Sunday, November 18, 2012

Releases and Openings and Launches. Oh MY!

November 13 First stop was Philadelphia Eyeglass Lab for an eye exam and new glasses. I decided that since I needed new sunglasses, I should make that a priority. After searching around I found the perfect frames and decided on a tint. Now I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping that they turn out well...


I headed across Broad Street to The Philadelphia Art Alliance. While waiting for the Motherless: A Legacy of Loss From Illegal Abortion Film Screening to begin, I checked out the current exhibition. Emily Cobbs' Emily Cobbs' Legends: Studio Jewelry is a delight look into Cobbs' imagination. Her pieces and the stories that accompany them are colorful and fantastical. The film itself was very interesting. It showed a different perspective on abortion, and does not preach and allows you to draw your own conclusions. The ACLU and several other organizations have made this 29minute film available online and are trying to promote viewings nationwide.





November 14:  I joined a local Meet-Up group this summer, and have just started attending events. The event this week was an informational workshop about "Business for Bloggers" featuring Jamila Payne of Stylish Life.This event sounds like it is going to be a lot of fun and educational. Leave a comment or contact me if you want more details!

November 15 Launch of Maison Martin Margiela at H&M. Unfortunately I had to work all day, so I was not able to visit the store until 4:45PM. I was so anxious on my way down Walnut Street. I saw women walking down the streets with Margiela bags, and I had hope that there were still items left. I walked inside and almost passed out! There were so many items left and in my sizes too!!! I bought a pair of trousers and the "hair lock" necklace and after chatting with the cashier decided that I should try to return on Friday because more items were expected.


The release of Beaujolais Nouveau wine world-wide. I enjoyed my glass at Tria! Then I headed to the Fabulous at Any Age event hosted by CJ Tours at Piazza Sempione KOP


November 16 Obviously my first stop was H&M to see if there were any new arrivals. I picked up the Circle Shirt and the Enlarged Watch Frame Bracelet.

Next I headed off to the i-g Creative Open House on The Walk in Northern Liberties. I love this company and this party had such a great vibe!



Audio for Music Boxes

Music Boxes available on Etsy


Monday, November 12, 2012

Hunting for Prints

This week I've been on the hunt for printed pants/skirts. I started with the Narciso Rodriguez collection at Kohl's...

November 7 Narciso Rodriguez collection at Kohl's
I was so excited about this collection. The video trailers and the online images were so exciting, but what I forgot was that the because the collection is well-below the Rodriguez price-point, the fabrics would be as well. This coat was one of the few items that had any natural fibers-a wool blend, and unfortunately is not very flattering on me. And I love love loved the print of the pants, but the polyester fabric really detracted from the quality. Synthetic fibers don't agree too well with my sensitive skin, so I had to pass. In case you can't tell, I've got a super sad face behind the camera and unfortunately did not purchase anything. However the online selection is a lot more robust then the store I visited so maybe I can still be persuaded...



November 8 I was downtown so I headed to H&M to see if they had any printed pants. I found a few pairs, and then headed to Anthropologie for the Chef Jose Garces' cook book signing. While waiting for my friend to arrive, I checked out their selection of printed pants. While they had a few interesting items, I did not find exactly what I was looking for. Plus I also was not willing to spend $100+ on a trend item that isn't really part of my personal style....The night was not a loss. Although there were no labels, the selections from Chef Garces' book were tasty and the Spanish wine was an added bonus!





This is the only outfit photo from the night, and I know it's kinda incomplete, but I do love this new to me Air Force jacket. It's not very warm, so I layered a fur vest underneath it, and add a belt to create some definition.
November 9, I took a break from my hunt for prints to attend the Girls' Night Out Fundraiser for Spin Inc as a vendor. 



 I made some great contacts, and was so busy with customers that I forgot to get an outfit photo. I loved my first pair of sneaker wedges so much that I bought a second pair from Asos. I paired these sneakers with tomato red/orange jeans and these tops. Sometimes I forget how bright metallics can be....



November 10, I finally tried on the pants that I bought from H&M and hated them both!!!! So I headed to another location and after searching for hours and trying on too many items, I finally found two pair that I love! I'm building this week's outfits around them, so stay tuned!
-JRochelle

Monday, October 29, 2012

Getting ready for the Holiday Show Season...

I've been spending the Hurricane Sandy extended weekend getting ready for my Trunk Show on Friday and my upcoming local show appearances at the Artmore Gift Fair and at the Hyatt Holiday PopUp Shop.

I've been coming up with new designs for products, making price tags, designing& creating packaging materials, making lists, and most importantly deciding what to wear...my new hip pouch aka fanny pack!

Sequin Headband

Fur Scarf

Luggage Leather Envelope

Embellished Fascinators

Embellished Small Leather Envelope

Embellished Small Leather Envelope

"Fanny Pack"





Overloaded Work Station
 
Price Tags

Completed Product: Wallets, Fascinators, Necklaces and Bracelets

Completed Handbags
I've gotten all this accomplished, but I've still got a long list...I have to finish 6 bags, 4 wallets, 15 bracelets and 5 necklaces, and then figure out how to use my Yudu Screenprinter to print some dust bags... It will all be worth it though!


JRochelle Designs Fall Accessories Fashion Presentation


October 20, 2012: I worked so hard and taxed my poor sewing machine...I hope you enjoy!


Lower Image: Sequined Headbands, Suede and Chain Necklace with Matching Bracelet all by JRochelle Designs
Clockwise: 1. Leather& Silk Braided Necklaces, Medium Leather Envelope Bag-Blue, 2. Sequin Headband, Suede& Chain Necklace, Braided Leather Bracelets, 3.Sequin Headband, Suede and Chain Necklace& Bracelet Set.                                   All by JRochelle Designs

Top Left: Medium Leather Envelope in Putty, Bottom Right: Sequin Headband, Leather&Chain Necklaces                         by JRochelle Designs




Top Left: Leather Envelope Luggage in Olive Green, Top Right: Medium Leather Envelope in Putty

Orange Rabbit Fur, hand sewn and dyed by JRochelle Designs

Pineapple headband and Ocelot Sequined Scarf by JRochelle Designs




Oxblood Fur Scarf by JRochelle Designs
Oxblood Fur Scarf by JRochelle Designs



Felt headpiece with rabbit fur and Swarovski crystals by JRochelle Designs

Styled by JRochelle Designs

Felt Headpiece with Swarovski Crystals and Orange Rabbit Fur Scarf by JRochelle Designs

Clockwise:1. Lt. Sequined Headband, Oxblood Fur Scarf, 2. Sequin Headband, 3. Orange Rabbit Fur and Felt Headpiece, Pineapple Sequined Headband, Ocelot Sequined Scarf 4. Felt headpiece all by JRochelle Designs

Fashion in Motion
Mom insisted on giving me a birthday shout-out. Needless to say I was embarrassed...