Friday, December 31, 2010

Per Lei Boutique End of the Year Private Sale!!!

Per Lei Boutique End of the Year Private Sale!!!
This sounds like fun! For more information visit perleiboutique.com

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Paula Hian Groupon Event

Paula Hian Groupon Event
Paula Hian is having a Groupon event and today is the last day Correction, The deal has been extended through Sunday at midnight!!! For $99 you'll recieve a $225 gift certificate. Click here  for more information on the Groupon and click here  to check out my previous post for more information on …

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Parting Ways

Parting Ways
  In January's Elle magazine, under the 21 Days of Trendy Hairstyles feature, day 3 shows Elle's fashion assistant Kristen Shirley experimenting with a look seen at a L'Wren Scott fashion show where hairstylist, Odile Gilbert, applied matching eye shadow to the model's parts. Elle…

Thursday, December 23, 2010

A Hidden Treasure in Manayunk

A Hidden Treasure in Manayunk
Who would've thought that nestled on 106 Gay Street in Manayunk, is the showroom of world-renowned designer Paula Hian. Her look is edgy, yet distinctively sophisticated and has been seen on beauties such as Jennifer Aniston, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Momsen and Brooke Shields. Her love of fashi…

Sunday, December 19, 2010

elecTRONic

elecTRONic
  This weekend I went to the movies to see Disney's Tron Legacy, which I thought was a pretty good movie. Not only did it have a great story line, but I was also very impressed by the costume design. A Sci-Fi, motorcycling, skin tight collection of jumpsuits, long swing coats, and separates w…

Saturday, December 18, 2010

A Thank You Letter to the Readers

Dear Readers: Today is the one month anniversary of Fashion of Philly and I couldn't be more happier. Just thinking of how much I've accomplished in a month is awesome and what a busy month its been. Between attending events to visiting designer showrooms, it's much more than I excepted…

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Heyne Bogut Designer Event at Joan Shepp

Heyne Bogut Designer Event at Joan Shepp
Joan Shepp will be having a designer event Dec. 15th from 12-6pm. This time there will be local designers, Paul Heyne and Karen Bogut. Their love of art and fashion is shown through their creative prints, all handmade by local artists. Each piece not only has its own unique personality but is also …

1st Fashion of Philly Giveaway Coming Soon, But What???

YAY!!!!!!! My one month anniversary is soon approaching and to thank my visitors and supporters, I would love to do a giveaway!! But...I don't know what to giveaway. So I'll leave it up to you! Make sure you take my poll to cast your vote. (Keep in mind, I don't have a lot of money but …

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Earthly Beauties Fashion Spotlight & Shopping Extravaganza 12/11 & 12/12

Earthly Beauties Fashion Spotlight & Shopping Extravaganza 12/11 & 12/12
Saturday I went to the Earthly Beauties Fashion Spotlight & Shopping Extravaganza located in CitySpace, a Victorian style mansion on 2200 Walnut Street. The event was a great opportunity to shop the collections of local designers and two of Philadelphia's hottest indie boutiques, Bus Stop B…

Double Dose - Joan Shepp Event 12/11

Double Dose - Joan Shepp Event 12/11
Two fabulous designer events are going on at Joan Shepp on Saturday between 12 and 6 p.m. Jewelry designer Miriam Salat, one of the hottest jewelry designers in Joan Shepp, will be making a special appearance to display her newest collection. Even though her designer beginning was as a civil engine…

Thursday, December 9, 2010

The Wheel of Impossible Possibilities, Well For Some

The Wheel of Impossible Possibilities, Well For Some
Sooo...yesterday my sister forwarded me an email from Dior.com for a Dior Diva Auction for a One Month Marketing Internship with Dior Beauty, which at first seems to be, to me, a drawing for a chance to win a internship with Dior. Of course, I was excited so I clicked the link for diorauction.com, …

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Work It Out...

Work It Out...
 For all my ladies that like to keep in shape and go to the gym, the LA Fitness in Mt. Laurel is featuring a Body Rock Sport by Kelly Dooley Trunk Show. The trunk show will begin at 4 p.m. and will have live models and demostrations to show off their latest trends. The collection is perfect for wo…

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Shepp's Doing It Again

Shepp's Doing It Again
Danish designer Ivan Grundahl will be debuting his Spring/Summer 2011 Collection at Joan Shepp for the next 2 days, Wednesday, December 8 and Thursday, December 9. The designer has been described as cool, avant-garde and international. Gaining inspiration from the architecture in Scandinavia, his c…

Old City Shop Out Dine Out For Paws 12/8

Old City Shop Out Dine Out For Paws 12/8
Here's a cool event that not only gives you perks but also saves animals. On Wednesday, December 8, Discoveroldcity.org will be having their Old City Shop Out Dine Out For Paws Event. Ticket proceeds go to PAWS, Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving…

Monday, December 6, 2010

The Hundreds x Garfield Collection Available at Abakus Takeout 12/7/10

The Hundreds x Garfield from abakustakeout on Vimeo . Abakus Takeout, a unique Chinese restaurant style, sneaker and apparel shop located in Philadelphia's Chinatown (227 N. 10th St.) will be celebrating the launch of The Hundreds  x Garfield Collection. The collection includes key-chains, hats,…

Friday, December 3, 2010

Erickson Beamon Designer Event at Joan Shepp 12/4/10

Erickson Beamon Designer Event at Joan Shepp 12/4/10
Joan Shepp is hosting another designer event this weekend and this time it's the masters of baubles and bangles, Erickson Beamon. Founded in 1983 and designed by Detroit natives, Karen Erickson, Eric Erickson, and Vicki Beamon, this tremendous trio has not only handcrafted beautiful pieces for …

Thursday, December 2, 2010

La Vie En Rose Fashion Show & Cocktail Hour 12/3/10

La Vie En Rose Fashion Show & Cocktail Hour 12/3/10
 The Evoluer House is having their 3rd Annual La Vie En Rose Fashion Show and Cocktail Hour at the University of the Arts. The event benefits the Evoluer House, a non-profit organization that empowers Philadelphia teenage girls of color by naturing positive self-expression and personal development.…

Baby It's Cold Outside

Baby It's Cold Outside
Temperatures are dropping, but that doesn't mean you can't be stylish without freezing. With the military trend going strong (and wwd.com says it will still be a trend for Winter 2011) now's the time to invest in a trendy, stylish coat. Check out my top 5 military coats, that not only f…

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Seeing Scarlett

Seeing Scarlett
Looking for something fun to do tonight, well Scarlett Alley is having their 18th Annual Holiday Party. This one-of-a-kind shop is located on 241 Race Street in the Old City section of Philadelphia. Scarlett Alley offers unique gift, household items, and soft, crushed bamboo fashion from lounge to…