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Remnants of the Past Vintage Show + UrbanFarm Naturals

A few weeks ago my friend Tamila, owner of UrbanFarm Naturals and soap-stress extraordinaire, told me she was invited to the Remnants of the Past Vintage Show in San Luis Obispo, California. I am absolutely thrilled for her! These specialty vintage shows are a feast for the senses with amazingly creative vintage, antique, folk, farm and cottage themes. Each booth is a thing of beauty. Then Tamila asked me to make her a Saturday Market Dress, branded with her company's colors. Challenge accepted! 

UrbanFarm Naturals' branding combines rich hues of orange and yellow with chocolate brown, and to add some bohemian flair I incorporated this floral print. She added the orange leggings, and of course, just happened to have a vintage bicycle with potted plants in the basket available for the photo shoot.

I also created a tunic length version of the Saturday Market Dress, again branded in UrbanFarm Naturals colors, this time focusing on the play on orange and chocolate. This top is feminine yet functional with the shorter sleeves, and Tamila can wear it over a pair of skinny jeans while she's running around setting up her booth.

If you happen to live in the San Louis Obispo area, or if you're up for a road trip, consider stopping by the Alex Madonna Expo Center this weekend. The Remnants of the Past show runs Saturday, June 2nd from 9-5 and Sunday, June 3rd from 9-3.

You can also expect some special guests including Jo Packham, Creator and Editor in Chief of Where Women Create and Matthew Mead, a celebrity lifestyle and entertaining expert.

 

Value Village Style Post #1

Value Village contacted me recently to ask if I would be interested in shopping their stores and blogging my outfits, sort of a "Fashion Ambassador." Um, are you kidding? Heck yeah! Full disclosure: they sent me a generous gift card for my effort, but I've been a fan of the store for years, so I couldn't wait to get started. Within weeks I had hit every location in a 25 mile radius of my house. I am a professional thrifter after all.

Week #1 is a casual but bold bohemian outfit with a rust colored corduroy jacket as the centerpiece. The jacket is labeled Merona (sold at Target), it's in very good shape, and cost me $11.99. It's perfect for a day like today where there's sun, but a chilly breeze as well.

The top is by H&M and cost me $5.99 at Value Village. I love the sheer fabric and the v-neck button detail - great for layering. The dark wash jeans are Levi's Vintage Boot Cut 565's and they were practically brand new for $11.99. I've always had good luck with Levi's, and this pair will get some heavy rotation. 

Everything else was incorporated from my current wardrobe: the vintage wooden bead belt, the drugstore sunglasses and my go-to necklace refashioned from several thrift store belts and broken chains. 

 

Plume It grand opening and a discount shopping code

Feathers are absolutely the rage, aren't they? Whether worn in your hair or as decorative earrings, feathers can add a softness, a pop of color and some texture to your look. 

This Saturday is the grand opening of the brick and mortar retail location of Plume It, the Seattle area local feather aficionados. The store is located at Southcenter Mall in front of Gene Juarez, right between Nordstrom and Macy's, so they're in good company. If you live in the area, there is a soft opening tonight, so drop by to get a first-hand glimpse of all their feathery products!

PlumeIt.com is the place to find all the latest trends in feather accessories, including PlumeSnap, the first clip-in feather hair extension on the market. Plume It also has you covered with a complete line of Feather Earrings. 

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For a limited time, use the check-out code "plume&spoon" for a buy one-get-one-free promotion!

sneak peek at the 2012 couture collection

Had an awesome photo shoot last night with Jami Davis and Carlynne Morrison...  cannot wait to share photos! Here's a snap from my trusy phone.

Saturday Market Dress boho collection featured at Locavore

As part of the Locavore event on Saturday, I was invited to show 4 pieces from my current collection, so I threw together an earthy palette of animal, abstracts and geometric prints... and of course, one in all black. Thanks to Jonathan P. Beck for the photos!

Locavore ... the big reveal

Locavore happened last Saturday. It was such an inspiring and creative event, I can't believe I've been able to restrain myself from posting these images until now. Carlynne is such a graceful and lovely model, I'm absolutely in love with all the photos I took of her... but I truly attempted to narrow it down, I promise.

In the photo with Carlynne is Rachel Sumner, our photographer for the day. I'll probably post her images once I get my hands on them.

 

thanks to everyone who came out to the trunk show!

Please enjoy these lovely photos, taken by Jami Davis, showing what an amazing day we had last Friday. The gorgeous vintage inspired art by Stephanie Schultz, the long time customers who came from far and near, and the great energy of the art walk - all mixed together to create a memorable summery evening. 

