Break
Jul0
As some of you may have noticed Dear Frank has been on an unfortunate break and will be for a while.
I encurage you to go outside to enjoy the summer and sun, and feel free to visit again in August!!
Sincerely,
Lisa
Fall 2009 Fashion Week
Goodbye USA!
Jul1
Dear Frank,
I am in the middle of packing as we speek! I am leaving in a matter of hours, and still have stuff to pack… urgh! Right now I am not feeling like leaving at all, but too late now, ey!
Next time I write it will be from Scandinavia! So Until then… so long and take care!
-Notice on the top of my suitcase I stole my boyfriend’s boxers… I miss him already!
biker or flight ?!
Jul0
Dear Frank,
Tonight I have been window(s)-shopping at net-a-porter. Lot’s of goodies to be found there… take for instance the leather biker jacket from Miu Miu versus the leather flight jacket from 3.1 Phillip Lim, both jawdropping fabulous! Let’s say if you could, which one would you chose??
BIKER
- Donna leather hobo bag - Alexander Wang, $830
- Streach ribbed leggings - Alexander Wang, $425
- Khyber cutout sandals - Rupert Sanderson, $975
- Leather biker jacket - Miu Miu, $2,250
FLIGHT
- Leather flight jacket - 3.1 Phillip Lim, $995
- Silk crepe cutout dress - 3.1 Phillip Lim, $595
- Miss 120 platform ankle boots - Christian Louboutin, $1,075
- Sky hobo bag - Jimmy Choo, $1,495
…This is a tough one, I love both looks!!
I think I would chose the leather flight jacket, simply because I haven’t seen it as much as the biker jacket.
Shop or window(s)-shop these looks + more HERE.
Fave Five
Jul0
Dear Frank,
A couple of people have asked me what sites I usually visit online, so I thought I would simply share my top 5 sites with you in random order. These sites I visit almost every day!
1. Karla’s Closet
- I like the pics Karla uploads of herself in her fashion blog. She has a great wardrobe for us to envy. She’s gorgeous!
2. GARBAGE DRESS
- This chick displays her rough edge style in her fashion blog, and provides me with lots of inspiration.
3. Style
-The online home of Vogue! This is a spot where I check out what’s going on on the runway, check out designers… and you know, drool over all the cloths I can’t afford.
4. KAOS
-I am a supporter of this site. I am faroese, and this is the only faroese fashion blog. And I enjoy reading and keeping up with what’s going on in Scandinavia during my stay here in the u.s.
5. Street Peeper
- From all of the various styles/fashion, street fashion is by far most interesting and inspiring to me. What I like about this site is that they cover street style in many world citis in one site!
6. Tetris Friends
- Nothing to do with fashion, but everything to do with my addiction. What I love about this particular site and the reason for my frequent returns is that you can play supposedly against other players in these 2 minute games. Now, who can’t spare 2 minutes of their day for tetris? I sure can’t! …gotta love it
IF YOU FEEL LIKE VISITING THESE SITES CLICK ON THEIR NUMBERS
Fireworks!
Jul0
Dear Frank,
Here I am celebrating the 4th of July for the first time and blowing fireworks inside the basement with a sparkle cropped jacket found at the local thrift store! Actually it was part of an ill-fitting dress until I got my hands on it!
Accompanying the jacket… peeptoe heals from Forever 21 and oversize button-down from Object.
HAPPY 4TH !!! WHuuuHuu…
Clown
Jul0
Dear Frank,
I have been a little un-inspired lately aswell as stressed out about moving back to scandinavia. Tonight, however, I came across designer Erin Fetherston website and am feeling inspired and relaxed after viewing her collections!
Erin Fetherston’s Fall/Winter 2009 collection…
I recognize clown elements in these pieces and it feels like… home??
….Thanks auntie for turning me into a clown-breed!
Best of Farrah Fawcett
Jun0
Dear Frank,
Farrah Fawcett… with her lioness hairdue that shaped a generation and flawless beauty has NOT left us with nothing.
We will always have this iconic photo to gaze upon and draw inspiration from.
This is one of my all time favorite photos!! Enjoy…
Thank you, Michael!
Jun0
Dear Frank,
People all over the globe are mourning and celebrating his life and contributions, may it be to the the music, dance or fashion industry for he is an icon in all three categories!
I was shocked over the tragedy. I am a Michael fan, I had my own Michael scrapbook growing up and everything. Yesterday I picked up the guitar and played “Man in the Mirror” and thinking back on my MJ memories.
Today I would like to focus on his wardrobe which not only impacted me, but the world! …Even to this day, if you simply scroll down until you get to the Balmain post, you will even see that their jackets are very Michael Jackson!
from Michael Jackson auction
An example of MJ's fashion impact
Michael Jackson was an inventor when it came to music and dance. Being inspired by Marceau’s “Walking against the Wind” Michael created the “Moonwalk”. However, when it came to his clothing, he did not sit and sow himself. Thanks to the Los Angeles designers Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins, MJ’s costumes have been nothing but FAB.
Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins
The detail that I love about most of MJ’s jackets is the ring that is around his right arm. Sometimes it is red, black, white or as on the photo above gold.
Let’s not forget the style he brought to the 80ies. The red, rolled up sleeve jacket from beat it was and is hot.
I will conclude this letter by thanking the King of Pop for making our lives more fun with all the music and lyrics, all the dance moves, the peace and glitter.
This was the front cover of my Michael Jackson scrapbook!
Friends are a good thing…
Jun1
Dear Frank,
I have decided to move back to Scandinavia after having spent a year in USA. I am leaving in about 3 weeks, and all that’s in my head at the moment are my friends …that I will reunite with after all this time!!
Here are 3 friends that besides give good friend-advise also inspire my wardrobe!
… see ya’ll soon!!
Outfit of the Day!
Jun3
Dear Frank,
I came across this blog today - Sea of Shoes, which is run by the pretty lady on the pictures below. I am loving her shoes and blazer!
