The IT List

• Laura Wears dresses up her cozy fair aisle sweater with a blazer for a chic, winter-ready look! Pop over to check out her cute stocking cap, too! (find Laura Wears on Twitter!)


• Peach Gingham pairs polka dots with a fur vest - what an amazing combination! The perfect casual back-to-work outfit! (find Peach Gingham on Twitter!)


• A Devine Life is mad for plaid this season and pairs it with heels and pearls - a beautiful classic look! (find a Devine Life on Twitter!)


• Rach.E. Cakes is jumping on the animal trend in an outfit that is cute and comfortable enough for a long day of traveling at the airport! Pop over to see what furry friend she is sporting! (find Rach.E.Cakes on Twitter!)


• Behind The Dressing Room Door gives us the scoop on a mini sale going on at Anthropologie! Definitely a good time to stock up on dresses and sweaters! (find Behind the Dressing Room Door on Twitter!)


• Living After Midnite found a gem of a bag at a recent sample sale and she hasn't put it down since! Head over to see her fabulous new bag! (find Living After Midnite on Twitter!)


• Fancy Francy shows us how to incorporate tights and leggings into our winter wardrobe! Pop over for some style tips and to check out these two looks! (find Fancy Francy on Twitter!)


• Second Best is rocking her favorite winter staple that we all have - even men! Head over to see what it is and where she found it! (find Second Best on Twitter!)


• Ishi is all puffed up in her favorite winter coat and it extremely warm, but still chic! Go check it out - such a great price point, too!


• Fleurani shows us that black and blue really do go together! A sophisticated look with a fun, unexpected twist!


• Rachels Look Book proves that neon isn't going anywhere soon with this festive but comfy look! Her sweater is to die for - a must see! (find Rachel's Look Book on Twitter!)


• See Mo Go is finally pulling out her favorite Christmas dress now that Thanksgiving is over - perfect for the holidays! So cute! (find See Mo Go on Twitter!)


• My Thrifty Chic is rocking some fun printed pallazo pants she found while thrifting - such a great find at an even better price! (find My Thrifty Chic on Twitter!)


• Second Street East is dreaming of spring even though winter is just beginning. Head over to check out the fresh and bright dining room she loving this week! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)


• Sweetie Pie Style recreates an outfit that would be perfect for a holiday party with friends in gorgeous winter whites! She also gives some great tips for dressing in monochromatic tones!! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)

the IT list is brought to you weekly by Jill of Good Life and edited by Michelle of Second Street East.

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The IT List

• Laura Wears dresses up her cozy fair aisle sweater with a blazer for a chic, winter-ready look! Pop over to check out her cute stocking cap, too! (find Laura Wears on Twitter!)


• Peach Gingham pairs polka dots with a fur vest - what an amazing combination! The perfect casual back-to-work outfit! (find Peach Gingham on Twitter!)


• A Devine Life is mad for plaid this season and pairs it with heels and pearls - a beautiful classic look! (find a Devine Life on Twitter!)


• Rach.E. Cakes is jumping on the animal trend in an outfit that is cute and comfortable enough for a long day of traveling at the airport! Pop over to see what furry friend she is sporting! (find Rach.E.Cakes on Twitter!)


• Behind The Dressing Room Door gives us the scoop on a mini sale going on at Anthropologie! Definitely a good time to stock up on dresses and sweaters! (find Behind the Dressing Room Door on Twitter!)


• Living After Midnite found a gem of a bag at a recent sample sale and she hasn't put it down since! Head over to see her fabulous new bag! (find Living After Midnite on Twitter!)


• Fancy Francy shows us how to incorporate tights and leggings into our winter wardrobe! Pop over for some style tips and to check out these two looks! (find Fancy Francy on Twitter!)


• Second Best is rocking her favorite winter staple that we all have - even men! Head over to see what it is and where she found it! (find Second Best on Twitter!)


