(Thanks to everyone for their advice regarding the dream Loub shoes. I have decided to order the half-size larger and am just awaiting a response from an American based friend-and-hopefully-co-conspirator (shipping/customs/taxes are ridiculously unfair for us Canucks) before I make the click and they are mine!)
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Remember when I was all depressed a couple weeks ago because the plans I had made with my MOH Pepperpot and my (non-bridesmaid) sister-in-law… we’ll call her Mrs Nenny… to go on a shopping trip to the States fell through?
Yeah, well, it’s back on. For real this time.
ROAD TRIP!!!
Pepperpot and Mrs Nenny are flying into Vancouver from Toronto and Calgary this Thursday, and I will pick them up at the airport and make a mad dash for the border. Destination: Seattle (and surrounding areas).
I am almost as excited about this trip as I am for the actual wedding. That’s how much fun I am anticipating!
Since she lost her Westjet buddy flying privileges last fall, I haven’t seen Pepperpot nearly as often as I used to. In fact, the last time I saw her was when she came for a visit last September, bringing my engagement ring with her (I didn’t find out about that part till after Mr Purple popped the question), and I miss her like crazy!
Not only do I foresee many multi-coloured martinis, mani-pedis and hours of some seriously high-quality dishing sessions, there will be shopping. And oh, what shopping it will be!
Apart from spending time together and making memories, the object of this trip is to purchase some very important wedding-related items, namely:
- Bridesmaid dresses
- Groomsmen attire (possible just pants… more on that to come)
- Wedding shoe back-ups (in case the Loubs don’t work out… oh dear God I hope that’s not the case but a girl has to be prepared)
- Cute dresses/outfits for the rehearsal dinner, the day-after event (more on this to come, too) and and other photo-heavy moments (er, that might be the entire week)
It’s no secret that our friends south of the border are much, much more blessed in terms of stores, labels and general availability of clothes and shoes, so I’m looking forward to a smorgasmord of orgasmic shopping delights.
There’s only one problem.
Apart from one short day trip to Bellingham and the Seattle Premium Outlets near Tulalip last year, I’ve never gone shopping down there.
I don’t really know where to go!
We’re thinking of staying at the Tulalip Resort & Casino our first night (after hitting the outlets, natch) and trying our hand at winning back our purchases (wish us luck!) but that’s about as far as we got, planning-wise.
Anyone have any recommendations for other places we should check out in and around Seattle for shopping (or other fun girly activities)?
Filed under: bridesmaids, shoes, wedding | Tagged: road trip, seattle, shopping
How long are you going to be in Seattle? If just for the weekend, I’d suggest just hitting up downtown. Did you plan a hotel in Seattle yet? I’d suggest the Westin hotel only because it is close to the core shopping area.
You’ll find enough shops in and around Pacific Place.
http://www.pacificplaceseattle.com/home.aspx
Gotta go to the flagship Nordstrom of course. Are you going to be here after July 19th? Because that’s when the Nordies Anniversary sale starts and you’ll def. want to go to that! Oh, next to Nordstrom, on sixth ave is Sway and Cake, a super cute boutique with very cute dresses and such. However, they are a bit on the pricey side.
http://www.swayandcake.com/index.php
and then around the corner on Olive is a offset of Sway and Cake where they send their sale/off season merch called TBC. Also a very cute boutique and worth checking out!
http://tbcboutique.blogspot.com/
If you’re into bargain hunting you should walk down to 3rd Ave and go to the Nordstrom Rack. Oh and also you are then only two blocks away from Pike Place so you might as well check that out if you’ve never been.
If you want a really fun/trendy place to eat and if you like wine, I recommend Black Bottle on 1st Ave. The food there is awesome as are all their wines.
http://www.blackbottleseattle.com/
Or if the weather is nice, go to the restaurants on Lake Union and sit out on the deck. Joey’s has a great deck or BluWater Bistro.
I’ve got tons more recommendations for outside of the downtown area like Ballard, Fremont if you are interested. However, I think if you’ve never been to Seattle, the downtown area should be enough for you guys to explore!
Let me know if you need more suggestions!
sorry one more thing. Nordstrom and Barney’s both carry Loubs so you might even be able to find your shoes there!
@Style-ish, oh my lord, thank you SO much, those are amazing ideas!!! So organized! So thorough! So wonderful! I promise to give you a FULL report. I think your Patron Saint name will be Style-ish, Patron Saint of Abundance and Holy Shoppingdom.
Oh, and we’re going Thursday to Sunday, lots of time to explore your suggestions.
I’m so freaking excited for you! Also, I didn’t know your Mom was Polish!
soooooooooooooooooo…..is it just coincidence that the new bee happens to be from vancouver and planning a DW in DR?
@echo – You found me out!! It’s indeed me! It all happened so fast I didn’t have time to get organized and now I’m leaving for Seattle tomorrow and haven’t announced it to you guys here and haven’t written my first post yet…. AHHHHHHHHHH.
But I am SO EXCITED.
Congratulations!!! That’s awesome
Have a fabulous shopping trip and I look forward to hearing all about it!!
By the way, my comment was supposed to read “I’m so freaking excited for you, welcome to the hive!” But apparently I forgot to finish in my excitement.
@Jenna – hahahahaha. Not to worry, I can see how the Polish part was distracting. In fact, it’s not just my mom but both my parents. I’m first-generation Canadian. And yeah, I like kielbasa and I call my friends ‘dupa’ sometimes for fun.