We saw these girls while eating lunch at Pho Cyclo Cafe on Capitol Hill. We couldn’t stop looking at their amazing vintage style boots. The are both a beautifully broken-in shade of brown, which complements the cream colors from their…
American Apparel Employee
Spotted: Capitol Hill, Broadway & Thomas St.
Military Fatigue Jacket
We love us a good fatigue jacket. Dawn’s was more lightweight and less structured, complementing the over-sized scarf and fitted cargoes nicely. And those shoes? Amazing. We love how it takes an old world silhouette and makes it contemporary with…
Ballard Sunday Farmer’s Market
Loved the black and white marble pattern on the sweater and the fedora. It looks cozy and reminiscent of zebra print, but more abstract. Spotted: Ballard Farmer’s Market
Dolce Vita Employees
Razi and Cybelle (yes, their names are so rad) are both Dolce Vita employees with serious style. Both of their shoes are from Dolce Vita, which are given to them for free because it is a requirement to wear Dolce…
Urban Style
On Devon (Left) Shirt & Pants: The Gap Cardigan: Purchased at Anthropologie Jacket: The Loft Shoes: Mia Sunglasses: Purchased at Buffalo Exchange On Aaron (Right) Jacket: Patagonia Shirt: Vintage Levi’s Pants: The Gap Shoes: Made by Clark Spotted: Ballard Sunday…
Eighties and Grunge
We actually ran into Lauren at Pretty Parlor in Capitol Hill, a vintage-inspired shop that sells both secondhand and new items. We loved how her ensemble mixed eighties and grunge with the acid wash jeans and flannel shirt. We also…
White Monochromatic
We absolutely loved this single-hued color palette. The ivories complement her divine skin and give off an ethereal, soft silhouette. We also found it interesting how she defied textbook proportions. For example, ankle boots often cut the leg in such…
J.Crew Men’s Fashion
It just so happens this young man is a J.Crew employee, so his whole outfit was assembled using the brand’s signature disheveled preppy look. We at The Emerald Closet are a big fan of J.Crew. So much in fact, that…
Bohemian Chic
This Barneys New York employee has serious boho chic style. The peasant-like dress that cinches effortlessly at the waist offers soft structure to a usually shapeless cut. Plus, her shoes gave a wonderful statement piece to an otherwise all-black ensemble….
Bluegrass Roots
This street performer embodies bluegrass from his music to his clothes. His look is polished with eclectic accessories. The feather in his hat and green emerald ring really stood out, giving his outfit subtle points of interest. Spotted: Pike Place…
Amazing Japanese Shoes
Kotaro was seen strolling through Pike Place Market wearing these amazing leather shoes. These effortlessly cool kicks, hailing from Japan, use soft leather to create an aesthetic reminiscent of the colonial era. It’s warm, butterscotch color stands out among a…