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Jan 18, 2014

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Sarah Jessica Parker Teams Up With Manolo Blahnik For Shoe Line

America’s sweetheart Sarah Jessica Parker is releasing her own shoe line with shoe maven Manolo Blahnik, and it has been deemed practical, budget-friendly, and uber-fashionable.

Featuring elegant T-straps, edgy booties, cute flats, and fashionable pumps, the shoes will cost between $195 and $485. ”Those are hard-earned bucks so I really tried to give women beautiful silhouettes and colors and excellent quality for their money,” said Parker to O magazine. The mom of three and wife of actor Matthew Broderick adds a special, unique personal touch to each pair, with a ribbon stitch on the back of the heel.

Parker pays homage to Carrie Bradshaw, her character muse from the ”Sex And The City” franchise, by naming a nude, T-strap heel after the fashionable New York writer. “The Lady,” a classic, brightly-hued pump is also a staple in the collection. “This shoe is polite and old-fashioned,” she said. “It suits a wide range of women with its simple silhouette.”

Carrie was a huge fan of shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, so it was only right to collaborate for Carrie’s huge fan base of women. “Sarah called me and said she’d been thinking a lot about shoes. Before she could finish that sentence, I said, ‘Be in my office tomorrow morning,” said Blahnik CEO George Malkemus to O.

The fashion designer and perfume creator will release her line in a pop-up shop, exclusively for Nordstrom’s in New York from February 28 to March 2. Afterwards, pop-up shops will launch in other major cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Seattle.

Source: Uptown Magazine

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Jan 18, 2014

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Hallmark Introduces Exclusive New Sarah Jessica Parker Collection

Hallmark Cards, Inc. introduces the Sarah Jessica Parker Collection, a new offering of greeting cards, stationery and gift wrap, sold exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown® stores across Canada, to help Canadians celebrate life’s joyous moments and find beauty, meaning and happiness in the little moments in between.

“When you think of Hallmark, you think of kindness and caring. Those are values that are important to me, that reflect the wife, friend and mother I want to be and what I want to help foster in others,” said Sarah Jessica Parker. “I’m excited to be involved in a project that will give people something tangible and fun, warm and sincere, to hold on to and remember the people and relationships that really matter.”

Parker collaborated with the creative team at Hallmark to develop design themes that reflected her personality, often pairing vintage artwork from the Hallmark archives with more modern touches and embellishments, such as gemstones, ribbon and tulle. Parker also helped set the editorial ‘voice’ of the cards — opting for simple, authentic and heartfelt messages.

“Ms. Parker is not just another celebrity. Like many Hallmark shoppers, she is a very busy wife and mother who cherishes and celebrates the important relationships in her life,” said Jack Moore, president, Hallmark Gold Crown . “Through this partnership, we are able to combine Hallmark’s expertise in meaningful connections with Sarah Jessica Parker’s unique, bold and modern aesthetic to create a truly gorgeous, timeless collection for today’s woman, and we are excited to offer it to our customers, exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown® stores.”

The Sarah Jessica Parker Collection includes more than 70 cards for birthday, friendship, love, thank you, congratulations, wedding and baby. Ranging from $4.99 – $7.99, the cards feature rich paper stocks with unique combinations of patterns, illustrations, photography and calligraphy – much of which Hallmark artists created specifically for these cards. The line also includes note cards, gift bags and boxes, and stationery in two coordinated collections.

The collection is available exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown® stores this month. In addition, seasonal collections will be available for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Graduation in 2014. Visit www.hallmark.ca for more information and store locations.

Source: News Wire

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Jan 17, 2014

Fashion & Style News

Sarah Jessica Parker, WeTheAdorned Team Up

Sarah Jessica Parker has landed herself yet another gig in the fashion industry, this time for WeTheAdorned. Women’s Wear Daily reports that WeTheAdorned, a new jewelry e-commerce venture, has enlisted the “Sex and the City” alumna as a curator for its site, which is set to launch this spring.

The exclusive site will charge an initial fee to members, who can then gain access to high-end jewelry designed exclusively for WeTheAdorned. Designers will include fashion faves like Dannijo, Fenton and Fallon, Erickson Beamon and Pamela Love — but at this point, we’d imagine getting your jewelry picked out for you by Carrie Bradshaw of the famous nameplate necklace is enough of a draw.

But it’s anyone’s call whether WeTheAdorned will work or not. Since her “SATC” days, Parker has embraced a grab bag of fashion gigs, each more random than the next. The actress is about to launch her new shoe line, SJP, created in partnership with George Malkemus, president of Manolo Blahnik USA, which, judging by the buzz around it, is already on track to become a big hit.

Source – Huffington Post

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Jan 15, 2014

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Gayle King Takes You Behind the Scenes of Sarah Jessica Parker’s New Shoe Line

In our February issue (on newsstands Tuesday, January 21), the unabashedly shoe-obsessed Sarah Jessica Parker gives fellow sole sister Gayle King a walking tour of her new line of fabulous footwear. Check out our sneak peek of their conversation below!

