December 22nd ~ Daily Deal

If you buy a gift certificate of $100 or more, get an additional $25!

December 21st ~ Daily Deal

Michael Stars lace legging (you can wear them as tights) $29, regularly $48.

December 21st ~ Daily Deal

December 20th ~ Daily Deal

Butter London nail polish, $10 each, regularly $14 each.....they make great stocking stuffers!

December 18th ~ Daily Deal

Luscious Jewelry from Portland, buy one piece, get the second for half off. Prices range from $25 - $50.

December 17th ~ Daily Deal

Michael Stars long sleeved stripe tees for $65, regularly $78.

December 16th ~ Daily Deal

Three Dot party dress, get it for $109, regularly $148. Also, don't forget tonight is SHOP LATE in The Junction. Lots of stores are open 'til 9:00. We'll even have chocolates and cheer. Hope to see you there!

December 15th ~ Daily Deal

This darling bird cage, great for in the garden or an indoor plant or other creative use, $29, regularly $40.

December 14th ~ Daily Deal

Viv and Ingrid post earrings 2 for $20, regularly $15 each.

December 13th ~ Daily Deal

Michael Stars grey sequin stripe tee $65, regularly $84.

December 12th ~ Daily Deal

Assorted Ollipop ring $25 each, regularly $30 - $36 each.

December 11th ~ Daily Deal

Mini Voluspa candles, regularly $6 each (already a great deal!) get two for $10. They smell lovely and make a great hostess gift or last minute present.

December 10th ~ Daily Deal

This beautiful red tunic dress by Muse, regularly $169, today it's $99....dress it up with tights and pumps or wear it on the casual side with leggings and boots.

December 9th ~ Daily Deal

Gal Pal ice packs, the perfect hostess gift, regularly priced at $13 each, stock up today for $10 each. Also, remember tonight is SHOP LATE and The Junction artwalk. We still have PJ's happy glitter art (also a great holiday gift) on display. Shop tonight from 6 - 9 and get 10% off your purchase!

December 8th ~ Daily Deal

Take 15% off all kersh sweaters. Several cute styles to choose from.

December 7th ~ Daily Deal

Take 15% off the classic sexy bootcut Red Engine jean....perfect mid-rise, light stretch denim.

December 6th ~ Daily Deal

This darling fuzzy jacket from Free People is perfect for the holidays with strappy dresses or a tee shirt and jeans. Regulary $108 ~ December 6th $89

December 5th ~ Daily Deal

Take 15% off all Michael Stars sweaters. Choose from cotton slub, cashmere and wool blend.

December 4th ~ Daily Deal

Take 15% off all Kai bath and body products. Choose from body lotion, buffer or wash and roll-on perfume oil.

Decemer 3rd ~ Daily Deal

MPG 'Breathe' Pullover regularly $75 / December 3rd $49

Featured Local Jewelry Designer ~ Jules Cechony

My love of making jewelry has been growing since I can remember. My mother had beautiful jewelry and I was mesmerized by it. I was 12 when I made my first bracelet and took classes in high school and college always using jewelry making as a hobby never thinking of myself as an artist. Eight years ago I was lucky enough to have my good friend, Linda Sabee, owner of Carmilia's, tell me to stop giving it away and start selling it! All of my jewelry is handmade by me with the stones carefully selected. I use their cut and color to lead my way using only sterling silver, fine silver and 14kt gold fill metals. Although I do have some designs that I mass-produce, most are one of a kind pieces that can be worn whether you are dressing up or down, t-shirt and jeans or a black tie affair!

Many styles are available at Carmilia's. Watch for upcoming trunk show on November 18 at Carmilia's where the entire lovely collection will be on display and available for purchase!

Venue change for September 30th fashion show!

Join us Thursday, September 30th from 6:00~8:00 at Shadowlands for a night of fall fashion from Carmilia's, Sweetie, Coastal, Clementine's and Edie's. This is a venue and time change, the event was originally scheduled at The Sanctuary from 7:00~10:00. Phone Shadowlands to reserve your spot (206.420.3817) and stop by Carmilia's for more details.

Hope to see you there!

New dresses just in time for the wedding season!!

Carmilia's just received two fabulous new dresses from Burlapp! Both are $165 and are sized extra-small through large. Come check 'em out!

July 3 ~ Daily Deal

This beautiful Velvet dress with embellishments would be the perfect thing for a 4th of July BBQ (maybe grab a cardigan or denim jacket to stay warm!).

