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Each month at VAIN Ballard we’ll be unveiling new works of art by featured jewelers. This month we begin with pieces created by Sarah Loertscher.

Loertscher is a graduate of the BFA program at Ball State University, with a focus on metalsmithing. Before moving to Seattle, she also completed a two year fellowship at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. Now she brings these years of study and experience distilled into the new works of her Structure series.

We spoke with Sarah today as she installed her pieces, and inquired as to the inspiration behind them. She told us that they’re based on her interest/obsession with rocks and crystalline structure, and how a few straight lines can rapidly turn into a chaotic mass. When constructing a piece of jewelry, she either repeats a basic line into a tangled structure or distills a form down into it’s own structural supports.

The result of this chaotic, tangled idea is gorgeously constructed wearable art. Her jewelry will be available for sale throughout the month of August. We invite you to come view the pieces premiering tomorrow evening, or anytime in the coming weeks.

Solidly shining,

VAIN Ballard

It’s sunny and gorgeous today, the perfect temperature for us to start keeping the front door open here at VAIN Ballard. We’re unabashedly listening [and occasionally singing along] to Elton John. Carinn announced as she walked in the door that spring had sprung, but we’re actually acting as if we’re halfway thru summer.

Brightening color seems to be the theme of late, taking deep browns to sweet caramels; more than one platinum head has walked out the door and into the sunshine in the past week. Even those with existing dark color on their hair have found ways to add a touch of summer to their look. Many of our senior stylists specialize in corrective color, and our consultations to talk about options are always free.

Whether you’re out for a stroll or in for an appointment, you can still save on our boutique items for the rest of the week thanks to Lucky magazine.

The teeny tiny print there states that this applies at both locations as well, not just for our Ballard guests! We’ll be waiting, and upon request we’ll refrain from singing “Bennie and the Jets.”

xo,

VAIN Ballard

Gold hoops, glittering rhinestones, and more - now 25% off at VAIN Ballard! Holiday parties may be past us, but pretty accessories never go out of style.

The works of Julia Garrels, however, will be available at the normal price for just one more week. As the 29th of December and the close of her show approached, we realized we couldn’t bear to part with the pieces just yet. Come see them while you can!

Our sale lasts while the jewelry does, but undoubtedly items like the Bueno Style vintage restylings won’t last long. Come see us soon for unique shopping or your next service!

xo,

Sarah Jo + VAIN Ballard

It’s here: VAIN’s annual picks for our top $30 and under hot holiday gifts. Some of our favorites pictured below:

Assorted party bling, from $13
Jewelled headband, $8
False lashes (glamour metallic), $7.95
Platinum wig from VAIN Wig Shoppe, $24.95
Accessories this good looking for under $30, priceless.

(Nouba makeup available at VAIN downtown)
Eye shadow, $18
Rainbow eyeliner (limited edition), $15
Lipstick, $19
Lip gloss, $17

Voluspa candles, $6 and $9
Pop Ink soap, $5.95
Mini notepads, $1.99
Nooworks stationary box, $16
Printed bi-fold wallet, $17.99
Theorem VAIN earrings, $16
Love from VAIN to you this holiday season, free.