PS: I made this.
5.31.2012
5.30.2012
Baguette.
Baguette: (n) unisex t /shirt designed by the Common Sense Factory.
-It's a limited edition of silkscreened home made designs t/shirts available to enjoy at the store, till supplies last...My advice: grab one (or two) before they all go!
-It's a limited edition of silkscreened home made designs t/shirts available to enjoy at the store, till supplies last...My advice: grab one (or two) before they all go!
5.24.2012
5.23.2012
Inspiration souvenir
This Wall reminds me of one I once knew from a vintage shop in le Marais, Paris. I'm pretty sure it's the one, just can't remember the name of the shop anymore, but I like the way the shoes are displayed in colors palette. Well done!
The letter from Ken to Barbie
Barbie, Your "write or I'll kill you" card to Ken was risky but so funny !! At the end, I'm glad the yellow belt helped!
I Hope you two are all fine, somewhere on your yatch, heading to the Malibu beach party looking gorgeous together!
-Ken and Barbie, will always be.
In Love, believe in happy (no) endings.
I Hope you two are all fine, somewhere on your yatch, heading to the Malibu beach party looking gorgeous together!
-Ken and Barbie, will always be.
In Love, believe in happy (no) endings.
5.20.2012
Miss Paris.
Yesterday my friend wanted to know what I missed the most about Paris!
So here it is with some black and white images colored up with some red and blue! ...These images above are strong and words can't really describe. Please look carefully: every details count ! If you never been in Paris, I miss all want you are craving to discover. This is the city of lights.
from my heart.
So here it is with some black and white images colored up with some red and blue! ...These images above are strong and words can't really describe. Please look carefully: every details count ! If you never been in Paris, I miss all want you are craving to discover. This is the city of lights.
from my heart.
5.17.2012
5.16.2012
San Francisco small business Week 2012
The City small business Week started on May 14th and will end May 20th.
I feel honored to be counted as a small business in San Francisco.
There is a whole website dedicated to this special week for small businesses: http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/
In conjunction to this and at such a perfect timing, I also got the great news from KeepingItLocal that I'm now on their merchants directory list! Andréa from KeepingItLocal visited me about a month ago ( oups! I should have told you that! ) Well, when we talked she mentioned she will write something about my business. She sent me an email and said she can still vividly remember my beautiful sketches and she think of how talented I am! I was really happy to hear that! Below is what she has written on the directory listing:
"Aline's closet is a one of a kind boutique, where you will find treasures designed & made by Aline Dazogbo herself. Aline studied in Paris and have a specialization in stage costumes. The clothing, jewelry, and home decor items are inspired by her travels around the world."
I felt like in so few words she put so much warm in my heart ! Thanks Andréa ! KeepingItLocal is a great debit cards payment system witch mission statement is " to educate local community on the importance of supporting locally-owned merchants and the economic impact it has back on the community " -What a beautiful mission! Right ?
People from the community pay with credit cards all the time, so why not having a card specially designed to use at small businesses that will benefit back the community ?!
The nickname of Aline's Closet apart from being The cutest shop in the Lower Haight is (at least that's how some of my french friends call the shop) : "la belle petite boutique". I don't think I need to translate that...but wait! I can make things a bit more difficult for you, what about : " La belle petite boutique, qui monte! Qui monte! " ? Ok...continue reading : " The beautiful little boutique that rises, Rises! "
May small businesses like mine rise a bit more everyday and shopping near home stays in vogue, not just for a season.
That would be great if you could come by and support businesses in the Lower Haight tomorrow Thursday May 17th: it's our Première of a monthly event all business owners in the Lower Haight agree to give you! It's called "Third Thursdays-Late in Lower Haight " ! ( We made a Facebook page under this name for our new monthly event )
-Tomorrow is the late night out: from 6pm to 10pm It's 10% off at all participating merchants and of course it is 10% off in the entire boutique at Aline's Closet !
-Count me in !!
I feel honored to be counted as a small business in San Francisco.
