part une

Day 3 of Par-ree is coming to a close. 

Thoughts so far? I love the culture-- no matter how many people say Parisians are persistently pissed, I prefer the terms private, composed, and pulled-together. Every single thing I've seen so far has been fairy-tale-style gorgeous, and the charm of the country reflects in each of the city's citizens. Most people are friendly as long as some broken Française is at least attempted and you don't look like a stupide Américain; blending in with the norms is highly appreciated.

More to come as I explore further! Please send any and all recommendations to eat, play, and see to elysiamann@fashionfille.com. 

Bisous!

wear a bull

Wearabl acts "as a Daily Deals platform connecting independent fashion designers to customers looking for unique, well-crafted wares."

Perhaps due to the website teasing me with several varieties of thread (and that's about it), I'm very curious to find out more of what Wearabl plans to bring us in the future--which is slated to be in the next few months, other than goods from young, deserving talent. To get tips about the launch as it rolls out, follow Wearabl on Twitter. I'll be waiting patiently with you.

pc: weheartit

la fille va à paris!

Three and half years ago, Fashion Fille was born. The title was crafted in a moment of French inspiration and alliteration fixation. Little did little-me know, I would be spending a semester in Paris. 

Fashion Fille is going to France. And you're coming along. 

Stay tuned. Not only is this space coming alive again, but it's getting a burst of French flair.

Any and all suggestions for where to eat & play are encouraged. Please!

sunny days

Who's in for a round of word association? Let's go.

accessories::sunglasses::Lookmatic::wayfarers::hipster::Instagram

And we've arrived at the end. Instagram-ing a hipster pair of Lookmatic (previously Spex Club) sunglasses, specifically the Ricky. There didn't seem to be a more appropriate way to document my newest eyewear. I can't get enough of the two-tone frames, and the vintage-looking sepia lenses. Thank you, Lookmatic. These are spexy!

time of the season

For boots, that is.

I've been graced with another fantastic pair of Cougar boots. Meet the Marlas. A shoe so necessary, so quintessential, so F/W*, that they even look cool with just a pair of black-tight wrapped gams. Powah-boot!

Since they've moved into my crammed-closet, I've made a significant effort to get these guys out to play more than any other shoes I own (other than the Steve Madden boots I'm extraordinarily attached to). They look just as great with a chambray and jersey shorts as they do with pink jeggings and cropped sweaters. Throw in their unbeatable comfort and sweet azure laces, and it seems that my favorite boots have some competition. Uh-oh.

Thanks, Cougar. You've hit another footwear home-run.

*It's fun to insert arrogant fashion lingo into posts. I enjoy it.

FRC

For anyone who stalks me on Twitter (if you don't, start.), you're most likely aware of the endless self-promo I've been doing the past week. I'm a finalist in Front Row Challenge, a contest sponsored by Marie Claire, LOFT, and Rimmel London, that's giving me (and 3 other girls across the US) the chance to style, produce, cast, and etc. our own fashion show. This journey began in August, and this Thursday all of the work, time, and lots and lots of blood (JK!) I've been devoting will end, and the result will (crossing my fingers) be a wonderful success.

Though I wish you could all attend and support my efforts in this, the show will not be in Lincoln Center. It will take place at a very dear location to me: Penn State! Yes, I'm a student here, and yes, this is a contest for college girls. Thus, my event is hosted at this campus. If anyone lives near Central PA and wants to come out, here's more details.

For the rest of you, peruse Marie Claire's website for pics, videos, and interviews with me and the other ladies. Check out the November issue of the mag for even more from Front Row Challenge (hint, hint! More pictures!).

Wish me luck.

UPDATE: 

Below are some fantastic photos of the event.  

 (c) Ann Sciandra