• Ishi is all puffed up in her favorite winter coat and it extremely warm, but still chic! Go check it out - such a great price point, too!


• Fleurani shows us that black and blue really do go together! A sophisticated look with a fun, unexpected twist!


• Rachels Look Book proves that neon isn't going anywhere soon with this festive but comfy look! Her sweater is to die for - a must see! (find Rachel's Look Book on Twitter!)


• See Mo Go is finally pulling out her favorite Christmas dress now that Thanksgiving is over - perfect for the holidays! So cute! (find See Mo Go on Twitter!)


• My Thrifty Chic is rocking some fun printed pallazo pants she found while thrifting - such a great find at an even better price! (find My Thrifty Chic on Twitter!)


• Second Street East is dreaming of spring even though winter is just beginning. Head over to check out the fresh and bright dining room she loving this week! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)


• Sweetie Pie Style recreates an outfit that would be perfect for a holiday party with friends in gorgeous winter whites! She also gives some great tips for dressing in monochromatic tones!! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)

the IT list is brought to you weekly by Jill of Good Life and edited by Michelle of Second Street East.

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xoxo,

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How I Style Tights in the Winter

Dressing for winter is like a double edge sword, twice as useful but also twice as many chances for mistakes. On the one hand you have soo many more cute cold weather accessories you can mix and play with, but on the other hand it can be a challenge trying to figure out how to layer, add, and subtract pieces all the while remaining stylish. This tricky equation gets all the more complicated if you're not actually prepared for winter and have none of the a fore mentioned cute winter accessories. I admittedly was so NOT prepared for this winter. Being a southern girl true and true, this is my first real winter I've ever experienced in my 20 something years (apparently we're still in "Fall weather" and haven't even hit Winter in NYC yet). Despite it being officially ridiculously cold outside I've been in denial, hoping that maybe if I pretend it's not cold, I won't actually be cold). Needless to say, after basically freezing my butt off for the past few weeks I've been forced to admit defeat.

Luckily, I was recently given the opportunity to try out the No nonsense brand of tights and leggings. I received a pair of denim leggings and a pair of patterned black tights. For the first outfit I wore, I layered a basic long sleeve shirt under a bright chiffon button down shirt. I added a blazer for extra warmth and paired it with the denim leggings and knee-high boots. I loved the fact that everyone thought they were actual jeans, but I had the comfort of wearing leggings! In the second outfit I choose to amp up the warmth factor of a sweater dress by pairing it with patterned tights and another bright blazer.

Like these looks? Keep reading to see more photos of these outfits!

How I Style Tights in the Winter

Dressing for winter is like a double edge sword, twice as useful but also twice as many chances for mistakes. On the one hand you have soo many more cute cold weather accessories you can mix and play with, but on the other hand it can be a challenge trying to figure out how to layer, add, and subtract pieces all the while remaining stylish. This tricky equation gets all the more complicated if you're not actually prepared for winter and have none of the a fore mentioned cute winter accessories. I admittedly was so NOT prepared for this winter. Being a southern girl true and true, this is my first real winter I've ever experienced in my 20 something years (apparently we're still in "Fall weather" and haven't even hit Winter in NYC yet). Despite it being officially ridiculously cold outside I've been in denial, hoping that maybe if I pretend it's not cold, I won't actually be cold). Needless to say, after basically freezing my butt off for the past few weeks I've been forced to admit defeat.

Luckily, I was recently given the opportunity to try out the No nonsense brand of tights and leggings. I received a pair of denim leggings and a pair of patterned black tights. For the first outfit I wore, I layered a basic long sleeve shirt under a bright chiffon button down shirt. I added a blazer for extra warmth and paired it with the denim leggings and knee-high boots. I loved the fact that everyone thought they were actual jeans, but I had the comfort of wearing leggings! In the second outfit I choose to amp up the warmth factor of a sweater dress by pairing it with patterned tights and another bright blazer.

