moving, moving, moving!

I have been a bit missing in action lately, and I hopefully will get a bit better at blogging soon. I am in my 3rd studio space for the year (last and BEST), and I also had to move apartments (never fun). I'm slowing getting settled and discovering all sorts of treasures I had forgotten about.

Here are some photos from studio #2, called "Pretty Dress Land". Carolyn and I were there for a short stint, just 2 months. The only reason we moved, is because the giant fabulous studio across the hall came available, and our awesome landlords offered to help us migrate. We moved in under 2 hours! Studio #3 is "Nashionland". We are still putting the finishing touches on it, and photos to come soon of that. (We have to hang the chandelier and get the velvet curtains up before photos!). So here is #2, and an empty #3.

Bargain Hunting 101 - This Sunday 8/16 12-5

It's that time again. Bargain Hunting 101 is less than a week away. I heard it's up to 60 vendors (list here) , instead of 50. So come shop! They have a bar too. You can drink AND shop.

Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside
Portland, OR 97209
12-5pm

Best of all it's FREE to get in.

I will have lower prices then before, which is under well under wholesale. So if you had your eye on an item from a past season, I may have it for you at a steal of a deal.

Also I will be accepting credit cards as well as cash, and have a TON of dresses.

See you there!

xoxo

More to Love on Fox - I got some clothes on TV!

If you have a TV, and have been watching More To Love on Fox, you may have seen some of my clothes last night. My friend/model/artist/amazing stylist Boni is one of the contestants. In fact she is the only one who isn't crying a river of mascara and foundation.

Last night she had on my Slouchy No Muffin Top Skirt from my Fall 2009 collection.
(runway shot, photoshoot to come soon)

On Boni

And also the houndstooth NMT from Winter 2008. As seen on the model to the far right. Boni is the model in the center.


I haven't found a still, nor have I figured out how to make one. I'll post one up if I do.

Anyway, kind of neat, and nerdy moment at the same time. I get more excited seeing my clothes on people, then the runway.

Portland Loves Local

New blog out there on the interwebs:

Portland Loves Local

Written by the lovely Misha Ashton and Amy Olson, spreading the Portland love of things crafty. Their first posting just went up and I'm looking forward to discovering the amazing talents that reside in this city.

Also, don't forget, Bargain Hunting 101 is coming up.

August 16th, 12-5. Hope to see you there!

amazing idea

Really amazing:
http://www.theuniformproject.com/

One of the reasons that I work so hard, is to change the consciousness of "fashion" or apparel. I feel that in today's society clothing is viewed as disposable. Changing this way of thought is a goal I have. When I make clothing I think of all of the different ways it could be styled, and hope it stays in the wearers closet until it is threadbare.

Anyway, what this gal is doing is pretty cool, and for a good cause. I think my favorite so far is her cowboy outfit. Super cute!

alysonclair.com updated!

alysonclair.com is updated! Check it out if you have a moment.


Hope everyone is enjoying summer now that it's here!

xo

Summer 2009 : Better Late Then Never Collection

Also, let's be BFF's on Facebook:

Clair Vintage Inspired on Facebook

Bargain Hunting 101 Summer Session

August 16th 12-5

INSANE deals. Here is a list of the vendors:

Bargain Hunting 101 Summer Session

I'm having cheaper prices then the last time, so come ready to score!

Also my friend Billie Joe Retro will be there too, so make sure to stop by her booth as well.

Score!

Carolyn and I have totally just scored the largest studio in our building!! Awesome! Not only that we get to say where lights go, pick paint colors, ect. Luckily this move will be easy, it's just across the hall. Photos to come soon.