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s September comes and the change of weather approaches, so comes one of the essential issues of the season: the fashion issue.

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Good Times

Around Town

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Giving Back

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Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

16 Living From the Heart and Going Beyond

Jessica Dahl and Rachel Hile: The Beyond Project

20 A Stylish Conversation

Talking fashion with Nelson Yong and Kayla Boehme

26 "Draw, draw, draw"

Fashion illustrator Blair Breitenstein

34 Home Sweet Fashionista

Linda Schoener & Kate Spadeâ€”A match made in design heaven

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FASHION WEEK AT THE BELLEVUE COLLECTION The best in fall fashion comes to life on the runway during Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection September 20-24. Leading the Northwest in runway shows, Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection delivers an extraordinary experience to fashion forward, contemporary and luxury shoppers. Experience exclusive runway shows, trend reports and demonstrations, chic parties and irresistible shopping. Enjoy the unique fashions of seven local designers at the Independent Designer Runway Show where these up-and-coming Northwest designers square off in an ultimate runway showdown. Posh Party Trend Show features a high energy runway show of fall’s must have trends, a chic pre-party with beauty how-tos and photobooth fun. Introducing The Collective Runway Show, featuring The Bellevue Collection’s premier brands. Celebrate all the region’s best fashion at Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection.

OPENING FALL 2017: BRIGHT HORIZONS AT BELLEVUE SPRING DISTRICT Bright Horizons at Bellevue Spring District, a new early education and preschool center will open fall 2017. The center will serve children 6 weeks to 6 years old with infant through kindergarten prep programs. Bright Horizons offers convenient hours for working families. Check out the Facebook page for updates on information and events at the center. To schedule a center visit, please call 425.429.7314 or email springdistrict@brighthorizons.com.

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SPIRIT OF BELLEVUE 5K RUN & WALK On September 10, the 2017 Spirit of Bellevue Run/Walk offers a fun and mostly flat 5K run/walk route for the whole family, a mile challenge for those that like to push their limits and a kids fun run. For those who like to keep track, the Spirit of Bellevue is chip-timed. The Health & Wellness Fair at

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D i a m ond s , s a pp h ires, a nd em eral d s set in pl at i nu m a n d g ol d D es ign your own cu s t om je wel r y E s t ate an d vi nt a ge pieces E nga gem ent an d Bri d al coll ection s September 2017 | Bellevue Lifestyle

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Bellevue Lifestyle | September 2017

GENE JUAREZ Steps it Up at The Bravern SALON & SPA'S NEW LOCATION OPENING IN OCTOBER ARTICLE TIM KUKES | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

nown for its high standards in beauty and

As for the design features, the new salon and spa style has

wellness, the 46-year-old Pacific Northwest

been modeled off the idea of New York loft meets the Pacific

based company, Gene Juarez, plans to open

Northwest. Think sleek lines with the warmth of the Pacific

its new location at The Bravern in downtown

Northwest, according to Scott. It will also have a couple of

Bellevue on October 3 of this year.

new service features to offer the clientele of Gene Juarez.

The Bravern, a luxury shopping complex paired with

“Our two newest features are our standalone Men’s

high-rise, amenity abundant, residential living, spans the

Salon concept and our shampoo Oasis Decompression

block from 110th Avenue NE to 112th Avenue NE and NE

zone where we will take the art of the shampoo and scalp

Sixth Street to NE Eighth Street, with easy access to,

treatments to the next level,” Scott says.

and off, Interstate 405.

The Men’s Salon will be its own unique space—designed

“We chose The Bravern due to its unparalleled collection

with its own look and feel—and even have its own separate

of some of the finest brands in the world,” Gene Juarez CEO

entrance, allowing for ease of convenience for men who

Scott Missad says. “We are honored that Gene Juarez is

want to experience the Gene Juarez mission.

associated with those brands.”

“We are excited to be unveiling our new Men’s Salon

Those brands include Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Neiman

concept,” Scott says. “Designed for men who are looking

Marcus. In addition, Bellevue’s own John Howie has his signature

for superior haircuts, color and our new offering, shaves, in

steakhouse, John Howie Steak, located at The Bravern.

a men’s-specific grooming space.”

One of the amenities of the new location for the Gene Juarez salon and spa at The Braven will be valet parking. “Functionally, the space will be more efficient from a customer experience standpoint, and the amenities, such

And, of course, the new location will be offering all its most popular services, Scott says: color, cutting and design, skincare, facials, microblading and waxing, massage, nails, and makeup will be on offer.

as parking and valet [service] will be fabulous,” Scott says.

