Jillian Rabe and Megan visit Anne Bocci Boutique

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m89lWuQhjc/
Jillian and Megan make me smile so much my face hurts.

http://jillianrabe.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/jan-14-anne-bocci-is-magical/



There are some people so full of light and fun, you just gravitate to them.
Jillian and Megan are radiant, fun and nice. I am honored to know them and have them shop at my teeny, tiny boutique.
Enough said.
xoxo
anne

A sneak peek at Project Runway 7...here's what they say.

First they were bitchy, then they said "best portfolio yet, in fact". The fabulous and opinionated Tom & Lorenzo who cover all things Project Runway have this to say about Seth Aaron Henderson, one of my boutique's designers who is cast in the new season of Project Runway 7 airing January 14, 2010.

"And we LOVE it. Like, REALLY love it. The clothes are beautifully constructed, interesting, flattering, and pretty. Best portfolio yet, in fact."

You can read their assessment here:

http://tinyurl.com/yg8w3hp

And a little sneak peek at the first episode of Project Runway Season #7, here you go...


http://projectrungay.blogspot.com/2010/01/we-saw-pr7-episode-1.html

In my opinion, because I personally see his and touch Seth's designs every day at my boutique, a n d see his designs on my customers... his designs are original and not too girlie. Lots of Bettie Page, Marilyn and rockabilly influences, totally feminine silhouettes without all the girlie frill, yet still full of original details.

And I hope he stays on the show for a while, because he's really a sweetheart.

Pearls before breakfast.

Thanks to everyone who supports small businesses. We really really appreciate your business, lots more than the mall does...

Yay, a new year is here. So many friends and family members were hit with layoffs and health issues in 2009, not to mention the strife and dissension that goes hand-in-hand with trying to keep one step ahead the fire.

So with that, now is the time make new resolves, and step back to take a little time for renewal.

One of my many resolutions is to dress how I want to without regard of the occasion. My morning French-press coffee and cereal will start with Edith Piaf and Francoise Hardy. Work attire will include opera length pearls, layers and layers of jet, and exaggerated crystal lariats, just a bit over the top. The boutique will reflect my love of the Moulin Rouge, speakeasies, and the likes of 1920s secret gin joints filled with offbeat characters. The apparel will be a fabulous, handmade and original.

I vow to actively explore Portland's underbelly to uncover glorious finds of vintage jewelry, old beads, original Italian Murano glass, and shoe clips and painstakingly remake each piece with my own signature and exotic gemstones.

And I vow to show up at the PTA spaghetti feed wearing beads, sequins, and feathers. Yes, soon I will be that eccentric "lay-dee" with the pearls and fancy cloak, all just a bit before my nephews starting me their crazy Aunt Anne. And I want to do it all with a playful smile. This month’s Vogue Germany goes all the way back to the 1920s with “Indochine.” Fashion editor Christine Arp and photographer Alexi Lubomirski take the moment and capture my dream.

My daily style will reflect more cinematic drama, intrigue and allure... all before pouring my bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios.

Hope your new decade is filled with celebration, art and adornment.
xoxo
anne