Ally 33 Fashion show

OK friends, this is going to be a fantastic fashion show! Not to be missed! Some of Portland's greatest designers will be showing their yummy collections.

July 23rd ~ Doors open at 4:00, show is at 6pm.

Alley @ 33rd and Hawthorne Blvd

Get tickets ahead of time here ~ http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/180803

xo

What I love

You will be hearing this a lot from me. I have been putting what I love most on hold, not really sure why, but probably because I had to give that other side of me a chance to shine. Well, that being said, I did it and I'm ready to give more to this side. The side that lets me drape fabric like the most delicate and loved piece of ceramic pottery you own. I don't think words can really translate the passion. It just is. Here I go!

I can't stop looking at this beautiful piece by Elie Saab!

New job! This year is definitely starting off on the right foot. I am a big fan of "new" which almost always goes hand in hand with "exciting and brain over-load" in my case! I will be faced with new challenges, an array of new fabulous co workers and of course new product. I am not moving far from where I was before - but my responsibilities will grow and I will dive into more aspects of which I most affectionately call Apparel Mania. I am so lucky to be working and living my passion!

I'd like to leave you a few my latest favorite looks from The Satorialist.

I'm Official!

Yes I am! My website is up! http://www.carolynhartdesigns.com/ I am so excited about this. It brings me closer to the fabulous ladies I cater to!! It also allows me to display my art to any curious on lookers. Today, without a website, it definitely puts you a step behind the next guy. God, I love making clothes!

I know it' s been ages and ages since I last posted anything. So busy I've felt the last few months have turned me upside down. I recently took a trip to Tennessee to visit family. We all took a day trip to Nashville. I was blown away by the down-to-earth yet very well put together looks I saw on the street. This city is the Hollywood of the south. Of course this was the day I didn't bring my camera! I loved how on the sidewalks there would be people singing country music hoping to get discovered. They were good too! There is also shops selling cowboy boots for 2k!! Love it!

back to work.

New Adventure ahead!

So this past Saturday Alyson (with Clair Vintage) and Jennifer (with Billie Jean Retro) went to Seattle to meet with a boutique called Velouria. Long story made short - we are all going to be selling there come fall! I am SO excited!! This means I need to bust out all grading and get my site up and running soooon! But I am so excited and know this is going to be an incredible experiece. I will be in a total of 3 stores. I am going to cap it at 3 stores for a while. I want to nourish my relationship with each boutique. After all, it's not quantity but quality!

Fall '10

My fall '10 collection has been shot! The photo shoot was yesterday and I could not have asked for a better team of people to have worked with! I will soon have photos up to show you. I've been working on this non stop for the past couple months - and I cannot wait to see everything in print. It always makes things seem a little unreal (in a good way). Next up - I'm taking it on the road. To Seattle that is. I cannot wait to meet you beautiful boutiques!

Growing Up

Yes I am! Well, I feel all "big girlish" because I just got a lap top computer at work. I can now take it home with me and on trips when I travel for work. Basically it just makes things a little easier and less stressful - like if I'm home sick or don't feel like working late at adidas... I will just work late from home!
Yay for big girl moments! xo