There is a whole website dedicated to this special week for small businesses: http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/
In conjunction to this and at such a perfect timing, I also got the great news from KeepingItLocal that I'm now on their merchants directory list! Andréa from KeepingItLocal visited me about a month ago ( oups! I should have told you that! ) Well, when we talked she mentioned she will write something about my business. She sent me an email and said she can still vividly remember my beautiful sketches and she think of how talented I am! I was really happy to hear that! Below is what she has written on the directory listing:
"Aline's closet is a one of a kind boutique, where you will find treasures designed & made by Aline Dazogbo herself. Aline studied in Paris and have a specialization in stage costumes. The clothing, jewelry, and home decor items are inspired by her travels around the world."
I felt like in so few words she put so much warm in my heart ! Thanks Andréa ! KeepingItLocal is a great debit cards payment system witch mission statement is " to educate local community on the importance of supporting locally-owned merchants and the economic impact it has back on the community " -What a beautiful mission! Right ?
People from the community pay with credit cards all the time, so why not having a card specially designed to use at small businesses that will benefit back the community ?!
The nickname of Aline's Closet apart from being The cutest shop in the Lower Haight is (at least that's how some of my french friends call the shop) : "la belle petite boutique". I don't think I need to translate that...but wait! I can make things a bit more difficult for you, what about : " La belle petite boutique, qui monte! Qui monte! " ? Ok...continue reading : " The beautiful little boutique that rises, Rises! "
May small businesses like mine rise a bit more everyday and shopping near home stays in vogue, not just for a season.
That would be great if you could come by and support businesses in the Lower Haight tomorrow Thursday May 17th: it's our Première of a monthly event all business owners in the Lower Haight agree to give you! It's called "Third Thursdays-Late in Lower Haight " ! ( We made a Facebook page under this name for our new monthly event )
-Tomorrow is the late night out: from 6pm to 10pm It's 10% off at all participating merchants and of course it is 10% off in the entire boutique at Aline's Closet !
-Count me in !!
5.13.2012
A Rose.
One of the most gorgeous rose I ever photographed. This rose is currently smelling in the entire store...sooo good! Given by Mary from POD &seed.
5.08.2012
Vintage patterns
I love those vintage patterns covers my seamstress Vivian sent me yesterday!
The simple fact that they belong to another decade along with their cute fashion illustrations makes me want to re"vamp" them all and see what the garments could possibly look like in actual fabrics! It kind of reminds me of the time I was learning how to make a pattern..mmm Esmod time! (for those of you who wander what Esmod is, Esmod is the fantastic fashion institute I graduated from in Paris)...In my student time, I was so obsessed with my fashion illustrations! I wanted the garment to be exactly like the sketch!
It must have been hard sometimes for my teachers to convince me in modifying my idea in order to be able to get a "wearable/patterned" pieces...I wouldn't leave any room for alterations- at all-: the idea has to become a illustration, the illustration then becomes paper pattern pieces, those become fabrics' pieces and finally the magic comes to life once sewn together! Let me confirm you this : Pattern making is an Art ! And whoever know how to make a pattern should be called an Artist !
The simple fact that they belong to another decade along with their cute fashion illustrations makes me want to re"vamp" them all and see what the garments could possibly look like in actual fabrics! It kind of reminds me of the time I was learning how to make a pattern..mmm Esmod time! (for those of you who wander what Esmod is, Esmod is the fantastic fashion institute I graduated from in Paris)...In my student time, I was so obsessed with my fashion illustrations! I wanted the garment to be exactly like the sketch!
It must have been hard sometimes for my teachers to convince me in modifying my idea in order to be able to get a "wearable/patterned" pieces...I wouldn't leave any room for alterations- at all-: the idea has to become a illustration, the illustration then becomes paper pattern pieces, those become fabrics' pieces and finally the magic comes to life once sewn together! Let me confirm you this : Pattern making is an Art ! And whoever know how to make a pattern should be called an Artist !
Profile picture on Twitter
From a backyard shoot to a twitter profile! Who knew I will one day become addicted to twitter?
Follow me on twitter: @AlinesCloset
The people I follow, my tweets and my followers are #very cool. ;)
Be cool.
