Fashion Field Trip: Snohomish Edition

For my latest fashion field trip, I joined Melody Todd of Honest Chatter on a journey 35 miles north of Seattle to a sweet little place called Snohomish. I don’t usually drive this far north to shop and I typically only visit Snohomish once a year when I’m headed to Craven Farms in search of the perfect pumpkin, but this time around, I’m on a mission to meet local shop owners and explore hidden-gem boutiques.

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Snohomish was little more than a sleepy small town sprinkled with antique shops and farms. Back in the day, antique hunters would visit Snohomish and spend hours scouring local shops for secret treasures. Yet over the past few years, Snohomish has blossomed to become an unforgettable destination for boutique wineries, lifestyle shops, and independent jewelry designers. Downtown Snohomish is even home to Lamb & Co., an adorable home decor shop owned by the twins from the HGTV hit series, Unsellable Houses.



We started our adventure at Maple & Moss, which has a great assortment of Pacific Northwest-inspired apparel, accessories, and quirky gifts. I really liked that the mix includes products for men and women and that they carry a full range of sizes. I got the “Champagne for Breakfast” sweatshirt.

Next, we visited Mimi’s Boutique, a country-style boutique that sells clothing, accessories, home decor, and furniture. I love neighborhood boutiques like these that carry a fun mix of everything you need and a few things that you don’t but should probably buy anyway in the spirit of helping to stimulate the local economy. We got an eco-friendly sloth dryer ball, some adorable earrings, and a “Boss Lady” silicone wine cup.

 



Located just across the street you’ll find Snohomish Pie Co. For those of you with a serious sweet tooth, this may be the ONLY reason you visit Snohomish this year, and that’s ok because it will have been well worth the visit. In addition to classic apple pie, the assortment features a variety of other delicious favorites including Chocolate Pecan, Marionberry, Peach Raspberry Crumb, and Cherry. If you’re looking for an over-the-top experience, check out one of their Pie Shakes, which is literally an entire slice of pie blended with creamy vanilla ice cream.

 
Next up, we visited Worthy. This boutique is a true treasure trove of goodness and the curation is excellent. The product mix includes a range of clothing, jewelry, home decor, accessories, gifts, and even lighting fixtures. They also have a small vintage section in the back brimming with concert tees, denim jackets, sweaters, and outerwear. I really liked exploring everything this store had to offer and found an amazing gift for mom in the form of a beautiful decoupage oyster shell that doubles as a trinket dish.

Edit was one of my favorite boutiques in Snohomish because it was unexpected and reminded me of the stores that I frequently shop in the city. The store itself is huge and perfectly merchandised with a curated mix of clothing and accessories for men and women. I also loved the beautiful assortment of home fragrances and furnishings. You can even find plant-based cleaning products from Seattle brand L'AVANT Collective at Edit, which was a nice surprise to discover.




If you love fashion, don’t miss Golden Shop in Snohomish. They sell fun, accessible, and easy-to-wear clothing for women. You’ll find everything from cute sundresses to cowboy boots, overalls, handbags, and hats.

Jewelry fans can’t miss Point No Point in Snohomish, Julie Stark Allen’s jewelry studio inspired by the neutral beauty of the Pacific Northwest. All of the jewelry is handcrafted in Snohomish and all diamonds are conflict-free and ethically sourced. The 14k Rose Gold Sapphire Triangle studs are stunning and everything in the assortment is beautifully unique and worth checking out. You can even commission custom pieces using available loose stones.



Located right on the main street you’ll find Malicious Women Co. A sassy, woman-owned company that sells ethically-made candles, apparel, jewelry, and gifts. At the shop, you can design your own candle or buy one off the shelf. I promise you, there’s a perfectly hilarious one for every occasion. All of their candles are made from 100% natural soy (grown in the U.S.) and use a paper core wick that is lead-free. The burn time for each candle is approx. 40-50 hours.

For those with a green thumb, and those without (like me), don’t miss Retreat Plant Co. They specialize in indoor plants, terrariums, and beautiful ceramics. The staff can help pick out the best plants for each environment and can also arm you with the necessary information to keep them alive. They also do great workshops and parties.

Speaking of plants, nestled in Snohomish you’ll also find Sprig Flower Co., offering a beautiful mix of flowers, gifts, beauty products, and home decor. We recently worked with Alyssa and her team for an event in Seattle and the flowers were absolutely stunning! They also offer local flower delivery in Snohomish County.

The final store we visited to cap off our fashion field trip was Lamb & Co. They have a sweet little stop filled with kitchen essentials, living room decor, and products featured on the show. You can learn more about the twins and their HGTV show here.