As of yet, a date for an opening day event has not been

The new salon and spa will be sited on the top floor of

set, but Scott assures there will be one and that it will be

The Bravern and spans approximately 17,000 square feet

sometime in late October.

of salon, spa and retail area, which will be under the management of the existing Bellevue salon and spa director,

The current Bellevue Gene Juarez Salon and Spa is locat-

Kaliane Oung—an almost 7-year Gene Juarez veteran.

ed at 550 106th Ave. NE in the Bellevue Galleria. Operat-

According to a November 2, 2016, Puget Sound

ing hours are Monday 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday and

Business Journal article, the current Gene Juarez salon and

Wednesday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 9

spa Bellevue location does 10,000 services a month and

p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

employs approximately 160 people.

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Giving Back

LIVING FROM THE HEART & GOING BEYOND JESSICA DAHL AND RACHEL HILE: THE BEYOND PROJECT ARTICLE TIM KUKES | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

The Beyond Project is a nonprofit organization that con-

make a desire blossom. In December 2013, Matthew,

nects beauty and wellness professionals to established

Rachel’s nephew, who was 2 ½ years old at the time,

organizations in the community that support those coming

passed away suddenly and without explanation.

out of devastating circumstances, such as domestic violence, homelessness and trafficking.

“And so, five months following his passing, I woke up and thought, 'I can’t not live out the dreams I have because

Jessica Dahl and Rachel Hile, residents of Bellevue and

we just don’t know what tomorrow will hold,'” Rachel says.

working hairstylists, founded The Beyond Project out of a

“I was having a conversation with my mom on Mother’s

perceived need for greater access to volunteer opportunities

Day, and said, ‘I have to do something now, have to start

for beauty and wellness professionals—and the courageous

something, there’s just no time we have left.'”

desire to give beyond themselves.

Jessica called her that very night.

“When you get out of beauty school there is a lack of

Jessica had been doing work with Adventure in Missions, a

volunteer outlets for hairstylists or beauty professionals

Christian charity organization. She got to know people in a way

in general,” Rachel says. “So, I had it in my heart to seek

she hadn’t before—to connect with their struggles and pain.

these things out.”

“I just got super-passionate about people and who

In August 2008, the two unlikely friends met at the first

they are," Jessica says. “I hated watching them be stuck

salon they would work at, The Hair Lounge and Spa in

in whatever trap they were in, whether that was poverty,

Federal Way, Washington. Perhaps it was the age differ-

trafficking or just being marginalized and neglected. So,

ence, Jessica was 19, while Rachel was 26. Or perhaps it

coming back home, I had something that so burned into

was that Jessica sees the “big picture” when looking at the

my heart to do something—and Rachel and I would talk

world, but Rachel is a stickler for details.

about all these things together.”

“We didn’t know each other very well and were not in love

In September 2015, The Beyond Project was born. The

with each other at any point in that [first] year,” Rachel says.

opening projects were, “Beyond Beauty,” and “Beyond the

That changed in 2010. Rachel had planned kayaking

Cut”. Since then, they have participated in 50 projects and

trip to the San Juan Islands, but by fate or serendipity,

served more than 2,500 individuals in the Northwest. In

none of her friends were available. Jessica volunteered,

2016, The Beyond Project was launched in Los Angeles,

which put something in motion that is still going today.

and this year they’ve gone international with a project in

“It was just great because on our kayaking adventure

Guatemala last March and plans to go to Lebanon and

we actually had real conversations that made us realize

help Syrian refugees this September.

that we are real people and we care about similar things,” Jessica says. “It got us more connected than just seeing each other at work and talking about superficial stuff.”

Interested in donating or volunteering? Visit TheBeyondProject.org. You don’t have to be a beauty

The two women went their separate ways, but the seed

or wellness professional to volunteer, as a registered 501(c)(3)

for The Beyond Project had been planted. Unfortunately,

charity The Beyond Project has needs beyond the services they

sometimes tragedy gives needed light and strength to

offer to their partners.

