Sunday, September 27, 2009

Classic style reincarnated in Suzabelle dresses

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Think Grace Kelly, Kim Novak, Tippi Hedren: True style icons.
Today, my favorite Seattle designer, Suzie Jaberg, brings back that classic tailoring and feminine silhouettes with her Fall/Winter 2009 Suzabelle Hitchcock and Veronica Day dresses. And I'm so thrilled to carry them in my little boutique in Portland, Oregon.


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xo
anne bocci

http://annebocciboutique.com
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Saturday, September 26, 2009

Portland Fashion Synergy Fashion Show: FUSE

Portland and China to partner in local fashion venture


Read more about Portland Fashion Synergy and its impact in this article by Kristi Turnquist:
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/portland_fashion_industry_says.html

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Photo credit: Yin Yi photography
Lovely Megan walking the runway in a Cui Wei designed dress, at the the International FUSE Portland Fashion Show featuring Portland and Chinese emerging designers.

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Kerry Shanks looking stunning on the runway.

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The fabulous Jillian, the zest behind the fabulous FUSE Portland Fashion Synergy.

The first international FUSE Portand Fashion Synergy Show took place at the Portland Art Museum Friday, September 25, 2009.

May Tee founder of Portland Fashion Synergy (PDXFS) and Jillian Rabe, event coordinator, along with their fabulous team put on a show that was fun and well-paced with a sense of whimsy, awe and glamour. Portland-based designers included Emily Katz, MAYTEE, and the men’s line Defyance; and a special collaborative collection will be presented by local designers Adam Andreas, Hillary Day, Janeane Marie, Barbara Seipp, Emily Sunnell, Christa Taylor, Heather Treadway and others.

Featured Chinese designers included Cathaya, Cui Wei and Chong Jian, one of China’s most famous designers.


(PDXFS) collaborates with apparel designers, manufacturers, retailers, educational institutions, students, local businesses, government organizations, the media and the general public to create and support a thriving and sustainable apparel industry in Portland, Oregon. Together, we can establish Portland as a fashion capital with a unique design vision and attitude.

For more of my personal photos of the international show, see the link below.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=156794&id=562999697&l=cac9440cf7

Link on over to this fabulous Oregonian article by Kristi Turnquist:

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/portland_fashion_industry_says.html

Mosey on over to the Portland Fashion Synergy site for more information:

http://www.pdxfashionsynergy.com


xo
anne bocci

http://annebocciboutique.com
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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Suzabelle: Classic tailoring with film noir drama.

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The gorgeous Jillian, professional model, videographer, and fashion activist is modeling the new Suzabelle Hitchcock dress at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland.

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Beth is Suzabelle's Deco dressPortland vocalist and voice coach, Beth, is looking sweet in the Suzabelle Deco dress.


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The Suzabelle Deco dress is $154 at Anne Bocci Boutique.

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The sweet Veronica Day dress is oh-so 1940s inspired.

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The Noir dress is full of classic slimming waist details and the back is just as sweet with cover buttons and a soft tie.

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Monica stopped by the boutique and is looking smart is this chocolate-hued Suzabelle Cinema Coat.

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This dramatic Suzabelle Greenstreet coat is high drama.

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This plaid Windsor coat is smart and comfortable. The neck detail is classic and the brass domed buttons show the designers attention to every little detail.

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Back to school has never been so classic and tailored.
To see more independent artists, emerging designers, and other designer clothing, jewelry and handbags, why not mosey on over to see my website. Come on, I double-dare you. :)
http://annebocciboutique.com

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

No wonder Forbes calls Suzabelle an emerging designer to watch.

OH my...true glamour. Here is my lovely friend, Beth, a sultry singer and vocal coach in Portland, wearing the Suzabelle Hitchcock dress.

Imagine this: Fog hanging heavy over the night sky. Two lovers perched up against a brick building and their shadowy silhouette melding into one.

Casablanca. The intrigue of a Hitchcock movie. Think classic romance.

The steamy scenes with Veronica Lake in LA Confidential. That's the feel of this Fall/Winter 2009 Suzabelle Collection.

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Suzabelle Hitchcock dress
* Price: $189 on other online sites and stores
* Price at Anne Bocci Boutique $154

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* Suzabelle
* Greenstreet Coat
* Price on other website and stores: $283.00
* Price at Anne Bocci Boutique $258

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* Suzabelle
* Lark Coat
* Price: $264-292 on other sites
* Price at Anne Bocci Boutique $254

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* Suzabelle
* Deco Cocktail Dress
* Price: $189 on other sites
* Price at Anne Bocci Boutique $154

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* Suzabelle
* Suzabelle Cinema Coat
* Price on other website and stores: $283-297.00
* price at Anne Bocci Boutique $254


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Suzabelle Hitchcock dress

* Suzabelle
* Hitchcock Dress
* Price: $189 on other sites
* Price at Anne Bocci Boutique $154

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* Suzabelle
* Windsor Trench
* Price: $292.00 on other sites
* Price at Anne Bocci Boutique $258


Suzabelle's Fall/Winter line is here and takes me back to old-school intrigue, longing, pure romance and drama.

Take a peek at this new collection and see what you think. Suzabelle has done it again, and even more dramatic and clean than ever before. Her new collection is pure classic lines reminiscent of old-school glamour.

Oh, I'm simply bursting with glee.
Because it's here! The Suzabelle Fall 2009 Collection is here.

It's dramatic and so retro-inspired.

As I unpacked each piece, I thought to myself, now this one is my favorite, then wait...THIS one is my favorite. Each revealed another piece equally deserving of "my favorite" title.

Goodness, it's her best collection to date. No wonder Forbes magazine calls her the designer to watch. I am so lucky to have her collection in my little boutique.
xo
xo
anne

Happy Fall...
See you.

email: annebocci@yahoo.com
503.313.2839 cell
503.452.3711 boutique
Hours: 11:30 to 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

New Arrivals in Jewelry: Ayala Bar, Lalo and Anne Bocci

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PhotobucketA rose-tinted flower peeking out of a crack in a pavement... a glint of sunlight on a rusty can... a pebble marking gentle waves in a rain shower's puddle... wherever Ayala Bar goes,her surroundings inspire her. For this creative artist, the universe is indeed in the details. Insights and ideas are collected from sights and sites that to the average person seem mundane. Nothing is routine to Ayala. The materials she works with - simple metals, glass beads, mineral stones and crystal rhinestones are used to translate her creative perceptions into intricate patterns with a thousand messages. Many have tried to define Ayala's style. It has been called Art Deco meets the Middle East, for example. But the truth is that Ayala's style cannot be categorized. That is why every woman finds her own special radiance and very personal signature in the Ayala Bar jewelry she has chosen...cognizant of the trends in the fashion world, but always true to her inner vision.

Ayala Bar jewelry $28 to $156.

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Lalo bangles, $24 each.


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Anne Bocci Design necklace with apatite gemstones, Peruvian Opal, aqua chalcedony, pearls, designer solid sterling links.

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Labradorite and turquoise briolettes, Anne Bocci design.
To see more, mosy on over to http://annebocciboutique.com