Sunday, May 31, 2009

A muted palette of pewter, sorbet, soft pinks

Softness of summer...

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close up of pewter dress, $78 SALE $44


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Aelisheva dresses. Independent designer creates wearable art. 10-day sale.


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Artist: Anne Bocci SALE $165

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Artist: Carolyn Walker

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Artist: Carolyn Walker

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Photographer: Elisa Lazo de Valdez

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Photographer: Elisa Lazo de Valdez

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Artist: Anne Bocci Opal, druzy, chalcedony, lapis and more.

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Artist: Alisa Huntley

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Artist: Mark Larsen

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Designer: Suzabelle

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To see more, please see: http://annebocciboutique.com


Eat sorbet.
Get wet with child.
Pet dog.
Say something nice.
Take care of loved ones.
Try to find balance.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Intrigue. Romance. Suzabelle.

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Suzabelle Lark Coat
Wool Jacket with faux leather buttons and luxe satin lining. Decorative epaulets and button tabs at front, detailed satin piping trim.
50% wool, 50% viscose
$276.00

$254 at Anne Bocci Boutique

Please compare prices, this Lark Coat is $276-$292 on other sites

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Greenstreet is an ultrasoft wool coat with pewter buttons and buckle. Collar ban be worn 3 ways. Luxe satin lining. Decorative contrast creme stitching.
$297
$258 at Anne Bocci Boutique

Please compare prices, on other websites and stores this coat is: $297.00


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Deco Cocktail Dress with 3/4 sleeves and satin lining. Starburst detail at front minimizes your waist.
$189
$154 at Anne Bocci Boutique
Fabric Content: 55% linen, 45% viscose
Fit: fitted
Color: black w/ gray stitching
Measures 36" from shoulder

Please Compare prices, because this dress is $189 on other sites

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Think Grace Kelly, Novak, Hedren: Style icons. Suzie Jaberg, the Seattle designer behind SUZABELLE brings back feminine silhouettes, Mad Men style. http://tinyurl.com/9pcalj

Hitchcock Plaid Dress with stretch satin lining and peplum detail at hip. Pencil skirt and double sleeve detail. So dramatic.
$189.00

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Fog hangs heavy over the night sky. The shadowy silhouette of two lovers perched up against the city building melds into one.

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

The steamy scenes with Veronica Lake in LA Confidential.

That's how I feel about this new collection from Suzabelle. I can't wait to get this in. Suzabelle's Fall/Winter line is coming soon and it harkens back to old-school intrigue, longing, pure romance and drama. Watch out fashion world, Suzabelle's newest collection is going to cause a stir.

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.

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Cinema Coat with bow closure at collar, swoop front pockets, contrast topstitching. Brass buttons and belt links.

Fabric Content: 52% polyester, 48% wool
Color: cocoa
Measures 33" from shoulder

$297 on other sites
$254 at Anne Bocci Boutique

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Please mosy on over to http://annebocciboutique.com
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I'm happy to pass on the best prices on Suzabelle clothing. Please call 503.313.2839 for current prices or email me, or stop by.


You'll find my prices are lower than any boutique, because my overhead is lower, that's because my boutique is teeny, tiny. Go ahead, don't be shy. Why not mosy on over to www.annebocciboutique.com


Tuesday, May 19, 2009

NEW! Hand appliqued in Portland, Oregon

New! Bright Summer Dresses and Tops
Artisan tops and dresses
Coming Soon to Anne Bocci Boutique

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So I met with the most darling local artist today who hand appliques these brightly colored one-of-a-kind dresses and tops with felted, recycled material. How green is that?
Each one is handmade by Katie so each one is unique and special in it's own way.
*100% Fine Jersey cotton, combed for softness and comfort
*Raw-edge hem neck and arm openings
*Can be worn off-shoulder or on
*Tailored loosely on top, hip-hugging on the bottom


*Worn as either dress or shirt
All screen printing is hand-done and all ideas come from Katie's crafty hands and head to yours, no assembly line, each one is a piece of art. Katie says,"It feels good to make a piece of clothing as unique as the one who wears it."

NEW!
Burdy Fly Away
Handmade and sewn in Portland
$39-$44
Coming Soon!
Dresses/tunics/shirts

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Prepping the models today

I worked with the models today choosing the fashions for the Annastasia Fashion Show, June 5, 2009

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Liz is darling in this Kensie white blouse that's screams French chic, $54.
The school-girl sweet skirt, by Mac and Jac, is satin trimmed and only $76.

