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About Me

Hello, my name is Marie Chalifoux, and I am the owner and designer of One Kind Couture a Portland based company that blends art with fashion to create one of a kind designs. My inspiration comes in many forms from the beauty of Mother Earth to diversity of people and places. My line of clothing is figure flattering and designed for the Goddess in every woman. When it comes to creativity, I like to think outside of the box, fashion isn't about looking like every other person on the street, it's about looking and feeling unique and that's the way I want my customers to feel when they wear my designs. I have been designing and sewing clothing for over 13 years and my attention to detail is unsurpassed. For more information about me, my web site or custom orders, please click on the link below! One Kind Couture

My Interests

It's all about the arts!

I'd like to meet:

Other people interested in saving our planet!

Music:

Dave Mathews, Moody Blues, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Grace Potter & the Nocturals and of course my all time favorite LIVE!!!

My Blog

New Design: "Flora Goddess of Spring" Chiffon & Cotton Gown

I named this dress after "Flora" The Goddess of Spring, because this dress reminds me of spring with it's bright vivid colors. I made this dress out of a cotton gauze and the over lay is made ou...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:49:00 PST

New Handmade Carpet Bags/Purses For Sale

I justed finished making six new Carpet Bag Purses! I made three small bags and 3 large bags. For more details, see my website at http://www.onekindcouture.com/ http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:50:00 PST

UnZipped Fashion Show and Trade Show Seattle, Wa November 17 & 18, 2007

I'll be participating in this years UnZipped Fashion Show & Trade Show November 17 &18, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. I'll be showcasing several new designs, so stop by and say "hello!" Hope to...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:01:00 PST

New Hand Dyed Hemp Muslin with Appliqued Vines & Flowers

I am very excited as to how beautiful this dress came out. The dress is made out of hemp muslin that I hand dyed a chocolate brown and a brick red. On each panel of the dress, I created gorgeous...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:23:00 PST

New Chiffon & Cotton Gauze Dress Wiccan/Earthy

I just completed a beautiful custom made dress. I used two different fabrics to create this design. The first is a lovely celery green chiffon print that I use for the bodice and the the overlay on th...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:07:00 PST

Pale Yellow Cotton Gauze Goddess Diana Dress Wiccan/Earthy/Hippie

I am very excited and pleased at how beautiful this dress came out. It is extremely figure flattering. I used two different fabrics to create this design, the first is a pale yellow crinkle cotton gau...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:39:00 PST

Custom Order Off White Eyelet Wedding Dress

I just completed a custom order for a off white eyelet wedding dress. The dress came out so beautiful! I just three different fabrics to create this design. The first fabric I used was a beautifu...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:41:00 PST

Custom Wedding Dress with Intertwine Vines & Flowers Applique

I just finished a beautiful custom order wedding dress for a customer. I used three different fabrics to create this design. The first fabric is a white crinkle cotton that I used for the lining, the ...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:29:00 PST

Earthy/Hippie/Wiccan Embroidered Paisley & Hemp Silk Spin Corset Dress

I just love how this dress came out. I used three different fabrics to create this design. The body of the dress and trim is made out of a absolutely gorgeous 100% cotton fabric that is cream in...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:13:00 PST

Earthy/Hippie/Wiccan Cotton Gauze Goddess Dress

I am so excited about this dress! I really love the way it came out! I used two different 100% cotton gauze fabrics to create this design. The first fabric I used for the bodice and skirt of the dress...
Posted by One Kind Couture on Sun, 27 May 2007 08:14:00 PST