Feb 19, 2008

After the peroxide

I promised to write about clothes that have S.M.A but I happened upon the latest issue of Domino this week and developed a new fashion crush: Linda Rodin. Featured on the back page, this fashion stylist turned beauty entrepreneur tells of 10 things that make her happy: seashells, vintage tortoise shell eye-glasses, vintage phones and Chanel two-tone crushable flats, to name a few. I too adore/collect/covet these things but what really cemented my crush were her looks. After googling her I found her to be 57. 57 and no obvious traces of blond highlites, tight fitting blue jeans, fake nails, fake breasts or puffy lips.
I am forever in love!
Linda, to me, equates what a woman should look like after living well. She's put together, stylish and very much unique.
Need more? Take a look at another star versus Linda.
Aren't you a bit scared?

Morgan Fairchild-57
Linda Rodin-57

Feb 1, 2008

Beauty Routines

In my past life, (read: before kids!) I was a make-up artist for MAC cosmetics. The best part about my job was the quarterly gratis we received. I never was tempted to purchase cosmetics anywhere else and with good reason. At that time the MAC foundations were spectacular, the eyeshadow was like gold and the lipstick stayed on through cigarettes, coffee and pasta (my unfortunate diet of my youth.)
Fast forward to today where my 2 children often are more in need of socks in the morning, after school activities are frequent and starting my own business is a wee bit overwhelming. MAC as a whole no longer offers everything I need. I need a great skincare line MORE than a foundation and lets face it, false eyelashes, which I lived in, just don't cut it at the local Kroger's.
So here are a few products that have become life-savers to me:

Repercharge skincare line has eradicated a need for heavy thick foundations, concealers or powders. This line has drastically improved my skin like no other. I simply cannot live without their cleanser, hydrating mist and opti-lift moisturizing line.

Mirabella foundation-Whether I use the loose mineral foundation or the compact mineral foundation I look like I have great skin as opposed to great spackle.

Un-Stress Vitamin and Herbal Formula-I picked this up at Whole Foods based on a recommendation from a friend and it had truely had an effect on my over-all mood. Thats code for: it kicks PMS in the ass!
Bonus, it has stopped 95% of my hormonal break-outs!!


Mirabella Custom Eyes Kit- A complete no brainer for eyeshadow placement. Plus they are customised for different colored eyes. Each kit contains 4 eyeshadows, a lash primer, mascara, liner, sharpener and a huge mirror. All for about 35.00 retail.

Tomorrow I'll share some basic clothing pieces that save my butt on a daily basis.

Jan 26, 2008

Jovovich-Hawk at Target??!!

Milla says: “Our Target line will have all our classic pieces: smock dresses, tunics, minis, all vintage-inspired, great prints. We took the things that sold the best for us but we’re doing it on a bigger scale. To be able to do it with a big company that can afford to do it for a good price so that real girls can afford it. That’s the reason we were interested.”
I absolutely love Jovovich-Hawk. Their clothes are ethereal, dreamy and enchanting. I see a specific type of woman who wears their designs. A patchouli infused, long hair, eccentric artist type.(Sometimes I see a harried mom of two, but that's not often.)
Actually what I really admire about this line is that everything they create looks like something they would wear. I love how true they are to their esthetics's.




Jan 14, 2008

leah and dan






I would kill to look as good as Leah in these moschino jeans

Jan 1, 2008

Beautiful Dreamers

Found this on a French online boutique called: Le Corner des Createurs
I love the severity of her hair mixed with the soft make-up and toile and fur capelet. Its so very romantic and modern.



gorgeous Dame Darcy Illustrations:

Since I was captured by Dame Darcy's illustration for Jane Eyre I have been a bit obsessed....



deco flowers.

I am, as ever, a huge fan of 1920's art and fashion. The floral piece above is to die for.

Dec 25, 2007

Frances Gilot



a very interesting video of Charlie Rose interviewing French artist Francoise Gilot.
She discusses her life as an artist as well as her time with Pablo Picasso .

Dec 4, 2007

1960's and 1950's Fashion

A few more items we are working on. I love the different styles of the 1960's and 1950's. Floaty, beaded chiffon goddess and ethnic hand painted swing dress. What's not to love??



Dec 3, 2007

Vintage toppers

Here are a few items that we are working on for our site, www.chichiandthegreek.com
On Saturday we had an amazing shoot with Leah and Megan. Megan is a realy talented photographer. She was totally able to catch the look we are going for.
Now, we start uploading...more coffee, less sleep and I am betting on another cold.






Dec 2, 2007

Bee-keeper

Here are a couple of shoots from Saturday's photo shoot. The "hat" shoot is using a vintage bee-keepers hat.



Dec 1, 2007

LEAH

Leah has the most edgy and sensual look for a model..we just love her!!!
The black dress is a vintage Oscar de la Renta and the copper painted dress is from Paris.