The Style Shepherd

JOHNNY SWAIN!!!

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:24:00 +0000

All cuffed up...

with Johnny Swain!

LOVE and PEACE Baby!!

Johnny Swain - facebook

London Fashion Week

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:55:00 +0000

Watch it all here - LONDON FASHION WEEK

Mulberry - Fall/Winter 2012

Fashion Friday Pic of the Week, 2/17/12

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Celebrating the life and the voice......

Whitney Houston

fashion illustration by Hayden Williams

Follow Hayden Williams - facebook - twitter

Zelda Kaplan

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:51:00 +0000

Eating breakfast in front of the computer (dangerous... spills can ruin your keyboard) and this tweet stopped me mid chew:

thefashionbomb 8:33am The Fashion Bomb News Breakdown: Socialite Zelda Kaplan Dies During A Fashion Show, Kim Kardashian Covers This... dlvr.it/1CVfyr

Whaaaaaat? I sat next to her at the IVANAhelsinki show in 2010... it was like sitting next to a really cool and really famous girlfriend. She posed for a barrage of photographers, and as soon as the last photographer snapped his picture she turned to me, put out her hand and said, "Hi. Zelda. What's your name...." and then proceeded to introduce me to everyone around us and everyone who stopped by.... "This is Rhonda Ryan, she's a fashion writer, what's the name of your blog again?" I must have said The Style Shepherd 20 times. How generous was that?
RIP Zelda Kaplan

Viola Davis

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:47:00 +0000

LA Times Magazine

Websters Dictionary:

Fabulous - a : resembling or suggesting a fable : of an incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated nature <fabulous wealth> b : wonderful, marvelous fabulous time>

The Style Shepherd:

Fabulous - Viola Davis!

LA Times Magazine

Best Bib and Tucker, 1/13/12

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:59:00 +0000

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and even though I'll be at home sharing a glass of wine, a movie and lasagna with my Honey... while our little sugahplum sleeps (hopefully)........

*** sidenote: My vote for the movie is Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston *giggle* which means I'll have to sit through some action packed shootem up as well.***

Next year I can wear this out for a night of dinner and dancing....

Kate Spade

Alexander McQueen

Saks 5th Avenue - Lafayette 148 New York Multi-Strand Necklace

Etsy - Champagne Pearl Flower Earrings with Faceted Smoky Quartz Briolette

MONIQUE LHUILLIER - NYFW Fall 2012

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:53:00 +0000

My thoughts:

...... Modern Hitchcock Heroine

...... A modern twist on the film noir vixen

...... Barbara Stanwyck in 2012! Fantastic!

mbfashionweek

Still Lifes & Dreamscapes

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:20:00 +0000

BCBGMaxAzria Fall 2012-2013

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:54:00 +0000

My Thoughts:

The Three Musicians

"If I could walk into the Pablo Picasso painting 'The Three Musicians', undetected... I'd be wearing one of these gorgeous color blocked dresses."

mbfashionweek

Fashion Friday Pic of the Week, 2/10/12

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Alexis Mabille

Spring 2012 Couture

Pic - Style.com

John Wind - Maximal HEARTS GALORE!!!

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:53:00 +0000

Paging King Midas!

Your bowl of hearts has arrived!

LOVE the way The Secret Nook merchandised these

John Wind - Maximal Art heart enhancers.

Via Fashionista.com - Kanye West

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:27:00 +0000

Extra! Extra!

...just read this at fashionista.com!!

Confirmed: Kanye West to Show at Paris Fashion Week on March 6

By Dhani Mau Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012 / 9:00 AM

There have been rumors, and Kanye all but confirmed it on Twitter, but now we know with certainty that we can look forward to (or dread) a second Kanye West collection and runway show. Karla Otto, Kanye West’s PR agency, confirmed to WWD that West will show at 9.30 p.m. on March 6. The venue has yet to be confirmed.

All we’ve been able to gather about the line since last season is that it’s called Kanye West (not DW), he moved to London to work on it (and we hear he’s getting help from some pretty legit designers there), he wants everyone to give him a chance to grow and critics will probably be pretty hesitant to do that. Also, based on this tweet, the second since his infamous two-hour tirade, we can expect some crepe chiffon.
As far as we know, the widely panned spring 2012 collection hasn’t been picked up by any retailers or really gotten off the ground in any way. So, it will obviously be interesting to see what happens this time. He’s clearly passionate and wants to succeed and was not blind to the criticism, so this collection will have to be an improvement, right?
Hope he performs well under pressure!

