Bellevue Fashion Week Girls’ Getaway 2018

Bellevue Fashion Week 2018

September 20-23, 2018
Fashion shows, dining, exploring, shopping, and more!

Stay: Bellevue Westin Hotel

Explore: Bellevue, Downtown Seattle, Kirkland Waterfront

Trip Cost: Approximately $705 plus meals and shopping

Up Front Cost: $375 to secure your spot

Itinerary:

Thursday, Sept 20^th:

Arrival day

Free time to explore & shop Bellevue Square and The Shops at Bravern

Private Designer Fashion Show at Nordstrom

Bellevue Collection Fashion Show: Independent Designer Runway Show

Group Dinner: Din Tai Fung

Cocktails: Ascend, 36th Floor elevated views

Friday, Sept 21^st

Downtown Seattle Exploration

Options include: Pike Place Market, the waterfront Great Wheel, Underground Tour, shopping

Sailboat tour of the Puget Sound

Dinner: The Pink Door

Cocktails: The Nest rooftop bar

Saturday, Sept. 22^nd

Kirkland Waterfont Exploration

Options include: Couture & vintage resale shopping, beachfront sightseeing

Lunch Volterra Italian restaurant

Bellevue Collection Fashion Show: The Collective

Fashion Week After-Party & Girls’ Night Out!

Sunday, Sept. 23^rd

Brunch together – Eques in the Hyatt Hotel

Free time to explore and shop

Pack up and depart for home

*Some details are subject to change, like restaurant choices, if in the moment a different option becomes necessary.

Cost Breakdown and Additions:

Westin Hotel – Special reduced rate, room w/ two queen beds is $220/night ($660 + tax.)
If two want to share a room, that’s $110 per person, per night ($330 each plus tax.)
If four ladies want to share a room, that’s $55 per night per person ($165 each plus tax.)

Bellevue Collection Fashion Week – $250 for seats, two shows. Drink tickets, front-row reserved seats and VIP when available.

Admin fee – $125, for my planning time, fashion week coordination, and on-trip responsibilities, incl. driving.

Shuttle Service – Limo and group shuttle Friday and Saturday, approx $80/person

Meals – Not included. Reservations will be made for scheduled group events, but how much you eat/spend is up to you!

Up-Front Payment required to secure your spot: $375 due Aug. 1st.
Additional costs like meals, hotel, etc. will be pay-as-you-go.
Airfare and airport transportation are not included.

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Vancouver BC Addition

~ Optional for anyone who would like to add 1 day and 1 location to your adventure!
~ Fly Boise to Vancouver BC on Wednesday, Sept. 19th, early morning.

Goal: Explore Downtown Vancouver’s Gastown and Pacific Center! At the edge of fashion in the heart of downtown, CF Pacific Centre is Vancouver’s premier shopping destination featuring Holt Renfrew, Nordstrom, Harry Rosen, AllSaints, kate spade new york, Ted Baker London, Michael Kors, Hollister, Sephora, Apple, Browns Shoes, the Four Seasons Hotel and so much more. Gastown is Vancouver’s emerging hipster neighborhood, packed with cafes, shops, and artsy curiosities.

Dine: Reflections Rooftop Garden Terrace. Combining downtown Vancouver’s vibrant energy with the tranquility of the outdoors, Reflections: The Garden Terrace offers a variety of light tapas-inspired dishes in a sophisticated outdoor bar and lounge setting.

Stay: Overnight in hotel or AirBnB, to be determined.

Cost: Approx $50-100 for transportation and train ticket, plus additional costs for hotel stay and meals.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are choosing this option, please let me know as soon as possible, so I can secure hotel and train reservations and get group prices put together!

THIS TRIP ADDITION REQUIRES A VALID US PASSPORT!

Join the Las Vegas Fashion Week Ladies’ Travel Posse!

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are thrilled to announce that StyleSpyGirl is teaming up with the Swank Girls at their Boutiques in Boise and Spokane for a very special Ladies-Only Fashion Week adventure to Las Vegas!!! Here are all the details:

International Fashion Week Las Vegas (FWLV), is a semi-annual event where designers can showcase their collections to thousands of industry insiders from around the world, including buyers, retailers, celebrities, VIP’s and members of the national and international fashion press. Join our #GirlPosse as we attend runway shows, explore Las Vegas, and shop till we drop at the malls, boutiques, vintage shops, and couture outlets across the city!

