Suzabelle 50% off at Anne Bocci Boutique

Are you ready for a blow out sale? I sure am.
Katya models of my favorite Suzabelle coats of all time, the Darfield jacket. A darling nod to Sgt. Pepper in a stylish jacket.

* Fabric Content: 60% Viscose, 20% Wool, 20% Polyester
* Detail: Front Pockets, Button Tab Sleeves, Button Collar

Two colors available
Charcoal sizes now available:
Extra Small, Medium and Large. Size smalls are arriving on Monday.
Please indicate size in PayPal purchase
Elsewhere $317
Now $158 at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland, Oregon.
+10 shipping = $168

Not only has Suzabelle gotten a shout out from Forbes Magazine, I just learned Suzabelle was named "Best of the Decade" in Seattle Magazine's December story. LOVE this! Congrats Suzie! Suzabelle is one of the BEST selling lines in my boutique.


Here's another view of the Suzabelle Darfield in charcoal. It's so full of details like dome buttons and ivory piping.




The Suzabelle ivory Hazelwood coat is so fresh looking and sure to get oohs and aahs. It's in my boutique's front window right now!!! It's a gorgeous winter white with full collar that can be worn up or open! Has zipper front with front hip pockets and waist belt. This coat is full of fun details making it extra special. Coat has great crescent stitching at pockets and on right front shoulder. Also has great buttons on pockets and shoulder. Has belt detail on the cuffs as well! Coat is fully lined and made form 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex and dry clean. The price is $317 elsewhere, my price here $152 at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland, Oregon. XS, S, M. Please indicate size when ordering on PayPal.
Shipping $10 in the USA



Suzabelle's Caroline dress sports a double cap sleeve dress features side pockets and a front waist tie. Pair with tights and heels for a fashionable office look.Fabric Content: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex Fit: Fitted Measurement: Shoulder seam to hem measures approx. 34.5”Detail: Pockets, Waist Tie, Lined, Side Zip, Back Button Closure, Double Cap Sleeves Product Care: Hand Wash in Cold Water, Tumble Dry Low
Fits true to size. Please indicate size when ordering on PayPal.
Was $158
now $109 at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland, Oregon.
XS, S, M.
$109 +$10 shipping = $109
Shipping $10 in the USA



Suzabelle's Ava Red dress is sure to get you some looks.
It's the hottest dress we’ve seen all season!
- hidden back zipper
- brass ring belt
- fully lined in satin
- hits just below the knee on most
Content: Woven Cotton/ Polyester Twill
Colour: Cerise Red
Care: Machine wash cool, air dry
Please indicate size when ordering on PayPal.
S, M.

Was $158
Now $110 at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland, Oregon.
+10 shipping = $120


Suzabelle Charleston dress
A totally vintage inspired dotted chiffon overly makes this black cowl neck dress with sheer cap sleeves, one gorgeous dress. Beautiful clear vintage-inspired buttons from waist to neck closer in back. Totally vintage inspired. Please indicate size when ordering on PayPal.
Pair with black opaque tights and edgy ankle boots for the ultimate look.

* Fabric Content: 100% Polyester
* Fit: Fitted
* Measurement: Shoulder seam to hem measures approx. 40”
* Detail: Cowl Neck, Back Zip/Snap/Button Closure, Back Slit
* Product Care: Hand Wash in Cold Water

WAS $179
Now $129
+$10 shipping = $139 at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland, Oregon.
Shipping $10 in the USA
XS, S, M

These Suzabelle pieces here are up to 50% off the original price online and at Anne Bocci Boutique in Multnomah Village in SW Portland, Oregon. Plus mosy on over to my website for more 50% off sale items at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland, Oregon.


The only accessory you'll need on your wrist.
The zipper bracelet, handmade and only $46 is designed by Simply Anne, and worn by Project Runway's Seth Aaron Henderson at at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland, Oregon. Project Runway's Seth Aaron lives in his zipper bracelet.

Summer's kiss is fading...

Autumn...
Summer’s kiss is fading. Longing for Fall’s sweet crisp air.

A few days ago I walked along the edge of the lake and was treated to the crunch and rustle of leaves with each step I made. The acoustics of this season are different and all sounds, no matter how hushed, are as crisp as autumn air.

Image #1: Camille is wearing Anne Bocci crystal earrings, and silk Knitted Dove dress, and hand-forged sterling silver "Tiffin" necklace by Tiffin Kreger-Bryant.
Image #2: Camille is standing next to a Seth Aaron (Project Runway reigning winner) original metallic silk dress on the mannequin that he designed for Project Runway. It's part of his hidden collection sent directly from Project Runway to Seen On to my boutique. It's metallic silk with black trim, asymmetrical zipper front, peplum detailing in the front and back. Camille is wearing a Knitted Dove ivory silk dress, $72
Image #3: Camille is modeling a Knitted Dove Silk dress/tunic with silk inner slip $72, Anne Bocci crystal earrings $44, Sterling and leather cuff $220 and a Verde Rocks necklace. $199
Image #4: Aly is modeling a Seth Aaron original fitted European fit slim jacket with zipper front and slant pocket detail. 100% cotton. Stand up collar. Slanted faux pockets.
Image #5: Aly is oh-so Marilyn in Seth Aaron's Halter Dress with zipper accents. His other design made for the final episode of Project Runway is to the right, exclusive to http://annebocciboutique.com
Image #6: Thanks Aly for modeling this Seth Aaron jacket again, exclusive to http://annebocciboutique.com

All photos: Anne Bocci
Thank you Camille and Aly for modeling for me!

February: a month of love. Things she'll love.

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11 most favorite things and First Friday Party, October 3

Photo: Elisa Lazo de Valdez
You're invited this Friday.

