Nordstrom Designer Preview 2013

  

All images taken by me and copyright Team Photogenic. 

Nordstrom always knows the way to my heart. Last Thursday I spent my evening with Oscar, Micheal, and Valentino (...just to name a few) lusting over their fall collection. Magnificent right???

Northwest Hope and Healing Fashion Show

When I received an invitation to attend the Northwest Hope and Healing fashion show benefit I immediately knew this was an event I wanted to support. I think it's safe to say that we all know of someone who has had to deal with cancer... whether it be a family member or a loved one of a friend you know but I was really surprised to learn that our state has the highest rate of breast cancer cases (according to the American Cancer Society)! Yikes! The Northwest Hope and Healing foundation is about providing breast cancer patients in the Seattle area help to get through this tough time. Cancer can be scary and tough to get through and this amazing foundation ensures that cancer patients will get the support they need.

This event was definitely filled with emotions and there was a unique atmosphere of support that I've never felt at any other event. It was sweet to see cancer survivors walk down the runway showing us their numbers of being cancer free while their family in the audience cheered for them!

P.S. The next event is the Alki Beach 5k Walk & Run. 

Bridesmaid Dress

 

I'm so happy for my sister who just got engaged this past summer. After a few months of informing family and friends, the planning of the big day is beginning. This past weekend we went shopping for my sister's wedding dress. Although we were mistaken as twins growing up, my sister and I could not be any more different. She is the girl next door, always considered as 'one of the guys', played sports all her life and she participates in fantasy football!!! Her style is simplistic and romantic... and she is nothing close to a bridezilla, thank goodness!

As I was waiting for my sister in between trying on dresses, I checked out the bridesmaid dresses and unfortunately, I didn't see anything I really liked or care for. Because my sister is so chill, she's okay with her bridesmaid picking a dress that flatters their body as long as the colors are consistent.. so not a bridezilla right? I've photographed a few bridal fashion shows in the last three years so after no luck at the bridal boutiques, I came home and looked through my archive of photos and ran across this bridesmaid dress. I love the lace on this dress, the pleating on the bodice and the cinch waist. What do you think...?

It's In the Details

Here are a few of the pretty things that made up the Nordstrom Fall Fashion show I photographed a few weeks ago as part of Bellevue Fashion Week for Team Photogenic. Often times when I'm shooting a runway show I miss the details of the handbag, shoes or jewelry because I'm so focused on getting the overall look as they walk down the runway.

 

 

Nordstrom Fall Fashion Show

Sequin, boots and faux fur are a few of my favorite things this fall and I'm happy to see Nordstrom show a lot of that at the Fall Fashion show this year. Something new this season is the color 'oxblood' which is basically burgundy if you ask me. ;)

These photos were taken by me as part of Team Photogenic and are copyrighted.

Fashion First Runway Show

Supporting local boutiques has always been important to me. Most of my investment pieces come from Nordstrom but the majority of my unique and trendy pieces are from boutiques. With my love of supporting local boutiques it was only natural for me to be a fan of Fashion First - a runway show that takes place once a year featuring looks from local boutiques. Some of this year's line up included La Ree Boutique, The Finerie, Sway and Cake, and Mercer. These are some of my random shots from the show...

 

 

 

 

These photos were taken by me as part of Team Photogenic and are copyrighted.

Bellevue Fashion Week

This week is Bellevue Fashion Week! Grab your girlfriends and head over to Bellevue to see these fabulous shows...

Independent Designer Runway Show
Wednesday, September 26
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
6:30 pm – Check In, 7 pm – Show Begins
The Bellevue Collection in partnership with Fashion Group International and Femfessionals in Seattle will host for the first time, an independent fashion designer runway show featuring ten local artists in Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection 2012. Headlining designers include Lisa Vian Hunter and Lizzie Parker from NBC’s Season One Fashion Star!

