannon Fisher is 100% made in the U.S.A. and recently reached its funding goal on Kickstarter which means the brand can add more styles and colors to the already fabulous collection. (F E R A L will also be on-site at the Gossip & Glamour holiday party on Monday, December 10th!)

LumberUnion - I'm not super familiar with this local brand, but I've heard through the grapevine they have some pretty amazing things coming in the year ahead including a new collection + storefront in the city. The vibe is laid-back PNW and the merchandise includes styles for men and women.

Moonlit Skincare - I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Midnight Shift Overnight Facial Oil from Moonlit Skincare and I'm pleased to report that they recently added several new products to the line-up including the Powder Down Powder (shown above) and the Slumber Bath Salts. The entire product line is perfect for the gift-giving season and the price points are JUST RIGHT. Co-founder Stephy Kim will be at the Sip & Shop this weekend. Stop by and say hi!

OULA- This cool local company focuses on small-batch artisanal garments and accessories that are globally styled and sourced. Founder Erika Dalya Massaquoi will be on-site at the Sip & Shop. Learn more about her story here. 

Pipe & Row - This Fremont boutique is well-known for it's West Coast vibe and curated mix of brands. In addition to apparel, they also stock a fashion-forward assortment of jewelry, handbags, accessories, and home goods. 

Scotch & Soda - With two stores in the Seattle area (Capitol Hill and University Village), Scotch & Soda is making their mark on the city. The merchandise mix includes clothing and accessories for men and women and the prints this season are SO GOOD. I recently partnered with them to dress Kelly and Andrew of King 5's Local Lens. 

Union Studio Metals - Self-described as adornment for "free-roaming gypsies with androgynous taste", Union Studio Metals makes beautiful pieces by hand using a range of metals and materials. View the collections online here. 

Get out and shop local this season. It matters more than you know and every dollar counts. We hope to see you on Saturday at The Nest!

// Event Info // 

What: Holiday Sip & Shop in The Nest

When: Saturday, December 8, 2018

Where: The Thompson 110 Stewart St. Seattle, WA 98101

Why: Because this is the easiest way to SHOP LOCAL while enjoying sweeping views of the city

Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

RSVP via Eventbrite. 

See you there!