London Fashion Week at a Glance

1 & 2 Burberry Prorsum did pastels and embellished finishings with feminine touches of lace and falling flowers

3 – Anna Wintour w Kate Moss at the TopShop fashion show

4 – Leopard, Floral and Lace at London Temperley

5 – Chilly, rainy weather still looks beautiful in London!

6 – Fairytale lust at Meadham Kirchhoff

7 – Dog eared styling for romantic Ryan Lo

8 – Shoe porn

9 – Striped hair for Ashish

10 – Tom Ford can do no wrong – Anyone see those embellished boots?

Street Style Recap NYFW

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Audrey Kitching looks fab in faux fur and pink!

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Bold pop of color with statement necklace and graphic clutch

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Bloggers Eat, Sleep, Wear and Late Afternoon look amazing in prints

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From Cropped leather to garter leg stockings, these girls rock!

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One of our new fave fashion bloggers Jag Lever & her friend in studs

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Is that Lamb Chop in a leather garter?

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Monochromatic at it’s finest with a leather laser cut skirt and crop top

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Olivia Palermo looks classy and perfectly Fall in Tibi

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Printed boardwalk skirt with Viva Hawaii… it’s kind of everything

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Our stylist always has these shoes on standby for shoot days!

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Hey there you sexy afro lady. We love Solange Knowles!

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Our amazing stylist Jenny Woys and designer Crowned Bird are on the cover of today’s Women’s Wear Daily!!

NYFW at a Glance

We have a print heavy Spring 14’ to look forward to according to New York Fashion Week so far. We’ve picked out a few outfits we love for Day 1 and 2. To be continued…

As Seen On..

Portuguese charmer Ester Duras is our latest fashion blogger feature. Learn how this multi-langual, recently graduated (congrats!) blogger mixes music, style posts and adorable fashion in her blog Drawing Dreaming on the EF blog

Ester Duraes is a Portuguese Gypsetter

Fashion Blogger Drawing Dreaming Wearing Peppermint Striped Dress

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It’s always inspiring when you see girls out there killing it at school, while simultaneously working and keeping up a fashion blog. Ester Duraes of Drawing Dreaming gives us a few tips on how it’s done:

EF: What is the funniest/best comment anyone has ever left on a post of yours?

DD: I am not sure funniest applies but one of the best is when we get a comment that shows that someone has read what you had to write. Then you feel like they read your blog and there is a connection.

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EF: What advice do you have for girls trying to be a fashion blogger?

DD: To take things with calm. Let things evolve. Don’t rush things and don’t force it. When it comes to blogging you always want to reach a certain number of followers. I am trying not to forget about the essence of blogging. Enjoy the moment and have fun along the way.

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EF: Favorite brands right now?

DD: I don’t usually go for brands. I usually go for a style.  A couple that come to mind is Pepa Loves, Dahlia (from UK), Miss Petina (from UK) and when it comes to shoes I just found Chie Mihara. I can’t afford them but I like to dream! They are hand made shoes from Italy. 

EF: Which items you would love to wear from EF?

DD: I love the lace dresses like Finders Keepers Mr. Jones dress in blue and the Champagne and Lace Strawberries Cocktail dress. I also really like the sequin collar Maison Scotch blouse and the It’s a Color Block Life Crossbody purse… and of course the striped dress I received for my style post.

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EF: Any Advice for juggling school/work/blogging?

DD: My last year of university consisted of 5am-3 am days. It was a little hard managing all of the school work, internship, studying & having the blog. It was really hard. It’s just about getting organized and prioritizing your list. Blogging was at the bottom of my list and finishing my degree was at the top of the list for the moment. Even if you are sleep deprived you can get through it though! Everything works out. I was a positive albeit sleepy person this last year. It feels good to be graduated now.

EF: How did you get started, why did you start a blog?

DD: When I started the blog it was supposed to be an art blog b/c I love to draw. I started to show my drawings and then my favorites of everything. And then I thought well maybe I will share what I am wearing. At first the photos were horrible. I started a blog a little bit after starting at university. I used to be a little rock/punk and now its completely different. The blog has evolved the same way. Now I have my camera with me all of time.

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EF: I love the favorite outfits of the month. You must follow a lot of fashion blogs. Which are some of your favorites?

DD: Some of my favorite blogs in general include A Beautiful Mess, The Dainty Squid and Wish, Wish Wish. I have been reading A Beautiful Mess since it’s beginning because Elsie had a scrapbook blog and I loved the art she featured. The next one is The Dainty Squid. The blogger is super cute and has colorful hair. She isn’t afraid of trying new things and she wears a lot of vintage clothes. She speaks her mind on her blog and I love it! Wish, Wish, Wish is my third fave blogger. She is from the UK and her fashion/style varies a lot. She takes beautiful photos and she is an inspirational blogger that is dreamy but still seems approachable.

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EF: Fashion icons?

DD: I can’t say I have one but Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe come to mind. Also b/c they are pale beauties like myself, Zooey Deschanel and Taylor Swift.

EF: What gave you the idea to link music to your style posts?

DD: First of all I love music but I didn’t want the blog to become a music blog.  It was hard to pick titles for each style post too…. You run out of titles after a while. I thought relating music to the post works and the song title I choose usually goes with the mood of the outfit or the scenery.