FEBRUARY 17-21, 2016

PACKAGE PRICE: $2,595 for private hotel room, and everything listed below.

BFF Discount Price: $2,195 if you share a hotel room!

This ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes:

$100 Gift Card to shop at Swank Boutique Boise, Spokane, or online before the trip!

4-night stay at the luxurious Aria Hotel

Round trip airfare

Shop-till-you-drop daily organized adventures (from couture boutiques to vintage/thrift shops!)

Dedicated photographer accompanies our group for gorgeous images of your adventure!

Ground transportation included around Vegas

Sightseeing adventures in the city that never sleeps

Girl Time with your best friends, plus the chance to make new ones!

Ladies’ Night Out VIP Dinner & unique Vegas Show, more details to come…!!!

BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW – A DEPOSIT AT THE LINK BELOW HOLDS YOUR SPOT!
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Bellevue Fashion Week Finale with Rachel Zoe!

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day at Bellevue Fashion Week was better than the one before, and by Day 4 we were all in a state of high expectation, and to be honest, a little light-headed from the fabulous-ness of it all! On our last day in Bellevue, we started with breakfast and a little shopping, then around 1pm met up at Bellevue Square for a special Fashion Forcast presentation with RACHEL ZOE. See those seats? Yup, front two rows, just for our #StyleSpyGirlPosse! We were so stoked!!

Cara Crowley & Rachel Zoe on stage… And that’s us, front 2 rows on the right!

Ready for some Fall trend predictions?

Rachel and Vogue’s Events Director Cara Crowley shared their Fall Fashion forecast, hitting all the major trends like Bohemian prints, moto jackets, shearling trim outerwear, fringe, long coats, and more!When Cara asked Rachel “What is the one trend you think people should try and incorporate into their wardrobes, if they are on a tight budget?” Rachel responded, “Grey. It’s such a major color right now, and it’s so versatile you can do a ton with it.”

Rachel was SO much fun, and a wealth of style information. I asked her if the “No white after Labor Day rule could be over and done with for good,” and she responded, “It’s definitely OVER! I love wearing white, all year round!” There it is, folks – the official word from global stylist pro Rachel Zoe. Now stop giving me nasty looks when I wear white jeans in January!

Rachel was totally fab, and we enjoyed the presentation. Bye for now, Ms. Zoe! See you at the Vogue Fashion Show in the evening!

But then things got…

Even…

BETTER!

TA-DA!!!

Sorry the pic above is a little grainy, but we got a surprise meet & greet with the fabulous fashion maven herself, Rachel Zoe! We were dying! Seriously!!! Here are a few more…

??? Thank you Bellevue Collection (esp Anna & Gillian!), and the Vogue crew for creating this incredible moment for us!!! ???

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And now, on with the Fashion Show…

My outfit: Dress by Rooney Mae Couture (Boise designer) / Chain Collar Necklace by BCBG / Handbag by Zac Posen (thank you Angie!)

Front row, just feet from Rachel Zoe (so basically she’s the one taking this photo – just kidding! No, we’re totally BFF’s with her by this point.)

Cara Crowley emceed the show… And that blonde head right above the word blonde is Rachel Zoe! See, I said we were close, ha ha. 😉

HOTTEST ticket in town – let the show begin!

No! We’re having TOO much fun! Squeeee!!!!

Totally NOT stalking! Just had to get this shot of Ammo with Rachel Zoe… Up top… Cute redhead with the gorgeous smile! 😉

That look, above, is me totally NOT freaking out because Rachel just gave me a little Hello smile and head nod from across the aisle. Wassup, oh amazing woman who is the inspiration behind every self-made fashion business woman on the planet? Yeah you… Thank you Rachel Zoe. ❤

And then, after the show ended, our #girlposse hopped up on the stage and had a blast taking photos together, because it was our last night and the next day we’d all have to return to “real life.” 😉

Me and Ammophotog, our amazing and talented team photographer!

Allison, Cassie, Angie

Me and Vogue Events Director Cara Crowley. She’s fabulous!

