Friday, March 27, 2009

Couture Carnivale!

Please join us as we participate in the upcoming Couture Carnivale! Presented by MargiDavid Salon and Sound Magazine, Couture Carnivale will feature a fashion show from 4 local boutiques, live music and a burlesque show to benefit the FareStart program.

What: Couture Carnivale

Why: Benefit for FareStart

Where: The Last Supper Club
124 S. Washington St.

When: Sunday March 29th
Door Opens at 6:30pm for VIP Tickets
7:00pm for General Admission

Who: Fashion: Velouria, Pretty Parlor, Market St Shoes,
Lil Paisley, Lucky Vintage,
Zuzupop, Una
Music: Dj Sang-Do and Scarlet Room
Burlesque: Miss Sugar Magnolia,
Iva Handful, Fannie Beaverhausen

VIP tickets are $150, general admission are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
Please stop by Velouria or visit Brown Paper Tickets to buy yours now!

xo
Velouria

Saturday, March 21, 2009

New Spring Items from Squasht and Twenty/Twenty Revue!

(Photo courtesy of Squasht by Les)

To kick off Spring we've just received a new shipment from Squasht filled with adorable retro fit dresses, skirts and tops handmade with vintage hounds tooth cotton fabrics.

(photo courtesy of Squasht by Les)

We've also got a selection of 1940's inspired handmade headbands with cascading pedals in various fabrics that will dress up any outfit while keeping ones hair in place.

***Tonight***

Please join us in celebration at the Twenty/Twenty Revue!

What: The Twenty/Twenty Revue is a 20's themed theatrical fundraising celebration featuring a live and silent auction, a high-spirited fashion show with vaudevillian vignettes, live music, and old time circus arts to benefit the Vitamin Angels. The evening will highlight Seattle's unique retail community, local and international designers and showcase beloved actors, models, dancers, and musicians of the northwest.

Where: The Georgetown Ballroom
5623 Airport Way, Seattle, WA 98108

When: Saturday March 21st @7pm

for more information please visit: Twenty/Twenty Revue

xo
Velouria

Sunday, March 15, 2009

New Spring Items!

(photo courtesy of Modaspia)

New Spring Dresses have arrived from California based label Modaspia! Made with cotton and silk blends these dresses are not only beautiful but soft and comfortable too!

(photo courtesy of Dagg and Stacey)

Also in are new goods from Canadian based independent label Dagg and Stacey. They never cease to amaze us with their innovative designs and eye catching details.

We're also excited about the new collection from Anne Kimball that has just arrived!

Stop in and see what's new.

xo
Velouria


Sunday, March 8, 2009

Ballard Art Walk

Please join us Saturday March 14th for Ballard Art Walk!

(photo courtesy of Elizabeth Soule)

This month we will be featuring the works of Portland based artist Elizabeth Soule. In this series, "Letting the Horses Loose," Elizabeth uses Polaroid images of tiny toy horses mounted on wooden block frames in various and intriguing colors and angles.


(photo courtesy of Idle Hands)

Local artist Idle Hands will also be here showcasing new handmade jewelry designs using vintage buttons, sterling silver and antique charms. Also on hand will be her collection of vintage buttons that can be made into custom sized rings and necklaces.

Please join us
Saturday March 14th

For Ballard Art Walk
From 6 to 9pm

xo
Velouria

Friday, March 6, 2009

Beautful Adornments for Spring

(photo courtesy of Leviticus Jewelry)
We've just received an adorable shipment from a new featured jewelry designer at Velouria, Houston based Leviticus Jewelry. All pieces are hand crafted blending antique and art together with copper, raw brass and sterling silver.

(photo courtesy of Idle Hands)

Pictured above are local designer Idle Hand's new Belini mustache earrings made from sterling silver with a dark patina finish. We also carry a wide selection of Idle Hand's custom rings made from vintage buttons and necklaces made with vintage buttons and accoutrement's.



(photo courtesy of Cara Lyndon)

Looking for a little more color? Check out Cara Lyndon's post earrings made from vintage materials like the glass ones pictured above. We have a wide variety of colors and sizes to choose from to match your mood.

New pieces from local designer Lou Lou jewelry are also in that pair the right amount of gold, wood and spring colored gemstones together in unique and eye catching fashions.

And if that wasn't enough, we've got a great selection of vintage brooches from local designer Violet Magpie that will spruce up your favorite jacket or cardigan.


xo
Velouria