Q & A with Samantha Sleeper

Last week, SHE had the pleasure of a visit from Samantha Sleeper, the designer behind N PRPA.
Besides being the sweetest, Sam is a young, creative, ambitious, and up and coming designer that you should all keep your eyes on.

Samantha recently won Lord & Taylor's Love At First Sight contest, and we wanted to know MORE!

Q: How did you hear about this contest? What was the contest all about?
Sam: The contest was held for graduating students from Parson's School of Design, which is where I went. 10 contestants were chosen based on the submitted designs to make their designs come to life. We were given a $100 budget for creating the dress, and had one model fitting.

Q: What was the inspiration behind your design?
Sam: The concept of the contest was to re-invent the little black dress by making it edgy chic with an 80s prom feel.

When was the show? What was the prize for winning?
Sam: The show was November 9th. The winner would have their dress put into production starting in Spring 2010 and would sell at all Lord & Taylor stores for under $300. The proceeds would go to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Needless to say, Samantha won the contest. What she didn't expect, was to see her design sketch in a 15 ft. Lord & Taylor window on New York's famous 5th Ave.






"It is such good exposure for up and coming designers!"- Samantha

E! Fashion Police is Samantha Sleeper for N PRPA Sexy!

Giuliana Rancic is looking AMAZING in Samantha Sleeper for N PRPA in the "New Moon" special on E!.



The Mischa Dress is one of Samantha Sleeper's lavishly lace dresses, now available at SHE!

This archived lace pattern is to DIE for,
talk about a dress you will not find anywhere else! Samantha you are absolutely amazing and creative and we LOVE you!


DON'T WORRY... there IS a lining under the lace.

A Couple Quick 'Thank You's'

We are known for sending thank you letters to our customers, so why should anything be different on the web???


We wanted to extend a quick but GRACIOUS thank you to Jillian Rueter for not only commenting on our blog, but having SHE mentioned on one of her fashion blogs: http://accessfashiononline.blogspot.com/

Many thanks beautiful and stay up to date with our knitwear!




Another thank you goes out to the Kathryn Finney, Shopping Expert, Author and Founder of The Budget Fashionista for the rave review of our website "face-lift" last month:http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/the-new-shopsheboutique.com-site-review/

Thank you doll and stay FABULOUS, we are hoping to start adding our sales/coupon updates on the site!

xoxo,
Team SHE

COAT DRIVE

DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD COATS!
We are participating in helping One World for the Greater Good's Coat Drive this winter.

We are collecting winter coats, thermals, sweaters, hats, gloves & scarves for women & children until the 23rd of November.

All items must be clean and in good condition. Warm donations are appreciated and will be a blessing to someone in need for this upcoming winter.


Donations will be given to families living in the following shelters:
Clara's House 1650 W. 63rd St.
Tabitha House 550 N. Pine
Primo Center 4241 W. Washington

Collection centers can also be found at:
Lincoln Park:
Grasshopper 510
1944 N. Damen
(773) 292-0510
www.grasshopper510.com

Beverly:
Bethany Union Church
1750 W. 103rd St.
(773) 779-0123

Chatham:
Yonni's Chicken & Waffle House
700 E. 87th St.
(773) 874-0010

South Loop:
La Collezion Studio
1926 S. Wabash
(312) 225-5423

Marvelous Manni's

The SHE Mannequins are the most stylish ladies on display in Highland Park (besides our HP Housewives).

Whether you are walking by, driving through, or stopping in for a browse, these manni's will catch your eye with their cutting edge fashion sense... (rather Nicolette's - thanks for dressing them!)

All looks are shoppable!
Left:
Society For Rational Dress Loop Top http://bit.ly/3VSxQz
David Lerner Lace & Supplex Leggings http://bit.ly/2bZmmC
IRO Shina Leather Jacket http://bit.ly/3PiX5H
Rebecca Taylor Celia Bootie http://bit.ly/IUm2U
Middle:
Loeffler Randall Oversized Blazer http://bit.ly/3OvbF9
Nanushka Cloe Tank http://bit.ly/2aktwq
Goldsign Lure Jeans http://bit.ly/4rwmZ8
Loeffler Randall Rihanna Buckle Bootie http://bit.ly/1zgoy8
Right:
Ishii Faux Fur Chubby http://bit.ly/1NXQ4y
NotifyNoettis Varnish Skinny Trouser http://bit.ly/2wAqqL

Check out the SHE Mannequins for the latest and greatest of our week's new merchandise!