Original price : $175 ~ July 3 : $95

July 2 ~ Daily Deal

Highly practical, but highly fashionable, Red Engine Trouser shorts...so cute for the casual office Friday, so perfect with heels and a cute top for date night.

Original price : $170 ~ July 2: $95

Kick off the July sale season with Daily Deals!

July 1 ~ Daily Deal

This Michael Stars light weight shine dress is perfect for summer wear. It comes in black and purple.

Original price: $98 ~ July 1: $65

Carmilia's Welcomes Knows Perfume

Join us this Thursday night for snacks, sips and shopping and a chance to welcome our new neighbor, Knows Perfume. Knows Perfume is just two doors south of Carmilia's, so it's easy to stop and shop both stores. Mention this blog post at Carmilia's and get 25% off your purchase Thursday night only, from 6:00 - 9:00PM. (Discount available only 6/24/2010 from 6 - 9, and only on non-sale merchandise. Offer not valid with any other discounts or coupons.)

Hope to see you there!!

Scenario #5: OK, I'm a shoe girl, I admit. I start with the shoes then figure out what to wear with. At Clementine, I recently fell in love with these open-toe, wedge booties from Jeffrey Campbell (I bought them, of course!). Now, how do I complete the look? From the advice department at Carmilia's - SHORTS! Here are two cute options from Tulle and Red Engine.

Scenario #2 ~ What to wear to get noticed, again...

West Five, last Friday night - I saw you sitting at the end of the bar (next to Dave). Before you sat down, you bumped my arm and I spilled my rum and Diet Coke, remember? Let's try this again....Friday, West Five. I'll be wearing sexy gold boots and a tie-dye dress with some bling. Trust me, I'll be the best looking thing at the bar, thanks to Clementine's and Carmilia's.

Join us for weekly outfit trouble shooting....

Scenario #1: Those walks to The Junction every Sunday don’t seem to be enough exercise anymore. Could it be that the stop at Bakery Nouveau for a chocolate croissant and a quick smile from the cute bakery boy are nullifying any attempt at weight loss? Or worse yet, could it be the dreaded over-40 metabolism shut down? Whatever the cause, I need to look 10 pounds thinner, pronto, I've got a date with my new online match. He’s seen my picture from two years ago and might not recognize my new butt. Carmilia's and Clementine's to the rescue...I have something to wear. I KNOW the shoes won’t make me look fat, and this dress will cover up most of my croissant-shaped lumps without looking, you know, tent-ish.

Thanks C&C,
WS Shopper #1

Save the date ~ April 29th NWHH Fashion Show

Be there for this year's show coming up on April 29th at the Showbox SODO. Buy your tickets online or at Carmilia's. Hope to see you there!

Ella Moss Pantsuit ~ $128

One of this season's cutest trends, the pantsuit, takes on new lengths with cropped styling. Wear it with heels for a chic, dressy night out, or pair it with flip flops for a casual stroll down on Alki. (The sun is coming, isn't it?) Also, watch for Clementine's shoe pairing tomorrow (3/30) on Facebook to see what she would put with this hot little number.

Clementine's meets Carmilia's, what a beautiful combination

Sun, sun, sun!

California Avenue...a sunny(ish) Monday. Local West Seattle ladies open their closets and decide they can't stand one more day of jeans, sweaters, socks and boots. The air may be crisp, but the upswing in the temperature is cause for bare legs, a fresh dress and some cute sandals. But where to go? Clementine's and Carmilia's, of course.

This Laundry dress (Carmilia's) and Chie Mihara sandal (Clementine's) are just the thing for spring...see you soon!

We love West Seattle!

I was talking with an old friend the other day and she said she was sad to hear I had closed my store! Yikes!! I assured her that we're still here and happily selling clothes to our wonderful West Seattle shoppers. Gave me a chill, but otherwise made me count my blessings for all of you out there who shop and support us. Hope to see you soon.

Check us out on Facebook (Carmilia's) and follow us on Twitter (shopcarmilias). We post new arrivals daily so you can see what's new.

Michael Stars and Ella Moss deliveries just arrived at Carmilia's. Lots of great spring pieces fresh out of the box. Mention this blog post and receive 15% off the purchase of one regularly priced item, now through Sunday, March 14th.

New Arrivals!

Great dresses by Laundry just arrived!

Peacock tunic $ 128 (top photo)

Bamboo print shirt dress $175 (bottom photo, obviously)