Introducing Bridget Bergman Designs

By the time Brit Bergman was 16 she was already traveling around the globe as a model. It was through her experience working on the other end of the lense that Brit realized she wanted to pursue a career working on the creative end of the industry. After pursuing a fashion degree she launched her own line and hasn’t looked back since. "I wanted to create outerwear for women because we are all at the mercy of the climate that we live in and when we put a lot of effort into getting dressed everyday. What we put on top of that should be an extension of our style and make us feel excited to brave the outdoors everyday," says Brit.


Through her own line Brit has managed to carefully fuse together the ease of West Coast style with the sophistication and styling of the East Coast. Her line of outerwear, which includes beautiful raincoats that are made using recycled materials, offers women a balance between fashion and environmental sustainability. "It was important to me, while selecting fabrics, to look for ones that incorporated being environmentally friendly,"says Brit, "I was very excited when I found our raincoat material because it is partially made from recycled paper as well as being wind and water proof and stain and wrinkle resistant."

Bridget Bergman is based out of Vancouver, B.C. For more info or to shop online click here.

THINKNOW Fall Launch Party

Check out the THINKNOW Fall Launch party this Saturday at Ella Mon in Ballard. Sip wine, enjoy music from a Live DJ and of course, see the fall additions to the Thinknow Collection.

What: Fall 2009 Thinknow Product Preview

When: Saturday October 10th

Where: Ella Mon Boutique in Ballard

Time: 6pm-9pm

Queen Anne Dispatch Launches New Site

My fave neighborhood boutique Queen Anne Dispatch just launched a new website. I love the design and layout. It's really user friendly and includes a link to their blog. LOVE. Check it out now by clicking here.

Treesje Handbags on Sale at Clutch

All full priced Treesje bags are 25% off now at Clutch. Shop online with coupon code treesje. Valid now through midnight on Monday. Celebs including Lauren Conrad and Audrina from The Hills love Treesje Handbags. I like the Capri Messenger Bag in Wine. It has an adjustable shoulder strap and numerous pockets on the interior and exterior of the bag.

If you're not into the longer straps and prefer something handheld you might like the Huntley in black. This bag is "Great back for work and shopping trips with the girls,"says owner Kimberly. The Huntley has a quilted exterior, two slide pockets, double shoulder straps and a fully lined interior.

View the full assortment of Treesje bags by clicking here.

Tannya Bernadette Presents: Fashion Dilemma Solved

Seattle stylist Tannya Bernadette is now sharing her fashion expertise with the world through her new blog Fashion Dilemma Solved. “As a stylist, I work as a fashion interpreter for my clients.” says Tannya, “My new website will help answer those burning how-to questions and help you navigate through fashion do’s and don’ts.” Tannya’s site will help users get answers fast in a process that is so much easier than searching through fashion magazines trying to find the right way to wear your new clothing item. The best part is, the site is open to everyone, so if you have a question feel free to ask away!

Email you fashion questions to info@tannyabernadette.com. You’ll get a response via e-mail and the Q&A will also be posted on the site.

About Tannya Bernadette
Tannya Bernadette offers a wardrobe styling service with energy and excitement. There is nothing more rewarding to her than spending time helping clients one-on-one or working with a team of creative individuals. Tannya will tweak, re-create, and maintain the look you always wanted. For a list of Tannya’s services click here.

Prairie Underground Sample Sale

What: Prairie Underground Sample Sale!!! Which means deep discounts (50 to 70 percent off) on fall and holiday 2008 collections featuring hoodies, jackets, and dresses.

Why: You need to start building your fall wardrobe ASAP.

When: This Sat. & Sun. Oct. 3rd & 4th from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Grey Gallery & Lounge, 1512 11th Ave. (206-325-5204)

*As Seen in Daily Candy

La Rousse: New Fall Items + Fall Fashion Event

There's a lot going on at La Rousse! If you haven't checked out their latest fall arrivals do yourself a favor and click here to view some of my favorite pieces from Neurotica, a hip new line out of the U.K. Enter NEUROTICA15 and save 15% on the entire collection all weekend (offer ends on Monday).

Don't forget to check out La Rousse at Spa Noir for the Fall Fashion Fete this Sunday from 11am-2pm. See the La Rousse Pop-Up Shop, save 20% on new Fall fashion, receive tips to update your wardrobe and save 20% on Spa Noir retail products. You'll also get free makeup tips from Vivian Lee Cosmetics and have a chance to preview Masha Osoianu's holiday collection of accessories. Click here to view the invitation.

