Public Art....

..... at 39th and Chestnut.

Denise Fike

"No gift to your Mother can ever equal her gift to you"

~Anonymous
 

So true... and we rack our brains for the perfect gift year after year, hoping to see that look on her face that says we got it right.  Hope you did well this year.... 

But you know, there are still anniversaries, birthdays, and Christmas to shop for... and the the best gift of all, the "just because" gift.  My suggestion?

 A Denise Fike Portrait

My experience: 

Photo Cred - Denise Fike

    I was invited to my friend Denise's home to take photos for a family portrait! 

*When you schedule your appointment, I'm sure it will be in her beautiful Pine Street Studio*

So, on a brisk Saturday morning I dressed my family in ensembles that I considered casual and chic.... you know it crossed my mind to go full on glam and do tuxedos and a sequined gown, but then I REALLY wanted it to look like "us".  And quiet as it's kept, full on glam is not our normal look. So... after painstakingly thinking about my jewelry and headwrap (much to my Honey's chagrin) and finding just the right blue scarf for Baby we hurried out the door already 20 minutes late!

Denise always makes us feel completely at home. We laughed and chatted about our weekend, decorating plans, laughed at Baby's fascination with her beautiful Great Dane (aptly named Dolce)... and made plans for the next play date with her adorable grandson.  All the while, Denise snapped photo after photo occasionally positioning us here and there.... an hour later she had enough pictures and asked what kind of portrait we'd like.  I completely trust Denise, she's been to our home and knows my style, so I decided to let her surprise us... whatever she thinks will look great in our apartment.  That's the other thing, Denise has impeccable style and design experience coming out of her ears... you should see her home!
** So, you can explain your design aesthetic and she will paint something absolutely perfect for you.**
 Can't wait to hang our portrait!

  *Denise Fike Art can be purchased at Millesime.... and even on Etsy!

Here's how it works: 

Contact Denise Fike Designs - Denise.Fike@gmail.com   267*968*1849 ... set up an appointment to sit for reference photos. Or bring/send your favorite family photo. 

Line Drawing - start at $50

Paintings from a photo or a sitting - $300 - $2,000

Delivery Charge - depends on the size of the painting and your location

Time frame - 3 to 5 weeks

Press inquiries contact - RhondaMRyan@gmail.com

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Style Shepherd Giveaway 

This weeks Giveaway is a set of five chocolate brown leather bangle bracelets with silver plated curved tubes from Sticks and Stones Gifts

Photo - Sticks and Stones Gifts

To win you must be a follower of the Style Shepherd, follow Denise Fike on facebook and  leave a comment with a link to your favorite Denise Fike Portrait/Design. You can comment as many times as you like, as long as each comment is about a different portrait/design (remember to leave the link). Each winner will be chosen by random.org and as always, this giveaway is open to every country. Qualifying comments must be in English (Sorry, no translation yet) and entered by Saturday, May 18th, 2013 11:59PM EST. The Winners will be notified and announced on Sunday, May 19th, 2013. Good Luck!

 ** Example - One of my favorite Denise Fike Designs is Sasha http://www.denisefike.com/#!SASHA/zoom/mainPage/image1gc9 ** 

COMPANION (PASSING THROUGH)

So...  I missed my train this morning (totally SEPTA's fault... or maybe I didn't read the board correctly *giggle*). But, I did have time to see COMPANION (PASSING THROUGH) at 30th Street Station. Fan -friggin- tastic!

 

From PAFA:
KAWS will kick off PAFA's Sculpture Plinth Exhibition Program, which will present a rotating series of site-specific, attention-catching sculptures in an unexpected location - the facade of PAFA's Historic Landmark Building on North Broad Street, just a block from City Hall.  In addition, PAFA will install works by KAWS in our galleries, providing an intriguing link between the Museum's 19th century art collection and KAWS' contemporary pieces.

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Brand it!

  ADD THIS EVENT TO YOUR CALENDARS..... 

Brand It to Land It: Take Your Fashion Line to the Limit

• April 19, 2013 6:00PM – 9:00PM
• Location:Stewart Auditorium, Moore College of Art & Design

Make your fashion line stand out in a high-paced fashion world that's exploding with designers who are turning out new looks every day.   This informative event with Seth Friedermann from Ignite Designer Management in New York City also features Melissa D'Agostino '02 of D'Agostino Fashion Textile Design in Philadelphia and a 2012 Designer-in-Residence Alumna with Philadelphia Fashion Incubator; and Devin Pauley '11 of Morgia Bridal in Philadelphia and a 2013 Designer-in-Residence with Philadelphia Fashion Incubator.   The event, which is free and open to the public, will also include informal modeling, Q & A and a reception.   Presented by Moore College of Art & Design and Philadelphia Fashion Incubator at Macy's Center City
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm in Stewart Auditorium, Moore College of Art & Design
Image: Fashion Design by Melissa D'Agostino, A Seasonless Collection; Photography by JuliaBlaukopf.com

Stephen Burrows!

Definitely making a trip to see this exhibit....

"And next month, in recognition of Mr. Burrows, who is 69, as the first internationally successful African-American designer, the Museum of the City of New York has announced it will stage the first large-scale exhibition of his early work. Beginning March 22, more than 50 of his designs, including a chromatically colored jersey jumpsuit that Carrie Donovan plucked from his boutique inside Henri Bendel in 1970 for Cher to wear in a Vogue photo shoot, will be on display, along with videos, photos and one of his Coty Awards. Mr. Burrows was the first African-American designer to receive one." ~New York Times Fashion & Style 

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The Philly Mag Fashion Project

Followed this Emily Goulet tweet

@IBelieveInStyle Help us spread the word! We're searching for Philly's next fashion star: phillymag.com/philly/fashion…. Please share!

to... The Philly Magazine Fashion Project! Hope one of my followers is chosen!

From PhillyMag.com: "For the first time ever, Philadelphia magazine is hosting a citywide fashion design contest. Our goal? To discover the next great Philadelphia fashion designer—and to celebrate the work of local emerging designers in our pages."
Click Here for more information.

The Blonds!

I was in a meeting yesterday, and someone (Ian Michael Crumm) mentioned that The Blonds Fall Winter 2013/14 was fantastic!  I haven't thought about The Blonds in.... I don't know how long (as I slowly peek my head out of the world surrounding my toddler... LOL).  Of course, as soon as Baby was asleep I snuggled in with my laptop and oohed and ahhed as each gorgeous piece appeared on the runway.  This collection is a whole new take on retro glam.  Enjoy!

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