Bellevue Lifestyle | September 2017

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Original List Price

Sold Price

List Price %

Market

9033 Lake Washington Blvd NE

98004

$5,890,000

$5,488,000

93.2%

226

1837 96th Ave NE

98004

$5,868,000

$4,888,000

83.3%

349

9830 NE 14th St

98004

$4,188,000

100.0%

3407 Evergreen Point Rd

98039

$3,595,000

$3,750,000

104.3%

3798 94th Ave NE

98004

$3,388,000

100.0%

501 94th Ave SE

98004

$3,188,000

$3,200,000

100.4%

1535 79th Place NE

98039

$2,900,000

100.0%

2420 80th Ave NE

98039

$2,980,000

$2,800,000

94.0%

9232 SE Shoreland Place

98004

$2,800,000

100.0%

103

11025 SE 28th Place

98004

$2,798,000

$2,548,000

91.1%

1000 Belfair Lane

98004

$2,750,000

$2,510,000

91.3%

10557 NE 25th St

98004

$2,680,000

$2,485,000

92.7%

11050 SE 30th St

98004

$2,448,000

$2,465,000

100.7%

7317 170th Ave SE

98006

$2,388,000

100.0%

1606 85th Ave NE

98004

$2,200,000

$2,250,000

102.3%

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9516 NE 31st St, Clyde Hill

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A STYLISH CO N V E R S AT I O N Talking fashion with Nelson Yong and Kayla Boehme ARTICLE JORDAN BLAINE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Bellevue Lifestyle | September 2017

ith renowned events in the fashion world happening throughout September, a stylish conversation seemed to come at the perfect time. Getting to know and hear different visions and insight from some of the many talented professionals in the areas

fashion scene, Bellevue Lifestyle gained insight into what sets Bellevue and Seattle apart with their fashion, what trends are loved and trends that everyone knows, “won’t come back around.” Introducing Nelson Yong, a brand director, marketing strategist, entrepreneur and fashion influencer. With more than 13 years as a man of many talents, being an influencer is a passion of Nelson’s. Over 51,000 accounts follow him on Instagram, and he stands out far above the rest in men’s fashion. Kayla Boehme, the owner of Pipe and Row, a picturesque brick-and-mortar in the gem that is Fremont neighborhood, has also left her mark on the area’s fashion scene. With a storefront plus online store, the Seattle-area native established a brand of her own. A modern women’s boutique carrying designers from all over the world, Pipe and Row is a neighborhood powerhouse. Together these two figures have seen fashion in destinations like New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Europe. But of the many miles both have traveled, Nelson and Kayla grace their presence and knowledge close to us, adding dashes of perfection to the looks we see on our local streets.

CONTINUED >

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STYLISH CONVERSATION (CON TI N U ED)

WHO ARE YOU? Kayla Boehme WHAT DO YOU DO? I am the owner of Pipe and Row WHAT TREND COULD YOU ABSOLUTELY LIVE WITHOUT? Fur vests

WHO ARE YOU? Nelson Yong WHAT DO YOU DO? I’m a marketing professional with over 13 years of serving clients in tech-

nology, hospitality, restaurants and detail. WHAT WAS THE MOST SURPRISING TREND YOU’VE SEEN? The most surprising trend has been

luxury streetwear and collaborations between brands such as Supreme and Louis Vuitton.

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Bellevue, WA 98006, ShopSimplyChic.com—

classic, elegant and simple fashion. Activewear,

and Seattle man looking to stand out.

Simply Chic boutique offers the newest trend-

lingerie, shoes and dresses—La Ree has the

4. DIVALANI STYLE: 11000 NE 10th St. Suite C,

ing fashion, jewelry and accessories in one

knowledge to offer you a unique experience.

Bellevue, WA 98004—Divalani is not just a bou-

place. Tops, dresses, rompers, outerwear and

3. DAVID LAWRENCE: 700 110th Ave. NE,

tique, Divalani is a certain type of woman. This

nearly any trendy look—you can find it here!

Bellevue, WA 98004, David-Lawrence.com—

boutiques shopper is the confident and trendy

2. LA REE BOUTIQUE: 11 103rd Ave. NE, Bellevue,

Ranging from Versace to Moschino, David

woman. Divalani Style prides themselves on

WA 98004, LaReeboutique.com—La Ree offers

Lawrence offers customers high-end fashion

natural fabrics and materials manufactured with

you an experience of informal and sophisticated

brands. From simple to extravagant pieces,

eco-friendly techniques for the best quality!

fashion. The boutique gives you an array of

the boutique is a perfect fit for the Bellevue

5. WOLFORD: 11111 NE 8th St. #147, Bellevue,

Bellevue Lifestyle | September 2017

W H AT D O E S B E L L E V U E / S E AT T L E FA S H I O N O F F E R T H AT OT H E R FA S H I O N F O R WA R D C I T I E S D O N OT ?

