Frances Vintage- Phoenix, AZ

10 West Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
PH: (602) 279-5467
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I checked out Frances Vintage during a recent trip to the lovely Phoenix. I had previously met the owner- Georganne Bryant during the Arizona Bloggers Conference that I had attended a couple months before, which you can read about, HERE. So, after meeting her and hearing about all the other Phoenix area bloggers rave about it, I had to check it out as well. It’s located in a small strip mall off Camelback with ample parking in the back. The shop itself is cozy with loads of name brand (like Toms shoes, Free People, Remix Shoes, Frye) and local designer goods (like Keri Moser, Beth Quinn, Huckleberry Faye Plush, Andrea Bapst, Rumble and Spur), novelty items, paper goods, etc. for women, men and children. In 2006, the then stay-at-home Mom and jewelry designer- Georganne, was encouraged by her daughter to open up the shop. She named it Frances Vintage in honor of her Grandmother and started carrying handpicked vintage. It wasn’t until about three years ago, that she discontinued the vintage and expanded into a more modern boutique but with vintage influences. While there, I also saw items like jewelry and other accessories that are for sale from the 10,000 Women Project, which as Bryant explains, “The 10,000 women project is very near and dear to my heart, these women come to Thunderbird School of Global Management for two weeks of intensive business training, they have a marketplace to sell their goods and get to visit local businesses. It is a highly competitive program and the women are so grateful to be chosen and have the opportunity to come and learn. They visit our business and learn our model, they see their goods for sale and it is all very thrilling to participate in their growth.” I love this about Frances… I love that it’s a small business and that they are able to offer local and Indie designers and charities like 10,000 Women Project the opportunity to grow and become successful. On that note, the next time you are in Phoenix, definitely check out Frances Vintage, there’s something from every budget, as prices range from $2 to $350. Maybe pick up a pair of vintage-inspired heels, an ARIZONA state necklace (one of my personal faves!), a piece of jewelry from the 10,000 Women Project, a cute handmade headband by a local designer or a Rumble and Spur necklace (another fave!). After your trip to Frances, why not take a gander next door to the other shop Georganne owns- Smeeks candy shop. It is a really great shop for novelty toys for the young and young-at-heart, candy (new and old school) and a photo booth.