Portland Designers featured again?

Could it be possible that a couple more Portland, Oregon designers are featured on the new season of Project Runway?

Local Portland fashion writer, Eden Dawn, breaks the news that the season 9 will initially feature two other Portland designers, Bryce Black and Becky Ross. Eden's Portland Monthly blog shows pics as the reality design show hosted a outdoor design challenge with a public runway show in New York's Battery Park with celebrity guest judge Kim Kardashian. Notably missing from challenge pics and extras of the judge's panel on this day is Tim Gunn. Is the beloved even-keeled mentor still on the show?

While we twiddle our thumbs waiting for the next season of Project Runway to air on July 28 on the Lifetime Channel, the Season 7 winner, Seth Aaron Henderson decides to head up a "Celebrate Indie Designers" for Independence Day.
The beloved designer is giving away his "SA Mod" tee-shirt free with any dress or jacket purchase from Project Runway winner, at Anne Bocci Boutique. Photo taken by Trevor Warren.


Photo: Anne Bocci








I had the pleasure of collaborating with an amazing model, Kate Troeddseon.

Photo: Dustin Rowley

Hair/mu: Destiny Taylor

Wardrobe: Seth Aaron's golden zipper jacket from http://www.annebocci.com

Hi all. Seth Aaron Henderson and I are celebrating "Indie American Made" now until July 5 and am giving away my SA Mod tee-shirt to anyone who purchases one of his SETH AARON jackets or dresses here: http://www.annebocciboutique.com/. With your purchase, indicate what size of tee-shirt you'd like!

Thank you to @DustinRowley for these photos. His website is here: http://www.dustinrowley.com/

Dustin rocks as a photographer!


Seth Aaron wrap dress.
Photo: Anne Bocci.

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Now this is how to model a jacket

I had the pleasure of collaborating with an amazing model, Kate Troeddseon and Dustin Rowley the photographer and Destiny Taylor overseeing hair and make up to photograph Seth Aaron's golden zipper jacket.


Photo: Dustin Rowley Hair/mu: Destiny Taylor Wardrobe: http://www.annebocci.com

Sweet summer dresses from the "Designer of the Decade" Suzabelle.

The Suzabelle Oderzo Stripe dress speaks volumes in the neck detailing! Gorgeous summerly blue and white striping and belt.
Neck detail dress is trimmed with antiqued brass studs. Front patch pockets, gathered waist. Made of 100% cotton. $176
And you get FREE Shipping on the Suzabelle Oderzo Dress at Anne Bocci Boutique.



Suzabelle's Kingsley dress in Midnight Blue or sun-washed Chambray is a tank dress with zipper front, bow detail at waist, curved front pockets with bronze details. $179. And you get FREE Shipping on the Suzabelle Kingsley Dress at Anne Bocci Boutique.

Suzabelle's Totem Dress will be your summer sundress favorite with self fabric belt and wooden buttons. Full skirt is embroidered along hemline. $174 And you get FREE Shipping on the the Suzabelle Totem Dress from Anne Bocci Boutique.

This Suzabelle Kinnkora dress is such a sweet look! The clean cotton sateen dress with fitted bodice and gently gathered skirt is flattering, pretty, and forgiving. Gorgeous blue embroidery at hemline and gold buttons down back. Pair with a belt, long necklaces and boots or sandals. $179 And you get FREE Shipping on the Suzabelle Kinnkora Dress at Anne Bocci Boutique.

All these are NEW in the boutique! Sweet summer dresses from indie designer, Suzabelle.
It's no wonder she was named, "Designer of the Decade" by Seattle Magazine.
See more here, http://www.annebocci.com





Photo: Trevor Warren.
Project Runway winner, Seth Aaron Henderson designs another winner, this gorgeous white jacket with leather trim. You'll find Seth Aaron's collection, only in this tiny boutique, http://www.annebocci.com
And you get FREE Shipping on this Seth Aaron Henderson Jacket at Anne Bocci Boutique.


And this gorgeous necklace of faceted green amethyst and druzy. To learn more, see http://www.annebocci.com

Dreaming of warm terra cotta tiles, sun-drenched skies, playful dressing.

