Smile in the Rain

“Some people feel the rain, others just get wet” -Bob Marley

I’ve probably mentioned a million times how much I like rain. But I’m mentioning it again. I like how everything looks clean and fresh after, and I like how cozy you feel when you fall asleep to the sound of rain. I like going on the porch and watching the downpour. A lot of people associate rain with sadness and negative things, but I think it’s cozy and beautiful.

This dress is one of my favorites, I love the collar on it. I have been loving pairing shirts or sweaters with dresses, and belting them. It’s a nice way to switch up a dress and try a new look! You can make a fancier dress more casual this way too.

{Wearing: Pinky dress from T.J. Maxx, thrifted button-down, ring from Etsy, accessorize ballet flats, target belt}

So vintagelillies now has a facebook page!! I wanted to start one for a while, but never had so I decided to the other day. If you want you can “like” it and I will update it whenever there is a new post!

And also I want to wish a Happy Father’s Day to my dad! He’s the greatest dad I could have ever asked for! He takes a lot of the pictures for this blog, along with my mom, and even on father’s day carted me around to take pictures. Thank you for everything dad! :)

Love, Francesca

Blurred Lines

Hey guys! How has your lovely June been so far? Mine has been full of stressing about finals/watching the Today show and random movies because I don’t have school. Today I watched 27 dresses! If you haven’t seen that movie, I would highly suggest it! It’s a romantic comedy, which are my absolute favorite kinds of movies (surprise, surprise). If anyone has any romantic comedy suggestions, please let me know! I am always looking for more movies to watch!

Thank you very much for your thoughts and input on my last post! Everyone had a very unique and great answer to my question, and helped me answer it! I guess when it comes to speaking up or staying quiet, it fully depends on the situation, and with what attitude you approach it!

{Wearing: Mine jacket, forever 21 cami, target belt, edme & esyllte skirt, accesorize flats, necklace was a gift from my friend Maddie, bow bracelet, stack of rings}

And this question is not quite as thought provoking as the last one but I always wondered how other bloggers feel about taking pictures in public? I’m always petrified someone I know will see me! These pictures were taken at a park today with a lot of cars passing by and I can’t help but feel anxious about people watching. I guess you just have to ignore them, but sometimes it’s hard!

Love, Francesca

Reminiscing

“Have you ever wondered which hurts the most;  saying something and wishing you had not or saying nothing, and wishing you had?”

Have you ever thought about the impact of words? They are our way of communicating after all, about letting each other know what is going on in our heads, our thoughts. Sometimes I think about the times when I never said what I truly felt or thought, and just kept quiet, and I wonder how things would be different if I had.

Sometimes I think we get caught in worrying about being judged, or what people will think if we just tell them how we feel. Don’t you ever wonder if everyone said how they felt more issues would be solved? Or maybe more created. I’ve never been one of those people who just said what I was thinking, unfiltered. Usually I think this is a good thing. It keeps you out of trouble and people being mad at you, but if sometimes you just spout out what you really feel (in a nice way, of course) would that be more honest?

Ok, now that I got that deep life question off my chest! Just something to ponder, I guess. Since I’m writing this late at night, in my last Monday of the school year, I guess I decide to tackle one of life’s many questions. :)

{Wearing; Old navy bright capris, hollister tank top, Mine jacket, leather belt, kohl’s bracelet, earrings, Franco Sarto wedges}

On a fashion note, I finally found a pair of pants I like! This is a special occasion, once in a lifetime. I am the pickiest person ever with pants. Anyways, these pants (I got them in this color and khaki color) may finally be a pair that I genuinely like. They are soft and nice and I just like them, I especially like bold colored pants for summer, what do you think?

Love, Francesca :)

Spring Makeup Look

Hey! This is my very first makeup tutorial on here! I have wanted to do one for a while, and decided on this look for one. Here is a look for spring, it is pinky and bright with a pop of color!

