My stylish Thursday could not have been any more picturesque and chic! There's so much fashion eye candy in this post that I'm going to keep this short.

Nordstrom Designer Preview is the retailer's annual benefit runway show for Seattle Art Museum, held out in Magnolia in the cruise terminal. Before and after the show, Nordstrom's personal styling clientele, SAM patrons and other ticketholders can peruse the designer fall collections they'll soon see in Nordstrom stores, and shop straight from the runway!

The beautiful view from the cruise terminal. What a perfect first impression for visiting cruise passengers!

With my girl / Fresh Jess contributor Sarah

The scene Vogue's West Coast editor Lawren Howell (interviewed on FJ last week!) represented the publication in their first partnership with Nordstrom on this show. She left us with five big trends to look for in fall:

1. The It Coat: your everyday peacoat gets a major refresh this season with eccentric shapes and detailing.
2. Discreet Chic: prim & proper austere meets demure minimalism
3. New Take on Evening: not just for the floor-length dresses anymore! Think tunics, pants, long & sheer flowy skirts and bead or sequin embellishments
4. Stealing from Men: pinstripe, houndstooth and plaid get a feminine makeover
5. 40s, 50s & 60s Glamour: need I say more?

Without futher ado, here are my favorites from the show!

So Rooney Mara! Azzedine Alaia. Photo credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic

J'adore the new twists Dior has added to the classic wool dress, sweetheart dress and wool coat.

Christian Dior. L & R photos credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic; Center photo credit Hoang Nguyen / Team Photogenic

Trinity from Matrix by day; fly Bond Girl at night. Gucci. Photos credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic

Such a fan of these classic, demure shapes in textures like leather and organza.

Erdem. Photos credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic

Hella. Perfect.

Donna Karan. Photo credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic

Givenchy with the FUN. Bambi!

Givenchy. L & R photos credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic; Center photo credit Jennifer Richard / Team Photogenic

Chic modern evening wear

Jason Wu. Photos credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic

Whimsical but not overly girly

Lanvin. Photo credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic

Tomboy flair

Stella McCartney. L & R photos credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic; Center photo credit Hoang Nguyen / Team Photogenic

Dramatic evening garb

Michael Kors. Photo credit Hoang Nguyen / Team Photogenic

Doin' the most.

Oscar de la Renta. L photo credit Hoang Nguyen / Team Photogenic; R photo credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic

Probably my favorite set of the night.

Valentino. Photos credit Vivian Hsu / Team Photogenic

Which ones are your favorites?