After careful review, a panel of local fashion leaders selected Anne Sylvain by Patricia Raskin, Ampersand As Apostrophe by Jessica Park, Bd Homme by Banchong Douangphrachanh, Built For Man by Francisco Hernandez, Carole McClellan by Carole McClellan, Kreati-ka by Kathy Sabin-Mensah, Masha Osoianu Design by Masha Osoianu, and Olga Szwed by Olga Szwed to participate in the first ever Independent Designer Runway Show.
VIP tickets (front row) are $75 and General Admission tickets are $50. VIP TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
Click here to purchase Independent Designer Runway Show tickets.
After Party at KORAL Bar & Kitchen
Join the exclusive after party at KORAL with your ticket purchase to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and happy hour drink specials.

Nordstrom Fall Fashion Show
To benefit the Detlef Schrempf Foundation
Thursday, September 27
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
7 pm – Cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception
8 pm – Runway show spotlighting the best of contemporary and emerging designers
For tickets or more information, call the Detlef Schrempf Foundation at 206-464 -0826 or visit http://detlef.com/index.php/events/fashion-show.

Posh Party Beauty & Trend Show
Friday, September 28
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
6:30 pm – Check In, 7 pm – Show Begins
A stylish evening of tasty bites, a trend runway show and Macy’s showcases Urban Decay pro artist Eric Jimenez and Benefit Cosmetics’, Jill Gould and Natalie Forrelli demonstrating fresh looks for the season. Recreate the hottest looks of the season with Urban Decay and Benefit Cosmetics will teach you how to be Flawless in Seconds with their one-of-a-kind “fake-its” and “Fix-its”.
Start things off early with a trip to the complimentary "Posh Party Lounge" for quick beauty touch ups and learn tips from your favorite beauty brands from Macy’s and other Bellevue Square cosmetic stores.
100% of the ticket price benefits Bellevue LifeSpring. The event is for all ages.
Tickets are $50.
Click here to purchse Posh Party Beauty & Trend Show tickets.

Front Row Fashion Show presented by Vogue
Saturday, September 29
Hyatt Regency Bellevue6:15 pm – All Access Check In, 6:45 pm – GA Check In, 8 pm – Show Begins
Vogue presents the fall trends straight from the pages of the magazine to the runway, offering insight on fall trends and how to wear fashions available at The Bellevue Collection. ALL ACCESS TICKET HOLDERS ONLY are invited to join the runway show team for an exclusive post-show cocktail reception at Suite Restaurant/Lounge. Must be 21 or over.
100% of the ticket price benefits The Moyer Foundation, moyerfoundation.org.
All Access - $175
Includes complimentary valet parking, early registration and invitation to our champagne toast, appetizers, reserved seating, exclusive swag bag, a $50 Bellevue Collection gift certificate and admittance to join the runway show team for an exclusive post-show cocktail reception at Suite Restaurant/Lounge.

General Admission - $100
Includes a $25 Bellevue Collection gift certificate, swag bag, appetizers and reserved seating.
Click here to purchase tickets to Front Row Fashion Show.

MUSE by SEVEN Creative
Sunday, September 30
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
7 pm – Check In, 8 pm – Show Begins
SEVEN Salon will define style during the highly anticipated evening of high fashion and raw energy.  Discover inspired looks from some of the West Coasts most talented hairstylists. The runway will ignite with everything from the avant garde to contemporary cuts and colors.

For tickets and information, please call 425.289.1777 or email Concierge@7salon.com. Tickets are available at SEVEN Salon locations and BrownPaperTickets.com, search “Muse by SEVEN”. Front Row VIP Tickets are $105 and General Admission Tickets are $85. 
After Party at Lucky Strike Gain exclusive access with your MUSE ticket purchase.

For more information visit The Bellevue Collection.

 

These photos were taken by me at last year's Posh Party as part of Team Photogenic. I will be at Bellevue Fashion Week photographing shows from Thursday through Saturday. Please come say hi and if you can't make it, follow me on instagram or twitter for updates!