Like these looks? Keep reading to see more photos of these outfits!

What's Trending Now: Cropped Turtlenecks {Look for Less Edition}

Save Item: ASOS $14 / Splurge Item: American Apparel $30

Sleeveless turtlenecks in the 90's were like the shoulder pads of the 80's, everyone was doing it and no one was quite sure why. Are you trying to keep from catching a cold or are you trying to hide a hickey from your parents a la Full House? What ever the case apparently the 90's are back... and I'm loving it! All jokes aside I love this trend and can't wait till mine arrives in the mail. I bought a regular plain old sheer turtle neck from Express last year to wear to work in the winter and to my surprise, I ended up wearing it more than I anticipated. Since the summer I've been on the hunt for a cropped sleeveless variety but couldn't find one anywhere until I finally tracked one down at American Apparel. I liked the look of it but not the price so I held off on buying it. Naturally, I was super pumped when I stumbled upon this one at ASOS yesterday during their Cyber Monday Sale, for less than half the price of the American Apparel one.

Need more convincing? Still not sure about this trend? Check out some of these stylish celebs rocking the trend!

Fur

Fur by fancyfrancy featuring a hooded fur vest

Must Have Monday: Cyber Monday Fashion Deals

This past weekend I opted to forgo the Black Friday madness and instead headed to D.C to celebrate "Friendsgiving" with some of my friends from undergrad. Since I knew I wasn't going to be participating in Black Friday, I made sure to get together my "hit list" for Cyber Monday. Keep reading to see my list of Cyber Monday discount codes and offers, also be sure to comment below and let me know if there are any additional ones you know that aren't on the list.

 

ASOS

11/26 ONLY – 30% off everything when you use code CYBERMONDAYSPECIAL

ANTHROPOLOGIE

11/23- 11/25- 25% off sale with new markdowns added- no code required!

11/26- enjoy free shipping on your entire order- no code required!

BAUBLEBAR

11/23 ONLY - Buy 2 Baubles, Get 15% Off (code: FRIDAY15) Buy 3 Baubles, Get 25% Off (code: FRIDAY25) Buy 4 Baubles, Get 35% Off (code: FRIDAY35)

11/26- 11/28 – get a free gift for every $40 you spend on site – no code required!

BLOOMINGDALE’S

11/26- take $50 off $250, and 50% off a great selection of products, no code needed!

BOBBI BROWN

11/26 – One Day Only, enjoy FIVE free samples with any purchase plus free standard shipping! No code needed. Also free returns on Foundations, Concealers, and Powders . No code needed.

CHARM & CHAIN

11/26 – 35% off sitewide when you enter code LOVEIT

C.WONDER

11/26 ONLY – get an extra 50% off sale items, 30% off full price purchases of $100 or more + free shipping – no code required!

DOROTHY PERKINS

11/21-11/27- enjoy 20% off full price dresses (excludes Kardashian Kollection)

FRENCH CONNECTION

11/26- use code EXPRESS12 for free express delivery

GAP, Banana Republic, and Old Navy


11/26- 30% Off Your Online Purchase w/ code CYBER

GORJANA

11/26-11/27 – 40% off entire site + free shipping when you enter code CYBER40 at checkout! Plus free gift with purchase when you spend $100 or more

HENRI BENDEL

11/26- save 30% off orders of $100 or more PLUS Free shipping and splurge card with code CYBER12

INTERMIX

11/26 ONLY – 15% off regular priced merchandise with code CYBER15

KATE SPADE

11/26 ONLY – enjoy up to 75% off select items and free shipping on orders over $200 – no code needed!

MACY'S

Extra 15% off regular, sale and clearance prices during the Cyber Monday Sale w/ code CYBER

MAX & CHLOE

11/23-11/26 – get 25% OFF SITEWIDE plus get a free clutch
with any purchase over $350 + $10 gift certificate credit for every $50 spent! Enter promo code: CYBER12

MODCLOTH

11/26 – 100′s of fan-selected styles at 25% off for a limited time

OXYGEN BOUTIQUE

11/23-11/26 – enjoy 20% off all full-priced items when you enter code CYBEROXYGEN

STEVE MADDDEN

- 25% off and free shipping with code GIVE25!

