The Ultimate Ladies Night!

Tonight was the highly anticipated CRAVE Summer Dreams Party at Teatro ZinZanni and it was completely sold out! (Success!) When Youa and I arrived, there was a long line of fashionably dressed women waiting to get in to see what the evening had in store. (Wish I had taken a picture, sorry!)

Melody Biringer, the genius behind CRAVE, has made quite a name for herself and the CRAVE events. They are never a let down and you know that there will be some of the hottest vendors, amazing entertainment, spa treatments by Derby Salon, delicious food (Built Burger was there! LOVE them!) and creative cocktails to satisfy any pallet.

Once in, we mingled around checking out the vendors, said our hellos to friends, sampled cupcakes (it's a hard job but someone has to do it), checked out the racks of adorable dresses from My Orchid (formerly known as Laura Victoria) and basically tried to just take it all in so we could share with you exactly how much fun it was.

Throughout the evening there were dance performances, fashion shows and live music. Something worth mentioning, the hottie firemen (and women) were in the middle of the big top signing their calendars. I am a fan, there, I admitted it.

I have never been to Teatro ZinZanni but it is by far the coolest venue I've been to in quite sometime. (Mental note: check out a performance ASAP! Especially while they are doing the Luly Yang fashion showcase!)


Check out the photos!

~Thank you Melody for the opportunity to participate in this amazing event. As always, looking forward to the next CRAVE event.~

Recessionista Networking Event - April 16th

Girl Power Hour Hosts Exclusive Professional Networking Event ‘Recessionista' at Alchemy Collections in Seattle on Thursday, April 16, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Seattle, WA / April 2, 2009 – Girl Power Hour, Seattle’s premier woman’s professional networking experience, hosts the final installment of a special 4-part series called The Power Of Focused Intention with guest speaker and author Jill Keto who will offer money saving tips and discussing her book Don't Get Caught with Your Skirt Down.

Girl Power Hour occurs the third Thursday of every month for young professional women to connect and share ideas at stylish venues across town. Each event explores an empowerment theme, boasts an inspirational guest speaker and a charity connection. Girl Power Hour also offers a fun, friendly environment, swag bags, door prizes and cocktail specials.

When: Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where: Alchemy Collection 2029 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98121

This very special, exclusive event will host only 150 women - first come, first serve. Tickets are $25.00 online at www.girlpowerhour.com

Enjoy complimentary food and drink provided by Gourmondo, Pearl Vodka and Propel Water. The first 50 women will receive swag bags and the 50 to sign up will receive either an eyebrow consultation and wax or a 5 minute massage at the event from Radiance Medispa.

Girl Power Hour will also hold a mini-"swap" hosted by Urban Fashion Network and invite attendees to bring one viably fashionable accessory for this fun and free activity.

Washington CASH (Community Alliance for Self Help), a non-profit that helps small businesses get the funding they need is the charitable partner for this event.

I Want, I Want...

Today is Friday - YAY! That means my Seattle Picks email comes to me in my inbox. As always I opened it up and scanned it for all the cool and exciting things Seattle has to offer. I stopped on a designer that was new to me, Kim Quinn out of Atlanta (Yeah I know, not Seattle but we'll forgive her). Her wooden heart/star jewelry is so cute that I am dying to own one! Of course when I saw that she had a necklace with a butterfly I knew I had to have it.

(Dear Santa, please bring me a Kim Quinn necklace. Preferably this one! Thank you. Love, Tarah P.S. I have been good, I promise.)

This is one of those things I would normally just buy for myself but since Christmas is coming up I can't justify buying myself something frivolous... I'm turning to Santa this time. :)

Glitter Sale Finds

I had a little update in the Glitter Gala blog but decided this one needed one all of it's own! So, here goes... Monica, Melissa and myself went to the Glitter Sale on Saturday the 15th and I wasn't really sure what to expect. We got there at about 7am and had about 50 people in front of us.

The first people in line got there at 4am (WOW!) and then others started arriving at 6am (so I was told)... They opened the doors at 9am and it was mass chaos of people rushing to the back to start shopping. I headed to the back to look at shoes and Melissa and Monica went to the vintage area.

I got so overwhelmed by all the people I gave up and went to the jewelry counter. I had #54 (as you can see by the image Melissa had #55) so I could start shopping (they hand out the #'s while in line and then call your number during that sale). I ended up finding some great necklaces, 2 rings and 3 watches (see image at bottom). I am happy with my finds!

I tried to go back and look at clothing but just couldn't... Monica and Melissa found some great vintage dresses and items, I wish I had gone in there earlier... It was getting to be pretty picked over - note for next time, go in there first! (here is an image of Monica showing off her new finds).

The Goodwill employees were so helpful and nice, especially with all the people and craziness they held it together and were patient and kind.

Here are my new jewelry finds - I had so much fun!! If you didn't make it this year make sure you do next year!!

Make sure to check out the photos from the Gala and Sale!

I Heart SIFF

This blog is not related to fashion at all, sorry... I do like things other than fashion! ;)



For those of you who know me, you know I LOVE going to see movies. It gives you a chance to escape life and travel somewhere else, be someone else or just get away for some mindless humor...

The Seattle International Film Festival is in full swing and so far I've seen some really great movies.

I've been volunteering for 3 years now and not only do I get to see tons of amazing movies but I also get vouchers to see the movies I want for free!

So far this year I've seen:
Battle in Seattle - Can't say I really liked this movie but I think I'll give it another chance when it comes out... I just wasn't able to attach myself to any of the characters.
The Art of Negative Thinking - This movie was entertaining, I definitelly laughed.
The Home Song Stories - I could relate a little to this movie. It was very well written! One fashion related note, I loved all the different cheongsam's the mother wore. They were beautiful!
American Teen - I loved this documentary - the q&a after made me love it even more! Definitely go see it when it comes out in theaters.
Captain Abu Raed - Very well done and enjoyable. The characters were easy to like. The q&a at the end made me like it even more. Also, liked that is was "The first independent film from Jordan, and the first Jordanian feature in 50 years".

I plan on still seeing:
Choke
Phoebe in Wonderland
Jolene
Frozen River
The Wackness
Cherry Blossoms - Hanami

If they have a Q&A after, I suggest staying, you learn some interesting facts and you can ask those burning questions.

I'm sure I'll see more but for now that is what I have tickets for... Any recommendations?