Must See Fashion Film: The September Issue

Drop whatever it is you’re doing immediately and go see The September Issue featuring Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour. The film by R.J. Culter is both an inspiring and intimate look at what goes on behind the scenes to put together the coveted September Issue at Vogue magazine. The film which premiered last year at The Sundance Film Festival is now open in 12 countries and more than 50 markets. “It’s been an extraordinary and whirlwind experience,” says R.J. Culter. The film even broke the $2 million dollar mark in the U.S. earlier this week. It’s absolutely a must-see film for anyone who loves fashion and wants a never-before-seen look behind the pages of Vogue. The handbags, the shoes and the endless rolling racks filled with designer clothes are enough to make even the most seasoned fashion industry veteran drool.

In the film Anna is both candid and coy. She lets viewers see her daily life both in the office and at home. And although throughout the film she often looks expressionless it’s hard to ignore the fact that in the fashion world she’s practically “the pope” as one of her staff members points out. Everyone knows that if Anna Wintour gets behind something it sells. Even the CEO of Nieman Marcus asks Anna in the film if she can help work with the designers on production and delivery because they simply aren’t doing a good enough job keeping up with the demand for merchandise.

Anna Wintour grew up in London in the 60’s and fell in love with the fashion revolution that was going on in Europe at the time. Her father, Charles Wintour, was a newspaper editor for London’s Evening Standard and persuaded her to pursue a career as the Editor of Vogue.

Grace Coddington, the Creative Director at Vogue also plays a major role in the film. She’s the woman behind all the fashion spreads in the magazine and her background includes 15+ years with British Vogue and another 15+ with American Vogue. Her best advice from the movie? “You can’t stay behind. You have to go charging ahead,” says Grace.

“Fashion is about looking forward,” says Anna Wintour and you can certainly expect to look forward to this fabulous film.

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Bellevue Fashion Week

The premier of The September Issue was brought to Bellevue by The Bellevue Collection as part of Bellevue Fashion Week. For more Bellevue Fashion Week information click here.

I Heart Style Rookie

As a fellow fashion blogger I can appreciate good fashion content and that is why I am a major fan of Tavi Gevinson, a quirky 13-year-old fashion blogger from Chicago who is quickly taking the entire fashion industry by storm. She was recently invited to sit front row during New York Fashion Week at Maria Cornejo, Marc Jacobs, Yohji Yamamoto and Alexander Wang. Tavi’s website “Style Rookie” has over 4 million followers and the content is uber impressive for someone so young. This girl’s got major talent! Check out her site by clicking here.

West Seattle Fall Fashion Affair

The weather is changing and yes, it’s time to start shopping for your fall fashion wardrobe. That is exactly why you should join Sweetie, Carmilia’s, Edie’s, and Clementine this Thursday evening for the second annual West Seattle Fall Fashion Affair showcasing the latest fall trends! It goes without saying that if you shop early you’ll get the best selection. Be sure to pick up a punch card and visit all 5 participating stores. Full cards are redeemable at West 5 for a complimentary glass of bubbly! Sweetie will be serving champagne, wine and sumptuous sweets for this fabulous shopping event, so bring a friend and drop by to see their newest fall fashion arrivals. Several stores will be offering a gift with purchase so be sure to check out all the boutiques.

Sweetie
4508 California Ave. S.W.
West Seattle

Clementine
4447 California Ave. S.W.
West Seattle

Edie’s
4310 SW Alaska St.
West Seattle

Carmilia's
4528 California Ave SW
West Seattle

Galah by Lenna Kai

As part of my portfolio for The Art Institute of Seattle I displayed several pieces from Seattle online boutique La Rousse. The one pictured below is from Galah by Lenna Kai. It's a puff sleeve charcoal stretch twill dress handcrafted in Seattle with an exposed gold zipper in the back. Click here for more info.

More Bellevue Fashion Week Events

Along with the more notable fashion runway events for Fashion Week ’09, which runs September 29 – October 4, 2009 at The Bellevue Collection, are a host of complimentary in-store events and mini runway shows -- all loaded with style.

Fashion Week Extra Events

Tea Time with TIGI at Beauty Works
Monday, September 28, 1-3 PM
Are you a Brunette Goddess or a Super Star? Are you a Rockaholic or do you rock the catwalk? Sip iced tea, and play with product while TIGI expert, Susan Grizzle answers all of your questions, and helps you find which TIGI personality you are! Stop in and enter to win a prize.

Dismero Event at Papillon
Monday, September 28, 4-8 PM
Come to Papillon to celebrate our fabulous Italian Sportswear line Dismero- for you to take with you- special purchases on all our Italian lines. Sip Prosecco and nibble on Italian delicacies.

Complimentary Skincare Consultations at Aveda
Every Day of Fashion Week
Visit Aveda for your complimentary skincare consultation and receive a sample of a masque best suited for your skin type.