Ashley and Ammo

Me and H&M Spokesmodel Ashley T. Barkley – follow her awesome social media feed on Insta!

Cassie and Brenda

Me and the rad babes from Intermix, where we had a great shopping party two days before!

Whew, what a wild night! We stayed out late, made the most of every minute, and had a wonderful time. HUGE thanks to the Bellevue Collection for throwing such a posh, elegant, classy, AMAZING fashion week!!! We loved every minute of it, and can’t wait to come back again next year!!!

XOXO,
Tanya

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Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection, Day 3!

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by Ammophotog

Day three began with a very special project: we all converged on Nordstrom in Bellevue Square, and had a party designing our own shoes!!! Yes, totally and for real! Nordstrom has this new program called Shoes of Prey, where you sit down at an iPad and peruse through hundreds of example shoe styles, from flats to boots to sky-high platform heels. When you find something that inspires you, you click on it and begin to build.

What height of heel do you want? What color do you want the heel to be on the underside? What kind of material do you want the sole to be? Lace up, or ankle strap? I have to admit, it was almost overwhelming. So many options!

Ammo’s fun & creative style, in progress!

Whew! Special thanks to Nordstrom Bellevue for hosting us, and for the yummy lattes from their cafe while we shoe designed! Can’t wait to see our creative choices show up in the mailbox. ❤

Next stop: Hair & Makeup! The Bellevue Collection was packed with beauty stations throughout the lower level of the mall, with stylists from dozens of hair & makeup shops – everyone from Sephora to Nordstrom had specialists ready to assist us in quick updos and makeup perks-ups! Babes!

After getting beautified, we got ready to rock the evening’s Fashion Show: the Posh Party Trend Show with RACHEL ZOE!!! Yeah, pretty excited. This just keeps getting better & better!!!

From left: Me, Jody, Beth, Rishon, Angie, Christina, Cassie, Leticia, Danielle, Ashley, Allison, Brenda, & Ammo

Posh party girls love pictures!!! Words can’t even begin to describe how thrilled we are to be here! 😀

Loved meeting up with fellow bloggers & fashion babes from around the Seattle/Bellevue area!

Squeeeee, she was going to sit right in front of meeeee! She stood & hosted instead, but this fell off her seat so I’M KEEPING IT! 😉 Shh, don’t tell.

And then she came out… And I might have screamed just a little.
The unparalleled Rachel Zoe, talking about Fall Fashion trends and how Pacific Northwesterners are lucky because they get to wear her favorite fashion piece almost year-round: a jacket! She told us that fall is her favorite season, one which she would love to design for year-round, and forget spring. She said, “Fall is so much better! You get to wear beanies and more clothes… I think I’m moving to Bellevue.”

On with the show! Trending: Glam Rock. Fringe, buckles, leather, sexy shoes, metallic heels, dark colors.

Dark Romance: Velvet, pointy heels, sheer fabrics, patterned tights, crosses, white blouses, and lace, lace, lace!!!

Good Twill: Grey on grey, tweed, twill, checks, black & white, tailored but cozy

More Good Twill looks. Capes & long jackets!

Touch of Luxe: Furs/faux furs, glitter, brooches, shiny dresses, metallic fabrics, lots of white

Finale

The biggest standout trends to me were: Ankle boots with metal heels, 70’s bohemian looks are sticking around, capes, long coats, belted coats (think 80’s style), shearling on everything, thigh-high suede boots, 60’s style color blocking, patterned stockings, lace, and lots and lots of grey.

Whew, this is just day 3! Day 4, Saturday Sept. 26th is the MAJOR day, with two shows and some up close & personal time with Rachel Zoe… Stay tuned! 😀

XOXO,
Tanya

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Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection, Day 2!

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by Ammophotog Brenda perusing the racks, while I try on shoes, in Absolutely Fabulous

Day Two of our Bellevue Fashion Week trip was all about SHOPPING!!! Some of our crew grabbed an Uber to downtown Seattle, while the rest of us stayed Eastside. Just a hop, skip, and a jump up to Kirkland, WA, where we found the BEST vintage & designer resale shops, OMG! There’s an entire walking street of fabulous boutiques, all along Lake St. and Park Lane, by the waterfront. We loved Ragamoffyn‘s and Absolutely Fabulous in particular, snatching up treasures from vintage Prada bags to new Chanel sunnies! We only had a few hours to power shop, but all agreed we’d love to come back and spend DAYS here!

