AOF Saturday Breakfast: Suited for Politics

Suits were centerstage for the AOF Saturday breakfast. After enjoying a buffet breakfast, attendees were treated to the centerpiece fashion MEETING THE PRESIDENT

Inspiration Designer: Branell

Attendees received TIDAL BASIN STROLL

Inspiration Designer: Norman Hartnell

Additional items available for purchase/pre-order:

SPY GAMES

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

WORTHY OF THE WILLARD

Inspiration Designer: Mainbocher

ON THE HILL

Inspiration Designer: Jeanne Paquin

OPERA OPENING

Inspiration Designer: Mainbocher

DRESSING FOR THE DISTRICT

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

WOODLEY PARK WALK

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

SMITHSONIAN TOUR in Lavender and Rose

Inspiration Designer: Norman Hartnell

WALKING THE MONUMENTS

Inspiration Designer: Hayette

SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris

AOF Movie Break: For the Love of Mary

Attendees enjoyed viewing Deanna Durbin's last film before withdrawing from the entertainment business "For the Love of Mary", about a White House switchboard operator who receives help with her love life from Supreme Court justices and the President of the United States.

The centerpiece featured the fashion FOR THE LOVE OF MARY

Inspiration Designer: Orry-Kelly

SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris

AOF Friday Dinner: Celebrating American Goddess Jean Patchett

Attendees enjoyed a day to explore Washington D.C. on their own before the Friday event. The focus was on American model, Jean Patchett - a "super model" long before the term was in general use.

The centerpiece at dinner featured ORIGAMI

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

Attendees received THE AMERICAN SOCIALITE

Inspiration Designer: Dior

Additional items available for purchase/pre-order:

THE BISHOP'S GARDEN

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

DUPONT CIRCLE

Inspiration Designer: Jerry Parnis

WASHINGTON POST PERFECTION

Inspiration Designer: Jane Derby

POLKA-DOT POLKA

Inspiration Designer: Bergdorf Goodman

RIPPLES

DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

Inspiration Designer: Edward Carroll

VISION OF ART

Inspiration Designer: Jo Copeland of Pattulo

PEYTON PLACE

Inspiration Designer: Ceil Chapman

CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME

Inspiration Designer: Vogue Pattern Company

SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris

AOF Thursday Optional Tour and Opening Reception: Welcome to the District

AOF Thursday Optional Tour: Hillwood

The group had a lovely day at Hillwood enjoying the Marjorie Merriweather Post exhibit, mansion and gardens, then were treated to a quick tour of Washington and a fabulous display of thunder and lightning.

Attendees had the choice of the fashion EVENING AT HILLWOOD in either Toast or Royal Blue

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

The evening reception, Welcome to the District, featured several gowns from the 1920's. The centerpiece featured the fashion DECOLISH

Attendees received GILDED GLAMOUR

Additional items available for purchase/pre-order:

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER in Blue and Cranberry

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

LUXE LOUNGING in Green and Red

MARJORIE

Inspiration Designer: Bergdorf Goodman

SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris

Hello Friends!

'Til we meet again... A phrase of love and romance, hope and dreams, anticipation and inspiration... a sentiment of something to look forward to, and one that is truly meaningful for us now!

Thoughts of  “till we meet again” have kept me looking forward throughout the past year -- a reminder of better times to come, kept close to my heart as I worked...
 
And now, after many months... I am delighted to finally share the excitement of a new fashion collection debut…
 

Sandra Stillwell Presents... 'TIL WE MEET AGAIN

 

Sunday, February 14th, 2021

12:00 noon EST

 
A romance filled collection, ‘TIL WE MEET AGAIN has been created mostly from cherished fabrics tucked away from my travels over the years... new designs with a nod to happy memories from SSP. I hope it brings you as much joy as it has me!
 
The collection consists of seventeen fashions, some of which are extremely limited. Most fashions are in stock and ready to ship, others are in stock but awaiting accessories, and three are preorder. Order requests are to be emailed to me at dls6643@aol.com and will be filled on 1st come basis.
 
So, don your velvet slippers, pour yourself some champagne, dig into those chocolates, and prepare to indulge yourself in a bit of romance SSP style… brought to you with love for your favorite doll!!!
 
We look forward to celebrating with you all on Valentine's Day!
 
Sincerely,
Sandra XX00
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Happy New Year

Hello Friends! 

Happy New Year!! Welcome to 2021!!! What a great feeling it is to be able to say those words!  

And... what greater way to kick off this promising new year than with a small -- but FABULOUS -- SSP "Revisited with a Twist" collection! 

One good thing 2020 brought me was the opportunity to rediscover fabric treasures from past travels that were tucked away, waiting for the perfect design, and the time to "play" with a few designs to add a new twist --  all of which have inspired this mini  "Revisited with a Twist" collection! I hope you love it as much as I do! 

Some are fabrics that were VERY limited and would only make a few pieces -- so please don't hesitate to email if one calls your name! 

The in stock fashions can be shipped next week -- pre-ordered fashions are expected to ship late January. 

Due to reported mail hold ups over the holidays, I held most in stock fashions from from the Christmas offering to be shipped after January 1st -- so we will be able to include in stock fashions from this New Year's collection with the previous collection orders to save shipping costs. 

In closing -- as happy as I am to see 2020 behind us, I can't help but look back through the challenges it brought with a surprising bit of fondness, as those challenges magnified the good things in my life and brought me an even greater passion for loving and living! 

Of course there were times of doubts and concern, as I really had NO IDEA of how SSP would survive 2020...and I have you, my friends, to thank for helping me to work my way through it all. 

Your overwhelming support and enthusiasm for our SSP "Revisited" fashions has been a much needed boost -- both financially and spiritually.

Your beautiful photos and fun posts have been a delight to see! Your heartwarming emails and notes saying how your SSP fashions brought a touch of joy  through uncertainties of 2020 have been truly inspirational!  And your phone calls... what a special treat they have been! 

So...THANK YOU for your friendships, support, and inspiration...

I'm looking forward to 2021 being a good year... with hopes of health, happiness and seeing you all! 

Sincerely, 

Sandra 

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