Holiday Open House Nov. 13th
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An Update On B.F.I.
Friends,
After a long period of silence, I thought I should explain the status of Boise Fashion Index and the one behind it.
There is a new store replacing an old store in Nampa and it will be owned and operated by yours truly. The White Pine Boutique now sits in the former location of the departed Sparrow Clothing. I will keep my description brief because I never intended for B.F.I. to be a platform for any personal endeavors.
The White Pine is a clothing store for men, women, and kids. The goal is to provide affordable eco-friendly, ethical, locally made, and inspiring clothes, gifts, and accessories. We want our store to be on par with larger corporate stores while still presenting everything with care and attention to the smaller things as a boutique would. We are attempting to make it as easy as possible to shop locally.
The store carries the well known lines Toms, Alternative, and DownEastBasics and the lesser known lines Super Lucky Cat, MFSC, and many others. It is also an outlet for local crafters, artists, and designers to sell their work. This is done by selling select local wares and hosting monthly trunk and craft shows.
We’ll be celebrating our Grand Opening Thursday, September 18th with a fashion show and specials throughout the store Thursday and Friday. The fashion show starts at 7PM.
Please go to the website for more details. Like I said, I don’t want to use the BFI, but…you know.
On to Boise Fashion Index, I hope to keep it going. I still strongly believe there is a need for a source of information on Boise’s fashion and arts culture. I will be incredibly busy running a store but once things start running smoothly, I will be back with news, interviews, and street snaps.
So save the RSS feed or email theboisefashionindex@gmail.com to sign up for email updates. Thanks for your patience!
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Be sure to visit Angie, jewelry designer under La De Da, every Saturday at the Boise Saturday Market. She sells original, bright beaded jewelry made of quality materials and belt buckles with charming images and rhinestones. Her booth was also split with T T Designs who made stunning purses out of an eclectic mix of materials. Find out more about La De Da here.
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Tags: jewelry, La De Da, Saturday Market, T T Designs
Photos From IIW at Urban Shed
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Tags: Bella Grano, Etsy, Idaho Indie Works, Urban Shed, Mary Makes Art, Lovely Little Lovelies, Sinfully Natural, P Fuzz, Miss Courageous
Street Snaps: Lia & Sam
Photography by Kate Free
Lia, 22
Ballet dancer with TMP
Sam, 21
Dancer
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Street Snaps: Max & Jesse
Photography by Kate Free
Max, 27
Server
Comment on your style or outfit: “Cowboy street chic”
Jesse, 23
Retail- Levi’s
Comment on your style or outfit: “Mixed patterns- defying expectations- trend…with a twist”
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Bella Grano Interview
Trish Anderson from Bella Grano
1. Tell us about Bella Grano
Bella Grano is my little design company started about two winters ago in my dining room. With tender love and care it has grown into more than I ever imagined. It is where I can nurture all things creative.
2. What inspired you to start creating?
My need to make things has always been. It is just a major component of being me. I am inspired and fascinated by objects in the world around me.
3.What do you intend to accomplish with your work?
I want to have my customers smiling a bit when they purchase my products. Brand recognition would also be great!
4. What lessons have you learned along the way?
The most important lesson I have learned is to keep at it. Try and maintain an unwavering confidence in yourself, and one day before you know it things will start happening the way you dreamt they would!
5. What do you enjoy best about your work?
There are a few things:
Being the opinionated, control freak that I am…I like enjoy making ALL the decisions! No seriously though, I love how an idea can turn into an actual object.
I enjoy how peaceful and quiet my mind gets when I work.
6. What is your favorite thing to make?
My favorite thing to make is anything that I am giving to someone else as a gift. Watching them smile is truly a selfish little addiction.
7. Where did you learn your craft?
I learned my crafting skills (sewing and jewelry making), through observation of other artists. My (often less than desirable) sewing skills come from my mom…(who has seriously tried to teach me how to follow a pattern, measure ect.!)
8. How do you get into the creative state of mind?
I lay awake at night, listening to my head just swirl with ideas. If it is something that I think might be really, really cool, I will actually get out of bed and go try it! Usually though, just entering my craft room flips the creative switch and I can go right to work.
9. Describe your workspace:
My workspace is something I am extremely grateful for. I use the spare bedroom in our house. One area is a jewelry table, another is a sewing table, and all around me hang pictures, objects, and art that have either inspired me or just made me plain weak in the knees!
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Post-Fashion Show Snap
Photography by Kate Free
This was one of the Shawn Wolfe models who showed a lot of personality on the runway and wore the look after the show well.
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