Follow me on twitter: @AlinesCloset
The people I follow, my tweets and my followers are #very cool. ;)
Be cool.
5.07.2012
5.01.2012
Paris VS New York...SF is just behind.
What Does it mean about SF: in/not in? SF is never in the competition...Next to Paris or New York, but wait have you been in San Francisco before? SF rocks! I lived in Paris for about 7 years and visited SF several times while living in Paris. I also spent a whole summer in NY ( enough time to feel like a new-new yorker? 3 months) well, and still pay a visit to the Big Apple once in a while! But today I live in SF, and my heart is in San Francisco. Once I will gather all the elements on WHY those 3 cities dragged me and still hypnotized me with their wonders, that one day I'll make a Paris vs NY vs SF inspiration book with my original illustrations and pictures! To published...maybe by
a publisher of luxury and limited edition books on fashion, travel, design, art, architecture, photography and the culinary arts.
To start with, dress like a local ! Below is The grey sweater+ The turquoise necklace you MUST pack either visiting Paris, New York or San Francisco.
Pick them up at the shop before you go! You'll thank me later! :)
a publisher of luxury and limited edition books on fashion, travel, design, art, architecture, photography and the culinary arts.
To start with, dress like a local ! Below is The grey sweater+ The turquoise necklace you MUST pack either visiting Paris, New York or San Francisco.
Pick them up at the shop before you go! You'll thank me later! :)
4.26.2012
4.25.2012
Cottage
I remember when I moved in San Fran.
After 3 months of undiscovered desert beach spots hunting on the Brazilian coast, we were ready for another hunt! We were looking for The perfect Californian cottage to live in. A little wooden house lost in a prairie where we wanted to escape!
How come we've missed this one?
After 3 months of undiscovered desert beach spots hunting on the Brazilian coast, we were ready for another hunt! We were looking for The perfect Californian cottage to live in. A little wooden house lost in a prairie where we wanted to escape!
How come we've missed this one?
4.24.2012
Red Yellow and Blue Chairs in Transit.
I'm crazy about chairs !
All kind of chairs...
I wish I could keep them all.
But, there is a but : The shop is pretty small.
There is no room for 3 extra chairs!
And my striped pink and green chair will probably be jealous too...
I know she will.
They will all look good though around a rustic wooden table or even a glass round table top.
If I had to keep only one, I'm not sure witch one I will go for...
Probably the blue ?
Right now there are in transit at the shop.
If I keep the blue one, it will match the sofa and blend well with the floor too.
So ok, I'm keeping the blue one!
Decision made.
Please come by and pick up the other two!
All kind of chairs...
I wish I could keep them all.
But, there is a but : The shop is pretty small.
There is no room for 3 extra chairs!
And my striped pink and green chair will probably be jealous too...
I know she will.
They will all look good though around a rustic wooden table or even a glass round table top.
If I had to keep only one, I'm not sure witch one I will go for...
Probably the blue ?
Right now there are in transit at the shop.
If I keep the blue one, it will match the sofa and blend well with the floor too.
So ok, I'm keeping the blue one!
Decision made.
Please come by and pick up the other two!
4.22.2012
POD and seed + Aline's Closet
I had the pleasure to meet Mary Podgurski, the owner of POD & seed: an amazing flowers+event+ design company based in California, San Francisco. Mary works with some of the best, to name a few she is a florist for Relais & Châteaux property and Restaurant Gary Danko! You can imagine how blessed I feel to collaborate with such a talented florist! Have a look at her beautiful blog:
http://podandseed.tumblr.com
Mary carefully selects the finest flowers and plants and designs them into unique arrangements ! When she dropped the flowers at the shop the other day it instantly changed the whole store! I'm in love with the pink orchids, really, they bloom in profusion: I never seen so many flowers on an orchid before! Pointless to describe the succulents: they brings such a peaceful atmosphere to the shop and add a natural chic "je ne sais quoi" !
It's been a while since I wanted to carry some plants and fresh flowers at Aline's Closet. I'm so happy this time is now: how perfect this is for Spring and soon-soon Mother's day !?
