Your Fall Style & Inspiration Calendar
As a personal stylist for women, I feel like September is always jam packed. It turns out, that isn’t just a feeling. My calendar is filled with very cool offerings. If you could use some inspiration, action, connection or a delightful combination of the three, this calendar just might be for you, too!
And if you happen to be searching for the ideal September- September calendar. I am a strong vote for this one.
It’s time to kick off your slippers and up your style game around town at these events.
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events To Elevate, Inspire and Connect
Midlife Medicine: A Menopause & Longevity Symposium
Who doesn’t love learning more about how to take care of themselves? If you’re a woman in midlife, this topic is probably on your mind on the regular. Skip your to-do list in favor of spending your Saturday connecting with other women and dive into this jam packed day of growth.
WHO: Women in Midlife
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2025
WHAT: Local event & women's empowerment entrepreneur, Tracy Klinkroth/Epiphany Events, is hosting this awesome event: MIDLIFE MEDICINE - A MENOPAUSE & LONGEVITY SYMPOSIUM on Sat. Sept 20th on the SPU campus.
It’s a full day event with 12+ local MDs, NDs, and thought leaders speaking on menopause, hormones, and longevity, plus an exhibition hall with interactive wellness booths and mini services, as well as a swag bag filled with products and discounts women 40+ will love.
Tickets are $39.
Poplin Event
Women in Finance: Less Guessing, More Dressing: Style Clarity for Financial Leaders
Calling all C-suite women in finance! This two-hour Poplin training will help you: Express your authentic style within professional boundaries — so you feel like yourself without feeling out of place. Dress for your body type with silhouettes that flatter and support confident, successful shopping and so much more.
Poplin Workshop: Less Guessing, More Dressing: Style Clarity for Financial Leaders
WHO: Female CFOs and VPs in Finance
WHEN: Tuesday, September 23rd. 2-5PM
WHAT: Get the tools you need to make intentional choices about where you invest your time, energy, and money — while decreasing cognitive load and decision fatigue. This workshop is designed specifically for women in finance who want to express their personal style authentically and strategically, all while working within the expectations of a more conservative industry.
ROOTS Young Adult Shelter’s Rise Up Event
If you’ve been a member of the Poplin community for some time, you likely know about our work to support homeless young people and those experiencing housing instability. ROOTS is a small but mighty nonprofit making a real impact in this area and run by one of my favorite nonprofit superstars, Erin Chapman-Smith. Erin leads with innovation and kindness always thinking about long term strategy and creating problem solving with real impact. This is a place to make a significant difference with your support of any size. Plus, parties are fun!
ROOTS Rise Up
WHO: Everyone who cares about homeless youth in the Seattle area
WHEN: Thursday, September 25th 6-8:30PM
WHAT: ROOTS Young Adult Shelter is Washington state’s largest overnight shelter specifically for young adults ages 18–25. It provides a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for up to 45 young people each night in the University District of Seattle. The shelter is low-barrier, meaning you don’t need an ID on your first night, income, or proof of anything to stay with us. In addition to a warm meal and a safe place to sleep, guests can access case management, housing navigation, wellness supports, employment help, and connection to community resources. Rise Up is an annual event with a fun atmosphere.
Poplin Speaker: In For the Hutch
Last year, my friend and breast cancer survivor, Cassie Walker Johnson, was a speaker at this event. Attending would naturally provide an opportunity to support her and get dressed up! As it turns out, it was a crazy fun event. This year, my client Elise Van Vuren is a speaker. Elise’s husband, Kyle Thomas Spane, passed away from colon cancer 7 months after his diagnosis. He was 35.
Elise is an extraordinary person. Resilient, kind, fun and driven. The Kyle Spane Endowment raised over $2 million to fight colon cancer. Her speech is sure to be inspiring, as she always is. And she’ll be wearing a Poplin dress! So if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to rock cocktail attire and have a great night of giving, dining and dancing, this one’s for you.
Cassie’s in the green!
In for the Hutch
WHO: Anyone who cares about curing cancer- The money raised helps fund scientific research and compassionate care at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
WHEN: Friday, September 26th, 2025 6PM
WHAT to WEAR: Cocktail attire
IN for the Hutch is Innovators Network's annual party with a purpose where next-generation doers come together to ignite the big ideas that will help us see an end to cancer in our lifetime. Join us to celebrate 50 years of breakthroughs at Fred Hutch and to help launch a new era in discovery. This lively fundraising event includes: Silent and Live Auction plus Dancing and Late-night Bites.
No Kings Protest plus…
Know Your Rights: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training
I’ve been going to protests for the majority of my life. Sometimes they are empowering and sometimes they are monotonous or frustrating. Always- they matter.
Protest shows the world that we don’t all agree with what is happening right now. It shows our government, that the government is for the people by the people. The loudest, most extreme among us are dominating the narrative on social media and even the traditional media. And it sure looks like we all support this shift towards fascism.
If you are a citizen of this country, you have both the power and the responsibility to stand up, especially when others are being targeted. Please prioritize showing up to protest and have your voice heard. And if you are planning to protest, it’s time to understand your rights.
Protest Safety and deescalation training (virtual)
WHO: Everyone who is considering protesting at any time.
WHEN: Monday, October 6th, 2025 via Zoom
No Kings Protest
If you don’t use your voice, someone else will use it for you. On October 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. WHO: Every person who cares about democracy.
WHEN: October 18th, 2025 @ various locations across the country.
Fashion In Flight
This is considerably less serious than the last option. Remember that joy is integral to resilience and you can often learn just as much about yourself in joy as in the midst of hardship. So, how about some joy in your very own super cool outfit immersed in fashion from Northwest designers?
Fashion in Flight
WHO: Anyone who loves fashion ages 10 and up, especially if you are looking for an excuse to wear something magnificent.
WHEN: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
WHAT to WEAR: “Dress up and dress fashionably for this event, we will be conducting red-carpet interviews of attendees the night of the event.”
WHAT: Fashion District NW & The Museum of Flight have partnered for FASHION IN FLIGHT.
I know, fall is busy. Instead of letting your calendar dictate itself, be intentional and choose events that align with your values and help you experience joy and release. It also helps if they give you opportunities to feel a sense of belonging and wear some pretty clothes!
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