Shopping in NYC can be freaking expensive. Unless you’re okay with strolling through the same old high street stores that are in every mall around the country, you will typically pay a pretty arm and a leg to buy anything…
In Our (Family’s) Closet: Vintage Fashion Photo
When our family visited a few weeks ago, they brought along some old photos for us to keep safe. When we were perusing through them, reminiscing of years past, we came across this photo of Adria’s sister/Travis’ wife’s communion in…
1 Madras Shirt, 3 Looks for Covet Fridays
Last weekend we were helping a client overhaul his wardrobe. All was going well until we came upon the infamous gingham shirt. As soon as he saw it, his eyes got wide and he insisted it was too fancy for…
A Stylist’s Street Style
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of spending most of the afternoon with Bryan, a fellow personal shopper and stylist here in Seattle. We talked fashion and life, and I have to say every time I have the opportunity to…
London Shopping Guide: Our Favorite Markets & Neighborhoods
One of the reasons I was excited to go to London again was for the shopping. As I’m sure you know from the showing at London Fashion Week, you can get just about every type of fashion in The Foggy…
Affordable Watercolor Art That Looks Expensive
I stumbled across Michelle Morin’s artwork a couple years ago before I even knew her name. I saw this image on Pinterest, but it was hosted on Tumblr with no source link. I kept coming back to it as I…
Best Friend’s Street Style
While in New York we snapped a photo of Adria’s best friend, Colleen. We love her play on proportions, mixing cozy layers in a minimalist utilitarian look. We snapped this right after checking out the Aire Roman bath, a spa…
Women’s Jeweled Sandals
thrifted satchel, Zara jeans, Target sandals, Madewell spike necklace, J.Crew gem necklace and tank, Fossil cardigan, Gap sunglasses
Have a Happy, Flavorful, and Stylish Memorial Day!
Wishing you as stylish a Memorial Day as Travis!
Bellevue Street Style (and Some Amazing Polka Dot Pants)
Some Bellevue street style to get you through the Mondays. Pants from H&M.
In Our Closet: Dressing Down a Jacquard Skirt
If you saw my post from last week about dressing down lace you’re probably noticing a theme here. I’ve been inspired by a lot of my more formal pieces lately and have been looking for ways to make them appropriate…
Welcome to the New Blog: Say Goodbye to The Emerald Closet
New Year, New Blog: I am honored to have grown The Emerald Closet into one of Seattle’s premiere fashion blogs from 2010-2012. I ran it with my brother-in-law Travis, where we covered street style, created style guides, and offered personal…