The Pop-up Shop is Here: TODAY & SATURDAY!

Stop in today or tomorrow @ the Bravern in Bellevue to check out SWO’s Pop-up shop! 10am-8pm, this collection of designers is NOT something to be missed, so stop in and see this limited time grouping of amazing jewelry, clothing, and accessories!

SWO Retailer Focus: Pioneer Jewelers

Haven’t bought yourself a new piece of jewelry during SWO yet? Or have you but can’t resist another? Then check out Pioneer Jewelers down on Seattle’s Waterfront.

Pioneer Jewelers is thrilled to be making its Seattle debut at Pier 55 on the beautiful Elliott Bay waterfront.  Previously located in Juneau Alaska for over 30 years; owners Jack and Penny Tripp both stated, “We couldn’t be happier with the warm reception we’ve received since opening here in May.”

Both are excited to be taking part in ‘Seattle Shopping Week Out’ where they will be offering great fall specials. Pioneer Jewelers carries an assortment of jewelry and fine giftware lines including  Lladro, Swarovski, Kabana, Simon G, Pandora and other sterling and gemstone collections.

Be sure to drop in, see the store, meet the staff  and take advantage of the Shopping Week Out Special   “Buy any piece of jewelry at regular price, and receive the second piece of equal or lesser value for ½ off!”  (Offer excludes Pandora merchandise.)

Check out the pictures below to see just a few samples of their many collections!

The SWO Pop-up Shop Starts TOMORROW @ The Bravern

Stop in to the Seattle’s Shopping Week Out Pop-up Store in The Bravern (Bellevue) right across from Tory Burch to pick up some amazing clothing, jewelry, and accessories you won’t find at just any old shop in town. The store will be open Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th from 10am-8pm. We have a collection of local artists/designers on display offering great merchandise with 10% of sales going to Rise ‘n Shine. Here is the list of our partipants:

Out of Line: by Beki Wilson

Jesica Milton Designs

Rocco e Dante (Fri only)

Mandy Moon Vintage

Mellington Cartwright Jewelry Design (Sat only)

Stella & Dot

Wyatt Orr

Fabel Headwear

Whitney Stern (Fri only)

Fashion First is here!

That’s right, the moment you have all been waiting for- Seattle’s BIGGEST fashion show of the year happens TONIGHT! If you still don’t have your tickets (what are you thinking??) online sales are over, so buy them at the door! Here is a quick run down of the event:

7:00 PM	VIPs arrive on red carpet
8:00 PM	General Admission ticket-holders check in
8:15 PM	Introduction of Rise N Shine followed by auction
8:30 PM	Show begins
9:20 PM	After-party begins
12:30 AM	Event concludes

Fashion First Features Dino Rossi & “Cleans Up Captain Keith”!!

As seen in the Seattle PI:

“Seattle’s annual Fashion First show has an eclectic lineup walking the runway at the Showbox SoDo Thursday night. One of them wants to be a senator from Washington state, and the others might have written you speeding tickets at one point.

Senate hopeful Dino Rossi will walk the runway with eight officers and two assistant chiefs from the Seattle Police Department, according to event organizers. Other local notables participating include Leigh Canlis from the Seattle’s Canlis Glass.

Captain Keith Colburn from the Discovery Channel show “Deadliest Catch” will also be in attendance. (More on that later.)

The fashion show will showcase the work of local designers Lizzie Parker and WyattOrr, along with looks from several Seattle retailers.

“Our mission this year was clear,” said Fashion First Executive Director Joan Kelly. “The Seattle area has seen over 25 locally-owned retail shops close in the past 2 years. Since Seattleites thrive on independence and individuality, it’s vital that the community supports the diversity and style that these shops bring our city.”

This year’s show benefits Rise n’ Shine, a non-profit that supports children affected by HIV and AIDS.

Colburn from “Deadliest Catch” recently let a videographer with Fashion First document his pre-event grooming appointments. To see how he looked before, check out this story we ran last week.”

Check out the PI Blog posting and watch the video of Captain Keith

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SWO was on the news! Did you miss it on King 5? Well then check it out here at Seattle Mom’s Deal Finder in the Sept. 7th video!

Fashion First is Almost Here: GET YOUR TICKETS!

