When I went to school this past year, I was overwhelmed by the amount of Midwesterners there. The official statistic is that 40% of last year's freshman class was from the Midwest, but I think its probably closer to 80%. Because I was surrounded by people who thought Chicago was "the City" instead of New York (lol), I found myself constantly defending the Northeast.
I think the only time that I haven't been able to prove that my hometown is better was when I was at the mall with a few of my friends and walked into Francesca's. All of my friends were stunned that I had never been to one and were thrilled that the Midwest finally had something that New York didn't. However, I wasn't even put down by their teasing because I was so in awe.
For those of you who don't know, Francesca's is a chain of boutiques (oxymoron, I know). They're all over the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic. The prices are very good for what you get, and they're always having some kind of promotion. My favorite section is the jewelry- they have awesome statement necklaces.
Here are some of my favorite pieces from this cute boutique!
This
dress reminds me of some in the Lilly summer collection, especially the beading on the neckline.
This beautiful statement
necklace is only $32!
This
necklace is perfect for when you want to make more of a statement than your normal pearls.
Remember when I said they always have sales? Right now their summer collection is 50% off!
What are your favorite picks from Francescas? Am I the only one that had never heard of it before?