Ok so here is a list of what I used:

{urban decay eye shadow pallet, tarte blush, lush lip balm and tint, tarte blush brush, urban decay eyeshadow brush, elf eyelash curler, tarte lights camera action mascara and urban decay primer}

Step 1:

Prime your eyes (so your eye makeup doesn’t slide off or crease) and then put on a shimmery taupe (I used the bottom right corner color) then take your brush and use a pink color lightly on your lid.

Step 2:

Curl your lashes and then apply a couple coats of your favorite mascara!

Step 3:

Apply blush to your cheekbones lightly, then building up. You want to have a rosy glow!

Step 4:

Now take your lip products and apply your balm to make your lips soft, and your tint and apply them. I just used my finger.

After that, you are done! Voila!

And as for my hair, I french-braided the front and bobby pinned it, and I painted my nails a bright pink. I know this was simple but I wanted a natural look, not too done up. And this post wasn’t sponsored, even though you might think that because all the products pretty much were from urban decay and tarte. I just like that makeup I guess, haha.

Love, Francesca

Life’s Better at the Beach

Hey guys! I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a couple weeks, I have been really busy! My final exams at school are coming up, and we are getting so much homework! I also had tennis every day, and my dance recital. I have not had much time to spare! School ends for me in a few weeks though, and then all I have are exams, so soon it will be summer vacation and I will have lots of time to update!

These pictures are from my vacation in October! I remember I didn’t post them at the time because I wanted to post fall outfits, but now it’s time for summer and I love looking at beach pictures!

There is just something about the blue beautiful water, crashing waves, and smooth sand that makes me wish I could spend every day at the beach. It’s so relaxing and beautiful.

Love, Francesca

Flower Power

{Wearing: vintage top, J Brand jeans, forever 21 flats, necklace from friend}

This post is called flower power because of everything floral in it! My top and shoes are floral print and this picture I took of daffodils this morning. :)

So I got a haircut! It feels so much healthier now, and it is a huge weight off my shoulders! Now instead of 1000 pounds, my hair is only 700 pounds, haha.

Anyways, am I the only one who fears getting haircuts? I’m always afraid that my hair won’t be the same afterwards, or that I won’t like it and that too much will be taken off. I stress out way more than necessary about it!

And as for the outfit, I was going for a springy vibe with the flares and vintage top. You can never go wrong with a nice top, pair of jeans and cute flats!

Love, Francesca

Rainbows and Lollipops

This dress reminded me of carnivals and summer and happiness and all that good stuff wrapped into a piece of clothing. If only I had a giant cotton candy for these photos, or there were any fairs around here in the middle of April.

Anyways, I got this dress at Target (I’ve been going there a lot recently, haha) and it was on sale for just 12 dollars! I just loved that it had a little v-neck, and that it was striped and the colors! In my hair I’m wearing a flowery headband that is actually broken, but if you bobby pin in in a certain way, you can’t even tell! :)

So, I am sort of excited for summer, but a large part of me really isn’t. I’m actually really enjoying school this year and I’m going to be sad to see my sophomore year end. And my sister is graduating this year, and high school is not going to be the same without her. Plus, not looking so forward to my finals…..*cough* chemistry *cough*

^my face when I realize a pose I want to do…

Love, Francesca

As the World Turns

{Wearing:target dress,chico’s shirt,dr scholls wedges,juicy couture necklace} 

“She knew the transition was not about becoming someone better, but about finally allowing herself to become who she’d always been.”

Love, Francesca :)

Blown Away

{Wearing: Kenneth Cole reaction trench, prabal gurung for target tank, merona skirt from target, Jessica Simpson flats, earrings, kohls bracelet}

Hi! I hope you are all having a nice spring! It has been sunny here, although the temperatures have been ranging from deceitfully cold to actually sorta kinda warm! And windy. It has been windy just about every day this week. But sunny and a little windy, I guess I can’t complain.

I got this skirt while shopping last weekend (again at target) and I couldn’t wait to style it. Since we had spring break this week, and I took a little “staycation” I’ve been wearing this skirt way too often! With different tops and shoes and accesories but always the skirt. If you read this blog often, you probably have realized I have a thing for high-waisted skirts.

