Sunday, March 7, 2010

Sitting Pretty

Are you thinking the fabulous fashion and over all "prettyness" at the Pretty Parlor come to a close when the open sign is off? If you are then your sadly mistaken. One rainy evening in February Beth Roberts and I had a well documented girly evening complete with a trip to the Mac counter (I feel so much lovelier when someone else does my make up). Rebecca LaGuire did some click click clicking of her camera while we pranced about the Parlor in some of my new spring creations. For the first round we donned some bubble dresses, I'm in a black and white check gingham strapless bubble (classic!) with a black and white plaid Dylan Rupert head band while Beth wears one of my favorites, a pucci like bubble dress worthy of a princess. Then we hit the pink satin couch in some fun sun dresses, always a summer favorite (bring on the sun). The evening proceeds with some maxi dresses (Beth in a navy and orange floral halter, and me in a country-tastic pony sun maxie) and my bread and butter for the summer, fun comfy knit tunics with pockets......and re invented empire waist blouses that I make from mens dress and work shirts. Lace is the order of the day when I put these tasty little garments together. Lace to replace the collar, and little lace cap sleeves. I'm thinkin' these little tops will also be great this fall with your favorite cardigan or light jacket. Gotta love a garment you can keep in your closet all year long.

A special thanks to the lovely lady LaGuire for her photo skills and precious time. Thank you Beth Roberts for being so hot, and thanks Anna Banana for letting us take over the Parlor for an evening there was absolutely no dearth of accessories to frost ourselves in.

xoxo

Rebecca LaGuire Photography
Pretty Parlor
Etsy
Dylan Rupert Designs











Sunday, February 21, 2010

Fashion Show Dreams



If you haven't seen the 1939 movie "The Women", your missing out. If you haven't seen the fashion show (the only part of the movie in color) well here it is! If I could make some semblance of this happen at Kombat Casalettos' near monthly fashion shows I would be in heaven. This isn't just models walking, this is pop up book, live action beauty. Not to mention the amazing vintage clothing.

Enjoy!


Friday, February 19, 2010

Yeah Yeah Yeah



This week I'm inspired by Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (one of my favorite bands) and I'm pretty certain that she would look fabulous in my clothes.

Yo Karen O, give me a call and i'll hook you up!






Thursday, January 28, 2010

Spring and Spring Transitions


I'm working on Spring! I know we're all still too cold to even dream about sleeveless shirts and sundresses, but one of my favorite things about fashion is layering, start browsing your wardrobe and channel your creativity through it to create some "new" wardrobes out of your closet. Have fun ! How bout finding some fantastic short sleeved tunics that you can pair with warm tights and your favorite jacket and a beautiful scarf. What about some pretty floral frocks and sundresses with a cozy knit cardigan. I'm a big fan of integrating my favorite summer pieces with winter goodies and in Seattle we never know what the weathers gonna do, so with fun layering I'm ready for anything!






Friday, January 15, 2010

I Love These Shirts!

You can find these shirts and other items at my Etsy Shop and Velouria in Seattle.



Runway vs. Local



I'm always amazed all the new and amazing designer clothing I see every season, I'm also bewildered at how we can bring it to the streets. Every time I see a look I love my mind is processing a way that I can turn my wardrobe into one of these amazing creations.

ps I love love love Alexander McQueen!


Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Inspiration!


After a long hiatus from blogging I'm thinking about inspiration. I've put together my cork board of images and I'm getting excited about spring! I'm loving the idea of Gingham, reminiscent of Bridget Bardough, that I saw in Christopher Kanes line which also brought me to a super scary Sedgwick like tunic I'm so fond of making. The fashion of Victor and Rolf is always an inspiration, the ruffles, stripes, and textures, the way the patterns lay together so artfully! I'll be showing you what I'm cookin' up for spring SOON SOON SOON!