Nestled lovingly between Stinkweeds Record Exchange and Halo Precision Piercing, you'll find Frances. Who is Frances? Frances is actually a "what"; a boutique offering a diverse selection of apparel for women and babies (and a few things for the guys too), greeting cards, shoes, vintage clothing, jewelry, t-shirts and many more little treasures that I am not allowed to disclose here legally (OK I lied, I just can't remember everything I saw).
When I first entered, the shelf to my immediate left caught my attention. I am a sucker for Japanese pop culture and it was full of some of the strangest little items. The side of a refrigerator full of uncommon sodas was the home to many strange little magnets and stickers from Japan. There was more to this boutique then what I saw in my first 2 steps in, so let's continue.
Without going into too much detail (because with the variety of items to choose from I easily could), there is something for everyone to be found at Frances. From clothing and artwork to decorative garden supplies and candles, Frances is definitely worth a visit. It was recently voted New Times Best of Phoenix "Best New Boutique".