FASHION FIRST ARRIVES THIS THURSDAY Thank you for supporting FASHION FIRST!  This event is on track to SELL OUT and we look forward to seeing so many of you this Thursday for  the 7th Annual FASHION FIRST at the Showbox SODO. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, or want your friends to come, there is still time…we have some tickets available: VIP SEATING – very limited!!! Seats to FASHION FIRST are nearly SOLD OUT! For early entry, red carpet arrivals, VIP Lounge access, and a reserved seat, you must get your ticket now! FRONT ROW VIP – just a few left! Don’t miss out on the swag, the excitement, the FRONT ROW view! Your Couture or Ready To Wear VIP tickets won’t just give you VIP access, they also mean that you are supporting the work of Rise n’ Shine, our 2010 beneficiary. All tickets, including $50 General Admission, VIP seating, and Front Row VIP seats are still available through our website, www.FashionFirstSeattle.com or click below:     EXCLUSIVE AUCTION ITEMS Get your bidding arms ready…you won’t want to miss your chance to take home one of our exclusive auction packages.  From shopping parties to private dinners, event tickets to a week in sunny Mexico, there’s something for everyone and ALL THE MONEY GOES TO RISE N SHINE! You’ll be helping put smiles on the faces of some very deserving kids. Auction packages include: Neiman Marcus Shopping Day for 6 – bring 5 of your best friends to Neiman Marcus in Bellevue for facials, lunch at Mariposa, and shopping tips from FASHION FIRST founder, Joan Kelly…oh, and major swag bags for all!! Owner’s Table at SIP – 5 course dinner for 8 with wine pairings at the owner’s table at SIP. Showbox SODO – You’ll be rocking out at the Showbox SODO with 2 show tickets a month all year long! Includes drink tickets. Chateau Ste. Michelle – Two tickets to any concert at Chateau Ste. Michelle, room at Willows Lodge, and a Chef’s Dinner for 8, with wine pairings. Seven Days in Cabo – Who doesn’t want to escape grey Seattle for a little Mexican sun in the winter? Stay in a studio at Hotel Finisterra, includes RT air from Seattle. Seattle Package – Enjoy some of Seattle’s best! A ride in a Maserati, dinner for 4 at El Gaucho, and a night at the W Hotel. Pampering Package – A year of haircuts at 7 Salon, a year of tanning at Seatle Sun Tan, teeth bleaching from Dr. Rhys Spoor, dinner for 2 at Mistral, and a year membership at David Barton Gym.  Don’t you feel better just thinking about it? Freaky Friday Halloween Fete – $100/couple to the amazing Halloween costume party at Steve Jensen’s Art Studio on Capital Hill, Oct 29th.  Glamazonia is your hostess! Party for 25 at Canlis Glass Studio – Hosted by our celeb model, Leigh Canlis, enjoy a catered dinner, wine, and chocolates at the gorgeous studio where Canlis Glass originates. Sway & Cake Party – Bring 24 of your friends to Sway & Cake where owner Tamra Donaghy will host, some hot Seattle Police Officers will serve up wine and hors d’oeuvres, and you’ll enjoy a ride in a Maserati and a $500 shopping spree. We’d like to thank all the generous donors for supporting FASHION FIRST and RISE N SHINE.  The auction kicks off the fashion show on Thursday, so DON’T BE LATE!! We want to see your bid cards in the air! CATCH JOAN & LEIGH ON TV Set your DVRs, because FASHION FIRST is on King5′s New Day Northwest tomorrow morning, Wed., Sept. 14th. Come be in the audience to see the models,  including Leigh Canlis,  and preview the upcoming fall season!  You’ll love the segment, plus the rest of the show!  Burn the Floor, the Latin and Ballroom Dance travelling show will perform with Anya and Pasha, dancers from the hit show “So You Think You Can Dance”, plus local Chef Lynne Vea is cooking and more! Seats are FREE.  Audience comes in at 9:30am, done by 11:30. Send an email for seat confirmation to newdaytickets@king5.com. SHOPPING WEEK OUT We teamed up with SEATTLE magazine to create the biggest shopping event Seattle has ever experienced.  Have you been out scoring deals at participating Shopping Week Out shops? Get ready for the special POP UP SHOP at the Bravern this Friday and Saturday, featuring local designers.  Open for just 2 days after FASHION FIRST, you won’t want to miss it! A full schedule of events can be found online, and all of the stores in the FASHION FIRST Line Up have a promotion as part of Shopping Week Out.  In addition, a percent of proceeds from all sales during the event will be donated to Rise n’ Shine. Shopping in local shops is vitally important during uncertain economic times.  Your dollars spent locally stay in the community and support independent spirit and diversity of fashion in Seattle and the Eastside. This Week on the FASHION FIRST Blog… Runway Prep. As the models and police officers get prepped to hit the catwalk. All this week on the blog: Check it Out. SUBSCRIBE to the FASHION FIRST Blog, or Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest, breaking Seattle fashion news. Still can’t get enough FASHION FIRST? We’re on YouTube and Vimeo too.  Watch videos from past shows, interviews with Executive Director Joan Kelly, and catch sneak peeks as we develop this year’s show. Already have your tickets? Check out the event on FACEBOOK and RSVP “I’m Attending!” We appreciate you inviting your friends to the big night!

The Line Up:  LA REE LIZZIE PARKER THE FINERIE SWAY AND CAKE WYATTORR CLUTCH ASHER ANSON CHEZ CHIC RAGAMOFFYN’S SEAMLESS IN SEATTLE ZOVO LINGERIE AIS SIMPLY ANNE REPORT FOOTWEAR DNA 2050   The Sponsors: DAVID BARTON GYM SALIENT6 JOAN AND JARED EVENTS LIZZIE PARKER DESIGN LA REE BOUTIQUE PEARL VODKA RYTEK GRAPHX BRAND ATELIER ASSET REALTY GROUP, LLC SEATTLE MAGAZINE SEATTLE SUN TAN 7 SALON DR. TIMOTHY HEFFERNAN FERRARI/MASERATI of SEATTLE CHATEAU STE MICHELLE DR. RHYS SPOOR, DDS ART INSTITUTE of SEATTLE KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS DLIST MAGAZINE WEITZ LAW FIRM ANDREW & RACHEL NORMAN BURNING SKY MEDIA U S PRINTING, INC. ZAAZ EXPRESS LINEN SERVICE GRAND EVENT RENTALS TEAM PHOTOGENIC SWINK STYLE BAR BUTLER VALET The Charity: Rise N Shine is the beneficiary of the 7th Annual FASHION FIRST. This local nonprofit organization provides mentors, support groups, and summer camp experiences to children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Your ticket purchase and auction bidding helps Rise N Shine reach more kids.

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