An Evening In Black and White with Sebastian at Beauty Works
Tuesday, September 29, 6-8 PM
Did you love Sebastian's Threads? You will love Microweb Fiber! Come and learn about Microweb Fiber and the rest of the fabulous new line with our Sebastian specialist, Chrissy Sayre. You will be able to play with the products, enjoy a snack, and participate in an in-store drawing.

Curls Night Out by Deva Curl at Beauty Works
Wednesday, September 30, 4-7 PM
Sick of flat ironing your hair every day? Fearful that the Seattle rain will make your waves rear their unruly head? Stop denying your curls and embrace them! The Deva Curl line was created by Lorraine Massey, author of the book Curly Girl. Come and let our very own designer, Linda Jacobs, walk you through a new way to love your curls with these amazing products.

Skin Bar Event by Dermalogica at Beauty Works
Thursday, October 1, 4-7 PM
As the seasons change, so does the needs of your skin. Our skin care specialist, Inga Lajauskiene, can help! Stop by for a specialized Dermalogica face mapping, and find out what your skin needs to keep that healthy glow all year round. There will samples and testers, as well as a chance to win a fabulous Dermalogica gift basket.

Grand Opening of HUGO BOSS
Thursday, October 1
Join HUGO BOSS and Details to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new BOSS Store. Enjoy specialty drinks and the chance to win exclusive prizes as you shop the newest BOSS collections for men. For event details visit the BOSS Store. Register to receive exclusive information on HUGO BOSS events and collections and a chance to win a $1,000 HUGO BOSS wardrobe by visiting www.hugoboss-store.com.

Business Casual Seminar at Road
Thursday October 1st, 7 PM
This event will cover acceptable workplace fashion. How to start with the basics and add the elements of fashion. Picking the right color and how to achieve the perfect fit will also be covered. Special one on one consultations will be available as well.

Hair U Wear by Ken Paves and Jessica Simpson at Beauty Works *Sydney's TOP PICK!
Friday, October 2, 4-8 PM
Get the glamour of long silky voluminous hair without having to do the work of growing it! We will do a color match, and show you how to apply these popular extensions. Learn how to utilize the extensions for different styles and how to properly store and clean them so that you can have your extensions for years to come. During this event, all hair pieces will be 50% off.

KOS Launch Event at Louie Permelia
Saturday, October 3
The world's hottest new fashion footwear line. KOS, an elite purveyor of high quality, high fashion shearling boots. Come see an exclusive preview of the new fall line-up. Enjoy wine and cheese for this exciting event.

MINI RUNWAY SHOWS
Invite the teens, men and women in the family for these exciting mini runway shows. The following stores will feature shows in Center Court of Bellevue Square daily from Sept. 30th – Oct. 4th A complete schedule of mini runway show times is posted on bellevuecollection.com/fashionweek.

• Ann Taylor
  
• Aritzia
  
• Banana Republic
  
• Billabong
  
• Cache
  
• Eddie Bauer
  
• Escape Outdoors
  
• Exofficio
  
• Express
  
• Free People
  
• Gap
  
• GUESS?
  
• Helly Hansen
  
• Louie Permelia
  
• Lucy
  
• Macy’s
  
• MARQSMEN
  
• Martin & Osa
  
• ROAD
  
• Vans
  
• Zebraclub 
  

For more information on all Fashion Week ’09 events, click here. 

Jean Paul Gaultier + Target

Could it be? A possible collaboration between Target and Jean Paul Gaultier!? Sources told WWD that Gaultier could be up next in Target’s Designer Collaboration series. “We don’t have anything to share other than we admire his work and incredible design aesthetic,” a Target spokesman said Thursday. We all know something is in the works and we'll post more details soon!

Fashion Week in London is Underway

London Fashion Week sponsored by Canon is in full swing! Tomorrow’s shows include Betty Jackson, Nicole Farhi, Matthew Williamson, and Vivienne Westwood Red Label. Other amazing fashion week shows include Christopher Kane, Paul Smith, and Twenty8Twelve. Check out more Fashion Week Coverage by clicking here.

You can also keep up with London Fashion Week on Twitter by clicking here.

Elevate Seattle Fashion Show

Get to the heart of fashion and get your tickets now to Elevate, a dinner, silent auction, fashion show and fundraiser benefitting Olive Crest. Featured boutiques and designers include Karan Dannenberg Clothier, The Finerie, Derek Andrew, Jaxx Men and Marilyn Berg Designs. Sponsors include Rocket Dog, Expeditors, Pink Restaurant, Salon Divas and more.

What: Elevate Fashion Show & Fundraiser

When: Friday October 2nd

Where: Colombia Tower Club

Time: 6:30pm

Tickets: $150

More info: Click here.

