Lisa Lee is a SoCal Gypsetter

Posted on December 7, 2013December 28, 2013 by Chonie Bradley

07 Dec

EF: What has been your favorite place to travel to?

Lisa: I haven’t traveled to that many places yet, but so far traveling to Taiwan has been amazing. It’s where many of my family is and it feels great to travel where your roots are. It makes you feel at peace, and like you’re truly at home! The culture is different and it’s great!

EF: What do you love about SoCal?

Lisa: I love the food in SoCal! There are so many places to eat and almost all the places I’ve been to have been delicious! I also love how diverse it is down here and how many different types of clothing styles people have.

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Grasie is a Los Angeles Gypsetter

Posted on November 19, 2013December 28, 2013 by Chonie Bradley

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19 Nov

What is your favorite part of being a personal stylist?

I love helping people feel good about themselves through fashion. It’s all about confidence and being comfortable in your skin while trying new things that may be out of your comfort zone.

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Gypsetter OOTD – Jag Lever

Posted on November 12, 2013December 28, 2013 by Chonie Bradley

12 Nov

Love it when a blogger gives an outfit a second go around! Check out Jag Lever’s collegiate take on the For Love and Lemons Anna Dress (There’s one left in stock so if you have to have it, get it now!)

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Kolorowa Dusza: The Interview

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Chonie Bradley

06 Nov

What inspired you to start a fashion blog?

I had another blog before this but it wasn’t connected with fashion or even my lifestyle. I wanted to make a blog, which combines my passions. It was an easy decision to start this blog.

Did you follow NYFW? What designers have a great Spring 14’?

I just fell in love with Alexander Wang, Altuzarra and DKNY Collections.

What season(s) of the year is your favorite?

Summer and Autumn.

Gabi is wearing Gypsy Junkies Mimi Tunic

What trends excite you?

Pretty much anything boho – Lace, fringe & crochet are wardrobe staples.

Besides shooting for your blog, what do you love to do?

In my free time I meet up with friends, ride a horse & sports including running & bicycling. I love to travel!

What is on your playlist?

I love indie rock and pop. My playlist has music from bands like Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Disclosure & Florence and the Machine.

What is it like living in Poland?

Every country has its advantages and disadvantages. I like Poland but I get to travel to other countries. I can see how it is in other parts of the world and I love a lot of what I see. The way of life abroad, the people and their relationship with others – it’s very different from Poland.

Most treasured item(s) in your closet?

I love my black Prada handbag, some great Tommy Hilfiger boots, my Lorus watch and all the jewelry from my grandmother.

Style Icon?

Twiggy – I just love her!

Jag Lever Is A New York Gypsetter

Posted on October 13, 2013October 16, 2013 by Chonie Bradley

Jag Lever wearing the Anna Dress by For Love and Lemons at Electric Frenchie

13 Oct

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:

Wake up, eat a big breakfast
Check e-mails
Pick up packages from my post office
Visit showrooms/appointments with brands
Shoot looks (typically 4 get shot in one day)
Answer emails
Edit photos and plan for the following mornings post
Eat dinner
Hopefully go to bed at a decent hour!

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.

Ester Duraes is a Portuguese Gypsetter

Posted on September 4, 2013October 13, 2013 by admin

Fashion Blogger Drawing Dreaming Wearing Peppermint Striped Dress

04 Sep

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Little Black Boots is a SoCal Gypsetter

Posted on August 14, 2013October 13, 2013 by admin

14 Aug

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:

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

LBB: Major Lazer at Coachella blew my mind.

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.

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.

Ravishingly is a Midwest Gypsetter

Posted on August 6, 2013October 13, 2013 by admin

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06 Aug

For all you indie loving girls out there : Brae of fashion blog Ravishingly is the perfect inspiration. Her use of girly accents like frilly skirts, floral halos and quirky animal accessories is balanced with a charmingly monotone expression in her daily outfit posts. Electric Frenchie got a chance to interview her. Doesn’t she looks darling in our Mink Pink unicorn top!?
Interview after the jump…

Q: What is on your playlist?

A: It’s pretty diverse right now. I really like the new Disclosure album and I am into electronic music. SBTRKT is on rotation.

Q: You mentioned you have a frenchie too! What is his name and how did you come up with it?

A: I got Vincent, my frenchie last November. His litter mate is with my cousin’s brother. Vincent got his name because I wanted to give him a pompous stereotypical French name… but after a few months I realized that Vincent isn’t even French, it’s italian!

Q: Any funny stories about posting/picture taking? How do you take your photos?