Snohomish Shop List

Edit - 1001 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290

Golden Shop - 1800 Bickford Ave Suite 204, Snohomish, WA 98290

Lamb & Co (the sisters from Unsellable Houses on HGTV)

Malicious Women Co - 920 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290

Maple & Moss - 104 Union Ave. Snohomish, WA 98290

Mimi's Boutique - 906 1st Street Snohomish, WA 98290

Point No Point - 923 1st St Suite B, Snohomish, WA 98290

Retreat Plant Company - 1118 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290

Snohomish Pie Co - 915 1st St Ste C, Snohomish, WA 98290

Sprig Flower Co. - 1007 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290

Worthy - 1200 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290

Come Shop With Us

If want to experience an epic Snohomish Fashion Field Trip of your own, check out the Styled By Snohomish event on Saturday, May 21st. Tickets are on sale now! The event will feature brunch bites and a fashion show featuring local boutiques. 

Fashion Calendar: 8telier Store Preview

Join Seattle designers Jean and Craig Glover on November 19th for a special preview of their new store 8telier located downtown at Pacific Place. The design duo will be showcasing their sophisticated line of womenswear and giving guests a sneak peek at their spring '15 collection. Key items from the collection include the asymmetrical liquid fabric biker jacket (shown above, left), the City Skirted leggings, and the Sabine jersey top (shown above, right). In addition to experiencing the line and meeting the designers in person, guests will also enjoy refreshments from Tray Kitchen. This is a free event and open to the public. See you there!

What: 8telier Store Preview & Party

When: Wednesday, Nov. 19th from 6-8pm

Where: 8telier - Pacific Place 600 Pine Street - Level One

Why: Because this is a great opportunity to meet local designers and support the Seattle fashion community

Stay Social: Facebook.com/8telier

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

coco+kelley styling event at DVF

Cassandra LaValle of coco+kelley will be hosting a special event at the Diane von Furstenberg store in Bellevue on Thursday, June 26th from 6-8pm. The party will feature shopping and complimentary summer styling advice, a special gift with purchase, and refreshments including champagne and light bites. Guests will also enjoy pics in the DVF photo booth and be entered to win special prizes including a private shopping party in the store. This is a complimentary event but RSVP via email is requested. 

What: coco+kelley Styling event at DVF

When: Thursday, June 26th, 2014 from 6-8pm

Where: DVF Store - Bellevue Square Mall

RSVP: ellersvp@hearst.com

Fashion Calendar: Wear Wednesday featuring deRosairo

The next Wear Wednesdays event is taking place tonight at the W Seattle. Come meet designer Nishika de Rosairo and view her namesake collection of womenswear for Fall/Winter 2014 that pushes the boundaries of luxury and architectural design. This is a complimentary event in the W Seattle Living Room with happy hour food and drink specials provided by Trace bar.

What: Wear Wednesdays ft. de Rosairo
When: Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
Where: W Seattle 1112 Fourth Ave.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Fashion Calendar: Dior & I

Fashion Fans: Don't miss the new film Dior & I screening this weekend at the Seattle International Film Festival. View behind the scenes footage of Dior's Creative Director, Raf Simons, filmed in 2012, as he prepares his first haute couture collection for the iconic brand. The film will be shown at various theaters in the Seattle area May 17th - 22nd. Tickets start at $12. Learn more at http://www.siff.net/festival-2014/dior-and-i.

Goodwill set to open brand new Capitol Hill store

This Friday May 2nd, Goodwill will welcome the public to it's brand new Capitol Hill location. The 15,000 square foot store previously occupied by Half Price Books will feature apparel, accessories and home goods. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9am on Friday and to celebrate the new store opening the first 200 customers into the store will receive special giveaways and door prizes. The party continues all day long and will include a special Friday night party from 4-9pm featuring hourly giveaways and music from C89.5 DJ's Gabriel Zus and Harmony Soleil.

Opening just a little after Earth Day, the new store will appeal to shoppers who want to limit their impact on the environment by purchasing quality, reusable items. Last year, Seattle Goodwill recycled over 47 million tons. Shoppers get the added benefit of knowing that the net proceeds from their purchases help Goodwill provide free job training programs to low-income and underserved individuals in the community.

Goodwill Capitol Hill

115 E. Belmont Ave. E. 

Seattle, WA 98102
On Twitter @SeattleGoodwill

Good to Know: The new store has a small parking lot! We all know this is rare on the hill, so get there early and take advantage!

Fashion Calendar: Jamie Joseph Trunk Show at Essenza

Join Fremont's Essenza boutique for a special trunk show featuring local artist Jamie Joseph on Saturday, April 26th from 11am-7pm. The event will include decadent chocolate cupcakes + champagne and feature an array of gorgeous styles from the Jamie Joseph line which include diamonds, precious stones and gold. Stop by to shop local for all your Mothers Day Gifts, peruse the line and meet the designer in person.

Essenza

615 N. 35th St. 

Seattle, WA 98103

East Meets West (Seattle) Trunk Show + Happy Hour at Momo

Join Momo for an East Meets West (Seattle) trunk show and happy hour event on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5-7pm. Featuring two local designers that both happen to reside in West Seattle, the trunk show will showcase Pearlesque lingerie by Margaret Chodos-Irvine and modern clothing from Lu by Jenny Fort. Drop by to meet the designers in person, hear the backstories behind their brands and enjoy light refreshments as you shop the collections and enjoy great company. This is a free event and open to the public. Bring a friend!