My Betsey Johnson Booties. Thanks, Angie!!!

Ammo, Danielle, and Cassie refueling at Cactus Restaurant

Next, we went to a SHOPPING PARTY at Intermix, a really cool shop in Bellevue Square packed with gorgeous & luxurious clothes, shoes, and accessories…

The staff gave us a cool demo on currently trending fashions in the Pacific Northwest, and served us champagne and hor d’oeuvres! Thank you Intermix, we really enjoyed our time with you!

Ashley Barkley, rad wardrobe stylist & spokesmodel for H&M! Follow her on Instagram and Snapchat: @ashleyt.barkley

Gorgeous #girlbosses Jody and Rishon, admiring the jewelry

Fabulous Beth, the power shopper! Love her style. ❤

After all that shopping we dumped our bags at the hotel and headed to 13 Coins, a new Bellevue branch of an amazing downtown Seattle upscale gourmet restaurant!Thanks for hosting our group in your gorgeous Gold Room, 13 Coins!

And thus ended day two of our fabulous Fashion Week adventure. Next up: Day Three, with more shopping and FASHION RUNWAY SHOWS!!!
XOXO,
Tanya

>>>> Read about our exciting Day Three of the Fashion Week Adventure here!

Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection, Day 1!

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by ammophotog

This week I had the thrilling privilege to gather a group of gorgeous ladies and fly over to Bellevue, WA for the 10th Anniversary of Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection! We got off to a slow start at the Boise airport, thanks to some flight delays, but had fun getting to know each other and chatting about all the fashion shows coming up… and the shopping we couldn’t wait to do!~Cassie, Leticia, and Brenda~

~ Ashley, Allison, Christina~

On the plane at last – woohoo! Seven of our crew of 12…

Babes at Sea-Tac!

First stop: champagne and lunch at Pearl!

#StyleSpyGirlTravelPosse!

Swags bags and goodies in our hotel suite, courtesy of the Bellevue Collection ❤

Pre-party with these fab dolls, waiting for the Independent Designer Runway Show

~ Lovely Christina!~~ Rad babes Ashley, Jody, & Beth ~

Our fab fashion photog, the always-styling Ammophotog!

~ Allison, Christina, Danielle ~

Let the show begin! Eight local designers have worked hard to produce their fashion lines, competing for a panel of judges PLUS the coveted audience vote!

Daniel Ressa | danielressa.com

RO2 by Rana Ottaviani

Dream Dresses by PMN | Phuong Nguyen

Finale

Varsha Agarwal, with model | varshaagarwal.com

Victoria Postolit By Victoria Postolit, with model | victoriapostolit.com

Daniel Ressa by Daniel Ressa, with model | danielressa.com (I want his finale plaid Grunge dress – so chic!!)

Blufur by Iris Klein | blufur.com

Dawson & Deveraux by Sophia Karen, with model | dawson-deveraux.com

Cute Like Mad by Jeannette Svenski Li, with model | cutelikemad.com

RO2 by Rana Ottaviani | ro2designstudio.com

Announcing the Winner of the People’s Choice award, Varsha Agarwal

The grand prize winner of IDRS, Phuong Nguyen of Dream Dresses. Congratulations, Phuong!

Had fun representing Boise style, in my own plaid dress by the very talented Treasure Valley designer Retro Hunny. Got tons of compliments on this lovely piece, with lots of requests for photos, so I figured it deserved a turn on the runway! 😉 Love it, Retro Hunny!!

Stay tuned tomorrow for more Fashion Week photos, including the Posh Party Runway Show hosted by RACHEL ZOE!!!

XOXO,
Tanya

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Bellevue Fashion Week 2018

Itinerary:

Cost Breakdown and Additions:

ARE YOU IN???? Message me on Instagram or Facebook for the direct payment link, and/or if you have any questions!

Vancouver BC Addition

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Message me on Instagram or Facebook for the direct payment link,
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