To quote one of my client : "The flowers are beautiful and they are so reasonably priced! " That being said, I believe everyone should care for a plant in its life, a plant they can water and watch grow: it's a good feeling, flowers bring joy to anyone that take a nano second to look at them...The plus? Not only they'll warm up your heart but they are the perfect size for your apartment!
Now, remember nothing it's eternal and that's very true for flowers...Mary selection include four varieties of succulents and flowers very low care and high performance! Come by and pick one while they are still blooming-Thank you POD and seed -The shop has never been that "naturally" cute !
http://podandseed.tumblr.com
Mary carefully selects the finest flowers and plants and designs them into unique arrangements ! When she dropped the flowers at the shop the other day it instantly changed the whole store! I'm in love with the pink orchids, really, they bloom in profusion: I never seen so many flowers on an orchid before! Pointless to describe the succulents: they brings such a peaceful atmosphere to the shop and add a natural chic "je ne sais quoi" !
It's been a while since I wanted to carry some plants and fresh flowers at Aline's Closet. I'm so happy this time is now: how perfect this is for Spring and soon-soon Mother's day !?
To quote one of my client : "The flowers are beautiful and they are so reasonably priced! " That being said, I believe everyone should care for a plant in its life, a plant they can water and watch grow: it's a good feeling, flowers bring joy to anyone that take a nano second to look at them...The plus? Not only they'll warm up your heart but they are the perfect size for your apartment!
Now, remember nothing it's eternal and that's very true for flowers...Mary selection include four varieties of succulents and flowers very low care and high performance! Come by and pick one while they are still blooming-Thank you POD and seed -The shop has never been that "naturally" cute !
4.16.2012
4.11.2012
RoofTopShoot!
One of the good thing about leaving in a great city, like San Francisco is that you meet people!!
I'm glad I met Zach Gomez, a talented photographer who was able to capture the really best of me...you can check his work on his website here: fullpotentialphotography.com
This is a quick pic of our last shoot on a rooftop- To start with...I'm wearing a white and red slim striped men shirt, my favorite washed out "black" jeans and my Melissa Love Robots pink and green heels that I bought in Brazil-Laidback Style...
I'm glad I met Zach Gomez, a talented photographer who was able to capture the really best of me...you can check his work on his website here: fullpotentialphotography.com
This is a quick pic of our last shoot on a rooftop- To start with...I'm wearing a white and red slim striped men shirt, my favorite washed out "black" jeans and my Melissa Love Robots pink and green heels that I bought in Brazil-Laidback Style...
4.02.2012
The world in a shoe box
I just created another blog. The 2nd on the list! It's called : " The world in a shoe box " It a blog about everything you can put inside a shoe box, that is not only a pair of shoes...I've always been fascinated by tiny things in general -have you ever wonder why my shop is so small ? ;)- Everything small is cutter! With "The world in a shoe box" I wanted to express my 'endless love' for fashion and shoes, my fascination for miniature objects and photography and my craving for traveling ! Because space is limited in a shoe box, it will make my researches more condense and really interesting! But wait and see, You will be amazed with the quantities of stuff that can fit in a shoe box! This is my rule: As long as "it" fits in a shoe box "it" can be on the blog- Of course, once in a while my shoe box will go back to her primary purpose being a shoe box, and that will be the time for me to become a super shoe curator and stylist to show you my best shoe's picks from both women and men footwear collections !
Inside my shoe box you will travel! I will tell you so many stories, captured by images and emotions ! Welcome to " The world in a shoe box"
By the way, my shoe box holds woman shoes sized 8,5/ 39 european for woman...and heuuu let me ask my boyfriend shoe size..(it might be useful to know as well!) Just in case you feel generous, at some point, in the course of our relationship!
Http:// www.theworldinashoebox.com
Inside my shoe box you will travel! I will tell you so many stories, captured by images and emotions ! Welcome to " The world in a shoe box"
By the way, my shoe box holds woman shoes sized 8,5/ 39 european for woman...and heuuu let me ask my boyfriend shoe size..(it might be useful to know as well!) Just in case you feel generous, at some point, in the course of our relationship!
Http:// www.theworldinashoebox.com
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