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

Giveaway!

Haven’t had a Giveaway in awhile so I decided now it was time! I’ll be giving away one of my new Peter Pan Chain Collars, all original and handmade by me, Francis Frank.
Rules are simple:

• Like BFF on Facebook »> www.facebook.com/byfrancisfrank
• And like the Post on Facebook regarding the giveaway, and waala, you’re entered!

New Fall 2012 Arrivals

The past week has been so busy, catching up on emails, stockits, and orders. Plus some personal events that I had to attend... on top of reading Hunger Games.. I'm hooked.. :/
But I've finally got around to having a mini shoot with my sister rocking the latest designs that I have created for Fall. Also orders are almost done, and being prepared to be shipped out.   Click the photo to see the full set!

 

 On a side note... I've been getting a couple of emails from concerning fans that some of my designs are up on a china wholesale site, they have taken my photos and designs and trying to sell them at a wholesale price.. well, I am aware and taken action against them, there isn't much I could do. I also aware of the other "jewelry designers" who have copied my designs, and at this point I am too busy to even care anymore. Haha, It happens a lot. Although I am flattered I am not impressed. It's just embarrassing on their part. Oh well, It doesn't effect me. :)
One thing you can count on is my designs will always be authentic in thought and always handmade by me and only me. I am not a big corporation, this is a one women show. I could never manufacture my products or purchase at a wholesale price and try and put my name on it as if I created it. I would feel like a fraud.

I hope everyone likes the new Fall 2012 Line. I worked really hard on this line, and I hope you enjoy!



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

Weekend Well Spent.

Working. I worked all weekend again. I really need to invest time in my social life.. haha. Seriously. The past 8 months have been non stop. This weekend I didn't get to go antiquing which was disappointing, I really need to look for a dresses for upcoming formal events I will be attending in the near future. I was stuck working in the garage on ear cuffs. Yep. I hand make these babies, unlike others you will see. I get to use a drill any everything (with the help from my lovely bf) ! My Father would be proud. Ha

My goal was to finish all 900 but I nearly made it to 300 all together. I'm defiantly going to need as many as I could make for this weekends event.

I've also updated the shop with two new pieces. Slowing adding the new Fall 2012 Line to Etsy. Hopefully by the middle of September everything should be added. I'm so excited for this weekend, but I'm also excited about it ending. So much prep goes into this show it's exhausting and very rewarding.
I can't wait to also shop my friends Melissa's line Loschy Designs. She is one of the most creative people I know her jewelry is amazing. You should check her out.

xo

Francis

Fall Color Pallet

Up early answering emails, printing out shipping labels, filling orders, and finishing up the new packaging. It seems like my days just kind of blend right into one another. I'm not crazy about that, but it's what needs to get done. This week is going to go by fast, I just know it. I'm pretty excited about Labor Day weekend at OISF. So many decisions are going to be made after that event, It's pretty scary and exciting. The possibility of hiring my first employee to handle most of the business and getting me new accounts. Most people are not aware that Etsy is just a small part of my business and have other accounts all over the world, and I'm constantly filing orders for those accounts on top of staying relevant on Etsy. The work load has gotten bigger then me. When I first started in 07 I never dreamed that It would be where the business is today and I'm so grateful for all that I have and extremely grateful to continue to do this. If you know anything about me you know that I have never had it easy, and getting here was not easy and it's still isn't easy. I won't get into how I grew up and all it's tragedies, but I will say this, it doesn't matter where you grew up or how you grew up... you have the power to shape yourself into whoever you want to be.

Woah, I rambled.. I wanted to blog about color pallets..haha, since I am in love with Design Seeds.
So... just skip all that. Ha

When I start to design pieces in my head or sleep, which happens a lot. I'm always thinking of colors and what I think would mesh well together as well as sticking to a color pallet I personally love and would wear. I put together a little post with some of my color inspiration for my new line. Enjoy.

xo

Francis

Fall 2012 Collection

It's here! The Fall 2012 Collection is now available on Etsy. >>> www.byfrancisfrank.com
My inspiration for this little collection is all things rustic, tarnish, vintage when it came to color, materials,texture and as well has my love for Egyptian Gods, magic, symbols art, and jewelry. I spend a lot of time doing research online, books, and visiting museums when it comes to designing my pieces. Most of you know I went to view Cleopatra the Exhibition in L.A and It was one of the most fascinating exhibitions I've been to in a while. If you're in the L.A area I suggest you check it out.
I'll be updating the shop in the next couple of weeks as well. I've been so busy with the next event I haven't had time to make all my sketches into actual jewelry as well as photograph the rest of the pieces! So be on the look out for that.

Right now when you purchase anything for my Fall Line you'll receive a free ear cuff!
Soo get Shoppin'!


xo
Francis