IVANAhelsinki

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:59:00 +0000

Beautiful dresses and soulful knits

are coming to town.

Ivana Helsinki opens a new flagship store trendy in Nolita.

Ivana Helsinki

251 Elizabeth Street

( between Prince and Houston)

New York, NY 10012

Best Bib and Tucker 2/6/12

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:04:00 +0000

Looking at my 'To Do' list for today..... and in a perfect world what would I choose to wear to run to the CVS, Blog, finalize my notes for an upcoming meeting, and sign up for a play group? I came up with "Modern Fox Hunt" (sidenote - deplore the idea of a real Fox Hunt)

Here we go..........

Misspouty.com

Eddie Borgo Cuff

Crisp White Shirt and bow from us.asos.com

bananarepublic.gap.com

mayabellejewelry.com

Frye Fey Riding Boots

Fashion Friday Pic of the Week, 2/3/12

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Natalie B. Coleman

Waisted Bomber Jacket

Natalie B Coleman studied fashion at Limerick School of Art and Design and on the MA course at Central St. Martins, London. She has worked under threeASFOUR, New York, Ragna Frodadottir a textile designer in Iceland and Joanne Hynes, Ireland.

Inspired by the stories, the secrets and longings for individuality in all women and with a background in strong narratives and quirky romance. Natalie established her Fashion Label in 2010 and has shown at Berlin, Copenhagen and Amsterdam Fashion Weeks as an invited guest. Natalie has also shown during New York and Paris Fashion Weeks and will proudly present her fourth collection I LOVE ME during both Fashion Weeks for A/W 12/13.

http://nataliebcoleman.bigcartel.com/

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Tweet of the Week - Really Ree

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:36:00 +0000

If you must follow another fashion blog, Really Ree is the one to follow.... news about the London fashion scene, the best eye for undiscovered design talent, beauty must haves, and the most amazing giveaways ever!

OK her blog is fab... but to get the best in reality tweeting, sit back and watch the time line of @ReallyRee.

ReallyRee: Getting funny looks. I think I understand... http://t.co/EHTRPPfm 6:20am, Feb 02

Yes, you are getting funny looks, Ree....

Fabulosity like that doesn't happen everyday.

February Events!!!

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:04:00 +0000

February 1st! 6:30pm

Valentine's Day Top Picks

Social Media Event

Join the Accessories Council Tweet party!
The Accessories Council will host a press presentation to reveal the hottest Valentines Day gifts based on astrological signs. Follow @Accessorynews and hashtag #ACtoppicks

January 28 - April 15, 2012

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Henry Ossawa Tanner

The subject of this exhibition is the career and life of the artist Henry O. Tanner (1859-1937) - including the pioneering African-American artist’s upbringing in Philadelphia in the years after the Civil War; the artist’s success as an American expatriate artist at the highest levels of the international art world at the turn of the 20th century; Tanner’s role as a leader of an artist’s colony in rural France and his unique contributions in aid of American servicemen to the Red Cross efforts in WWI France; his modernist invigoration of religious painting deeply rooted in his own faith; Tanner’s depictions of the Holy Land and North Africa interpreted through comparison with contemporary French orientalist painting and photography; and the scientific and technical innovations of the artist’s oeuvre.

February 8th 12 - 5 pm

Joan Shepp

Women and Handbags - "A Love Affair"

3.1 Phillip Lim introduces The "31 Hour Bag"

Sometimes there are not enough hours in the day. You plan what you can, throw the rest in your bag and let the day unfold. You need an effortless bag that carries you through the day and transforms you into the night.

Differ...ent days, different ways, but the 31 hour bag stays the same. A supple nappa leather in a classic tote shape with a play on proportion.

A functional form with the signature fold-over lip and large zipper closure allows you to carry just enough of what you need but leaving room for the promise of more.

Come see samples of the bags which come in a variety of colors as well as a presentation on the whole "idea" behind the collection. Guests will also be able to pre-order their very own bag.

February 17 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Moore College of Art and Design

network: Launch into Fashion

Rock your favorite style and accessories for a night of cocktails, local DJ, and the chance to meet some of Philadelphia’s top designers and fashion experts.

The first of a new series of networking events, network, bringing together emerging designers and business and arts professionals. network: Launch into Fashion, will feature Elissa Bloom, executive director of the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator at Macy's and Jay McCarroll, Philadelphia-based designer and winner of Project Runway.