Anyways, my week has been relaxing, uneventful. I have watched youtube videos and movies on netflix, and read. Jumped on the trampoline and shopped. Spent way a little too much time on twitter. Procrastinated my homework until tonight. The usual. :)

I’ll end this post with a quote today:

“Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in your heart.” Gordon B. Hinckley

Love, Francesca

Good Day, Sunshine

{Wearing: Prabal Gurung for Target top, vintage jacket, american eagle jeans, accesorize flats, long scarf, Deepa Gurnani headband}

I’m so happy the sun is finally out! My spring break from school started today and I’m so relieved. School has been so difficult lately (especially trig and chemistry) so it’s nice to have a little break!

Last night a bunch of friends and I went to see the Host movie! It was so good! I would definitely reccommend it, it was a great movie and a great time.

And as for the outfit, have you seen the Prabal Gurung line for Target? I was so happy when I heard of that collab, the pieces are so pretty and I love the bright colors and floral patterns in the collection!

Happy Easter! Love, Francesca

Footloose!

The whole cast!

Maddie!

“Everybody cut loose! Footloose! Kick off your Sunday shoes!”

Those are some pictures from my high school musical Footloose! It was so much fun, and I’m really sad it’s over. It was a great show!

Love, Francesca :)

A Drop in the Ocean

Hey guys! These were taken on the Long Island Sound, when we went down to NYC a couple weeks ago. I love this top, how cute are those anchors! Don’t be fooled by my warm-ish outfit though, it was still pretty cold. What can I say, I liked the outfit and I wanted to wear it anyways. :)

I know I haven’t been updating regularly these past couple weeks, I have been so busy! Our school musical Footloose performance is this weekend, and we have had practices every night until 9 or later, and practices on the weekend! You know when you’re so tired that you’re overtired and hyper and forget you’re even tired at all? That’s been my life. (Haha, that makes no sense)

Our first performance was last night, and it was absolutely a blast! Being on stage performing with all your friends is one of the best feelings. Now tonight will be crazy, we have our last performance, then the cast party, which I heard is going to be amazing!

I’ll show pictures of the musical later! :D

{Wearing,Kenar top, american eagle jeans, accesorize flats, Deepa Gurnani headband}

Love, Francesca

Lunch on the Met Steps

{Wearing: dress from The Dress Shop, vintage coat, black tights, envy shoes}

Some more NYC photos, these pictures were taken at the met, central park, the Plaza and Grand Central Station. This post comes with a styling tip! When transitioning from winter fashion to spring fashion, try to mix springy dresses with tights to keep you warmer and make the outfit more appropriate! Also, add a bright jacket to incorporate more color for springtime!

Love, Francesca

Empire State of Mind

{Wearing: Joe’s jeans, f21 blazer, Vince Camuto top, Carlos by Carlos Santana boots}

Hey guys! I had a great time in New York! It was very fun and the shopping was great!  The above picture is the statue at the Rockefeller center ice rink, isn’t it pretty?

So here’s my little story about these jeans: I am a very picky person, I’m picky with practically everything, especially shopping for jeans. My goal when I went was to find at least one pair of jeans that I absolutely loved and I found them! My ideal pair had; a vintage-feel, were skinny but not too tight, distressed but not too distressed, and very denim-y (you know, not too stretchy). I didn’t think I would find all that in a pair of jeans, but after a lot of searching, I finally found the pair!

And I learned a few things while I was there too! I learned that I have gotten so used to the cold that walking all around the city in this outfit in below freezing weather hardly bothered me. I learned that a surprising amount of people don’t know what boyfriend jeans are. I learned that a long car ride goes by so much faster with a good book, and I learned that my family is a little sick of me talking about Gossip Girl all the time. :)

Love, Francesca

Bicycle Built for Two

{Wearing: f21 blouse and skirt, vintage bicycle necklace, coldwater creek flats}

Tonight I am scoping out the places I want to visit and where I want to shop in New York City! We leave tomorrow, and though I’ve been several times, I haven’t been with my camera yet, so I am prepared to take lots of pictures! I wish I wasn’t such a horrible procrastinator, of course tonight I was scrambling to pack, and pick out my outfits to wear on the trip.

