Etsy Update: Dresses and More

Updated the Etsy. I am so in love with the XOXO red pumps... no joke. They are beyond spectacular and will be sad if no one else in this universe thinks they are as fabulous as I do.

x,

Frances

Half Days

Wearing a vintage lace dress from Laced with Romance, thrifted blazer, and Aldo chunky heels.

I have an obsession with lace. I feel like it forces me to push my boundaries in clothing... and I really have to go through a battle every time I decide to wear it, just to make sure everything... is covered up.

This dress in particular has a very low drop waist w/ some foldover detail... it's kind of off-putting yet intriguing all at the same time. From the wrong angle, it looks like I have a triple chin on my stomach. But then, it's like... no, there's no way she has a triple chin on her stomach ... that dress is pretty! I think that's pretty much what went through my head. The drop waist gives it more of a masculine touch, so it's not overly girly.

I got off work early today, so I drove around Lakewood ... and ended up on these railroad tracks. I'm pretty sure I looked crazy. The area truly is gorgeous.

x,

Frances

Pleats please.

Things I am on board with (in terms of today's entry):

- This amazing leather and chiffon pleated skirt by Derek Lam

- Pleats in general. Hopefully I can post up some pictures of my awesome white pleated skirt soon.

- The a-z-n takeover of fashion-land. Hi Phillip. Hi Alex. Hi Prabal. Hi Liu.

Oh yea. And hi Derek. 

Pleats please?

x,

Frances

Shearling, my dearling.

I've been longing for these shearling wedges from ASOS to arrive, and arrive they have.
What? Does that even make any grammatical sense at all? No.

Wearing a vintage shift dress, AA tights in plum, and ASOS shearling lace-up wedges

They're actually a half size too big since they use UK sizing... so after a while, my feet started hurting. Is there some kind of remedy besides shipping them back and seeing if the smaller size will fit better? I have a feeling they'll just be a half size too small. Sigh! No pain, no gain. Since socks and knits are, you know, so cool right now... maybe I'll just wear some chunky socks to make my feet fatter and the shoes will fit better.

One more thing. I changed my headlight today. Next on the list ... changing a flat tire.

x,

Frances

Charlie Vintage Clothing Preview

 SOLD

 SOLD

Quick post on some of the things that will be making into the Etsy later on this week. Very excited about the chunky knit and the polka dot shorts!


x,


Frances

Brighton Beach

Here are some pictures from Brighton Beach back from the summer in NYC. I can't even begin to tell you how perfect of a day that was and how much I miss that place. 

Wearing American Apparel Floral Malibu, Samantha Pleet Tap Shorts from Buydefinition.com

I got these shorts from this great online store based in Austin called Buy Definition a while ago, but never really busted them out of the closet until recently. They are probably my favorite pair of shorts that I own and I think I wore them probably twice a week in NYC. I've seen many renditions of the high-waisted pleated short, but these kind of take the gold medal. My only mistake was washing them w/ the rest of my clothes and turning them all blue. Bleachhh!!!! 

If you're in Brooklyn, please stop by Brighton. Maybe not now, since it's getting colder... but honestly, it  was so amazing to experience such a peaceful getaway literally a hop away from home. And don't forget to buy beer before you go. 

x,

Frances

Fall Preview: Charlie Vintage Ankle Boots

So here are a couple things that will soon be on the Etsy.

One of my favorite things to thrift for are unique boots. I feel like granny boots have definitely exploded and I'm personally excited for the Rick Owens-esque black ankle boot trend that I feel like a lot of brands are starting to catch up on.

The first pair are my favorite of the 3. They have a hint of Rick Owens. The lace-up back is SO amazing. I was so stoked to find these and I can't wait to pair them up with a happy owner. I only wish they were my size.

This past summer I literally worked 2 blocks away from the R.O. store. How did I not go?! I don't know. Hopefully you'll see a lot more of stuff inspired by him in my store soon. :)

x,

Frances