Pictured above: Lu drop crotch wool shorts

Momo Boutique 600 South Jackson St.  Seattle, WA 206.329.4736

Don't miss the Rock Star Jewelry Pre-Mothers Day Sale

To celebrate Mothers Day and thank the community for 14 years of support, Martha Driver of Rock Star Jewelry is offering 30% off the entire line for a limited time only! Available locally at Current & Furbish in Magnolia and Karan Dannenberg Clothier in Belltown, Rock Star Jewelry makes a gorgeous and memorable gift for moms. The sale runs April 18th through May 10th.  www.rockstarjewelry.com

Fashion Calendar: STYLE BLOOMS Runway Show at The Bellevue Collection

Is the sunshine today getting you in the mood for spring shopping? Don't miss The Bellevue Collection's exclusive before-hours runway show featuring the season's must-have trends. Tickets are $35 and include a swag bag and $10 certificate to The Bellevue Collection. All proceeds benefit the National Charity League.

What: STYLE BLOOMS Runway Show

When: Saturday, April 26, 2014

Where: Bellevue Square Center Court

Time: Check-in begins at 8:30am - Fashion Show starts at 9am

Tickets: $35 via Brown Paper Tickets

Fremont's Les Amis boutique is turning 18

Les Amis in Fremont is turning 18! Come celebrate with cupcakes and champagne this Friday from 3-7pm. Plus, enjoy a 15% discount on your entire purchase* all weekend long as a thank you to the community for it's continued love and support. Take a peek at what's in stock now by visiting the Les Amis blog.

Les Amis

3420 Evanston Ave. N. 

Seattle, WA 98103

*Discount excludes sale items and jewelry. 

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

FGI Seattle launches Executive Fashion Series

 
Fashion Group International is pleased to announce the launch of the Executive Fashion Series, a curated collection of events designed to showcase Seattle's biggest retail/fashion executives and allow them to share their personal stories of success in an intimate group setting. The series kicks off this month with Harvey Kanter, CEO of Blue Nile.  Join in as Mr. Kanter speaks about the growing diamond and jewelry business, shares his experience as an executive of a public company and unveils his top tips for running a successful e-commerce company. 

What: FGI Seattle Executive Fashion Series featuring Harvey Kanter, CEO of Blue Nile

When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 6-8:30pm (The presentation will begin at 6:30pm)

Where: Impact HUB  Seattle 220 2nd Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98104

Tickets: $40 members/$60 Non-Members via Brown Paper Tickets. Become an FGI member and your first event is free!
 
 

Luxury on Demand celebrates spring with closet clean-outs

Throughout the months of March & April, Seattle’s newest online designer consignment boutique, Luxury on Demand is heading offline and out into the community to guide you through the season with helpful tips on closet purging, organization, and out of season storage. Book a complimentary closet clean out session and you’ll also receive fashion advice on how to style your favorite fall pieces through the seasonal transition and get budget-friendly tips on how to update your existing spring pieces. Luxury on Demand will also help you determine which pieces from your wardrobe are worth consigning to make a little cash for your next spring splurge!


What: Luxury on Demand Spring Cleaning

When: Now through the end of April

Where: Your closet

Cost: This is a complimentary service.

For questions or to request a closet clean out service online fill out the form on the CONTACT page.

Seattle Met hosts first look of SCHAI by Suk Chai

Seattle Metropolitan magazine is hosting a special event this Friday, March 14th to showcase SCHAI, the debut collection of local designer Suk Chai. Seattle Met Fashion Editor Laura Cassidy will be on hand to introduce the designer and go over highlights of the fall/winter collection. Don't miss your chance to meet the designer and see the collection that is quickly becoming the new favorite of the fashion community. 

What: SCHAI event hosted by Seattle Met

When: Friday, March 14, 2014 from 6-9pm

Where: Roche Bobois 1015 Western Ave. Seattle, WA 98104

Tickets: Admission is free. RSVP in advance via Eventbrite. 

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!

Stella McCartney x goop add new pieces to the collection

Stella McCartney and goop have recently added two new pieces to the Stella McCartney x goop capsule collection, a luxury designer collaboration available exclusively on goop.com. The latest collaboration was sparked from the close friendship between the designer and goop founder, actress Gwyneth Paltrow. One of the newest items to be unveiled is a long sleeve fit and flare white dress with invisible zippers at the wrist (pictured left). Also recently added was the Beckett clutch in white (also pictured left). Additional items in the collection include a pair of black denim pants with navy velvet panels on the front, a charcoal gray wool jumpsuit with a drawstring waist, and a classic chic gray wool blazer. Shop the collection online at Goop.com.

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