Locavore event at Kirkland Arts Center

Another sneak peek of my garment for Saturday's event (below, left). I was paired up with Dawn Rogal, who is - among other things - a plush artist with mean hand-stitching skills. We quickly found common ground with Alabama Chanin and decided to pay homage with a skirt covered in applique. Click over to Kirkland Arts Center's web page for ticket information. The garment worn by Katie Joy (below, right) was designed by my model, Carlynne, who is a designer/model/inspiring woman! 

 

Introducing the Saturday Market Dress

The trunk show last Friday was a ton of fun - thanks to everyone who came out to Frock Shop! There are a dozen Saturday Market Dresses looking for a home now. I'll be dropping off a dozen per month all summer long, trying out variations on the design: cap sleeves, sleeveless, with pockets, maybe some silks?  Check 'em out!

style icon: nicole richie

Since the very first episode of Fashion Star I've been obsessed with Nicole Richie. From the egyptian head pieces she wears to her bohemian princess styling, to the outlandish comments she makes when critiquing the contestants, she seems to have turned her whole image around from the Paris Hilton days. She launched her own clothing and jewelry lines, got married and had a couple of kids (with very hollywood names: Harlow and Sparrow) and generally seems more down to earth and like someone I could hang with.

Yup, I said it. Despite her tendency to make up her own words (or maybe because of it?), I like Nicole Richie. She's featured in the June issue of Glamour in a very bohemian, very beachy, very big-haired photo spread. Love it.

Winter Kate dress, House of Harlow 1960 choker and bangles, Pamela Love rings

Rag & Bone top, Agnès B bikini, House of Harlow 1960 earrings, Yestadt Millinery hat

Martin Grant top, Agnès B bikini and Mosley Tribes sunglasses
All photographs by Patric Shaw, courtesy of Glamour

She is the self-professed best hair stylist in the world and while that's probably debatable, I believe her in the Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion commercials when she admits she sometimes has to style her own hair for an event due to lack of time. I'm really good at styling my own hair, having spent over a decade in the theater, so there's another reason we could hang out.

Click here to see the full slideshow.

Girls Gone Glam 2012 Save the Date!

 

I'm thrilled to announce that glam.spoon will be participating in Girls Gone Glam benefitting Dress for Success Seattle for the 3rd year in a row! Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 28th and be sure to get there early to enjoy champagne and appetizers, plus -  I will have a new batch of Saturday Market Dresses, specially priced for the event!

Adrienne Antonson's State by Nube Green

However brief the actual runway show (I think it was under 10 minutes), last Friday I enjoyed a glimpse into the creative world of State by Nube Green, designed by Adrienne Antonson.

The whole event was home grown in a really great way. The event was produced by Nube Green, the hip and conscious recycled art and gift store, and took place on the stage of Century Ballroom, the swingingest place in Seattle to dance and dine, both housed in the historic Oddfellows buidling. The models were pulled from other local businesses including Molly Moon's ice cream scoppers, Oddfellows Cafe cocktail servers and Nube Green's shopgirls. Makes you feel like you live in a small town.

highlights from the annual Met Costume Gala

The annual Harper's Bazaar Met Costume Gala is basically the Oscars of the fashion world. It's a celebration of getting dressed up which typically coincides with an art opening at the Costume Institute. This year: Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada: On Fashion. What I wouldn't give to a) go to the Met Ball, just once and b) view this collection!

But at least I can enjoy the red carpet images from the event, right? There are typically a lot of princesses, ballerinas, Jessica Rabbits and such. There's a handful of 22-year old trainwrecks and cray-cray designers begging for attention. But my favorite looks are always those that embrace the word costume, because why wouldn't you? Check out the images from Just Jared, my new go-to source for red carpet moments.

Carey Mulligan in Prada. I love how this is super glamorous, but still looks like a reptile. A very shiny reptile.

Florence Welch in Alexander McQueen. Despite the volume of fabric layers, the bodice is a little revealing. Amazing contrast.

Cate Blanchett, also in Alexander McQueen. I swear I didn't look at the designer names until after I picked my favorites, but it's not surprising that there were two McQueens on my list. This over the top feathered gown is like a grown up Black Swan. Love. 

Westfield Trends for Treehouse Event

Just a quick reminder about the Westfield Trends for Treehouse event coming up on May 16th. They've put together a fun little video promotion - check it out!

west elm hosts pop-up flower shops just in time for spring

West Elm stores around the country are planning pop-up flower shops just in time for spring!

In Seattle you have two opportunities to get in-person expert advice and pick up everything you need to bring a touch of the garden indoors. On Saturday, May 5th and Saturday, May 12th head to the still new West Elm on Westlake in the up and coming South Lake Union neighborhood. From noon to 3:00 pm, local experts from Marigold and Mint, the little jewel at Melrose Market, will be on hand to teach the floral-arrangement-ropes. Check out West Elm's blog to find out if there's a pop-up shop in your city!

There's something so civilized about fresh flowers in the house. It brightens up even the rainiest of days.