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Posted on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 6:02pm

Currently Coveting: Anything by Jessalin Beutler

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Ali Brownrigg

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Jessalin Beutler

Triangle Diamond Tank Dress by Jessalin Beutler, $32

I have been turned on to many local designers in the last few month by retail curator and photographer Charlie Schuck (Object, Frye Art Museum Store), but right now I'm loving the work of Jessalin Beutler, whose designs range from bold geometric shapes to intense fractal patterns and are rooted in the natural world.

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Posted on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 5:33pm

Get Ready for The Look

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Ali Brownrigg

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Mike Adams

Designer Lisa Vian Hunter (and former Fashion Star contestant) readies her design for The Look, her second foray into reality TV

Since November 30, ten local designers have been competing in The Look, a reality fashion TV show co-produced by King 5's Evening Magazine, IADT’s Monir Zhanghoreishi and Rose Dennis, designer Luly Yang’s publicist. Read more »

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Posted on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 1:42am

Tights of Many Colors

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Ali Brownrigg

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Tiffany Ju

Ombre tights in Fuschian Violet

Seattle magazine managing editor, Lisa Wogan, always wears the coolest tights.

Arts editor, Brangien Davis, isn’t too far behind Ms. Wogan, with her stylish “uniform” of boots, tights and pencil skirts.

So once I found these amazing ombre tights ($45, on sale now for a limited time for $30) from BZR on Etsy, I immediately thought of my lovely co-workers and how I might now be able to join their tight-knit, exclusive clique. Read more »

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Posted on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 10:45pm

At Frye Art Museum, Works Old and New Come Together

frye art museum nicolai fechin paintings

Nicolai Fechin. (Detail) Portrait of a Young Woman, 1912. Oil on canvas. Frye Art Museum, 1990.006

In its latest exhibit, Frye Art Museum continues a previously establish bi-focal approach, opening concurrent shows that explore classic and contemporary works in neighboring galleries. Read more »

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Posted on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 8:23pm

War Horse Sneak Peek: Three Men and a Puppet

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Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

Stars of War Horse: Andrew Veenstra (Albert) with Christopher Mai, Derek Stratton, Rob Laqui (Joey)

Mega-hit War Horse opens at the Paramount Theatre tonight in Seattle (tickets still available; show runs through 2/24).

Based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel about a boy fighting to reunite with his horse after it is sold to the cavalry during World War I, this version of the heartrending story is all about the remarkable puppet magic which brings the horse, "Joey," to life on stage. Read more »

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