Sarah Jessica Parker on the heel height of SJP, her first foray into shoes:
“These heels are high, but not like you’re on stilts. There’s nothing sexy about not being able to walk.”

On the price point ranging from just under $200 to just under $500 a pair:
“Those are hard-earned bucks so I really tried to give women beautiful silhouettes and colors and excellent quality for their money. I didn’t want to do anything that says, ‘Oh, these shoes are 2014.’ I want my shoes to be a part of the world for a long time to come.”

On the thin touch of grosgrain ribbon on each shoe:
“The thing is, when I was growing up, we really didn’t have two nickels to rub together, but my mother always made sure that my sisters and I had two grosgrain ribbons in our hair. The rule was that we ironed them every single morning. We even had a special bureau dedicated to hair ribbons. I have them for my own daughters now, and my nieces wear them too. The grosgrain ribbons make SJP’s really identifiable to others and really personal to me.”

George Malkemus, CEO of Manolo Blahnik USA on how this collection came to be:
“Sarah called me and said she’d been thinking a lot about shoes. Before she could finish that sentence, I said, ‘Be in my office tomorrow morning.'”

The collection, with shoe prices ranging from $195 to $485 and bags $375 and under, will be available exclusively at Nordstrom starting February 28th.

Source – Oprah.com

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Jan 11, 2014

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Does Sarah Jessica Parker Love Shoes as Much as Carrie Bradshaw? The Answer in February’s InStyle May Surprise You

“Few women are more effortlessly dazzling or more enjoyable to watch on the red carpet or at dressy charity events than Sarah Jessica Parker,” Katie Couric writes in the February issue of InStyle, on newsstands now. (We think the same can be said of our inventive photo spread with the actress. Above is a sneak peek, where the star of stage and screen dons a Delpozo dress in front of artwork we commissioned.)

In the issue, longtime pal Couric paints a picture of Parker as a fashion beacon and motivated multi-tasker. (At the moment, she is acting, producing and chasing after three energetic — and adorable — kids.) So how does she keep it all together? “I’m sure there are days I’m not as gracious as I would hope to be,” she says. “But I try. I want the people around me to feel good about being there and to feel valued and that they’re being heard.”

These days, there certainly is no shortage of people surrounding the 48-year-old. In addition to starring on Broadway in The Commons of Pensacola, Parker just launched her first-ever shoes and accessories line at Nordstrom, SJP, in which she partnered with the man behind the brand Carrie Bradshaw made famous: George Malkemus of Manolo Blahnik. While she admits she doesn’t love shoes as much as her unforgettable Sex and the City character –”She would rather have shoes than furniture or food,” Parker says. “I would always prefer a good meal, or travel” — the line is something she’s wanted to do for a long time. After turning down an offer to design shoes with a big company, “I realized my real dream was a smaller line, my name, built in Europe, at a reasonable price point,” she says. “Beautiful, simple shoes, the kind I remember from when I first came to New York — the Maud Frizons, the Charles Jourdans.”

And speaking of Bradshaw, Couric asked Parker the question on the mind of every woman who ever ordered a cosmo: will we see Carrie again? “I don’t know,” Parker replied. “A part of me thinks there is one last chapter to tell. But timing is a peculiar thing. It isn’t a decision that can wait forever. I don’t want to have to wear muumuus!”

Although we bet if she did, she’d look great doing it.

For more of our February feature with Parker and Couric, pick up this month’s InStyle, available on newsstands and for digital download now.

Source – InStyle

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Jan 11, 2014

'The Commons of Pensacola' News

“The Commons of Pensacola” Given Two-Week Extension

The Manhattan Theatre Club’s world-premiere engagement of The Commons of Pensacola, written by stage and screen star Amanda Peet, has been given a two-week extension through Feb. 9, producers announced Jan. 9.

The production, which began preview performances Oct. 22, prior to an official opening Nov. 21 at New York City Center – Stage I, was originally scheduled through Jan. 26. A new block of tickets for the extension will go on sale Jan. 10 at 10 AM. This will be the show’s final extension.

Directed by Lynne Meadow (Wit, The Assembled Parties), The Commons of Pensacola features Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner, Golden Globe Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker, Zoe Levin, Ali Marsh, Michael Stahl-David and Nilaja Sun.

“Judith (Blythe Danner) has been divested of her assets and forced to leave her luxurious New York life after her husband’s Wall Street scam became headline news,” press notes state. “When her daughter Becca (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Becca’s filmmaker boyfriend (Michael Stahl-David) pay Judith a visit to the one bedroom condo Judith now occupies in Pensacola, Florida, everyone’s motives are called into question. How will past and present circumstances inform how this family moves into the future?”

Danner most recently appeared on Broadway in Nice Work If You Can Get It. She won a Tony in 1970 for Butterflies Are Free and has received Tony nominations for Betrayal, A Streetcar Named Desire and Follies. She won back-to-back Emmy Awards for her role in Showtime’s acclaimed series “Huff.” Her many film roles include “The Lucky One,” “Hello, I Must Be Going” and “Meet The Parents.”

