Seattle Spring Trip Casual Packing List + City Guide

This spring, even though I’m not heading anywhere warm, I’m excited to take in all the great things that Seattle has to offer as the season hits. Our winters are so long and rainy, so when spring finally arrives with its blooms and miraculously blue skies, it’s like nothing else in the world! Not only does it get me excited to re-imagine my wardrobe, but also to make plans, see friends, and enjoy this amazing city!

Whether you’re packing for a Seattle trip or just need a couple fresh outfit ideas, here are a few looks, with some Seattle destinations in mind! Fun part: they’re all based around just two pairs of pants. And they’re not jeans. I have nothing against jeans, in fact I practically live in them — they literally go with everything. Sometimes it’s a fun challenge to leave the blue jeans behind and see how your clothes work with non-blue-jean alternatives.

Everlane has generously gifted me with some products, which I’ve noted below.

Here’s my pick for a travel day outfit. A longer car ride or a plane trip calls for comfort, and wearing pieces you’ll incorporate into your future outfits helps save on suitcase space.

Jeans (c/o)

Pullover

Sneakers (c/o)

First night/date night! (May I suggest Electric Cello in Georgetown?

Swapping out the top for something a little flirty (I love the tie on the back with this one!) and adding a heel takes the same jeans to a new level. Black jeans always feel a little edgy/sexy to me, and are perfect for a date night where regular blue jeans might feel unspicy.

Top (c/o)

Jeans (c/o)

Boots (similar)

This outfit is perfect for city adventuring, like taking a stroll through Pike Place, and catching an exhibit nearby at the SAM.

Vest

Tank

Jeans (c/o)

Sneakers (c/o)

This look is perfect for brunch at Cafe Flora followed by a stroll around University Village for shopping and coffee.

Shirt

Pants (c/o)

Shoes (similar)

Sling bag (c/o)

Take the look down a notch by swapping out the clogs for sneakers and unbuttoning the shirt over a tank for a casual feel. This is my pick for a stroll through Kubota Garden and checking out the newly renovated Third Place Books in the south end.

Shirt

Tank

Pants (c/o)

Sneakers (c/o)

For any of these looks, I’d add this trench for an extra layer.

That’s all! Let me know what you’d add to the list for a perfect Seattle spring weekend! Also, check out my Instagram reel with all these looks!

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Welcoming Spring with Everlane

I’ve loved Everlane for years for their quality basics that feel timeless. They have such a knack for classic design that feels elevated and casual at once. I was really excited to level up my spring wardrobe with a few additions. Seattle springs can be a slow crawl, and layering is always key. I was excited to trade out my raincoat for this fresh trench in a classic checkerboard pattern. It makes a plain white tee and jeans feel really special!

As a stylist, I love being able to reach for essential, wardrobe-building pieces like these for myself and my clients. Everlane pieces are core building blocks for a wardrobe. Once that foundation is built, you can add in pieces and shop easily without having that “but what will I wear this with?” moment.

Here are the pieces that Everlane kindly gifted me:

Trench

Tee

Jeans

Flats

The trench was perfect for pastries and a stroll when my friend Lora came to visit!

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Renovation Reveal: Primary Bathroom

This might be the biggest transformation of our renovation project. When we first walked into the primary bedroom we were stunned by the views of Seattle and Lake Washington. We were also really surprised at the size of the room — it spanned the entire back of the house wall to wall, but it shared a small bathroom with the two other bedrooms on the top floor. We knew that we’d be adding a bathroom to the room when we bought the house. It was hard to imagine something that didn’t exist, and there was a lot of taping involved to get the idea of the scale, but in the end I’m so happy with it.

Because we were renovating during the pandemic we were affected by delays in product availability and long lead times. This West Elm vanity was not the first we had chosen for the space, but I was actually thrilled we got the chance to re-think our plan when our initial choice was delayed. I love that it brings a mid-century modern vibe to the bathroom and the wood tone is so rich. I am also a big fan of the marble countertop. I always thought marble would be too fussy but I haven’t found that to be the case at all!

I was enormously pregnant during our design and shopping process, so Mike would hop into tub after tub in showrooms to see if he liked the fit before I had to waddle in. We love the one we chose (and probably sat in about 40!).

As for the floor tile? You guessed it, another pivot in choice. We had one picked out that we loved (especially with the first vanity), but became unavailable as well. This purple hex tile was a little bit of a playful spin for us. We solidified this choice when we were in the hospital after our second was born. Literally, I was in a hospital bed when we hit “order.” While we’ve kept much of the house really neutral and classic I wanted to have a little bit of fun, and the bathroom feels like a good place to take a color risk. I’m so glad we did — it really worked with the other cool tones from the subway tile.

We decided to go with the green glass subway tile because we loved the luminosity of it. It also feels a little like a retro pool shower room finish to me, which I love. We continued it all around the room at mid-height.

And for a good before and after, here’s the listing photo! The bathroom now sits in the back third of the space. We have a large pocket door dividing it from the bedroom.

Here is our list of fixtures and finishes:

Vanity lights: West Elm

Wall sconces: Allmodern

Vanity: West Elm

Light above tub: West Elm

Tub: Kohler

Tub filler: Signature Hardware

Vanity faucets: Signature Hardware

Mirrors: Wayfair

Subway tile: Home Depot

Shower floor: Floor & Decor

Towel fixtures: Wayfair

Floor tile: Home Depot

Rug: Ikea

Paint Color: Alabaster - Sherwin Williams eggshell on walls, semigloss on trim

An Easy 1-Minute Lunch

I’m a big believer in the “miracle product” over here. Anything that does multiple duty and will take my situation from average to fantastic is an instant win in my book. So yesterday, during a quick run to my local Trader Joe’s, I was specifically on a hunt for key ingredients to make my life quicker and easier (and moreover, to make delicious, healthy and FAST lunches).

I always love to grab a pack of their cooked chicken from the refrigerator section. It’s easy to throw into lots of recipes, and we had a lot of salad greens at home that I didn’t want to go to waste (is there any worse feeling than pitching unused produce?!). I also grabbed a package of organic blueberries, which they always seem to have and at a pretty decent price. Then, I saw it:

I don’t know if it’s a new product or just new-to-me, but this Vegan Creamy Dill Dressing caught my eye right away. I’ve used TJ’s dressings in salads and grain bowls on many occasions, and they always level things up. Since I’ve been trying to rely less on dairy and I had only some sad and almost empty salad dressings at home I decided to give this a whirl.

The verdict? Do not pass go, do not collect $200, just get thee to Trader Joe’s and get this dressing ASAP. I threw together this salad in under 1 minute and ate it just about as fast. The dressing is creamy, not overpowering, and makes this otherwise basic salad feel really special.

Pro tip: keep a bag of wonton strips on hand. Last year when Sam was born we subscribed to a meal service box, and I noticed how having these little extra toppings really make things go the extra mile.

I’m also excited to mix this dressing into chicken salad with grapes and walnuts, or to use as a dip with fresh veggies.