Fashion Friday (July 6th, 2012) - Shop Pacific Ave.

TGIF!!  We got some great places on Pacific Ave near UW Tacoma this week. Of course, as promised, we have items from Bleach in today's blog. We also want to introduce a new spot that maybe you haven't heard about yet. Catwalk, a new pop-up art and fashion shop is now open on Pacific Ave and has a lots of original designs that you might just fall in love with!

Bleach
1934 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
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If you want to go for a urban look and represent Tacoma this is the place for you. They always have something new. 

Our June Fashion Icon JD Elquist modeled these shorts and a nautical Tacoma shirt for us and he offers the following fashion advice for guys: Instead of wearing your shorts low, go for a more professional and mature look with them above your knee. Also, if you plan on wearing the same color shirt and pants you can add dimension by rolling up your sleeves.

I personally love this shirt because its a cross between the City of Tacoma logo and the Paramount logo.

       
 

Are you ready for summer guys? Well if not come get some of these shorts!

Represent the roughness of Tacoma with the brass knuckles sweatshirt. Perfect for hanging out with friends on a summer night.

Bleach has many hats that you will not find anywhere else. Here is one of them. Don't forget to accessorize with sunglasses as well. Bleach has a great selection to choose from.




Short sleeve shirts and tank tops from Imperial Motion. They are comfortable and casual.

Represent the Northwest where ever you may be with this NW shirt.



Catwalk 
1734 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402
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Catwalk opened its doors last month and will hold this space (formally BKB Gallery) until its rented. Its a place where several designers and artists to sell their items to the public. When you go in you will enjoy not only lovely locally made clothes but also paintings and locally created designer jewelry.

Cashmere tank tops by designer Beth Nielsen. Perfect for work or a night out on the town. Currently there are three different colors to choose from.

 This gorgeous necklace by Linda Danforth will go with any look you are trying  to accomplish.

An CBC (Chelsia Berry) sweater shirt. Perfect fit with a tank top, if you want something cool to wear to work.

This is one of my favorite pieces in Catwalk right now. This is a Bo Chambers creation. Its a sleeveless long sweater with its own scarf attached and a plaid collared shirt underneath. Its great for our unpredictable summer weather.

Every time I go into Catwalk my eyes go straight to these beaded shawls. They are the perfect addition to a summer wardrobe. With 4 different prints the designer L BO (Bo Chambers) really knows how to catch the eye.

I adore these simple vintage designs by designer Beth Nielsen. This tank top is a new twist on a wardrobe basic. 

Another great tank top by Beth Nielsen

This jewelery by Linda Danforth really does stand out in a crowd. If you like Paris themed jewelry then I know you can't live without the necklace to your left. And on the right you may have decided you really don't want to wear diamonds but still want to sparkle that necklace is for you!



As always if you stop by either of these places be sure to let them know you found them on the Downtown Duchess Blog. Happy Shopping and have a great weekend.



XOXO,
Lady Kashmir


 

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