Waiting is so hard to do. And I have been waiting to share a revolutionary new brand with you! I am so pleased to introduce you to a luxe sportswear collection for men and women founded on the belief that a wardrobe should be both functional and chic. Buki, a Seattle company, uses cutting-edge Japanese fiber technology to create clothes made out of wearable fabrics combined with quality tailoring and architectural silhouettes.
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of visiting Buki’s downtown Seattle showroom and I met with the designer and team behind this amazing new venture. Fortunate for us (meaning me…and now you), I also got to play dress-up with the fall collection. To say that I am impressed is truly an understatement! The feel of this breathable knit, which offers dynamic stretch-recovery, thermo-regulation, and moisture management, is unsurpassed. The potential for travel (did I mention that “stretch-recovery” means that it doesn’t wrinkle?!), not to mention the hyper-functionality designed for the comfort and ease (yes, machine washable) required of our everyday lives! And the sophisticated designs feature asymmetrical hemlines and tailored silhouettes. This is a line you could literally live-in…and should!
Why the wait? Well, wait no longer! Now you can shop early access and pre-order your Buki wardrobe today. You can be among the first to shop this amazing line…and receive a 15% discount code with “WHATJENNWORE15” entered at check-out (the code is good throughout the entire site, valid through October 31, 2016).
And, lucky for my Pacific Northwest readers, you can also experience “The Wardrobe Revolution” for yourself. Beginning November 5th thru December 31st, Buki will have a pop-up shop located in downtown Seattle at 1826 6th Ave. Open Monday-Saturday, I would encourage you to feel the difference and experience chic comfort for yourself.
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coat: Buki Cocoon Coat
tank: Buki ‘Go-Getter Tank’
cami: Buki ‘Undercover Tank’
denim: Frame Denim (similar)
mules: Tony Bianco
clutch: Zara (several years ago)
necklace: JJ Caprices
ring: JJ Caprices
Stay tuned in the coming days as I style more pieces from my Buki dress-up session. In the meantime, happy Friday! Wishing you a fantastic weekend and thanks for reading. ~Jenn
photos by: Jessica Wood
hair & makeup courtesy of Swink Style Bar
Take me back! It’s been less than 3 weeks since we returned from our sunny California vacation (and started right in to our new school routine), but it seems like a distant memory. It’s crazy to think that less than a month ago I was dousing the kids in sunscreen and now we’re wearing jackets to our evenings spent at the farmer’s market. How time goes by so quickly?! And there’s nothing like the rapid change of the seasons to remind us of just how quickly things can change.
I’m still hanging on to every last ray of sunshine, no matter how weak they have become. And, I’m still getting mileage out of my spring and summer wardrobe, even if I’m now adding layers for increasingly chilly mornings. In particular, I love how a vest can add a bit of warmth and interesting dimension to an otherwise basic outfit. This one has been in constant rotation; a perfect mix of structured, moto styling yet made out of cotton terry, it’s perfectly casual yet adds so much interest.
File this post under the “Shopping Wisdom” tab. As a Nordstrom cardholder (and there are several options available: retail, debit, and visa), the most significant perk is that you earn Nordstrom “notes” or money towards future purchases. Ordinarily you accumulate one point for every dollar that you spend; receiving a $20 note for every 2,000 points. However, there are several shopping events throughout the year where you can earn bonus points. September 21-25 is one such event, when you get triple points on every purchase you make with your Nordstrom card at Nordstrom, The Rack, and on HauteLook. Basically Nordstrom is paying you to shop in their store!
Sneakers, admittedly, often have a certain “vibe” – whether running errands or running after your kids, they’re the quintessential comfort shoe. However, start to think outside the box the next time you lace-up your kicks, because sneakers have definitely gotten a stylish upgrade. Especially in this season’s luxe materials such as suede, velvet, and metallic; sneakers are no longer relegated to active or loungewear.
And these trousers…more like a trouser/jogger hybrid. I’ve paired them with a fitted blazer and oxfords for a more dressed-up look yet so easy, and more casual when paired with sneakers and a tee. These trousers I scored at Forever 21 (yes, really – no shame in my game) but, the trouble with fast-fashion is that they have flown off the shelves! See below for my similar trouser picks.
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Move over booties, fall shoes have gotten more exciting. Below are 4 styles sure to make your heart skip a beat. And, think outside of the box. I’m loving the deep jewel tones, luxe materials, such as suede and velvet, and all of the vintage inspired styling.