Amanda Christine Pret-a-Porter Fall 2010 Fashion Show

This THURSDAY the 26th at the Nicollet Island Pavilion!  Please come and enjoy local fashion and Parisian styled runway event to inspire your entire fall wardrobe!  I would LOVE to see you there!

Thanks for all the support!

Amanda Christine’s Pret-a-Porter Fall 2010 Fashion show will be held on August 26th at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis.  The much anticipated runway event will be featuring a Parisian styled Fall 2010 ready-to-wear collection by Amanda Christine, a Cliche runway segment styled by Andrea Oseland, and a handbag line collaboration between KJurek Couture and Amanda Christine.  The event will also feature a pop-up boutique by Cliche with many locally designed accessories and clothing.  The styling for the Amanda Christine runway segment will be provided by Andrea Oseland and Alice Sydow of I’ve Got Your Style.  Accessories will be provided by local vintage store Rewind in Northeast Minneapolis, and local designer-supporting boutique Cliche in Uptown Minneapolis.  Models are provided by Vision and DJ by Ken Hannigan.  Tickets will be available online through the amandachristinedesigns.com website as well as Cliche, Karma, and Parc Boutique.

Amanda Christine presents prêt-à-porter  Fall 2010
Fashion Show / August 26 : 7:00 pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion
40 Power Street, Mpls
Tickets:
$15 advance / $20 door / $25 VIP
Available at:
amandachristinedesigns.com
Cliché | 612.870.0420
Karma | 651.291.1997
Parc Boutique | 612.353.4966

Models by Vision
Styling by Andrea Oseland & Alice Sydow
Accessories by Rewind & Cliche
Pop up boutique by Cliche
DJ by Ken Hannigan
Featuring a hand bag collection by K.Jurek and Amanda Christine

credit for the flyer:
Photographer- Rod Hasse
Hair/Makeup- Allison Jean AuBuchon
model- Mary with Vision
styled by designer

New Blog Found- www.FrouFrouu.com

I ran across this blog on stylecaster.com and fell in love!  I adore the chic, down-to-earth style and Nadia’s earth tone color pallet.   What a great inspiration for Fall 2010!

AC/KJ Open House @ Cliche 4/9/2010

Fashion week is almost here!  Don’t forget to stop by the Amanda Christine/Kjurek Couture open house on Friday, April 9th at Cliche.  Please call for vip access to the show or show up around 8pm for free drinks and eats.  There are sure to be some great fashions incase you’re looking for that extra special dress for your upcoimg event.  Hope to see you there!

Love,

AC

Neo Tribe

I am totally in love with this apparelnews.net editorial.  It’s an inspiring way to mix edgy with tribal in a ‘motocross-meets-post-apocalyptic mash-up.’  I am especially in love with the Dona Daneshi beaded silk brocade coat (4th image down) and the Report Signature shoes.

Love,

AC

Fall 2010 trend break down

Fashionsnoops.com breaks down some of the major trends for this year at MAGIC.

Nothing new or groundbreaking but try mixing a few trends together to create a fresh look.  For example, mix a lacey tank with a pair of baggy harem trousers, throw a strong shoulder blazer over a body con dress, pair a baggy boyfriend shirt with a second skin pair of leather pants, or wear a slouchy cardigan belted over a silky lace shift.  Try not to mix too many trends at once or it could result in trend overkill.  Have fun with it but don’t let the trends restrict your fashion creativity!  Keep in mind that most trends are derrived from funky street style ensambles so always keep a fun, personal twist on your look.

Heading to Chicago this weekend to check out some potential production options!  Have a great week!!

Love,

AC

AC Fall 2010

Here are a few looks from my Fall 2010 collection:

3 tier sleeve a-sym dress in teal

cowl neck sweater with silk harem peg leg trouser

silk crop top with ruffle skirt and drape front wool vest

shot by Rod Hasse, models Lily and Kelly from Ignite, hair by Andy Doan, makeup by Ashley Tiffany styled by Alice

Love,

AC

Trend Report- Fall 2010

Here are Fashionsnoops.com’s 4 basic key trends for Fall 2010 displayed at the MAGIC show in Las Vegas.

Trend 1- schoolgirl chic. Clothes by Tulle, BB Dakota, Free People and more

(key pieces include plaid skirts and jackets, chic clear frames, boyish navy blazers, and leather cross body bags)

Trend 2- rocker.  Clothes by BCBG, French Connection, L.A.M.B and more

(key pieces include ripped tights, neutral sequin frocks, structured black blazers, leather pants, and metallic accessories)

Trend 3- embellished French girl.  Clothes by Black Inc, Nakamol, French Connection, and more

(key pieces include sequin embellished tunics, bowler hats, black skinny jeans, and lace trimmed tops)

Trend 4- Victorian elegance.  Clothes by French Connection, Free People, MM Couture, Nakamol, Be Seduced and more

(key pieces include cream lace blouses, fur trimmed jackets, ruffled skirts, and neutral toned jeweled accessories)

With a sea of booths and beautiful clothes, it’s nice to have fashionsnoops.com break it down for us.  Thanks and awesome job on styling!!

Love,

AC

POOL trade show Feb.2010

Back from Vegas!  It was such a great show and the energy there is so refreshing.   Since I did not go at all in 2009 it was nice to get back in the mix.  Kimberly, Kjurek Couture, and I shared a booth to cut costs and it was well worth it.  Our new fall collections complemented each others perfectly and we even had some free time to meet up with our sales reps.  We got some great feedback on our collections and there are potentially a few great things that could happen in the near future, I don’t want to mention any store names yet.  Thank you Ashley for all your love and support at the show and I hope to see everyone again in August previewing my up and coming Spring 2011 collection!

Our shared booth space, lucky #408.

Down the mail hallway were brands such as Jeffery Campbell and American Apparel.

(see my manequin on right) The Cash and Carry section had some great finds that you could purchase on the spot.

I’m hoping for a corner booth for August so cross your fingers!

Love,

AC

Avoid the Grey- Backstage

As promised, a few pics from the night:

Daven and Heather DeLapp, wearing vintage, is the designer of the jewelry line ZoBe available at Cliche.

Delayna Sundberg, owner of Cliche, wearing a Carmichael Claith skirt with a vintage print t-shirt from her store.

Creepy woodland creatures fit the nights theme.

Kimberly Jurek (right) and her sister backstage after show #1

I’ll be posting some more pics of the actual fashion from the show next week.  I’m heading to Dominican Republic for much needed r & r so have a great weekend!

P.S.   Fall 2010 was just shot last Saturday so stay tune for some exclusive shots from that day as well.

Love,

AC

Cliche Avoid the Grey

Finally, after having a hacker temporarily disable my site, I am free to blog again!  And just in time to announce the upcoming Cliche Avoid the Grey fashion show this Thursday the 28th.  Unfortunately, they sold out but for all you non-procrastinators who purchased you tickets ahead of time, expect a unique group of established and up-and-coming designers such as Kjurek Couture, Red Shoe Clothing Co., Ivan Idland, and a very anticipated Tender Cuts collection.

I will be featuring 5 looks from my Spring 2010 collection paired with incredible hand made jewelry by Lauren from InfaRedStudio (http://www.infraredstudio.etsy.com).

Stay tuned for pics from the night and I look forward to seeing you all there!

Love,

AC