I am now online window shopping at stores to see what they have for jeans, because those are what I’m on the lookout for while I’m in the city. I want to find the perfect pair of boyfriend jeans, and the elusive perfect skinny jeans (wish me luck)!

Love, Francesca

Enchanted

{Wearing: f21 denim shirt, skirt borrowed from my friend, vintage watch, tights, accessorize cat flats}

Have you ever noticed how tulle can make an entire outfit? I love tulle skirts, because they are so pretty and princesslike and can be worn in so many ways. I borrowed this skirt from my friend, and now I am on the look out for a tulle skirt myself. I can’t decide if I want mine to be longer and a bit more elaborate  like for dressing up, or more practical for everyday wear.

This outfit reminded me of Taylor Swift’s song “Enchanted”. Maybe it’s the abandoned country store, or the tulle? Or, actually, it’s probably the cat flats :)

Love, Francesca

Winter White

Hey guys! I hope you had a nice Valentine’s day! This past week was so busy for me, we had so much homework and many tests in school. Last night me and my friends went to the movies and saw Safe Haven and Beautiful Creatures. Safe Haven is the movie with Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. It was really good! A nice love story, and had some really funny parts. Beautiful Creatures, my friends were really excited to see, since they read the book but I didn’t and it was kind of hard to follow if you didn’t.

This weekend I have a field hockey tournament, I’m so excited! I haven’t played field hockey in a while, so it will be fun!

{Wearing: vintage sweater, quiksilver blue skirt, f21 lace skirt, black tights, necklace by jemma redux, envy shoes}

Love, Francesca

Be My Valentine

Happy Valentine’s day! I hope your day was great and fun, and that you had lots of chocolate! :)

Here are some pictures from my Valentine’s day!

P.S. A reader recently asked me to do an interview for her lovely blog, you can read it here! :)

I had a Valentine’s day locker party! I brought cookies, chocolate, candy and music and decorations and we all sat in the hall and had a party outside my locker! Since we had musical practice and were going to be busy today, I figured we could have a party in the hallway!

The food! Taken after a while, when most of the cookies were gone :)

I brought in a plush heart, a little v-day centerpiece, and an adorable dog plush that was a Valentine’s day gift to decorate my locker!

Hanging out in lockers :)

Those were the valentine’s I made for my family and friends!

The Valentine’s Day playlist I made! It took me forever, I took that picture of a notebook a long time ago, and then looked for all the songs I love to listen to on Valentine’s day! What are your favorite Valentine’s day songs?

Love, Francesca :)

I Believe in Pink

“I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink, I believe that laughing is the best calorie-burner. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls, I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles!” Audrey Hepburn

I love Valentine’s day. There’s love and happiness in the air, everyone is scurrying to make it special for the people they care about. I love that everything is pink and red and happy. I love all of the flowers, and the chocolate, and making valentines. I like to think that this day is about love, for anyone, like your family and friends, not just a boyfriend.

I highly recommend watching the movie “Valentine’s Day” (you know, the one with like a bigillion celebrities) this week, because it is seriously the cutest movie!

Here are some snapshots from the past couple weeks :)

^My friend Hannah’s sweet sixteen!

^My friend Delaney did my hair :)

^Saturday reading…

^ A valentine tree at the elementary school. ” I kare for my famly, friend, and stuft animals, love Abby” Awwww!

^Yummy yummy!

Love, Francesca :)

Snow Day

“There’s a storm coming, Harry” -Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix

That quote is my favorite line to say from the Harry Potter series, because I love saying  it in Hagrid’s voice :)

Anyways, today a big snowstorm hit! As long as we aren’t driving anywhere, than I really like snowstorms. Outside every window looks so picturesque with the snow falling and the trees coated.

And the BEST part is…we had a snow day! School was cancelled because of the storm, and my sister and I got to stay home. This means watching the Today show, and playing in the snow and all of those good things. Oh, and no homework, can’t forget that.

{Wearing: ralph lauren scarf, laundry by shelli segal coat, f21 pants, target boots}

Love, Francesca