It's a special party celebrating the photography of Elisa Lazo de Valdez and the paper mask sculpture of Phillip Valdez. The husband and wife team are our featured artists, this Friday at Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery in SW Portland's Multnomah Village, October 3, 5:30 to 9:00.
Elisa specializes in luxe fashion and creative nudes. Her work has been used internationally for book covers, magazine features and gallery exhibition. Her photographs are lovely and provocative at the same time.
View the paper mask sculptures by Phillip Valdez. These intricate masks are precisely designed, cut and manipulated into form by the artist, by hand. They are not machine lazor cut.

Please stop by this Friday night, October 3 and celebrate Fall in Multnomah Village. The artists, Elisa and Phillip are truly remarkable. And well, the boutique is tiny, but packed full of gems. Hand-sewn designer clothing, fine art and unique jewelry. The Village is quaint, darling and real.
Meet these talented artists, shmooze, and enjoy some refreshments. Hope to see you!

My top 10 favorite things:
#1 is the photography by Elisa Lazo de Valdez and the paper mask sculpture of Phillip Valdez.

#2 This sweater is sooooo soft, I want to sink into an overstuffed chair and cozy up with my Kensie "cuddle" sweater $88
(no kidding, that's what it's called...yeah, I know, it is a silly name, but it IS the most cozy sweater ever). Anyway, I just want to snuggle in with the new Fall issues of Dwell and "W" and simply drift away into my own magazine world. That's why it ranks as my #2 on my list of favorites for Fall.

#3 on my list is this tweed coat from Suzabelle. It's just plain sharp. $258

#4 on list are my gemstone earrings in Fall hues of carnelian, green onyx and chalcedony. $46
#5 on my list of favorite things is this lovely red coat from Suzabelle. It's the Ballard Jacket and it's rounded collar, tie, and asymmetrical zipper make special, as well as its stunning color. It's $298 at my boutique, which is $50 less than if you purchased it elsewhere.
#6 on my list of favorite Fall things is this leather cropped jacket from "Live a Little." So darned cute. Metallic suede. 3/4 length sleeves, suede covered butttons, stand up collar. $169

#7 and #8 on my list of favorites are the handmade leather handbags from Gordon Dent and hand-turned wood vessels from Dr. Carroll Simpson. Truly gallery pieces.

#9 on my list of favorites is this new silk, jewel-toned dress from Suzabelle, my Seattle designer.

#10 is this black Trench coat from Suzabelle
So there, that rounds out my favorite list.
Except for one thing.
#11 on my list of favorite things for Fall are the luscious baked goodies at St. Honore Bakery in NW Portland.
Truly it's a treat. I have no connection there, no family ties, no friends in the biz, just a sense in my heart that that's where I belong every Sunday.



So my girlfriend Sharon in Kailua, Hawaii phoned me today and said she just read my blog. I laughed and said "Well, at least ONE person is reading it."
Aaah-ha, I feel like my blogs are like Jack Nicholson's writings to Ndugu, in that movie, "About Schmidt."
Let me explain... In the movie, Nicholson's character, Warren, is watching a TV ad about a foster program for children in Africa. He sponsors a child, and soon Warren is relating his life and experiences to this boy, Ndugu, in a series of letters. It's obvious to the viewer, that Ndugu couldn't possibly understand about what Warren is saying. But Warren gratuitously writes on, in his cathartic diary.

Yes, I think, blogs are like this. Often words simply go out into the cosmic universe...into the "ether" and then just as quickly dissipate and vanish into thin air. But it's all about the process.
Photo: Elisa Lazo de Valdez

So, on that note, all blog readers who mention they read my blog can take $20 off any Suzabelle coat or dress at Anne Bocci Boutique. Offer good through October 31, 2008.
Any comments and typo corrections appreciated at annebocci@yahoo.com or here.
Photo: Elisa Lazo de Valdez

xo
anne

Suzabelle Fall Collection & Steel Sculptures by Todd Lamberton

This blog stems from almost a dare from my dear friend, Misha.
She's my savior when it comes to my bookkeeping. Today, she was joking with me about how in the world I was going to keep up and continue to write a blog on a weekly basis. I told her I sometimes feel it's amazing that I make it though each day, seeing that I'm so crazy, tear-at-my-cuticles, busy. As the chief cook and bottle washer at the boutique, I try to keep up with the bottles. But when you're in the First Friday party room, just don't look down, I dislike vacuuming...oh, and bookkeeping. Thanks, Misha! Besides, I'd much rather spend my time supporting and promoting my talented artists and designers.

Okay, I can feel it. There's a crispness in the morning air. I pull on a sweatshirt at night. Yes, summer's warm kiss is slowly but surely giving in to Fall's wiles.

And in the boutique, you'll find these new Fall coats and dresses from Seattle designer, Suzabelle. (more see below)







This Fall's Suzabelle Collection is the most darling complete line I've seen.
Suzie designs her pieces the way they did decades ago, with attention to fine details. Like a tuck bows at the collar, zippers on the sleeve, and big bold buttons. And as a independent designer, her collection is only in small independent boutiques...like mine, and never at the mall.
Prices: $139 to $298.

And the newest artist in the downstairs gallery is Todd Lamberton, a Portland steel artist.
His pieces are bold and make a statement. They are definitely architectural in nature, yet functional as well, as art sculptures and as candle holders.


Sizes: 12 to 36 inches.
Prices: $150 to $400.



Yikes, only a few more weeks of summer...enjoy every sandwich.
See you,
email: annebocci@yahoo.com
503.313.2839 cell
503.452.3711 boutique
Hours: 11:30 to 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday
11:30 to 9:00 pm every First Friday of the month
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xo
anne