I need to spread the good word that clothes stiches are to be removed, after purchase. REMOVED. They are purely there to keep the garment in it’s original shape and form, while in store, until the consumer buys the item. The definition of tacking: “temporary stitching intended to be removed. Tacking is used in a variety of ways: ToContinue reading “Clothes tacking stiches”
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Why?
(originally posted in Jan 2019.) I was always a eccentric kid, running around with my mothers clothes. After many years of trying to suppress my quirkiness, I finally decided to embrace it. Recently I started to get bored and restless about life, about colors, about personal style, etc. I only follow 2, 3 fashion andContinue reading “Why?”
Using credit to pay for clothing
Let me be very clear in my first sentence, I am against it. I work in the financial industry for the last 13 years, dealing directly with people in financial difficulties. This is my day job and I see everyday the consequences of overspending and poor money management on peoples’ lives. The only situation IContinue reading “Using credit to pay for clothing”
Bridal wear: beautiful & affordable :)
Weddings are expensive, period! And I know every bride wants to look a million dollars on that special day, but I get super excited when I find bridal options, that are affordable and beautiful. On my way to work, I was delighted to see a store window, full of affordable bridal wear. And I wasContinue reading “Bridal wear: beautiful & affordable :)”
Designer bags. I am so much more than this.
Every since I moved to London I started to realize how popular designer bags are, and how attached to them women are. There they go, in their early commute to work, holding their most precious thing, barely waken up. Following my previous post about looking sharp, without the need of flashy items on your wardrobeContinue reading “Designer bags. I am so much more than this.”
We should all unleash the Tiffany, that exists inside of us.
A few years ago I had 3 weddings, in 3 consecutive weekends. Yes, that’s right, you read it correctly, 3 weddings in 3 consecutive weekends. And so I bought 3 different dresses and consequently I bought new shoes, clutch, accessories, etc, etc etc. I didn’t buy expensive dresses, but still, it was a lot ofContinue reading “We should all unleash the Tiffany, that exists inside of us.”
Don’t overlook the small details.
There are many things I pay attention when I am analysing people’s personal style, but I definitely look at the tiny details. Fancy shoes? I will pay attention to your socks. Expensive bags? I will look at your whole outfit. Bling-bling watches and jewellery? I will look at your overcoat, your scarf, etc. In myContinue reading “Don’t overlook the small details.”
Do you your thing. Be You!
Frances Mcdormand won the Oscar for best actress last actress, but for me she won the Oscar for “Do you your thing. Be You!” Yeeyyyy. The Oscars are a parade of actresses wearing borrowed clothes & jewellery, basically being walking displays for big brands. This means that they, many times, don’t necessarily wear what theyContinue reading “Do you your thing. Be You!”
Personal style, on a budget 💷💰💲.
My first video, hope you enjoy.
I came to disrupt!
Franca is a personal journey, yet I want to do it with has many friends I can find along the way. A journey of self discovery and self expression, through a busy busy world, that pressure us to conform.I don’t know much, but I know that I was not born to conform. I came to disrupt.YouContinue reading “I came to disrupt!”
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