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EF: A few artists on your top ten played songs right now?

DD: I love metal and rock n’ roll. ACDC, Metallica, Bullet for my Valentine, In this Moment. I love Rockabilly bands and The Baseballs, a german band that is new. Also, Panik – it’s like the German Linkin Park.

EF: Future plans? What do you want to do for a career?

DD: OMG that is a scary question. I just graduated in the past month so right now I am in that phase of trying to figure it out. We always have that idea that there is more time. I am 20 and have a B.A now. I was studying international relations so I believe I will keep in that area. In a few months I would like to be a flight attendant. All flight companies ask that you be 21. I am multi-lingual so I would like to use that somehow. I speak Portuguese, English, French & a little German, which was the hardest language to learn. 

VMA Awards Red Carpet at a Glance

Looks we loved from 2013 VMA Awards –  It wasn’t all humping on stage, some of these ladies kept it classy in some amazing designer dresses like that stunning Versace number on Selena Gomez!! Also digging this new haircut on Shailene Woodley and hello bad ass bitches Ellie Goulding and Coco Rocha… you make our week!
Who was your favorite? 

As Seen On…

Jill of Little Black Boots does this amazing Somedays Lovin’ vest justice. Read her EF Blogger Feature here. 

Little Black Boots is a SoCal Gypsetter

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Jill of Little Black Boots is SoCal cool, mixing bohemian pieces with city chic confidence in her style posts. Learn more about this tiny girl with larger than life #frenchiestyle in our fashion blogger Q & A as she shows off her Somedays Lovin’ Temple Beaded Vest from Electric Frenchie:

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EF: Is the name “Little Black Boots” homage to a special pair of boots? If not, how did you come up with your blog name?

LBB: It is an ode to my favorite footwear. I have a pretty extensive collection of little black boots, but there is a special pair that I just can’t seem to take off.

EF: Your favorite trend of Summer 2013?

LBB: I really love the overalls comeback. It’s nice seeing a childhood classic all grown up. Plus, they are so damn comfy.

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EF: When did you know you needed to start a fashion blog?

LBB: I really got the itch when I was living in San Diego a few years ago. Fashion had always been a big love of mine and I felt like I lost a bit of that during my time there. It was a culmination of needing a creative outlet and wanting to be a part of the blogger world I saw on the rise.

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EF: What are a few projects you are working on right now?

LBB: A constant project is keeping my blog fresh and exciting. I’m venturing into other aspects of media that I haven’t tackled quite yet like Tumblr and videos. I’m also working on an online store so readers can shop my closet!

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EF: What is it like when you and your boyfriend are out shooting? Are there any funny/embarassing stories of being in a crowded space doing #ootd’s?

LBB: In my early days I was an awkward mess. I was very uncomfortable shooting if there was even one person within a 2 mile radius. Now it’s pretty easy for me to block out any people that may be around me. My boyfriend is really good at being aware of where we are and making it as less painful for me as possible. We have a pretty awesome system now. The funniest experience was probably for my “10th Tribe” post. We were shooting on a hill off the side of a freeway out in the boonies. I was wearing a pretty scandalous outfit that pretty much looked like I forgot my pants. We had not one, but two cops show up to tell us to scram. The cherry on top was that he had to carry me on his back down the hill because heels and rocks don’t mix well.

EF: If you could travel anywhere next month where would you go?

LBB: Tough choice but probably to Tokyo. It would be nice to check that off my bucket list.

EF: Your favorite holiday?

LBB: Christmas! I love giving presents and the abundance of cookies.

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EF: What’s the last really good concert/show you went to?

LBB: Major Lazer at Coachella blew my mind.

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EF: Any advice for girls who want to start recording their style?

LBB: Don’t try to be like anyone else and have fun with it.

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EF: Where did you grow up?

LBB: Orange County

EF: What Items are you craving from Electric Frenchie?

LBB: I love the coverups by Somedays Lovin’ and Kas New York. I also like the embroidered colorful purses.

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Modern Tie Dye

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When you think of tie-dye you think elementary school and hippies. However, when properly accessorized for the right occasion tie dye can be the perfect solution. Just this week Gypsy Junkies had a tie-dying party in West Hollywood that was packed!

When to wear tie dye:

#1 Festival season… duh! Pair it with a fringe bag and some over the top sunnies to embrace your inner boho queen!

Get this cute lil number here.

#2 At the Beach – There is something about the waves and sunshine that cry out for a great tie-dye cover-up!

#3 Paired with metallic accessories to glam it up for a night on the town!

#4 To the office – Whaat! Yes, wear tie dye to the office in low doses with a blazer and sleek blouse.

Get these black and grey muted tie dye pants here.

#5 Leave it to the accessories. Try tie-dye nails, shoes, bags and scarves over a simple outfit and let the tie dye do the talking!

We’d love to see how you rock your tie-dye! Instagram a photo and #frenchiestyle to show up in our Style Gallery!

As Seen On…

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The Caravan’s Olivia Lopez pairs our Gypsy Junkies Mimi Daisy Tunic with a simple leather bag and smart accessories for a day at the beach. Get the look at Electric Frenchie here.