- 30% off plus free shipping with code Holidays30

THEORY

11/23-11/26 – enjoy 30% off sitewide when you enter code THANKS2012

THE TREND BOUTIQUE

11/26- save 25% off and enjoy free domestic shipping with code TAKE25

YOOX US

11/21-11/26- enjoy up to 40% off fall/ winter collections & an extra 15% off already reduced items with code YOOXTHANKS

 

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What's Trending Now: Lady and the Vamp {Vampy Lipsticks}

 

It's not enough that we read the whole Twlight series and had to be first in line at the Breaking dawn movie premiere, now we want to look like them too?? Vampires haven't had such a good few years since.. actually since never.

But on a more serious note (since we all know fashion and beauty is just about as serious as it gets) the vampy lipstick trend is huge right now, just in time for the Autumn/ Winter season.

Like this trend? Shop the look below to get your "vamp on'. Also be sure to comment below and let me know if you plan to rock this trend or not!

xoxo,

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Must Have Monday: Leather Panel Leggings

Trying to find the perfect fitting pair of leather pants is like trying to find the illegibly written toy at the top of a kid's Christmas list ... the salesperson swears she knows what you're trying to describe and that it definitely DOES exist, but neither of you seemed to have ever actually seen one (at least not in real life). I love my leather panel leggings because they give the same basic look as leather pants but without the terrible awkward random bunching and overall ill fit on me. I purchased mine a year or two ago and since then it has been almost impossible to find another pair like them that have realistic vegan leather (you know, not that shinny plasticy looking crap). I had all but given up hope of ever finding a suitable replacement for my ripping at the seams leather leggings until this past weekend. Fellow blog friend Nicole showed up to an event wearing pants almost identical to mine. Instead of being enraged and "accidently spilling a cocktail on them" as I usually would do in a situation like this, I was literally ecstatic to find a leggings "twinsy". The best part... she had just gotten her pants that week and so they were still in stock!!! I guess some fashion nightmares have happy endings after all.

 

In love with this look too or currently craving something else? Comment below and let me know what’s on your “Monday must have list”!

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The IT List

• My Fashionate Life thinks that sweater weather is better and is finally getting to partake in all of the fall fashion! She looks so cute in her layers! (find My Fashionlate Life on Twitter!)


• My Thrifty Chic is pulling out a sassy, forgotten about dress for the first time and you won't believe what she paid for it! Go check it out! (find My Thrifty Chic on Twitter!)


• Bon Chic Bon Gastronomique is getting crafty and tackled making a leather pocket for one of her tees! Pop over for the full run-down and to see the amazing final product! (find Bon Chic Bon Gastronomique on Twitter!)


• Glitzy Blues reminds us not to overlook the men's section when shopping! She is sporting her favorite shirt and just happened to find it on the other side of the store! (find Glitzy Blues on Twitter!)


• Fashion Fixation doesn't love the cold, but does love that it gives her a chance to play with layering her summer clothes under sweaters and coats! Love this look! (find Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)


• Peach Gingham found a cute new pair of heels that look way more expensive than they were! Head over to see where she found them and the cute pieces she paired them with! (find Peach Gingham on Twitter!)


• Living After Midnite is taking advantage of a break in the winter weather and going lacy with a side of studs! Oh and did I mention their is a neon jacket involved? A must see! (find Living After Midnite on Twitter!)


• Behind the Dressing Room Door is loving all of the cozy and cute layered looks from Anthropologie! Tons of inspiration for fall here! (find Behind the Dressing Room on Twitter!)


