Bring your boyfriend to work day

Wouldn't it be amazing if such a day actually existed?? Often we inadvertently end up having to introduce our significant other to our coworkers, be it at the office, the company picnic, or even a happy hour event. Although you already have the job, this can seem like an "interview" all over again. Keep reading to find inspiration on how to merge your desire for your boyfriend to impress with his desire to stay comfortable.

Cotton Dress Shirt

Velvet Bow tie (more for style than actual formality)

Navy chino slacks (more casual than dress pants, not as casual as jeans)

Strong Leather Belt

 

Suede Dress Shoes

It might be a good idea for him to wear this last piece under his shirt for some extra strength if your coworkers are a particularly hard bunch to get a long with! 

Comment below if you have introduced a significant other to coworkers and if he (or you) were nervous about dressing for the day!!

xoxo,

Fancy Food: Fresh Omelet Recipe

Eating fresh and healthier food options doesn't mean forcing yourself to choke down a salad every day. Keep reading to see my fresh and tasty omelet recipe!

 

Ingredients:

1. 5 Eggs (I like to use cage free and grain feed organic brown eggs)

2. Fresh spinach

3. 1/3 onion diced

4. 1/3 tomatoe diced

5. *optional* 1/4 bell pepper sliced

6. *optional* shredded cheese (to taste)

7.  Sea salt and pepper (to taste)

Recipe yields two omelets

 

Comment below and let me know your favorite omelet recipe of if you decide to try out this Fresh Omelet recipe!!

 

xoxo,

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Fourth of July {Friday Fancies}

Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays, definitely my favorite summer holiday. This year it fell smack dab in the middle of the week but that doesn't mean we should celebrate any less. 

 
From vacationing on the beach, to watching fire works in the park; what ever you decide to do you can't go wrong with one of my three picks above!



Comment below and let me know your favorite ways to celebrate fourth of July and what you plan on wearing this weekend!

Button shirt
$52 - missiny.com

Stripe shirt
99 DKK - miinto.dk

Vero Moda blue vest
£15 - fashionunion.com

Cap Sleeve Flippy Tunic
$40 - topshop.com

ONLY denim jean shorts
€13 - bestseller.com

H M bikini swimwear
£6.99 - hm.com

Old Navy string bikini
$18 - oldnavy.gap.com

TOMS slip on shoes
$44 - toms.com

Armani Exchange strappy sandals
$49 - armaniexchange.com

Charlotte Russe high heels
$33 - charlotterusse.com

Wet Seal floppy hat
$13 - wetseal.com

Hat Attack straw hat
£88 - liberty.co.uk

Red hair accessory
$3.25 - amazon.com

Ray-Ban round metal sunglasses
$212 - mytheresa.com

xoxo,

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Like a Virgin

 

Anyone who's been reading Fancy Francy for a while knows that I think Rihanna is the ultimate bad ass, but who do you think taught Rihanna...?  

Madonna was and still is the original bad ass, showing girls the ropes since way back in the 80's. 

This material girl's influence can be channeled today without looking like an extra from the movie "Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun" by incorporating one or two of the pieces below.

Shop the look:

Bustier shirt, $50
Scotch Soda distressed denim vest, €110
Shorts, £18
Gold flat, $74
Engraved necklace, $26
Betsey Johnson lace glove, $37
Hair accessory, £6
River Island Cross And Chain Ring, $12

 

Cheers to these bad girls, may they continue to do it and do it well!

Disclaimer: The images of Rihanna and Madonna used in this post are NOT my own, they were sourced through google search. If one of these pictures belong to you and you would like credit please email me and I will be happy to do so!!

Boutique Interview: Scentz & Scentzibilities

Recently a friend introduced me to a unique fragrance and body care boutique operating out of Toronto, Canada called "Scentz & Scentzibilities." I was so impressed with their product offering and green company philosophy, that I reached out to the owner who was gracious enough to allow me to do a feature on Scentz & Scentzibilities.


If that wasn't already great enough, she also agreed to sponsor a giveaway for one of my lucky readers (look out for more information on that coming this week!)

1.     What inspired you to open this boutique? What’s the story of how this all started?


Having been introduced to perfume oils I fell in love with the whole business - from design of the scent to packaging, marketing and distribution. I particularly loved the concept of designing bespoke fragrances for individuals and the "Scentz Bar" was born.


2.     How do you decide on what scents to carry and from where do you source your assortment? Do you manufacturer your own fragrances?


We source our blends from France and Dubai and then combine them in-house to produce our own line of fragrances. Our blends are based on the popular scents that North Americans love. What is popular in our culture differs from other cultures so it is important to choose blends that appeal to North Americans. Our bases are already blended with the proper top, middle and heart notes. We then take our blends and create our Signature line of fragrances. Currently we have 5 women and 3 men Signature scents along with a complete line of bath and body products available in each scent. However we have 11 blends that we use to create unique fragrances.

3.     What set’s your boutique apart from other boutiques in the area/city as well as your competitors internationally?
 Our company is unique in many ways. One element that sets our company apart is our commitment to the empowerment of the individual. Toward that end we seek charities to support that empower the individual. We also put on charity Scentz Bars where 30% of all proceed go to the Charity. A fun and unique way of raising money for valued causes.
From a product perspective we have a truly green and healthy fragrance. We use 100% perfume oil for our fragrances, this means that you get a full-bodied and longer lasting fragrance that you don't have to reapply throughout the day! In addition, all of our fragrances are 100% alcohol free. As the alcohol is non existent, many of the negative health issues that sometimes prevents people from being able to use perfume (such as headaches, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes) does not occur with our fragrances. This means that most people who cannot wear perfumes can wear our fragrances. In fact we have had many customers who have not been able to wear perfumes for years be able to wear ours. Another benefit is that the fragrance becomes part of you and people love the way you smell as oppose to having the fragrance wear you.