Parker most recently appeared on the New York stage in MTC’s 2001 production of Wonder of the World by David Lindsay-Abaire. Her other theatrical credits include The Substance of Fire, The Heidi Chronicles, Once Upon a Mattress and Annie. She received four Golden Globe, three SAG Awards and two Emmy Awards for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in HBO’s “Sex and The City.”

Levin’s film credits include “The Way Way Back,” “Beneath the Harvest Sky” and “Palo Alto.”

Marsh’s TV work includes “In Plain Sight,” “Law & Order,” “Blue Bloods,” “Children’s Hospital,” “Stella,” “Seinfeld” and “Chicago Hope,” and her film credits include “Rabbit Hole,” “The Ten,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Private Parts” and “The Mirror Has Two Faces.” Onstage, she has performed in The Butcher of Baraboo, Ridiculous Fraud, As You Like It and Proof.

Michael Stahl-David’s film and TV work includes “Cloverfield,” “In Your Eyes” and “My Generation,” and his stage work includes Lost in Yonkers.

Sun wrote and starred in No Child…. Her TV work includes “30 Rock,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Unforgettable,” “Louie” and “Rubicon,” and her film credits include “The International,” “Nature Calls” and “Hairbrained.”

The creative team for The Commons of Pensacola includes Santo Loquasto (scenic design), Tom Broecker (costume design), Jason Lyons (lighting design), Jill BC Du Boff (sound design) and Thomas Schall (fight director).

Tickets and more information are available by calling (212) 581-1212, visiting nycitycenter.org, or by visiting New York City Center box office (131 West 55th St.).

Source – Playbill

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Jan 9, 2014

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Sarah Jessica Parker’s New Shoe Collection is Worth a Major “Wow” from Carrie Bradshaw

InStyle February cover girl Sarah Jessica Parker has just made our dream of dressing like Carrie Bradshaw a bit more attainable. With the debut of her highly anticipated SJP collection, which will include Italian-made shoes, handbags, and other wardrobe must-haves designed by the actress and style icon, there is so much to get excited about. The actress-turned-designer discussed her new collection with Katie Couric in our latest issue, and gave us an exclusive peek at the line. ”They’re sexy and feminine,” Parker stated. Seemingly, earlier opportunities never felt right to the actress, but this collaboration with George Malkemus (President of Manolo Blahnik) was the perfect fit. “If I’m going to ask people for their hard-earned dollars, I’d better be making shoes I want to wear.”

Parker has always loved shoes, which made this new project a natural fit for her, but she has never been addicted to shoes in the same manner as Carrie Bradshaw. ”She would rather have shoes than furniture or food. I would always prefer a good meal, or travel,” the actress voiced. The line seems to have something for everyone: lace-up booties, slip-on sandals, strappy heels with a bow appliqué, ballet flats and, of course, sexy t-strap pumps—appropriately named “The Carrie”—that we think Parker’s Sex and the City character would have swooned over. ”We tossed out the idea that neutral only means brown or black. Tweaking rules of, like, what’s appropriate for the office. I mean, what—are you less capable if your shoe is the color of a berry?” Parker said of her color choices.

Our favorite part about the line? The SJP signature detail that let’s everyone know you’re wearing her shoes. ”They all have grosgrain as a trim or accent. When I was little, I wore a grosgrain ribbon in my hair everyday,” she said. Look for the SJP collection ($150-$400) starting February 28th at select Nordstrom stores and on nordstrom.com.

Source – InStyle

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Jan 7, 2014

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Sarah Jessica Parker’s Shoe Line Revealed: Check Out 5 Exclusive Images

What the heck took so long, right? “I’ve been thinking of doing this for years but never
found the right fit,” says actress turned shoe designer Sarah Jessica Parker. “Everything needed to align, from quality to price point.”

The Lady: “This shoe is polite and old-fashioned. It suits a wide range of women with its simple silhouette.” ($350) [1st image]

With classic shapes perfect for work, and modern details (the ribbon on the heel is a nod to those her mom tied in her hair when she was little), the line—SJP, sold exclusively at Nordstrom—makes good on her Sex and the City character’s belovedly quirky style.

The Etta: “This one is for short ladies like me! I made the T-strap lower to lengthen the leg.” ($425)[2nd image]

Parker even credits Carrie Bradshaw as her muse: “I’m privileged that I played her,” she says. “I was exposed to so many beautiful shoes and to how they’re made. That role really cemented my love.”

The Carrie: “Carrie is obviously one of my favorite people, and this is an ode to her. It’s a strong shoe that can be worn for day and night.” ($355) [3rd image]

So: canvas flats, strappy four-inchers, sexy lace-up boots—what do they have in common? Their versatility. “I’m allergic to the idea that certain shoes are for certain occasions,” says Parker.

The Billie: “I imagine every woman in these. They’re comfy and chic, especially with the low-cut front.” ($195) [4th image]

“Or that neutrals can only be black or brown. It’s too limiting. And as [SATC’s costume designer] Pat Field taught me, toss out any rules. I sure did.”

The Alison: “This is for the girl who doesn’t want to wear a traditional ladylike heel but wants a bit of height.” ($485) [5th image]

What do you think of SJP’s shoe line? Will you give it a go? All shoes will be available on nordstrom.com on February 28.