• Rach.E. Cakes is showing us how to make a tasty Thanksgiving inspired snack - pumpkin pie popcorn! Head over for the full recipe - this could be dangerous! (find Rach.E.Cakes on Twitter!)


• A Devine Life is making a floral sundress work for fall by throwing it on with a trench coat and tights! Such a good way to get the most out of your wardrobe! (find a Devine Life on Twitter!)


• Laura Wears looks so chic in a beige from head to toe! A monochromatic look you will definitely want to recreate! (find Laura Wears on Twitter!)


• Ishi wore faux fur for the first time this season! The best way to add instant glamour to any outfit - go check it out!


• Fancy Francy is breaking out of her normal neutral uniform and trying some bold color! She totally knocked it out of the park! (find Fancy Francy on Twitter!)


• Second Street East is dreaming of a very stylish Thanksgiving and put together the perfect room and outfit for the event! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)


• Sweetie Pie Style shows us three ways to style one of winter's must have pieces - a cream cable knit sweater! Pop over for her tips and to see her top picks for adding one to your wardrobe! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)

the IT list is brought to you weekly by Jill of Good Life and edited by Michelle of Second Street East.

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Thanksgiving Giveaway

 



 

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and what better way to say thank you to all of my readers than by hosting a giveaway?! The prize is an adorable Boho Golden Ray Necklace from Amy O Jewelry, similar to the one I wore in this outfit post!  This necklace would be a perfect statement piece to wear this season as you attend holiday parties!

 

The Rules for the Giveaway are Super Simple:

 

- Like Amy O on Facebook
- Follow Amy O on twitter

- and Follow FancyFrancy via one of the following options: Bloglovin, Email, RSS, Facebook, Twitter, etc
- An extra entry will be given to those that comment on the FancyFrancy Facebook page sharing one thing that they are thankful for (in the spirit of thanksgiving)

The giveaway will start tomorrow (November 15th) and run until the end of the month. The giveaway will be open internationally. The giveaway will be ran through raffelcopter and the winner of the giveaway will be chosen through random.org. Once the winner is announced Amy O jewelry will contact the winner to send them the prize.

 

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Good luck everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 

xoxo,

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WIWW: Breaking all My Norms

 



 

No one ever believes me when I tell them how quickly I get dressed for work in the morning. Although I'm a blogger and love all things pretty and wearable, I also enjoy my sleep and just like everyone else, I don't have time to spend countless hours each morning determining what to wear. My secret? Nearly ALL of my wardrobe is made up of neutrals. Okay so maybe that wasn't a ground breaking secret BUT it gets better. Since most of my clothes are neutrals  anything I "throw on" basically works. Once I discovered this little "color uniform" I became obsessed with navy, black, and browns (boring I know).

In an attempt to break myself out of my style norms, I purchased a pair of the red polka dot Rockstar jeans from Oldnavy when they first came out. I simply couldn't resist the polka dots and gave myself TWO pats on the back for putting down the navy color option and going for these instead.

What's Trending Now: Quilted Bags

Photo Sources: 1. Quilted Heart Shoulder Bag / 2. Quilted Shoulder Bag / 3. Quilted Bowling Bag / 4. Quilted chain Cross Body Bag /  5. Quilted top handle Bag  / 6. Mini Quilted Shoulder Bag

I'm in love with the quilted bag trend and have been for some time now. The first one I added to my arsenal is this quilted tote shopper bag from ASOS in cream which has quickly turned into my favorite everyday bag.

Must Have Monday

An item that you spot and instantly fall in love with is like having a song stuck in your head. As hard as you try, you can't get it out of your mind! Last week I spotted a woman on the street wearing a coat very similar to this. I instantly thought fell in love with it but with no way of knowing where she got it from (she was too far away to approach and ask) I tried to forget about it and go on with my day. Naturally, the next day I spot ANOTHER woman wearing a similar style cardigan/coat while I was at church. Typically spotting two people wearing something before I purchase it would make me probably want it less, but this cardigan/coat seemed like the perfect weekend throw on to combat the already cold weather we're having here in New York.