Think sun-drenched hues on a lazy day. Summer living. Warm terra cotta tiles by the pool. Pale blues that blend with the sky and look good every day. Blue lace agate geodes paired with chains and pearls. White patent leather accessories. Looks that are undeniably playful. Always wearable. Undeniably Suzabelle paired with Anne Bocci jewelry and handbags.

Suzabelle designer Suzanne Jaberg does it again. Her new collection, Suzabelle Spring Summer is new at Anne Bocci Boutique. Suzie's collection is unique, full of her signature details and oh-so wearable. With a spring/summer palette of pale azure, taffy, gray and sun-drenched blue chambray, plus black & white, deep jade, this collection shows detailed styling and playful pieces that are no where near what you'd find at the mall. This is a collection with her indie character and those little extras, like hidden pockets, asymmetrical lines and antique brass details.

And jewelry and accessories that scream summer are long chains, rocks, geodes, natural cut stones, and real patent leather. The white leather bag is quality real patent leather with incredible craftsmanship, and playful heart latch. This is not the kind of patent leather you see at Macy's. This is rare to find. Real patent leather. And it's perfect size fits your cell phone and credit cards perfectly. These handbags and jewels are found in a tiny boutique in SW Portland.

LA Fashion Week video: Seth Aaron Henderson Collection 2011

Here's the video of Seth Aaron Henderson, Project Runway's Winner at LA Fashion Week, Project Ethos 2011, filmed by the talented Raphael of by Runway Icon.




























Thank you Indie Fashion Daily for covering LA Fashion Week!
Photos courtesy of http://indiefashiondaily.com/
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Yes, he does it again! Seth Aaron Henderson just knows how to effortlessly put on a runway show! This time it's his Fall ready-to-wear collection, debuting at LA Fashion Week, Project Ethos show on March 12, 2011. What did we see? A bold splash of color, dramatic lines, and that little something extra that's a bit daring and edgy without being overdone. No frilly stuff here. Nothing too flowing bohemian chic, that's for sure. Seth Aaron gives us bold, strong collection with a pop of bright cherry red coupled with and his classic touch of menswear oversized hounds-tooth in a fitted, feminine silhouette. This year he paired his designs with Ms. Wood leather and wood shoes for a total look that really works.
And what a show! Takes us back to his finale collection at Bryant Park, with his Russian-inspired winning collection of Season 7 of Project Runway. And never has a t-shirt paired with black knickers ever looked so styling. It's Seth Aaron Henderson's own t-shirt design of his fun and graphic hair and big graphic lips with his side logo that reads, SA Mod. Long sleeve, soft tee-shirt. It's distinctly his, and only $58.

To learn more or see more of Seth Aaron Henderson's designs, mosey on over to my boutique. I'm SO lucky to get these in first! ♥
Seth Aaron Henderson's new designs can be found here.

And my friends, Alicia Wood and her husband, Ben Wood, make the awesome wood shoes seen in the video that are found here.



Plus, Alicia makes the darling trench coat with kimono sleeves, found at boutiques and on etsy. Her trench coat with kimono sleeve is khaki cotton twill trench coat with stylized kimono sleeves. Single breasted made with handmade wooden buttons and buckle, lined with coordinating rayon lining. Available in S, M, & L. But, it's found only in independent boutiques and on etsy.

To celebrate an amazing show at LA Fashion Week, here's a sale price on the kimono trench coat by Ms. Wood.

Thank you Raphael for the video, now we all can feel like we were in the front row!
Congratulations Seth Aaron and Alicia!

cello

I'm having a torrid affair with the cello.
The bow drawing against the thick current of strings.
Waves of audible emotions swirling around in a well of warm wood before being thrown out through veins of light.
Yearning, reaching, ripping my heart out and tearing it to pieces as I beg for more.
If God has a voice, it surely is a cello.
Torture me with a plaintive cello passage in a minor key, and allow me to touch the core of my existence. Let me weep. Allow me to double over in deep, rich melancholy pain and lock me up forever. I beg of you...