Since 1997. . . .
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.....the original online source for fashion accessories and home decor items inspired by Stevie Nicks, including:
The GYPSY BAG (tm)
BELLA DONNA HAIRBEADS (tm)
The TAMBOUQUET (tm)
Above....screen captures from the November 11, 2001 premiere of "Stevie Nicks - Fan Club" on VH-1. On the left is a shot of me talking about how many Stevie fans like to dress up in clothing and accessories inspired by Ms. Nicks's own fabulous sense of fashion.. On the right is a shot of me and Bear together in her studio as I'm talking about the clothes that Bear makes. (Video stills courtesy of Kris .... thank you, sista! More video stills can be seen here)
January 2005
The film "Gypsy 83" is finally available on DVD....whoo hooo!!! As of this writing, you can purchase the DVD online at www.amazon.com (search for Gypsy 83) ....it is also available for rental at various chains across the country, including Blockbuster and Hollywood Video. I am proud to have been a part of this film, and you can click on the links below to see some of my pics from location shoots and the first premiere. The film's writer/director, Todd Stephens, is an old friend of mine and I was so tickled when he told me that the character of Gypsy was inspired by me. Sara Rue (of ABC-TV's "Less Than Perfect") stars as Gypsy, and she wore many items of clothing and jewelry in the film that were loaned out of my own wardrobe. I was also asked to create numerous items for Sara to wear, including the black feather barrettes she is sporting in the DVD box's cover photo. More of my Stevie Nicks-inspired creations that can be spotted in the film include a replica of the gold-spotted "Stand Back" cape (in Clive's bedroom scene), a gold-glittered black cape (in the karaoke bar scene), a purple-glittered black lace cape (in the outdoor twirling scene at the rest stop), a crocheted & feather Rhiannon headdress (while driving the Trans Am), BellaDonna hairbeads (at Night of 1000 Stevies), various of my Gypsy Bag purses, and the burgundy cape covered with crystals (worn when Gypsy first arrives at Night of 1000 Stevies, and also seen in the final scene). Many people ask me why Stevie's own music was not featured in the film....please note that this was ONLY because Stevie's management refused permission. Please support this film by renting or purchasing.....all of us involved with "Gypsy 83" appreciate it!!!
"Gypsy 83" Gallery #1 (film shoots)
"Gypsy 83" Gallery #2 (world premiere)
Trouble In Shangri-La Tour Photo Gallery
Renaissance Faire Photo Gallery
NEWS & Appearances - as of January 2004
Above - Sara Rue in character as "Gypsy 83" at the film shoot in Hazleton, PA. Photo by Susan Childs.
Above..... "Gypsy 83" writer/director Todd Stephens (left) with Susan, May 2001, at Night Of A Thousand Stevies....the same night that a clip from the movie was premiered for the first time!
Above..... "Gypsy 83" star Sara Rue at Night Of 1000 Stevies. Sara performed the song "Gypsy" (of course). The burgundy burnout velvet cape is by Rock And Roll Gypsy (from my personal collection; this cape was also used in the film's pivotal Night of 1000 Stevies scene and in the final scene. The cape now belongs to a private collector.
THE PRODUCT NAMES "GYPSY BAG", "bELLA DONNA HAIRBEADS" AND "TAMBOUQUET" ARE TRADEMARK COPYRIGHT 1997 sUSAN CHILDS.
ALL PHOTOS AND IMAGES ARE COPYRIGHT 1997 SUSAN CHILDS AND MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT PERMISSION FOR PUBLICATION, ADVERTISING, WEBSITES, eBAY, ETC.
