November

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Making Moves

Today I dotted the "I's" and crossed the "T's".  I'm officially apart of La Maison De Fashion team! This is a PR/Consignment store and I'm very lucky to have my own table there. La Maison De Fashion is a style house and brand marketing, designer boutique located in the heart of Los Angeles. They specialized in the promotion of up and coming designers, luxury fashion and lifestyle brands. It's crazy to think my designs are located in a store where celebs such as Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj have been seen shopping for editorial pulls, and awards shows.
In the next couple of weeks I'll be designing some editorial pieces that will be exclusive for pulls for shoots in magazines or red carpet events. I'm really excited to let my freak flag fly with these pieces. I've already teamed up for Galeana Designs for an editorial shoot that was shot this past Saturday and getting ready to shoot a music video with my jewels.

Here's a little sneak peek at one of the looks... I'm not allowed to show you the entire photo...but it's amazing!! Haha. Soon I'll be able to. For this look I designed two Nose Chain Rings, a Silver Head  Chain and you can't see it but Silver Coin Earrings that cascade from ear to ear... it's pretty raddd.

Here's my little set up at La Maison De Fashion, I still have couple of displays I need to build and some new pieces to get up. But all in due time. ;)
I'm so exited for 2013. I finally feel like I'm making my mark and moves to where I want to be in life. I'm so thankful for all these opportunities that are coming my way, and meeting new people that will become life long friends.

 Since it's official.. all press inquires could always contact me or La Masion De Fashion.

Angelina Pitt (323) 413-2052

Showroom located at:
7471 Melrose , Los Angeles, California
11am-6pm

xo
 Francis

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New Work

Hello!

I've been pretty busy at neglecting my blog.. -__- I've been busy with orders, and working on a wholesale that needs to get out like now. So I haven't had much time to update on top of feeling under the weather. Some interesting fun news! I'll be collaborating with a designer for LAFW this year. First show is October 11th. I can't say much about it yet until everything is signed and stamped but I'm pretty excited about this one. I participated last year in a First Communion show and had a blast. Lots of important people, and it gained a lot exposure for By Francis Frank. I'll update you more when the time comes. I've also added a couple of new pieces to my shop. So be sure to check them out! The rest of my week consist of orders orders and orders. Pretty stoked! haha

xo

Francis

Orange International Street Fair

Insane. That's how I described my three day weekend event at the Orange International Street Fair. It takes about month for me to prepare for this event, since everything is handmade by only me and you never know how much to make you could sell out in one night, or sell out of a particular item. But of course, I was still making jewelry while people shopped. Ha. The first day is always exhausting. It's set up day. Since I was vending with my friend Melissa Loschy (who by the way is amazing at displays), it only took us about 3-4 hours to set up..haha. We were very sweaty to say the least. We had the same booth as last year which is awesome, since we're right in front of the stage and alcohol. On Friday the event starts at 5pm and It's just a swarm of people. Which is always great for business.
Saturday and Sunday are the exact same, but it starts early at 10am, which still gets packed. There is so many people at this event, we didn't have cell service which sucked, because we couldn't accept credit cards! But thankfully a friend stopped by and lent us his WiFi. So It's safe to say we were the only ones who accepted credit cards at the event. :)

This is what the event looks before we open, and then after.... try going to the bathroom during this time..

This by far the most fun I have vending. I love this event, not just becuase of all it's profits, but get to meet some really cool people and some pretty halarious people. I'm going to have to blog about the history of jewelry and head chains, and slave bracelets. A lot of girls insisted that Head Chains were made up by Khole Kardashian... hahaha.  Which is clearly incorrect.
I seriously cannot wait until next years event and all the crazy that comes with it.

I thought this would be my last event for the year, but I've applied for Patchwork in Culver City for the Holidays so hopefully I'll get to vend there. I've also updated the shop with some new stuff, so check that out!

xo
Francis

Back On Blogger

I've decided to come back to blogger because I wanted more intimate platform to blog about my daily updates with By Francis Frank and all the behind the scene action that goes with it.. SO much action! Ha.. It's really just me working 7am-? in my pjs trying to make a name for myself in this ever growing industry and so far so good. :D
I'll still be using my Tumblr as far as extra promotion, and as a inspirational broad. You could follow me there as well! --->> Click Me <<---
As many of you know BFF Fall 2012 Collection will be coming out soon! While I tried to keep my designs under wraps. I couldn't help but share some of the new stuff! There is a couple pieces that will be hitting the shop end of August. I've designed some pretty exciting new pieces that I just know you're going to love! Take a looksies...
         

 

 So be on the lookout for the Fall 2012 Collection out soon!

 This year I'll be back at the Orange International Street Fair with one of my favorite Jewelry Designers and favorite people Melissa Loschy aka Loschy Designs. Last year was my first year participating in the street fair and it was insane! Not only did we both sell out that night but we had to create pieces on the spot. It's a three day event and I'm so looking forward to participating again! 

If you live in the OC/LA area this is a event you must checkout! You can find all the information at

   http://www.orangestreetfair.org/

Well, that's it for updates! Check back for BFF Fall 2012 Collection hitting the site soon!

xo

Francis

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Mixtape Monday.

Current Music Obession: EVERY TIME I DIE - The big dirty. I'm still in love with that album. Keeps me awake and alert while driving..makes me wanna punch you out! haha. Just Joshing.

I finally got my packaging right for fancyThat!!! And i MUST say... I am impressed. haha jk.. no really I LOVE IT! Ah, I feel so much more professional..?I dunno. But I like this feeling.

adorable right?! guh!ahaha.

Also did some crafting today for the shop..I made some new cute lace flowers! I love em' so! And I hope you will too!On another note...I'm so excited for Gossip Girl today! It has been too long! I'm thinking of creating some pieces that would best represent the Upper East Side.. AKA my new home soon.. ;D Also 90210 is back on tomorrow! Yesss! Gosh, I'm such a T.V show junkie!! :P

Since I do not have to report to jury duty tomorrow, thank the LORD! Even though I would of gotten out of it... I always do.. :P

So, tomorrow should be fun!!

I get to shoot with Angela again tomorrow! I'll be in Redondo Beach for most of the day! I'll be bringing all my accessories and new netting veils! It's going to be effing ferocious! I'll have pix up when we get them from the photographer.

Ok, well I'm going to watch the office and craft..

Handmade Displays!

I love my headband handmade display! Matt and I worked really hard on this thing!

So I have this big event coming up (will announce soon) and I need better displays! So instead of spending a fortune on headband displays, I decieded to make them my own with pvc pipes, block of wood, and picked out the fabric to go along with my theme displays! I got all of these supply's at Lowes..total cost was $25 bucks! Such an amazing idea!

Matt did all the sawing..I was too weak to do it alone.. :P

Drill saw to make the holes

First part of the display.

Andddd waaaLA!

Final Product!

Also, while hanging out in Matt's father garage..I started noticing all his fathers collection of vintage thing. It's crazy to think most of his stuff is worth thousands..nuts.

Ok,well that's it for now..back to creating...<3