NELSON YONG (NY): Because Seattle has weather patterns that give us close to four

seasons, I feel that Seattle has ways to play around with fashion in ways cities like Los Angeles and Miami can’t. It’s more in touch with nature as it’s in the heart of the Puget Sound and the Pacific Northwest. I would hope that the future of men’s fashion in

C A N YO U

Seattle would be inspired more from the fashion sense of London and New York City, with tinges of inspiration from the Northwest and nature.

EXPLAIN

KAYLA BOEHME (KB): Our weather is pretty consistent throughout the year and I know

Seattle has a stigma for being Birkenstocks and outdoorsy looks, but if you are talking

T O D AY ’ S

about people who are very fashionable, very creative, I think that the thing we offer is we are modern, bold, a little bit edgy, but still totally wearable and versatile.

CURRENT

S O M E T H I N G B O R R O W E D,

FA S H I O N

S O M E T H I N G N E W ? W H AT

TRENDS?

LO O K S D O YO U A P P L A U D

KB: I would say right now it’s still minimal

branding so much more, but we are mov-

MAKING A COMEBACK?

ing to maximalist, things have to change

NY: I’m a fan of the modern mod look: Slim suits, skinny ties and slim fit pants. I’ve liked the slim

no matter how much I like it.

fitting look and see that, as long as pants aren’t too skinny, slimmer clothes are usually flattering.

in a way but we are getting back into

W H I C H PA S T S T Y L E S D O YO U W I S H W E R E STILL WITH US? NY: The classics, and sense of formality and chivalry with how

W H AT T R E N D C O U L D YO U L I V E WITHOUT?

men take care of themselves, dress and treat others. NY: I can definitely do without seeing another man bun. KB: I personally wish bell-bottoms would come back.

WA 98004, WolfordShop.com—An Austrian

and contemporary clothing. Known for

lingerie brand brings stunning lingerie,

celebrity customers, athletes and socialites,

and Row is a must-stop shop in Fremont.

hosiery, swimwear and seasonal clothing to

Urbanity provides personal shopping by their

8. JACK JEROME: 2906 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA

the Bellevue Bravern. Known for elegance,

featured stylists and VIP room.

98105, JackJerome.com—Hidden in the univer-

Wolford dresses the professional woman

7. PIPE AND ROW: 611 N. 35th St., Seattle, WA

sity district of Seattle, Jack Jerome offers name-

craving beautiful comfort to take on her world.

98103, PipeAndRow.com—A Seattle-based

brand clothing for men and women. Offering

6. URBANITY: 575 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue,

brick-and-mortar as well as an online shop,

brands such as AG Jeans, Peter Millar, Three

WA 98004—This Men and Women’s clothing

Pipe and Row carries clothing from Los

Dots and many more Jack Jerome is a high-end

boutique is a one-stop shop carrying urban

Angeles, Australia and Denmark. Modern

boutique that does not disappoint.

meets trendy meets chic and classy. Pipe

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"DRAW, DRAW, DRAW" Fashion illustrator Blair Breitenstein

ARTICLE EARL BENJAMIN ILLUSTRATIONS BLAIR BREITENSTEIN

“Eventually, everything connects.” T

his is one of the quotes recently

great shopping finds, she began to develop her

posted to Blair Breitenstein’s trendy

own sense of style, which she now describes

Instagram page, @blairz, and certainly one that holds true throughout her life.

as “comfortable and classic.” Those two seeds continued to grow

She posts her captivating, daily drawings

throughout Blair’s school years, but when

to the page along with inspirational images,

it came time to decide on a major for col-

quotes and NYC living. The 28-year-old

lege, she chose a safer route. Blair decided

fashion illustrator has been recognized by

on communications at Washington State

Harper’s Bazaar, Oscar de la Renta, a slew of

University but was steadily drawing during

international magazines and more.

her own time. Her tools were simple: water-

While Blair is currently working her dream job in the concrete jungle, her story starts right here in Bellevue, where her passion was born. From a young age, two seeds of inspiration

colors and a sketchbook. Simplicity is something she prides herself on. “You have to know when to stop. It is important for every artist,” Blair says.

were planted in Blair: art and fashion. Her

After graduating in 2011, she took the first

grandfather worked as an artist for Walt Disney

step in sharing her work. Blair started a

in his younger years. She recalls feeling that

Tumblr account and opened an Etsy shop as

first spark of amazement watching him paint

a fun way to deliver her chic, abstract draw-

with great detail and discipline. At the same

ings. In 2014, she laser-focused on the Etsy

time, her affection for art was steadily grow-

shop and started to make a name for herself

ing, both her mother and grandmother were

in the fashion world. Social media played a

contributing to her love for all things fashion.

huge role in building her client base.

