So tell me what you want, what you really really want! Mini or Maxi?
Winner will receive the Black Leather Dynasty Mini or Haze Maxi Dress by Elliatt.
We’ll announce the winner at the end of November and contact you via Facebook and Instagram.
Rachel of Jag Lever channels Stevie Nicks one day and Twiggy the next. We love her mixture of vintage and modern style that result in memorable, quirky outfit posts.
Peak into the world of an NYC fashionista in our Q&A:
1. Where are your favorite places to vintage shop in New York?
My favorite places to vintage shop in New York are Crossroads Trading Co (There are 29 locations so check out their site) and Beacon’s Closet. They’re opening a new Salvation Army close to my apartment in Brooklyn and I can’t wait!
2. Why do you choose to live in NY? What about it do you love?
I chose to live here because it is the center of fashion in the states. I wanted to be able to do what I love and well, let’s be honest… be able to survive doing it! I love that everyone here cares about fashion to some extent. It shows on the streets! People are here to do what they love. It’s the only way you’ll make it here!
3. What encouraged you to start blogging your outfit posts? For instance on lookbook.nu.
A friend had told me back in the MySpace days to join Lookbook. I thought she was kind of crazy to suggest I join a fashion forward website! I wasn’t very fashionable back then. I learned being a member of Lookbook. It really taught me how to style certain things. I just joined and tried it and somehow people liked my posts!
4. As a busy fashion blogger, describe a typical day:
I do this every day of the week practically. I don’t really have a “day off” but I love what I do, so every day is a day off!
5. Your favorite trends for fall?
Plaid and menswear for women. I plan on wearing a lot of button-ups with trousers and suspenders! (See how she nailed this look here).
6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I still see myself with my blog but perhaps I’ll have another job with a magazine or something by then. I have a degree in photography so it would be nice to do something more with that.
7. Your fave items from Electric Frenchie?
8. How long have you played the Ukulele and what prompted you to pick up that instrument?
I started playing about two years ago. A friend of mine had one and I liked to mess around with it so I decided to buy one. It was kind of an impulse purchase!
9. Do you have any siblings?
One older brother. He lives in Michigan. He’s super hilarious and I love him. He has the best sense of humor, so I can look forward to a good laugh when I visit home!
10. Who inspires you in the fashion world?
I really love Lykke Li’s dark and mysterious style. She wears a lot of Swedish designers that I love like Acne and Minimarket.
During the Fall 2013 runway shows, one thing was apparent… Braids are IN. The models on the Rodarte catwalk stood out above the rest so we did a little investigating on how to do the “Rodarte Rosette”.
1. With Damp Hair start by adding curl reviver mousse spray to add some texture. Blow dry with your fingers to create a loose wavy look. Finger roll some of the strands in the front to create a tighter curl.
2. Use a curling iron and hairspray to create curls from mid-crown down.
3. Grab a section of hair from each side of the front, and braid, connecting at the back of the head. Wrap the ends of the braids into a rosette shape, and secure with bobby pins.
4. Grab a section of hair directly below the rosette you’ve created, and braid this straight down to the ends of the hair, securing with an elastic.
5. Smooth out some of the ends, try not to polish the hair too much though because you want a textured, almost messy look to pull this off!
First you’ll need a cold brewed toddy maker. They’re roughly $40 & can be found on Amazon with next day shipping. Instead of brewing coffee in the morning, you’ll have cold brewed coffee concentrate in the fridge (keeps for 2 weeks).
1. Put cinnamon sticks in the concentrate and let it soak in.
2. Fill your cup 25% full with coffee concentrate
3. Add either hot water or ice/cold water depending on your mood.
4. Add cream and sugar
Wa-la! You have a smooth and delicious coffee. To hear the story behind this recipe, check out Could I Have That
Loving the way people are wearing the For Love and Lemons Pure Blouse.
Seen on Fashion Blogger Trouble in Tulle & actress Jamie Chung.
These are the top 10 things that make the Electric Frenchie team excited about Fall 2013!
1. Cozy Sweaters! Get this BB Dakota Jack Sweater Here.
2. Pumpkin Spice Latte time!
3. Layering time! Get this Maison Scotch Plaid top on sale here.
4. Knee High Socks
5. Pumpkin Carving
6. Scarves! Get this Numph Chinchilla scarf here.
7. Earthy Color Tones
8. Hocus Pocus and other semi-scarry movies
9. Austin City Limits Music Festival
10. Birthday’s – The EF Product Manager celebrates a Sept. Bday!
Tigerlily is an australian brand that we are so excited to add to the designer roster at Electric Frenchie. Their prints are exclusive and they make the best light weight kaftans and dresses. A swimwear company, they create clothes for the resorter and the island adventurer alike. Their most recent lookbook was shot in the Maldives, a small set of islands smack dab in the middle of the Indian Ocean, south of Sri Lanka.
Beach bumm’n in a cool tee-pee with sewn fabric just for this shoot!
The designer say she creates the collection to “embody our feelings on a beach lifestyle inspired by health, freedom and happiness”. Who can’t get behind that?!
The soma blouse. We’re the only store in the US who has it!
The designer is constantly on what she call the “bikini trail”, her exploration for the best bikini. This basically sounds like the best life ever! Follow the Tigerlily blog for a look at what inspires her to create this beautiful collection.
Tigerlily designer Amelia Stanley with a friend in Ibiza.
Recently written up in Australian In Style, this designer is getting noticed for her attention to prints, textiles and those little details that make a piece special. In November we get a big shipment so stay tuned!
