All posts tagged chic fashion blog

  • 3 Things To Do in Seattle this (sunny) Weekend

    All Seattleites know the deal: when the sun comes out you go outside and you get optimistic. The over-abundance of rain and gloom that usually fills the skies here in the Pacific Northwest means that the minute we see bright blue & white fluff above us, we sort of forget anything else is going on. No longer are we bitter, sarcastic Seattelites; we are now sunny, happy, spunky Seattleites ready to melt the “Seattle-freeze” and meet new people.

    So…if you want to meet new people in Seattle this weekend, check out a couple events around the area that promise to be a good time! Who knows, you may even run into *this* Seattle fashion blogger, running around town, in a sundress with margarita (on the rocks) in hand!

    SAM Remix – Friday at 8pm

    The SAM Remix is a rare type of event to find in Seattle – it doesn’t involve hiking, or flannel, or breweries. In fact, at the last SAM Remix event I attended, it felt more like I was transported to NYC’s Brooklyn for the posh opening of a new art gallery. It’s a must-attend event, and includes dancing, DJs, art, music, craft cocktails, girls in pretty dresses, guys in slick slacks and the whos-who of the Seattle social scene. I’ll be there (wearing something I don’t have picked out yet…yikes) – so buy your tickets here (quickly, they sold out last time around). You can use the discount code blogremix0613 and get $5 off general admission. See you there!

    Frolik Rooftop Kitchen & Cocktails – All Weekend

    Confession: I haven’t yet been to this place. However I’ve been hearing such amazing things about it that I had to share. On a sunny weekend like this one – a rooftop bar  with delicious cocktails, fun bites, shuffleboard and ping-pong may be the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Happy Hour is from 4pm-10pm, and you can tweet them or like their Facebook page for a bigger scoop on this hot new Seattle gem.

    The Georgetown Carnival – Saturday at Noon

    Quick warning: Georgetown is a funky Seattle neighborhood. So if you are a straight-laced fellow who doesn’t enjoy biker jackets, clowns, beer (a lot) and craziness – this may not be the event for you. However if you are looking for a good time plus amazing people watching (bonus!), you might want to check out this hip annual festival. You’ll find live music, “power tool racing”, beer gardens, “Dead Baby Bike race” and other random, ridiculous and creepy activities. Check out the carnival website and good luck.

    Of course the last thing you could do is try and find me. I’ll be doing things all around Seattle thing weekend, and sometimes I tweet about them. So why not play the best game ever, “Find Natasha this weekend and party with her”? Just a suggestion.

    xoxo

    Natasha

     

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  • New Blog Design and Arm Party Giveaway

    I’m beaming with excitement right now because I get to share with you something I’ve been working on for the last couple months – a newly redesigned The Chic Curve blog! And in case you are already enraptured with the new design and you can’t possibly remember what the blog looked like before today, I did a side-by-side comparison of old and new (above).

    If you are interested in why I changed up the look of this Seattle fashion blog, or who helped me along the way (including the amazing new hand-drawn logo) read below; but if you are just looking for the giveaway skip on down to the entry widget!

    About the design: Focusing on Content

    First off you should know something about me – I’m not actually a graphic designer but I’m obsessed with design. My Pinterest boards are chalk-full of design inspiration, and while I haven’t taken the time to fully immerse myself in some of the tools of the trade, I have an eye and lust for good design. So I was ready to give the Chic Curve a fresh, minimal makeover. No more clunky date boxes or post frames. And I’m hoping that you can tell – the new design is clean, simple and focuses on what matters most: content. Big beautiful photos, light easy-to-read text, and a beautiful hand-drawn logo that ties everything all together is what the new blog is all about.

    And I’d like to take a (big) moment to give a (huge) shout-out to the pretty little lady who designed (by hand) the new Chic Curve logo: Andrea Hilliard. She’s an amazing designer and an even better friend – and I always joke about her being my friend who lives the “real life of Pinterest” because everything she touches and owns is adorable. Thank you Andrea! You can check out her design portfolio and follow her (perfectly curated) Pinterest boards.

    Win a Marrin Costello Arm Party!

     

    Time for the pretty, free stuff: an amazing Marrin Costello jewelry giveaway! I’m lucky to call Marrin a friend, because her jewelry (which she hand-designs) is absolutely stunning. Marrin Costello bracelets are always on my arm party VIP list – and I’m excited because now you have a chance to win your very own bundle of wrist candy. I am giving away a set of 3 bracelets: the Bowzer bracelet in gunmetal, the Natasha bracelet (named after – you guessed it – me!) in gold and the Buddha bracelet in pink. Check out more of her designs by following her on Instagram.

    Entering is easy – just follow the instructions on the widget below. Good luck! The contest runs until Sunday June 9th!

    a Rafflecopter giveaway

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    Natasha

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  • The Chic Curve is Relaunching

    I’m very excited to announce that The Chic Curve blog will be relaunching with a new design and refreshed content in mid-May 2013! I have so many goodies, giveaways, outfit posts and witty commentary to share with you as part of the launch.

    And you can get early access to see the new look of The Chic Curve before it’s live – all you have to do is enter your email in the form below. I can’t wait to share the new blog with you all!

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    If the subscribe box isn’t working for you, email me your name and email address to chiccurve@gmail.com and I’ll add you to the list! 

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    Natasha

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  • AiS Love of Fashion Show

    Fashion designers in Seattle? Why of course! The Art Institute of Seattle is producing talented and unique fashion designers here in the emerald city every few months, and the best part is, they put on a fashion show to display the raw & fresh talent! Even more impressive? This is their 15th year putting on the AiS Fashion Show!

    This Tuesday, March 12th, the designers at the Art Institute of Seattle will send their hard work & gorgeous pieces down the runway at Benaroya Hall. The event is sure to be a hit and would make a lovely ladies night out. I’ll be there, live-tweeting and eyes gleaming at the sight of fresh fashion! Put on something fabulous and join me for the “Love of Fashion” event! You can buy tickets here.

    Images from Seattle Times & Seattle Met

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    Natasha

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  • Pastels with Edge

    Periwinkle pants in February? Yes!

    Obviously the colored-jeans trend is in full bloom (regardless of the season) and I’m hopping on the bandwagon. Last week I purchased 3 pairs of (amazing) colored skinnies from the GAP which fit perfectly, have just enough stretch, and hit me at the ankle (my preferred length for skinnies). I’m going to wear these into spring – my favorite purchase in a while. I also decided to layer on my “around the world” sweater and my “bowser” cardigan (studded like a Pokemon, holler), both steals from F21.

    And let’s take a moment to talk about my bracelets – all created by the amazing Marrin Costello (c/o). Marrin reached out to me last month when she was visiting Seattle, and we grabbed lattes (oh how Seattle of us) and chatted jewels. She brought samples of her handmade collections – all amazingly unique and edgy – and I quickly fell in love with both her and her craft. She ended up sending me my very own arm-party of skull & gold bracelets – which have now become a staple in my wardrobe. Check out her website and follow her on Twitter – there will be more to come from Marrin & her handmade jewelry line!

     

     

     

     

    Sweater: Forever21, Cardigan: Forever21, Periwinkle jeans: GAP, Boots: Trouve; Jewerly: c/o Marrin Costello, Nail Color: c/o Ava by Julep

     

    xoxo

    Natasha

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