With their special appreciation for styling and

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“DRAW, DRAW, DRAW” (CON TI N U ED)

“I draw for myself and for Instagram every day. I make sure I am creating daily,” she says. The platform has helped Blair to present her portfolio to clients and target the brands she wants to work with. She encourages any young artist or entrepreneur to start an Etsy shop and to take advantage of the opportunities that are available online. Blair was soon ready for another big change in her life. “I’d always wanted to live in New York City and I just felt that this was the time to do it,” Blair explains. She was already working with big clients in the area and knew this was a leap of faith she needed to make. Now two and a half years later, Blair can look back and see that she made the right choice. She has worked her way up from various freelancing jobs to a prestigious list of clientele that includes Prada, Netflix, Air France, Miu Miu, Chanel, Teen Vogue and so much more. Blair especially enjoyed working with Glamour Spain. Her work was featured on its own page in each month’s issue throughout 2016. She pulls a lot of her inspiration from ‘60s and ‘70s beauty. One of her favorite fashion icons is French actress Brigitte Bardot. Blair loves all things vintage and enjoys bringing that essence to the current generation. Blair loves to read through current beauty blogs and magazines. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga and walking in outdoors, especially parks. One of her favorites is The High Line in NYC. While her motivations are constantly changing, she is clear on one thing.

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“Being able to support myself illustrating is a dream come true,” Blair says. One illustration can take Blair anywhere from 12 minutes to two hours. Her favorite piece of advice comes from Donald Robertson, who says to “draw, draw, draw.” “It is important to put your work out there,” Blair emphasizes. This has made all the difference in her life and she continues to blaze her own trail by delivering “an expressionist take on contemporary high fashion.” She features luxury designers in many of her illustrations, including Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen and Prada. Her work has attracted over 100,000 followers on her growing Instagram. Blair’s artistry started with a vision. One that she was able to manifest through consistency, passion and brave leaps of faith. Her work speaks for itself and she is excited to continue growing her craft one illustration at a time. You can see more of her work at

BlairaBreitenstein.com .

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Renovate & Refine ARTICLE JORDAN BLAINE | PHOTOGRAPHY JAY HENDRICKSON

HOME SWEET FASHIONISTA LINDA SCHOENER & KATE SPADE—A MATCH MADE IN DESIGN HEAVEN

tepping

inside

the

Henredon

Schoener Lincoln Square showroom,

you would never know that 41 years earlier this business started as an upholstery shop within Linda Schoener’s garage.

alike, the imagination runs wild and free daydreaming of what pieces could go where. " There is no right answer, just like fashion,” Linda says. As Linda walks through each room, she

Linda, a wife, mother, grandmother and an

was inspiring, speaking with grace and much

interior designer began her family business

knowledge about her passion, work and

many years prior. It has since transformed

life—interior design.

into the most beautifully designed and furnished empire that Bellevue has ever seen. With multiple rooms, each space is

From old trends to new trends, “Everything started with fashion and just transferred into home furnishings,” Linda says.

designed to awe customers and clients that

“Like fashion, home furnishing is func-

enter. Designers such as Kelly Wearstler,

tioning art,” Linda says, making her way

Ralph Lauren and Jonathan Adler are just

into the Kate Spade-inspired room. “I don’t

a few of the many high-end names that

think material things make you happy, but I

Henredon & Schoener carry. With no room

certainly think making your space fit you and

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bring you joy is a great start,” Linda says. Featuring a fashion forward brand such as Kate Spade demonstrates how expansive Henredon & Schoener really is. “The fashion in here is very fun. The colors—living with this much color is just so fun,” Linda says, taking in all that the room had to offer, showing a range of unique yet chic pieces the look as a whole comes together as gorgeous as your favorite outfit. With such a high clientele, Henredon &

Schoener’s

showroom

items

come

and go quickly. This Kate Spade-inspired room and pieces shown can be found in their Lincoln Square showroom or online store, HenredonSchoener.com. CONTINUED >

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