For the past week I've been frantically searching to find a similar (and affordable) option to this black and white geo patterned oversize cardigan. So far I've managed to find these three options:

The first one is a  Staring at Stars Reversible Knit Cardie from UO which actually probably looks the closest to the original one I spotted on the street. The second one is another Staring at Stars brand Knit Cardie from UO which is slightly less expensive since it's not reversible, and I actually like the pattern more on but wish that the overall color was white with black designs instead of the other way around. Last but not least I found a third option, a Blanket wrap Cardie from ASOS, that looks ridiculously comfy and warm!

 

 

In love with this look too or currently craving something else? Comment below and let me know what's on your "Monday must have list"!

xoxo,

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Wardrobe Inspiration + WIWW: Leather Pleated Skirt Edition

As you know from the post I did yesterday (and if you follow me on Snapette and see the ridiculous amount of leather goodies I've snapped pictures of) I'm beyond in love with the leather trend that's happening this season. So naturally I've been scooping up affordable vegan leather pieces ( I even scored a vintage leather skirt and backpack when I went thrifting a few weeks ago). One of my first purchases was a black pleated vegan leather skirt from H&M.

What's Trending Now: Black Pleated Leather Skirts

 

 

A black pleated skirt is like a school girl gone bad. No one expected it, no one knows exactly when it happened, and although we might not admit it... we all secretly want to do it too.

With that being said its no surprise that amidst the leather (and vegan leather) trend this season, the pleated leather skirt in particular has been making quite the number of cameos (everyone from Urban to Bergdorf is carrying a version of the look in their stores!) Brands such as Marc by Marc Jacobs, Forever 21, and Free People have all taken a stab at creating their own version of this piece, making it a trend that's accessible to all wallet sizes :)

Want to try this trend? Shop the look below and be sure to check out tomorrows post where I show how to rock the look! Comment below and let me know if you have this trend or plan to get one !

 

Francy Answers: What to Wear to a Pop/Rock Concert

It's been a few weeks since I answered my last Francy Answers but now that I've made it easier to send in questions expect to see a lot more being featured on the site! Recently a reader wrote in:

Hi Francy,
So I am planning on going to a pop/alternative rock concert (The Script). I have NEVER been to any type of concert like that and I am at a loss for what to wear. Please help!

Sincerely,
The closest thing I have to rock is a pair of black leather combat boots :-)

Dear Reader,

The good news is combat boots are a great place to start! If you've been reading my blog for a little while you know that they are one of my favorite boots this season (check out how I styled them here). Going to a concert is always fun, and you want to make sure your outfit reflects the mood of the evening while still remaining comfortable, cute, and weather appropriate  (depending on if the concert is indoors or outdoors). Check out the options I put together below and hopefully find the perfect outfit for your fun day coming up!

 

 

Comment below and let me know what's your ideal concert look? Have you been to any fun concerts lately?!

xoxo,

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Out and About: Forever 21 Editor's List Launch Party

Recently, BHS (before hurricane Sandy) that is, I attended a launch party Forever 21 hosted in their Time Square Store celebrating the launch of their "Editors' List Collection."  The Editors' list is a new collection created in collaboration with Conde Nast glossies: Glamour, W, Teen Vogue, and Details. According to Glamour.com, "the collaboration is running for 3 months in 480 stores across the country, and in each store there will be a special section with items (hand-picked by the editors)." During the duration of the collaboration  Forever 21 is also stocking subscription gift cards for the participating glossies in their store. The event included refreshments courtesy of Sigmund's Pretzels, as well as a photo booth and a braiding bar.

During the event we also got the opportunity to shop the new collection with picks from Teen Vogue, Glamour, W, and Details. Check out my favorite picks from the new collection below!

 

Also if you haven't already be sure to check out my pinterest board featuring more of my favorites from the collection as well!

xoxo,

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