Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

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   Connect to Facebook  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 C...

Today we are starting a fun new angle to the Fashion Friday blog. Every month we will select a local Fashion Icon to go shopping with us and give us fashion tips. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing J Daniel Elquist for my June Fashion Icon feature. JD spent time in New York where he had his own successful Fashion Blog, so it was truly an honor. While at UrbanXchange and Bleach he gave me some tips on summer choices, how to wear certain clothing, and other how-to tips, tailored just for Tacoma. UrbanXchange 1934 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA, 98402. (253) 572-2280 http://urbanxchangetacoma.tumblr.com/ Connect on Facebook I couldn't wait to ask JD what he thinks about summer fashion this year and for his opinion about what's in style for men this season. He explained that, as always, shorts are in the line-up but he also showed us some versatile looks that go from day to evening. He said men need to be selective about combinations and he offers some great tips belo...

Lady Kashmir is having her tiara polished today so I'm standing in for this edition of Fashion Friday. This week its all about SUN and FUN! It supposed to hit 80 degrees this weekend! Bleach Tacoma 1934 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 http://www.bleachlife.com Connect on Facebook Sorbet summer dress, braided handle purse Imperial Motion board shorts and tanks Summer Crochet TOMS shoes New POLER shirts and hats Proof Sunglasses  in sustainably sourced hard woods with polarized, mirrored, and standard lenses Baseball caps, T-shirts and other casual wear for men Northwest sweatshirt, T-shirts Hats! Local brand T-shirts Board shorts and T's Sunglasses - just in time for SUN! Whatever you do this sunshiny weekend, get your share of rays but don't over do it. You wouldn't want to spend the rest of next week all pink and flaky. :) XOXO, Duchess of Downtown

Welcome to Fashion Friday! Today we devote a significant amount of square footage to mens wear because as we all know, every girl's crazy about a sharp dressed man! And after that I'll introduce you to a brand new clothing store that just joined the Sanford & Son Middle Merchants clan. If you haven't had a chance to browse the hidden gems inside Sanford & Son you should definitely block out a Saturday on your calendar and browse all things Broadway between 9th and 7th St. OK, let's shop. Don't worry,  your boss won't mind. It'll just take a minute. :)  By the way, this blog is searchable so if you want something in particular, type it into that little box in the upper right hand corner and any blog we've done that mentions that item will pop up! :) Think of this as your online searchable catalog of all things local. You're welcome! :) UrbanXchange 1934 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA, 98402. (253) 572-2280 http://urbanxchangetacoma.tumblr.com/...