A: I live in a small town in Montana so I am used to getting strange looks every time I walk out of the house. Also, because it’s a small town that is pretty spread out I can go ten minutes out of town and be completely secluded. So usually I set up a tripod and take photos myself. If I plan on going in public I definitely bring a friend to take photos for me.

Q: What excites you about indie fashion?

A: Anything goes. Thats the exciting part. It hasn’t been created yet. There isn’t a defined set of rules. You can make it whatever you want it to be.

Q: If you could travel anywhere next week where would it be?

A: Definitely Japan. It may be cliche but I really want to check out the Harijuku scene. I love the culture and street style in Japan.

Q: Who are some of your favorite bloggers?

A: Olivia Lopez of Lust for Life is great. I also enjoy Pale Division out of Australia and Fated To Be Hated out of Las Vegas.

Q:Who is your fave trend-setter. What ready to wear labels are you digging right now?

A: I like KTZ shoes. My friend showed me it recently and I love it. Shakuhachi out of Australian has amazing stuff. Stolen GF club out New Zealand. I am a shoe person.

Get her unicorn Mink Pink top here.
Q: How long have you been blogging and what inspired you to get it started?

A: It’s been about a year now. I started b/c I joined lookbook.nu and I started checking out other pals blogs and thinking and I could do that. It usually depends on the weather when I get out to take photos.

Q: What do you do when you aren’t blogging?

A: When its not Summer I go to school for Poly Sci with a minor in Media Arts… I don’t know what I am doing with it yet. I started pre-med and I don’t want to go to school for 15 hrs. I have a vintage shop too. I go to yard sales and find a lot of stuff. You never know what you are going to find… I love yard sales. Finding a box of mod clothing is like heaven.

Q: Who are you fashion icon(s)?

A: I wouldn’t say I have any per se. I like to look to the average and ordinary things in life for style inspiration.

Q: What pieces at Electric Frenchie make your heart skip a beat?

A: My pics include the Temple Beaded vest by Somedays Lovin’, The Finders Keepers Memphis Blues dress in black, Mink Pink cheeky studded shorts & the rose colored silk turban.

Be sure to check out Brae’s blog Ravishingly for your daily inspiration because while she can find inspo in the ordinary things in life, her outfits are anything but ordinary and definitely worth checking out!

Christen is a Great Lakes Gypsetter

Posted on June 25, 2013October 13, 2013 by admin

25 Jun

At Electric Frenchie, we love a girl that can mix up fringe and lace. Christen is a master of switching up her look on the daily for her fashion blog Two Happy Hearts. She took a few minutes to share some tips for fashion bloggers, spill who her favorite style icons are, and brought her #frenchiestyle to the Farmer’s Market.

Christen is wearing UK brand Yumi teal scallop shorts from Electric Frenchie.

EF: Where does the name “Two Happy Hearts” come from?

2HH: The blog is a collaboration of myself and my husband. He takes all of the photos. He is a perfectionist so that can be tough when it’s cold but he is my best friend so I am comfortable taking photos with him.

EF: You change your hair up on the regular. Loving this bright red right now! What is your favorite hair trend?

2HH: Well, I am liking the red right now. I use the same dye every time but the red changes from a deep red to coppery. I use “Red” by Wella.

EF: Who are your style icons of all time?

2HH: Marilyn Monroe, Edie Sedgwick, and Audrey Hepburn

EF: Do you have any advice for bloggers who want to get started?

2HH: Stay true to what you love. Try not to compare yourself to other bloggers. There is a quote I like “Comparison is the thief of joy”. Also, reaching out to other bloggers. It’s amazing how supportive the blogger community can be of each other.

EF: How do you enjoy one hour of “me” time?

2HH: Lately I have been trying to read more. I am reading Under Wild Wood by Colin Meloy right now it is soooo good! It’s part of an excellent series.

EF: If you could travel anywhere for your next trip, where would you vacation?

2HH: Europe. I have never been and would love to go with my husband to France, Italy and Turkey.

EF: What is on your Spotify playlist right now?

2HH: Teagan and Sara & Lana Del Rey

EF: We love how varied your style is. What inspired you to start designing clothes with your sister Kylie?

2HH: We created Midnight & Dawn together because we both love vintage and wanted to be able to create universally flattering clothes that are timeless. If I am inspired by a fabric I love, I will build from there. Sketch some ideas and start the pattern.

For anyone who hasn’t checked out Christen’s blog or design line, get to it! The clothing line has some amazing little people clothes that make us want a baby to dress up. Christen and her husband do a great job of expressing their creativity and sharing a piece of their daily life with the blogosphere.