True Religion Opens at Bellevue Square

Today True Religion announced the opening of a new branded retail store at Bellevue Square Mall. Located at 575 Bellevue Square, the 1,900 square-foot branded retail store will offer shoppers the entire True Religion collection for men, women and kids, including its signature jean styles, its expanding denim, sportswear and handbag collection, and a full range of licensed product, such as footwear, swimwear, headwear and fragrances.

“We are excited to build upon our presence in the Pacific Northwest with the addition of our Bellevue Square retail store. Bellevue Square will mark our second full-price retail store in Washington and serves to complement our existing Seattle location,” said Jeffrey Lubell, chairman, chief executive officer and chief merchant of True Religion Apparel, Inc. “Consumers in the Pacific Northwest have exhibited strong demand for True Religion Brand Jeans merchandise and we seek to meet that demand through the ongoing expansion of our branded retail stores and the coordination with our premium wholesale partners.”

“We are pleased to partner with Bellevue Square, which is exemplified by its high-profile, high-traffic location in downtown Bellevue, luxury retail partners and affluent customer base,” said Michael Buckley, president of True Religion Apparel, Inc. “Located in one of wealthiest communities in the U.S., Bellevue Square is estimated to generate average sales per square foot well in excess of the national average.”

Hunter Trunk Show at Posh on Main

If you love boots check out the Hunter Trunk Show at Posh on Main on Saturday, Sept. 26th from 12pm-5pm. Within the past decade Hunter has moved from being a Scottish company with a predominantly British clientele to being a truly global brand with a range of products that reveals the proud heritage of the company while also reflecting modern trends in style and fashion. Come see for yourself.

What: Hunter Trunk Show

When: Saturday, Sept. 26

Where: Posh on Main 10245 Main St. in Bellevue

Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Move over Polyvore, Looklet is Taking Over!

Move over Polyvore. I just fell in love with Looklet. It’s an online styling studio that lets you put together full outfits on a virtual model. All you do is select your item then drag and drop it. All clothes are real, selected by stylists, from real designers. Looklet adds hundreds of new outfits each week and keeps track of new designers and promising new talent in the industry. Users can select their own model and even change the background so that their virtual styling session is set in the perfect location.

Once you put together a set you can also view it as is, up close or even from behind. You can also click on each item and be taken directly to the website it came form. And of course, once you create new looks you can easily send a link for others to check out via Facebook, Twitter and Myspace.

Art & Fall Fashion & Pacific Place

Preview what’s new for fall at Pacific Place when the All For Fall Art & Fashion Event takes place Saturday, September 19th. Informal modeling will showcase fall’s finest from Barneys New York, Tiffany & Co., Twist, True Religion Brand Jeans, Something Silver, Club Monaco, Benetton and more from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Atrium on Level 1, followed by a design competition from 5 to 7 p.m.

Under the direction of Event Impresario Eduardo Khawam, up-and-coming designers will compete at Pacific Place to earn a spot as one of the Top 12 Designers at the Columbia Tower’s Masquerade Ball on October 24. The challenge is to incorporate art into their designs as inspired by our partner, Seattle Art Museum (SAM). Judges include Project Runway Season 5 designer Blayne Walsh.
Guests can also enter to win a pair of SAM VIP tickets to see the Michelangelo Public and Private and Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act exhibitions. Simply stop by the Concierge Desk on Level 1 to register (no purchase necessary). For more information, call (206) 405-2655.

NY Fashion Week is Here!!!

The shift to fall weather isn’t such a bad thing because if you’re in the industry it means New York Fashion Week! The event runs September 10th-17th and features Spring 2010 collections. I can’t wait to see how many shows Anna Wintour sits front row at and of course, what she thinks about fashion for this next season.

Here’s a list of my fave NY Fashion Week highlights and must-see shows:

Thursday, September 10th
10am- BCBG Max Azria

Friday, September 11th
2pm- Charlotte Ronson
6pm- Nicole Miller

Saturday, September 12th
10am- Lacoste
8pm- Vivienne Tam

Sunday, September 13th
11am- Derek Lam
1pm- DKNY
4pm- Diane Von Furstenberg
5pm- Rebecca Taylor

Monday, September 14th
10am- Carolina Herrera
1pm- Tracy Reese
2pm- Donna Karan

Tuesday, September 15th
10am- Badgley Mischka
2pm- Max Azria
8pm- Narciso Rodriguez

Wednesday, September 16th
9am- Tory Burch
10am- Michael Kors
11am-Nanette Lepore
2pm- 3.1 Phillip Lim
6pm- Anna Sui

Thursday, September 17th
9am- Ralph Lauren
2pm- Isaac Mizrahi
4pm- Calvin Klein
8pm- Tommy Hilfiger