a little something to blog about . . . :)

W o w . . .

would you just look at these . . .

Can you say . . . L O V E !!!

(just saw these on Second Shout Out this morning)

 U L T R A   C O O L  . . .  U L T R A  H I P

just like the designer behind this collection!!

Yes . . . the latest furniture collection from . . .

NuBe Home

here in Seattle . . . has been designed by my lovely friend . . .

Maresa Patterson

I have seen her use Vintage Blankets on her own furniture - in her own home . . .
And I have to say . . . I am so glad she is now sharing this with the rest of the world!!

and just in case you were wondering . . .

yes . . . she is the same gal who designed the wonderful

vintage inspired clothing collection called . . .

Stella Love

To read more about this and other really great vintage . . .
check out my new favorite blog . . .

Second Shout Out!!!

I think you will love it!!

Thanks again Susan for sharing such wonderful Vintage with all of us . . .
this morning made me soooo happy when I saw
Maresa's collection for NuBe Home in your most recent post!!


Second Shout Out!!!

it is simply amazing . . . can't wait to see more :)


xoxo - liz

behind the fashion runway . . .

with . . . Stella Love!!

I had such a wonderful time behind the scenes . . .

at The Stranger's "Worn Out" fashion show
last Friday night . . .

 

Maresa Patterson's whole collection was incredible . . . 

down to the smallest of details. . .

 

I have included a few "behind the scenes" photos from Friday night . . .
Let me tell you . . .  it was a bit crazy!!!

from the whirlwind of hair and makeup . . .

these gals made their way from . . . t-shirts . . .

 
to each of their "Stella Love" dresses . . 

       

here are a few of them . . .

the "Marilyn" dress . . .



the "Estelle" dress . . .


the "Hattie" dress in a big Navy Check . . .

and the "Hattie" dress again here in a lovely floral . . .

There was also a lot of waiting. . . and more waiting . . . from the stairwells . . .
to the back areas of the stage . . .

which was a bit dark and gloomy - not the easiest place to take pictures by the way!! :)

but everyone was having fun . . . counting down the minutes until showtime . . .
including the designer herself . . .




Maresa looked as if she had done this a thousand times before . . . 

soooo cool, calm and collected . . .
and then it was time . . .

 

for the fashion show to begin . . .



it was a stage "in the round" . . .

here is a video of the "Stella Love" collection . . .
Enjoy!!



I think that this final picture
of the designer herself says it all . . .



she was happy and she was smiling . . .
. . . as was everyone!!!

Can't wait to see the next one!!!

xoxo - liz

www.stellalove.com

ps . . . there is one very special behind the scenes story here to tell . . .

I hope the model will share it with me - so that I can share it with all of you . . .
. . . crossing my fingers!!
 

Stella Love . . . on the fashion runway . . .

I absolutely LOVE IT . . .

when good things happen happen to good people!!!

especially when . . .

that person just happens to be my very best friend . . .

Maresa Patterson

 

photo by Kelly O / from the "Worn Out" article in "The Stranger" by Marti Jonak

Maresa is one of the 13 hand-picked designers to be in . . .

The Stranger's first ever fashion show here in Seattle . . . 

The name of the show is called . . .

"Worn Out"

which is now "Sold Out" for tonight's show!!!

I will be behind the scenes tonight . . .

helping my dear friend with whatever she may need . . .

and - yes - I hope to take lots of photos to share with all of you!! :)

From the list and description of . . .

the designers . . .

it is sure to be lots of fun!!!

Love to you today my dear friend . . . enjoy every minute of it!!! :)

xoxo - liz

loving . . . Stella Love!!

Stella Love - Spring 2011

by . . .

Maresa Patterson!!

     

loving this new collection . . .

beautiful, modern, and . . . ultra cool!!

and - if you are liking the "hattie", "audrey", and "ruthie" above . . .

you are going to simply LOVE the others as well!!!

(. . . just wait until you see "marilyn', "grace" and especially '"estelle"!!)

www.stellalove.com

I may just have to pick one of these up to wear for the next vintage show . . . 

but - the question is . . . which one to choose???

I definitely need some help deciding . . . let me know your thoughts!!

xoxo - liz

 

Stella Love . . . fall 2010

a peek into the fall collection from . . .

Stella Love

by my sweet and talented friend . . .
Maresa Patterson

simple yet intriguing . . .



pure and natural . . .



and perfect for fall!!

I just love everything about it . . . xoxo - liz

www.stellalove.com

Coming very soon to . . .
Jack Straw
(Seattle)

Stella Love . . .

Stella Love

is a new vintage dress line . . .

by an extremely talented dress designer
and my very best friend . . .

Maresa Patterson!!



the dresses are beautiful . . .



cool . . .



edgy . . .



and simply sweet . . . just like the designer herself!!


You can visit her website here at . . .
www.stellalove.com

Her dresses have names like Blanche, Mabel,
and Grace. . . each having their own unique story . . . including
old pink cadys with smoked fins . . . red velvet cakes . . .
Euro Saarinen's tulip chairs . . . and martinis!!
It is truly a wonderful read . . . and worth every minute!!

My personal favorite dress is . . .
Hazel!!
when you see it - I think you will know why!!

Maresa was also recently interviewed about Stella Love . . .
by Laura Cassidy in February's Seattle Metropolitan
magazine! You can read about it here . . .

Turn of the Centuries
A conversation with dress designer Maresa Patterson.

Stella Love
is sold directly through the website at . . .
www.stellalove.com

and through Jack Straw
a very cool clothing store here in Seattle!!
(A great mix of rock and fashion . . . clothing at it's very best!!)