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Local designer Seth Aaron Henderson's designed this black satin Nikki dress with tie, $140

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Liz is wearing local designer, Seth Aaron Henderson's rock-a-billy stretch poplin dress with hook and eye side closures, $140

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Liz is modeling local designer, Seth Aaron Henderson's Milly Jumper, $148

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This Pucci-inspired dress is designed and hand-sewn with love by local designer, Renee Armstrong. Renee was the in-house tailor at Portland's renown Mercantile store before starting her own dress line.
$125 SALE $62.50

Clothes provided by my boutique... Anne Bocci Boutique.

Annastasia Salon Spring / Summer Hair and Fashion Show Le Meitour Gallery in SW Portland's lovely Multnomah Village
June 5, 2009

Champagne and Seating 6:30-7:00

Complimentary Seating by Reservation Only 503.293-5489

Featuring Hair and Makeup by Annastasia Salon
Fashion Provided Anne Bocci Boutique
Shoes by Switch Shoes
Antoinette Antique & Estate Jewelry
Action Fast Photo

Runway show at:
Le Meitour Gallery
7814 SW Capitol Hwy

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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It's an early Tuesday morning and Betsy Cross is in her artist's workspace creating her eye-catching line of Betsy & Iya jewelry.

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Betsy is just one of the hard-working, talented independent artists I love to showcase in my boutique.

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Whoo-hoo, the new Crave Portland book is just out...

So the best part of my job is meeting the artists, watching them in their studios, and buying beautiful new pieces for my boutique. This morning, bright and early, I drove over to meet the artist, Betsy Cross in her artist's workspace in NW Portland. She's the darling genius behind Betsy & Iya jewelry, and I happened to see her last night as we both were invited to a CRAVE book launch party that showcases women in biz, "The Urban Gal's Manifesto: The Ultimate Guide to the Places Women Crave in Portland, including more than 100 women you need to know." Long title, I know...but I bet they could sell more books that way. :) We both giggled about how many books we each have, 50 copies! What on earth are we going to do with 50 copies each? Anyhow, I was delighted to see that Betsy was at the book launch party and we planned on meeting today so I could pick out new pieces.

And here are a few of the new pieces I choose:

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These fans were used by the graceful woman in times when staying dry was a feat of beauty. They remind me of the fans used by wise women so perfectly dancing to Cuban music in Mexico City.
Vintage reproduction brass large fan. Sterling silver hand formed long ear wires. Fan measures 2.5" by 1.25". Whole earring meaures 3.5" long

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These sassy yet feminine earrings are for the strong woman. And I know you all are...so enjoy a simple reflection. Old silver plate-like filigree hunks of design. Sterling silver hand-formed ear wires: 4" long.


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These copper intricate flowers are as strong as they are
delicate; they remind me of Elizabeth. Fiercy beauty, intricate detail.
These pieces are light and large with my signature hand-formed sterling silver ear wires. Copper piece is nearly 2" in diameter. Measures about 3" long with ear wires.

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Vintage "LOVE" charm in 60s/70s style font paired with my signature sterling silver handmade ear wires formed into larger hoops. charm measures: 6/8"

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For the Love of Stormy Waters necklace:
This beautifully detailed ship piece, drilled to perfection is hand wired to hang from a beautiful sterling silver chain.

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Universal Language Necklace:
Love is part of a universal language. This necklace says so. Multiple languages say, "I love you," in their own words on both sides of this hunka hunk of oxidized brass heart loveliness. Oxidized (darkened) sterling silver chain. Sterling silver hand-formed clasp: 30"

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These brass owls have knowledge you can only grow into. That's why you wear them on your ears, to acknowledge that you're reaching.
Or just because they look cool. Awesome brass oxidized owl, sterling silver hand-formed ear wire. Measures: 2.25" long


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The Quintessential Lovebirds earrings: These vintage birds, circa 1960s, are solid lucite and reversible so that the birds on the back are the mirror image of the birds on the front. Each piece is approximately 40 mm.

These designs are found at my boutique and on my always-open website www.annebocciboutique.com along with many more pieces from independent artists.

In the new CRAVE book, Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery is on pages 14 and 15. (Sweet)
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Please, mosy on over to my website: www.annebocciboutique.com