Chance favors her.

Standing on the platform, she draws the bills from her wool overcoat and asks for a one-way ticket. Wreaths of smoke rise from the panting engine. Her crystal earrings, and Art Deco necklace glint in the sun.
The woman in the office recognizes her and makes town small talk and she hands over her ticket.
Just then, her love's arms embrace her. With a sign of relief, she takes his hand in hers.
They seek refuge in one of the carriages. Ready to follow her dreams. Wondrous beauty surrounds her.

They're here!
The newest designs from Suzabelle.
Romantic.
Sophisticated.
Mod.
Detailed.

Suzabelle's designs are full of details, feminine, and classic. Year after year, they are timeless. Designer Suzanne Jaberg was named "designer of the decade" by the Seattle Magazine and even dubbed the "Seattle Coat Queen" by the Seattle Times.

Just one of the few lines we at Anne Bocci Boutique support that is manufactured overseas, Suzie's goal in production is to provide great living wages and work environments for women in smaller, less-developed countries. The quality is superior, details are perfect and fit classic.

The production manager visits the manufacturers weekly to ensure everything is running smoothly and that all aspects of development are socially responsible. Suzie uses natural fiber materials and dyes whenever possible and source their fabrics and labor within the same community.

Suzabelle is dedicated to employing only sweatshop-free labor because they believe that protecting human welfare is critical to ensuring that worldwide conservation initiatives and actions are sustainable and effective. To help offset the impact of production and transportation of these garments on the environment, Suzabelle will donate 5% of proceeds from each sale to Conservation International.

To see more from the Suzabelle Collection and more estate jewelry (and new designer and artisan jewelry)
please mosey on over here: http://annebocci.com/
Anne Bocci



Close up photos of Katya in Art Deco jewelry: Dustin Rowley

Summertime...and the accessories are easy.

Gentle contours of a cheek
As shadows break lines crossing
Curving neck gracefully bent
A look over shouldered glance
And here lies a work of art.

I work with pretty things, every day. Mostly. Well, at least that's the idea of it all. But in reality, day in and day out, boutique work isn't all that glamorous. It's 97% work: ordering, straightening, inventorying, vacuuming, staffing, paying artists, insurance, security, taxes, business association fees, mailing, building a website, displaying, marketing and oh, there's also selling. Yeah, without making the rent, there isn't a business.

Then there's the 3%. That's the best part of it all. Meaning all the the glam, fun stuff, like creating sparkly things, and working with amazing designers, photographers and talent. An Some of the West Coast designers I love to work with and carry in the boutique are Seth Aaron Henderson of Project Runway, Ms. Wood, Suzabelle, WeMa, Lori Presthus, Ipseity, and Loco Lindo.

Summer is the best time to show your personality with some easy, fresh accessories. Just throw them on and instantly feel gorgeous.
And mod, lightweight laser-cut wood earrings for $36 dollars are just the right piece to add to your wardrobe. And you can add a dramatic piece like this stunning waterfall necklace and be instantly be noticed in the room.

In the boutique world, no product or design looks good unless it's displayed and modeled well. That's where the magic behind the lens comes in. ONE word. Dustin Rowley. His eye for beauty and setting a tone is beyond magical. I love it when he stops by the boutique and picks out jewelry, clothing and accessories for his editorial photo shoots. You can see his work and hire him here:
Photo: Dustin Rowley
jewelry: Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery
http://www.annebocciboutique.com
Model: Tiffany Schleif @ Option Model and Media
Make up and Hair: Aimee Janik-J'Adore
Wood Earrings: Ms. Wood, named "Best Emerging Designer" at Portland Fashion Week
Mixed metal and crystal necklace: Anne Bocci



Mixed metal and crystal necklace by Anne Bocci.



Super light weight, mod, laser cut wood earrings by Ms Wood, found here (just as soon as I upload them) at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland, Oregon.

Ms. Wood's designs are fresh, innovative and oh, so wearable. To see more, check my website. buy Ms. Wood here too.

I’m a bit partial, but I have the most darling customers in the world.

Gosh, I love it when my friends and customers send me their pics of themselves wearing apparel or jewelry from my boutique. These images, to me, are reminiscent of a glossy Ralph Lauren glossy photo spread, only better. The girls came in and purchased lots that day, including these Suzabelle coats. The photos were taken on their working horse ranch, just outside of Portland.

Hmm, when I stop for a moment and think about all the designers that are featured in my teeny, tiny boutique, I pause on Suzabelle, who season after season, consistently comes out with the most gorgeous, fashion-forward coats, jackets, dresses, tops and skirts. She just focuses on the details that make the design special. And her designs are always unique and her seams are flawless.

Guess, it's no wonder, the designer and my friend, Suzie Jarberg was aptly named the "Seattle Coat Queen." The details on her coats...all the pieces really...are so sweet. Check out the rest of the Suzabelle collection at Anne Bocci Boutique.
Plus I love to offer the best pricing around. Pictured above is the putty-hued Belleterre cropped jacket and the black and white Greenstreet wool coat. In my opinion, the Greenstreet coat by Suzabelle featured above is designed as well as a Ralph Lauren coat costing thousands, yet better. It was $298 and now just $190 at my boutique.
And if you live in Portland, Oregon, stop by my tiny store in Multnomah Village.
The Village is packed full of stores, boutiques, coffee shops and lots of indie, family-run business without a hint of the corporate mall stores. Plus, we have no sales tax, which makes shopping that much more fun!
xoxo
anne

Suzabelle's Autumn/Winter 2010 at Anne Bocci Boutique

Suzabelle's Oxley Dress at Anne Bocci Boutique.



Suzabelle's Alice Sweater at Anne Bocci Boutique.


Suzabelle's Stoneleigh Blouse available in Fawn or Raven Black at Anne Bocci Boutique.


Suzabelle's Mackenzie Dress available at Anne Bocci Boutique.



Suzabelle's Fitzgerald Dress available at Anne Bocci Boutique.



Suzabelle's Gosford Cardigan available at Anne Bocci Boutique.


Suzabelle's Bacchus Dress available at Anne Bocci Boutique.



Suzabelle's Hazelwood Coat available at Anne Bocci Boutique.


Suzabelle’s Darfield Jacket available in Navy Blue or Heather Charcoal.

About this time of every year, the anticipation builds around my teeny, tiny boutique as we await our Fall shipment of the Suzabelle collection. Suzanne Jaberg, the brains behind the Suzabelle name, has just released her Autumn/Winter 2010 Lookbook. Suzabelle’s richly detailed designs are my best-selling line and it's no secret she's reached almost a cult following. Her designs are on the floors of only independent boutiques across the states, yet with her signing with her new rep. Bernadette Mopera, L.A., Suzabelle may be more of a household name. These initial photos taken by Seattle's Cindy Apple simply tease us, as I wait for my UPS driver to deliver the goods. Visit Anne Bocci Boutique for more information.

Photography: Cindy Apple
Assisting/ Lighting:
Daniel Thornton
Makeup: Sara Kendall
Model: Maya Hansen