The ability to have a custom "Bespoke fragrance" designed for you is another element that sets us apart from our competition. In addition every Bespoke fragrance that we design can be infused into our full line of bath &body products! Making it the perfect way to have a signature scent that is unforgettable. 

Scentz also has an amazing subscription program where you can sign up to have a fragrance delivered to you every month or quarter. It's the perfect way to treat yourself or a loved!

4.     Which of this season’s scents are you especially excited about carrying in your store?


For women we are really excited about are best sellers which are "Pure Intrigue" and "Flirt". Pure Intrigue is a Floral Oriental infused with edible notes. Flirt, is a Fresh Floral, crisp and clean. We are also super excited to have just introduced our newest fragrance for the season: "Kai". It combines elements from both our best sellers in order to create a unique Fresh Floral Oriental with hints of edible notes. So far Kai has been received with rave reviews by our clients!

For men, we are excited to once again be offering "Bold" which is an alluring fragrance with Fresh woodsy oriental notes. Great for the summer or anytime!

5.     Describe your personal style, how is your style reflected in the scents you carry and your boutique?


My personal style is "simple elegance" with a hint of edginess. My favorite designers are Ralph Lauren's eclectic Chic line, Chanel, Diane VOn Furstenberg, Tori Burch and J Crew. Our Pure Intrigue is definitely reflective of Diane Von Furstenberg while our newest scent Kai is reflective of Ralph Lauren's eclectic chic. I believe our fragrances not only reflect my personal style but the style of the women that are unique, fashionable, and forward thinking. The platform of our company is empowerment and the power of being uniquely you.God created us as individuals and our fragrances reflect that individuality.

Our company is seen as being truly reflective beautifully integrated in the environment that exists in Toronto. Our product appeals to the 18 to 35 year old women who is uniquely themselves. They are fun, socially responsible, forward thinking and fashionable with a hint of edginess. They see their ethnicity as a sense of pride as they see their personal family. Their peers are from a diverse background as they are confident with who they are as an individual and embrace the differences and sameness of all people.

I'm guessing you are now also in love with this company just like me! If you want more information (or can't wait to try these products out for yourself) check out their website or feel free to reach out to boutique owner Antoinette by emailing her.

Do you have a signature scent for summer?

Comment below and let me know what you think of this company, also which of their products would you like to see me do a giveaway of?

xoxo,

How to Thrift Store Shop

Over the last few years I have found a love for "the thrill of the thrift hunt," and have received numerous questions from my friends on what thrift stores I go to and how I find such great pieces. Keep reading to get my top tips for digging through the trenches and coming out a shopping heroine on the other side.

 

1. Come with an objective 

Okay so I know most people would say that you shouldn't be too picky or precise with what you have in mind when hunting through a thrift store, and I agree. However; you should have some sort of objective in mind before hitting the racks to ensure that you are not getting overwhelmed as well as some things are better to look for in a thrift store vs a regular store and vice versa. For example: my last objective was to find a few denim jackets. I noticed that a lot of the denim jackets I was seeing in the stores were over priced, and under styled. I remembered that I had a lot of amazing jackets in the past that I had given to Goodwill, only later to realize that I wish I still had it. I figured I couldn't be the only one who did this and decided to check out what I could find in the thrift stores.

2. Dress for battle

Okay so maybe the title for tip three is a little extreme but I had already made a few war references in this post and I figured I might as well keep going with it. When heading to the thrift store it’s important to wear clothing that you can easily try items over; I suggest leggings and a fitted t-shirt. Over time I’ve discovered this little trick after realizing that a lot of thrift stores don’t have dressing rooms (not to mention a lot of the clothes you don’t really want to wear before washing either).

3. Check for defects. Everywhere

This tip might seem obvious but as a new thriftier I think it’s one of the mistakes I made the most. If your not accustom to shopping at second hand stores it’s easy to forget that since this is not new clothing, it might very well have some obscenely large hole or copious stain somewhere. The first time I ever went thirfting I purchased an adorable oversized sweater that I later realized had a huge hole in the front that I didn’t notice until after I had already taken it home.

Some examples of items to look out for are: stains (especially in the pits area), pockets with broken seems, shoes missing taps on the heels, holes anywhere in the garment, missing buttons, etc. Hint: (if you find something that has a defect but you still really love, talk to the cashier and they will probably lower the price on the item for you!)

Comment below and let me know if you like to go "thrifting"!!

xoxo,

Summer Scentz Giveaway

I am happy to announce my second ever giveaway, as a thank you to all my amazing readers and subscribers! This giveaway is being sponsored by the boutique Scentz and Scentzability (to learn more about this amazing fragrance company read my blog post here). They are giving away a FULL SIZE fragrance from their collection ($50 value) to one of my lucky readers. The giveaway is open internationally and will close on July 20th 2012. 

RULES:

The rules are simple...

1.  Like Fancy Francy's facebook fan page.

  Like the Scentz and Scentzability fan page. (Both of which can be done through rafflecopter below.)

 Additional entries will be awarded for following Fancy Francy on twitter or google friend connect.

2. Must be 18 years or older to enter or have parent/guardian consent.

4. The winner of this contest will be chosen through rafflecopter with the use of random.org. 

5. Contest Ends July 20th 2012. Open internationally.

If you have any questions please feel free to comment below! Good luck to everyone!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

PS: Interested in purchasing something from their website, readers of Fancy Francy can use this special discount code to get 10% of their next purchase: discount code F2812!

www.myscentz.com

xoxo,

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