February 19 3:00 - 5:00 pm

SA VA Spring Preview

Enjoy a sneak peak of our Spring 2012 Collection with Philadelphia's most discerning women during a sit down tea at Chez Colette. The SA VA Spring Preview is an exclusive fashion event that will give a sneak peak of the SA VA Spring 2012 collection, while offering an over...view of trend and insight to our Fall 2012 Collection. The event is sponsored by Tiffany & Co. and will hosted by style expert Liliana Vazquez of Cheap Chicas and the Nate Berkus Show!!!

Attendees will enjoy a sit down tea and informal modeling of the Spring collection paired with an amazing compilation of Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Get a rare opportunity to hear founder and designer, Sarah Van Aken, share the story of SA VA and speak about social consciousness in the apparel industry while models informally model more than 15 looks from the SA VA Spring Collection.

The event will also include an overview of trend and insight to our Fall 2012/2013 collection, AND a raffle to win one of two signature pieces from the Spring 2012 collection. All items can be pre-ordered at the event. Join us for afternoon tea at The Sofitel Hotel Philadelphia. 120 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

To buy tickets visit:
http://savafashion.ticketleap.com/savaspringpreview/
http://shop.savafashion.com/blog/events

Chanel | Haute Couture Spring 2012

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:53:00 +0000

My thoughts:

..... Bold blues representing every color of the sky, a blue black hurricane, twinkling night sky, and the palest blue filled with wispy clouds.

..... The Pan Am Girl should be so lucky

..... No one dresses to travel anymore, but if the paparazzi are waiting for you at the airport? This is the way to be photographed.

fatalefashionII

My favorite Look:

Style.com

Best Bib and Tucker 1/30/12

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:11:00 +0000

Doing a little online window shopping and styling.....

This is this week's fantasy work ensemble.

Like it?

Top Shop Print Tuck Shift Dress

The classic mary-jane gets a tough-girl edge with the Rych heel - Jessica Simpson

Hattie Carnegie Earrings

Vintage Middle Eastern Bracelet Multi Srtand Coin Bracelet Bronze Finish Vintage Jewelry

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Fashion Friday Pic of the Week, 1/27/12

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012

Pic - Style.com

Tweet of the Week, 1/24/12

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:18:00 +0000

This week's Tweet of the Week is not just one tweet, but a series of Jeanne Beker tweets that I followed this morning while setting up my own blogger/editor pitching day. Come along...

Jeanne_Beker Jeanne Beker

Getting set to do some high flying with Chanel. Judging from the coveted invite, which features a jet window, it's an airplane themed show.

Jeanne_Beker Jeanne Beker

Up in the clouds, courtesy of the Chanel invitation.... yfrog.com/oe9zcuyj

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Crowd outside the Grand Palais for Chanel.... yfrog.com/h0z0jsij

Jeanne_Beker Jeanne Beker

Inside Karl's faux aircraft, waiting for the Chanel couture show to take off! Incroyable!!! yfrog.com/oeiw7zdj

Jeanne_Beker Jeanne Beker

Feel like I'm in my usual plane habitat, but we're on the ground at Grand Palais in an AMAZING jet "set" created by Lagerfeld for Chanel.

Jeanne_Beker Jeanne Beker

Judging from this windswept updo, this Chanel couture collection is inspired by FLIGHT! yfrog.com/nwfwjffj

Jeanne_Beker Jeanne Beker

There's even a trolley with champagne, juice, or water for all of us first-class "passengers".... yfrog.com/ob17878633j

Jeanne_Beker Jeanne Beker

Fantasy of fashion is what keeps me in the game after 26 yrs. THIS is what it's all about! Karl/Chanel: Thanks for all the theatre!!

Thank YOU Jeanne Baker for taking us all along!

Jeanne_Beker Jeanne Beker

First Chanel look out is sky blue modernity! yfrog.com/nuzo2mjj

Tweet of the Week - Women's Wear Daily

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

womensweardaily 3:30pm via HootSuite
One Hong Kong retailer is having a little fun with a cheeky window display — at Dolce & Gabbana's expense: bit.ly/yF1vWc

Pic - WWD

Let's Stay Together...

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:04:00 +0000

Saaaang!
ABC World News

Etta James

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:35:00 +0000

"The only time that I am really truly happy

when I feel at my best

is when I'm on the stage."

Fashion Friday Pic of the Week, 1/20/12

noreply@blogger.com (STyle SHepherd) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:26:00 +0000

Anna Sui

Spring 2012 Ready To Wear

Love this look....

hearkens back to the strong and sexy Hollywood Siren, like Bette Davis, or Lauren Bacall.

Pic - Teen Vogue

Lauren Bacall

Bette Davis