Diane Freis

vintage diane freis dress, modeled by erica miller, photographed by Ruth Synowiec (Trixie Nixon)

I have a true, undying love for Diane Freis dresses. They have a perfect balance of femininity, sexiness with a dash of hippie chic.
Guaranteed to turn heads!
Added a few new ones to the site, more coming this week.

nicole ritchie wearing diane freis:

Katy Rodriguez , (RESURRECTION and designs her own fashion line)is a fan!
Erin Fetherston, fashion designer, likes hers shortened!
Pamela love, LOVES her Diane Freis dress. (photo from Elle)


at chichiandthegreek.com and also in store: 3543 elizabeth lk rd, waterford mi. 48328

Who is..Olya Thompson

Olya Thompson .OLYA THOMPSON a magnificent textile designer. BUT not just another textile designer blending in the crowd. She is a one of a king gem I tell you; brilliant in her work, true to her ethnic history, and impeccable to design.

Moving from Russia to the States in her teen years, she still carries with her a strong remembrance and appreciance for her homeland which is clearly visible in her well being as well as inspiration in her designs. And best part yet, it wasn’t until she was remodeling her house in New York with her husband (and photographer) Charles, that she discovered the lack of textiles and fabrics she was in search for. Leaving her unsatisfied, she took things to her own matters and made a textile designer of herself. Genius gal. Recently opening her fabric house with partner Nathalie Farman-Farma, ‘Tissus Tartares’.

Her taste sure is nothing but exquisite--Rich. Delicate. Plentiful but not over-bearing. Romantic. Subtle yet colorful. Ethnic and PROUD!

And if you can’t quite grasp her taste. Please take a bite of her New York residence as you will see her use of patterns and textures. AMAZING ,enough said.

Written by: Courtney Yanick

J-Crew Revamped..OR perhaps not?

Recently it was brought to my attention that J-Crew had something for all of us to see.What you ask, what could J-crew possibly have in store for us (no hard feelings, by any means here) but when I think J-crew, the first images running through this head of mine is simple basic garments, garments that are affordable, and the garments that are staples in our wardrobe. Because of this, J-Crew has long established themselves and is a serving loyal friend in the average household closet. So when I first heard J-Crew had something to ring my ears, I was thrown though a minor loop. Now with that said, HERE, here I show you the fall 2010 ready to wear collection styled by the creative Jenna Lyons. Her inspiration--"Grey Gardens".

Now I ask you:
Is this Jcrew totally revamped? With new designs, silhouette structure and use of textiles..
OR
Is this still the same simple J-Crew we know? ..Paired up with a genius stylist.

I leave this up to you, ladies and gentlemen, for you to decide. Can a brilliantly artistic stylist be the one responsible for the presentation of J-Crews fall collection. Or, is it the designer revamping the line in total..?

Written by: Courtney Yanick

charles anastase...marry me.

sometimes i wonder...where the hell have i been? charles anastase is the french designer that has been setting the fashion world on fire. he recently came to my radar and of course i am obsessed!as a stylist i am quite a control freak. also a lover of layers and small details, like a color story...bold jewelry and quirky offbeat pieces. anastase is my new idol. partly because his attention is in the details...sometimes the lack of. anastase is a stickler for details and styling of his collection and it shows. the hair, make up, shoes and stockings are perfect without looking overly styled.
the fall 2010 collection had mr drooling for those pink/french nude opaque hose. the white glasses? fresh! big hair and wine colored lips? divine.
here's a whole mish a mashy of his looks.

I heart araks, rachel and dick...you should too!

I have always been a weeee bit obsessed with Rachel Feinstein's style. Slightly retro, slightly quirky, but ALWAYS well thought out.



i worship at her alter....
and so does Araks Yeramyan. Apparently her latest collection is inspired in part by Ms. Feinstein.
The hair, the lips, the "quirk factor." Araks does the whole retro nerd look to perfection!






By now, you may have guessed that i adore the whole: "pajama pant as pants" look. But this...this SCREAMS "new" to me. Silk, pajama shorts! Think vintage tap pants...or cut those VS silk bottoms you have! of course the curious stripe sweater is mandatory!


So current, so totally do-able!
Shiseido did the make up for Araks show. I actually think the "no-mascara-no-liner and matte-sheer-lipstick" look is the ONLY look for the next year.
I am particurally fond of Perfect Rouge Glowing Matte in Coral Glow, but the other colors can work as well.

Dick Page is a genius make up artist!

Marni Hearts the Twenties...

...and so do we! (obviously)



(so easily reproduced by using an eighties silk beaded dress as a tunic and layering the hell out of it!)

Yesterday and the day before; and actually the day before that as well, i noticed that no matter what was being discussed I always turned the talk back to the:
1920's.
Shocking.
Twenties fashion was more than flapper girls with dropped waisted dresses.
Pajama pants, darling!!!! Silk tunics, shirts, velvet high waisted trousers...linen. Unconstructed lines. Two colored, low heeled, shoes. Leather satchels. Menswear. ties, fedoras....playing with gender based philosophies in fashion.
Wellies, boots and SOCKS, dammit! Yes,socks.
So......I show you (ta-dah!) MARNI

Consuelo Castiglioni professes her obsession with the twenties, in a much updated, modern vibe.
MARNI SPRING 2010: