A.P.C. Resort Men's Collection

The A.P.C. Men's resort collection makes me want to date every boy out there sporting this brand. Bonus if he is French!

One of my most favorite labels out there... I cried when I found out my breton-striped sweater had mysteriously disappeared. I have since returned to NYC to replace it with a much pricier sister, but I'm glad I own a piece again. :)

x,

Frances

Madewell Spring 11 Lookbook

Love the blushy tones, the peeptoe wedges, the full-length skirts, the accordion pleats, the looser-fitting new chic, and messy hair.

x,

Frances

Elvira, Elvira, Elvira

My new style icon for the moment: Michelle Pfeiffer as Elvira in Scarface.

I already got my cateye sunnies! Very exciting. :)

x,

Frances

MMM

I have always wanted to own a Margiela piece. This one is particularly intriguing. It's almost fugly, but then it's not. I think I like it worn best on the bottom left picture... and on a special day, maybe I will be able to wear it like a headdress... the way it's supposed to be.

Maison Martin Margiela Fur Headdress via ssense.com

x,

Frances

Astrological Awesomeness, Vogue UK

Vogue UK has an amazing December spread. I am super envious of the team who got to put this together.

Photos courtesy of www.animalnewyork.com.

If any of what they used were actually legitimate props, say... the seashell or giant horse, versus photoshop... where can I get my hands on those?! It would be a dream come true to take part in something as design-intensive and conceptual as this. Thumbs up to Vogue UK.

x,

Frances

Cocooning

Opening Ceremony has some amazing merchandise on their online shop right now.

I am dying over this Yves Salomon Cocoon coat. It is the absolute right length and right amount of drama where it remains on the edge of fashion-forward, but still classic. 

Beautiful William Okpo silk chiffon skirt. I love the structure of the waistband and its play on pleating. It almost reminds me of a cupcake holder.

Barton Perreira sunnies. Love the cat-eye shape. Definitely reminds me of The Glamourai... especially since I used the word "sunnies" and OC totally used it in their description too! I'm still on the search for the right pair and I have my eyes on these for the moment.

Repetto Mysia Boot. This boot is all kinds of sky-rocketing awesomeness. I love the elastic band on the ankles and the awkward shape of the platform. It almost seems like a fusion between cowboy boots because of the toes tipping up and the boots my ex-bf wore when he rode his motorcycle. Repetto is one of my favorite shoe labels out there. They are so classic, so durable, and so amazing. I scored a pair of patent black and leather oxfords at a sample sale and they still go with me everywhere. I will cry when they break... I hope they never do.

I hope you enjoyed my OC wish list! I have to start saving now.

x,

Frances

Pleats Please.

Wearing all vintage pieces from charlievintage.etsy.com and Aldo chunky heels

I have been scouring every thrift store in town for pleated skirts, and this is probably my favorite one so far. It pretty much goes with anything, and as you can tell... I paired it with pretty much all of my recent newly posted Etsy items.

This camel-nudish color is so great... I wish someone would make a nail polish in this color. Would it be weird... like you have no nails?

Anyway, the pleated skirt is not for sale because I'd be an idiot to sell this beauty! But everything else is, so take a peek. :)

x,

Frances