glam.spoon: fashion blog

Memorial Day Sale at Goodwill : Get Out There and Shop

Take A Minute Out of Your Day To Watch This Video Showcasing State's Secret Summer Catalog

It's a little reminiscent of the movie Nell, but I just love the whole vibe of State's world. There are now about a dozen designers now contributing to the State Catalog...

The New BOHO republic E-commerce Shop is looking for Followers on Open Sky

Open Sky is a great platform for small business owners, and BOHO republic just applied for a spot! The rules state that we need 20 followers before we can officially start selling. If you are so inclined, we'd love it if you could follow us! It's really easy to join, just login with Facebook.

Thank you for your support!

One Day Only Trunk Show with Portland Handbag Designer BD503

16th Annual Surviving with Style Designer Fashion Show + Luncheon

I'm so excited for the opportunity to participate in this year's Surviving with Style event. I was thrilled to be invited to design for the show this year, and I couldn't be  happier with my model, Rose. When I met her at my studio last week, I thought there was some kind of a mistake. She looks like she could be a model. Young, pretty, tall and blond. Not what you'd expect from someone who'd been fighting Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma for 2 years.

Making a dress for Rose will be an absolute pleasure. The style we decided on has significance to her future... but you'll have to buy a ticket to see it! 

 

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King5 + Evening Magazine Present The Look: Seattle's First Fashion Focused Reality Show

BOHO republic Fashion Show Launch at Vian Hunter

If you haven't been to Lisa Vian Hunter's Madison Avenue Boutique, you're missing out on the closest thing to shopping Audrey Hepburn's closet. Last Saturday's runway show and sale was all in the name of celebrating the style icon's birthday, and a great time was had by all.

Juliet in the Thursday Happy Hour Midi-length Dress, shown in brown chevron printed rayon challis

Victoria in the Thursday Happy Hour Dress in a teal paisley rayon peachskin fabric

Laura in the Sunday Brunch Maxi Dress, shown in black leopard print rayon challis

Like what you see? Check out BOHO republic's new online shop!

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the one where I design a bra from recycled materials in order to save the girls

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The 6th Annual Girls Gone Glam is One Week Away!

The 6th Annual Girls Gone Glam is happening next Thursday! I have been a part of this fundraising event since 2010 (this is their 6th year), and I look forward to it every spring. It's a fashionable evening of sips + bites, shopping + raffles! Enjoy specialty cocktails and delicious hors d'oeuvres, fabulous raffle prizes, hair styling by Swink, lip reading by Sheila the psychic, wine bottle roulette and so much more... get your discounted advance tickets today!

WHEN: 
Thursday, May 16, 2013
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

WHERE:
Alexis Hotel
1007 First Avenue (at Madison St.)
Complimentary valet parking while available

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Shabby Apple Summer Giveaway: $50 Gift Certificate Toward Vintage Goodness {Closed}

{Congratulations to Katie! and thanks to everyone who participated in the givewaway...}

Readers of this blog will be familiar with Shabby Apple's cute dresses... the entire site is filled with retro-inspired vintage clothing for women with discerning taste. The dress in the woodland photo above is called Knave of Hearts.  It's a great example of the vintage style you'll find at Shabby Apple. The kind of dress that can look modern or retro depending on how you choose to style it.

This orange dress called Decadence is straight out of the 1940's: One of the most flattering era's in women's clothing design.

This black + white geometric print dress is named Paradigm Shift and has a great 60's vibe. But take away the hat and the gloves and that's a day-to-evening dress for the modern woman.

So much vintage goodness... And they've asked me to give away a $50 gift card to shop their lovely site!

Please note: Only open to US Residents...

Here's all you have to do to enter the giveaway:

1) Leave a comment on this post telling me which Shabby Apple dress is your favorite.

2) For an extra entry, Tweet the phrase "I just entered to win a $50 gift certificate to @ShabbyApple from @glamspoon!"

Be sure to leave your contact info in your comment so that I can contact you when you win. I'll choose a winner on May 17th. Good luck!

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XOX Betsey Johnson : The Beloved Fashionista Makes A Comeback

Set your DVR's folks! You won't want to miss a second of the Style Network's "XOX Betsey Johnson", a docu-series starring Betsey Johnson and her daughter LuLu.

For years, Betsey Johnson has led the fashion community with her youthful, eclectic styles. This spring, the American icon will give Style viewers unprecedented access to her life with daughter Lulu on the docu-series XOX, Betsey Johnson.

I've been a fan of Betsey's since the early 80's and everything she does has drama, so I'm thrilled that someone is finally filming her life!

 

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Clementine Shoes Hosts Local Hat-Maker Izzie Lewis for Flower Making Demo

On Saturday, May 11th, Izzie Lewis will be at Clementine Shoes teaching attendees the very techniques she uses to make fabric flowers. Considering that this is happening the day before Mother’s Day, this would be a great way to create a lasting bouquet for Mom.

To sweeten the deal, the West Seattle shoe boutique is currently giving away $20 in Clementine Cash for fans to use towards purchases in May. 

We're Having a Christina Ricci Moment : Met Ball Edition

The Huffington Post collected what they believe to be the Best and Worst Met Ball red carpet looks in history. I didn't agree with most of their choices, but they were right that Christina Ricci kills it (almost) every time. These three looks are stunning.

Are you Ready for the Gatsby Movie?

This is gonna be good.

Vian Hunter Runway Show + Cocktail Party in Celebration of Audrey Hepburn's Birthday

Thanks so much to King 5 for running a promo for the party tonight! Come on down to Vian Hunter in Madison Park for some prosecco and fashion.

Bid on Designer Handbags and Help DESC Reach Its Goal

DESC opened its doors in 1979 as an emergency shelter, a place for vulnerable adults living with behavioral health disorders and chronic homelessness to come in out of the cold for the night.

Today their mission is not merely to offer shelter, but to end the homelessness of our community's most vulnerable people, through an integrated array of clinical services and supportive housing that allows men and women to reclaim their lives and reach their highest potential.

Now through May 8th visit DESC's Bag Lady Online Auction to snag a designer handbag for yourself and contribute to a great cause. 

Congratulations to Portland's own Michelle Lesniak Franklin for Winning Season 11 of Project Runway

This was not my favorite season of Project Runway (which is no secret). I, along with most of the cast of the show, was very disappointed to learn of the "teams" angle. From the get-go it seemed that the stronger designers would inevitably be dragged down by the weaker ones because of the team aspect, and I could hardly watch the first 6 episodes.

But in the end, creativity prevailed. I didn't love everything Michelle made on the show, but I loved a lot of it. But even if you didn't like her designs, you probably knew she had talent. She's creative and focused and passionate about everything she does. I'll have what she's having!

Her final collection was bold, cohesive and really fresh. I can't wait to buy some of it for myself. I'm also going to make this the year I get to Portland for Fashionxt - even as a spectator, if not a designer someday.

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