A Whole Lot of Love
Fall 2012: Topshop debuts in Chicago and asks AF what she likes most about Topshop.
press
Print on Print
We love it. We’ve been doing it forever. The pleasures of color and dynamism trump everything, especially when the skies turn dull and grey.
Recently, the Wall St. Journal asked us for our opinion about print on print. Check out the article, here.
EXAMPLES:
HAUTE TO:
Mix a coloful print with a black & white print.
Mix a big print with a tiny print.
Keep prints in complementary color schemes.
Blend florals with geometric patterns.
Get funky with print socks, hosiery and accessories.
Have fun with texture while you’re at it!
photos by Jon Shaft
Closets & Pantries
On My Plate took a look at what happens in The Haute Closet, here’s the infographic:
Full interview with both AF of THC and Dose Market and fellow Dosette, Emily Fiffer: here.
Thanks for playing, Melissa! Really appreciate your work and your being in Chi-town — onmyplate is fantastic. Love, especially, that the inimitable Nena Ivon brought us together!
Wild Style at Lollapalooza
PUBLISHED: Monday, August 10th 2010
For our full photo diary of Lollapalooza 2010 on refinery29.com, click here.
Lucky Right Now
Check out our favorite girls from the fest – the Australian DJ duo known as NERVO – above and loads more of our Lolla style coverage on Lucky Online here, here, here and here.
Power Couple
Jessica Herman from Time Out Chicago interviewed my business partner in black/francis, Heiji Black, and I for a great article about our new consulting venture for the August 12th, 2010 issue.
Click here to read the full article.
Where’s Yvie?
Where’s Yvie? Hitting the Streets of Chicago With Stylist April Francis!
Name: April Francis
Occupation: Stylist/Writer
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
DOB: April 18
Distinguishing Feature: My laugh.
Likes: Cowboy boots, rock n’ roll, hemp granola, cars & driving, making out
Dislikes: Cheap stuff, haters, local Chicago boutiques closing, fast food
Favorite Film: Masculin Féminin
Theme Song: “Ball & Biscuit” by White Stripes
Dream Affair: An affair like the one in the song “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
Jay Cutler: Cover Boy
We styled Chicago Bears QB, Jay Cutler, for the cover of the September 2009 Michigan Avenue.
Finding a Flattering Cocktail Dress
PUBLISHED: Tuesday, June 22 2010
For the lowdown on dresses for all kinds of body types, get the rest of the article here.
