Archive for October, 2009
OBEY WEATHER WARNINGS
Obey – Chopper Hat in black $29 Obey – Crystal Clear Hat in heather grey $46 Obey – The Slouch Hat in heather grey and black $29 Obey – Vagabond Mittens in heather grey and black $29 These Obey basics are sure to keep you warm and stylin’ this season and next. With most pieces [...]
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ANIMAL ATTRACTION
Patrick Stephan is known for his leather. The French born designer has been stationed in Japan for almost a decade and the clean silhouettes of these two bags are absolutely aligned with avant guard style. The combination of sheep and deer skin leathers is beautifully unique and sure to catch the attention of onlookers. Patrick [...]
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SPIKED SILVER STUDS
Self-taught designer Wendy Nichol made her debut in the fall of 2008 at NYC’s Fashion Week. A year later, her tough yet feminine trademark studs are at Birgitta. The hand cast sterling silver studs were hand made in New York City; they are dark, romantic, and a little bit fierce. Wendy Nichol – Tiny Cone [...]
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FEELING BLUE?
What is your definition of style? Check out Kato’s Lookbook for her take on fashion, utilizing blue leather gloves as the perfect accessory. A leather glove is a must for fall; Blackbird and Birgitta stylists collaborated with Mario Portolano to create four unique pairs exclusively carried at our Ballard store. Mario Portolano – Nappa Short [...]
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THE RAIN IS… COMING SOON
Bad weather comes and goes, but a solid classic trench will never go out of style. If you operate on a cost-per-wear basis, one of these coats should definitely fit into your budget and your wardrobe. Coming Soon is a brand created for a generation who wears what they like, without stating who designed it. [...]
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JONESING FOR JANUARY
Featured on the cover of this month’s GQ Magazine, January Jones’ red lipped pout makes us wish we had lips like that. Well, you can with Lipstick Queen’s Midieval coverage in the cherriest of reds. Lipstick Queen went back to Medieval times, when full coverage lipstick was considered a sin. This lipstick has a very [...]
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THE BEAUTY OF DIPTYQUE
Diptyque is a fresh fragrance line from Paris that encompasses quality, authenticity, and exclusivity. It is Diptyque’s proudest accomplishment to have never used a synthetic fragrance in developing its products. Whether they are woodsy, spicy, green, floral or fruity, they are all natural and you can tell. Here are three of our favorite products: Diptyque [...]
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GREY DAYS
Working three shades of grey on a gloomy rainy day; check out Adeline Rapon’s Lookbook. Wrap up and stay warm with your own Pria label 100% wool scarf. Pria – Wool Scarf in grey $75 shop
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COVETABLE BROOCHES
It takes more than purchasing a brooch to pin it into your style. As dictated by tradition, you can place your piece, corsage like, on the upper left side of your blouse, vest, or jacket. Established as a pin to be worn at or near the neck, the ornament can also be used to highlight [...]
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FIGURE IT OUT
Harputs Own Swacket is a complex garment and will be the most versatile sweater jacket you will ever own. They are made from a diverse selection of fabrics from around the world and therefore are all unique and limited editions. The swacket can be worn over eighteen different ways for a fresh look depending on [...]
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PUMP UP THE VOLUME
UMI Foam was recently put to the test and fared well against its competitors. Allure magazine asked cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer to put the volumizer to the test. Hammer found that the Dead Sea salt in UMI Foam made for a great volumizer and gave have a thicker coarser texture which makes it easier to [...]
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MAKE IT WITH JEFFREY CAMPBELL
Design your dream shoe with Jeffrey Campbell. If you think you’ve got what it takes to design and create the perfect shoe, here’s your chance to prove it. Jeffrey Campbell and Need Supply Co. are giving you the chance to design your dream shoe. All you have to do to enter is post a look [...]
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FLASH DANCING WITH REPETTO
Photo: Sandrine Pelletier Some people take what they do very seriously and to the extreme. We here at Birgitta love what we do but are a bit more relaxed. That’s what’s so great about Repettos; they were built to dance, but can be worn to walk. Plus right now, our entire selection of Repettos are [...]
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BLACK DETAILS
Accessories are those traits that distinguish style, indispensable touch in the fashion language, and a clear sign of character for the wearer. Although a mere subordinate or supplementary item, accessories are personal choices that make an outfit complete. Mario Portolano – Fingerless Nappa Short Gloves in black DETAILS: 100% nappa fingerless leather driving gloves with [...]
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WARM UP NEXT TO A FIRE
Malin+Goetz – Otto Candle DETAILS: Top notes of grapefruit and lavender, middle notes of geranium, cardamum and rose. The Malin+Goetz Otto candle synthesizes fresh extracts for their dynamic blend and general well being. Aromatic and modern, this invigorating candle burns on its own and is beautifully paired with Malin+Goetz soft subtle Vetiver candle, creating a [...]
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Canadian Thanksgiving is all about celebrating the harvest and giving thanks for a successful bounty of crops. We here at Birgitta and Blackbird want to give thanks to our fellow Canadian friends. Happy Thanksgiving.
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As the seasons change, so do the needs of your skin; repair summer sun damage, defy fine lines, promote capillary circulation, and even out skin tones with Malin+Goetz full line of skin care products. Founders Andrew Goetz and Matthew Malin launched the company in 2004, starting with sensitive skin first, each advanced formula blends trusted [...]
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WANTING MOUSTACHE MUGS
These are so silly, yet so perfect for lightening up anyone’s grumpy morning. How can you not bust out a smile, or at least a smirk, with a mug like this? Be you villain, hero, kung fu fighter, dictator, or Charlie Chaplin, these Peter Ibruegger mugs will provide a perfect facial hair compliment to that [...]
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TWO WORDS: HELMUT LANG
Helmut Lang – Sonar Wool Padded Fleece in light heather $588 shop Helmut Lang – Radar Felt Upside Down Jacket in black $600 shop Helmut Lang – Shadow Moleskin Jacket in black $816 shop Helmut Lang – Thrash Wool Trench in black $624 shop
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