I recently got the opportunity to hang out with Frankie and my photographer Harley Benson (Check out her Interview) in L.A. for a fashion shoot for my fashion company Queenie4ever. Frankie is my new model/muse. Her style is the epitome of what Queenie4ever represents: cute, fun, girly designs based on vintage styles mixed up with modern pieces that combine for a sophisticated yet youthful playfulness L.A. fashionistas like Frankie are so famous for.
I have a lot of fun with them since I'm interested in both their careers they are very inspiring to me and supportive. It's always fun because my house is filled with music and cool friends who are involved with music.
2. How old are you now and at what age did you decide you wanted to be the next reigning Queen of Rock n' Roll? Who is your female music idol right now and why?
I'm now 15 years old. I decided to start playing guitar when I was 10 years old once I started learning more songs I decided to start a band with a couple of friends. Unfortunately, we are no longer together but we did play some fun gigs. Right now I would say my female music idol is Hayley Williams. I love her style and originality. I also think she is a really talented singer and songwriter.
I first started out playing the piano but decided to stop when I picked up the guitar. I wasn't really into playing classical pieces anymore... I sing but am more comfortable playing guitar.
4. Do you ever have jam sessions with your Dad?
Yes not as much as I used to due to homework but every thanksgiving and christmas we like to have family jam sessions with my dad my uncle and I. I sing and play guitar while my dad plays drums and my uncle plays bass.
My dad helps me out but I also take weekly guitar lessons from a guitar teacher. The guitar I used in the Queenie4ever photo shoot was my Gibson Les Paul Godess that Gibson so generously gave to me as a gift when my dad and I went to visit their showroom.
Yes, that is true. We all now go to different schools and it was really difficult to get band practices together when we all had different schedules going on. Doing the Teen Vogue shoot was a blast though! we had fun trying on all the different outfits they brought for us. When the issue came out it was very exciting for us. I would love to eventually start a new band!
7. Your bedroom was also featured on the Teen Vogue website. I hear rumors that you are planning to redecorate your room which sparkly walls. Can you describe what style you have in mind and what inspired you to go for this style?
Yeah I still want to paint my walls with sparkles but for now I'm just trying to get my room organized!
Usually my mom asks me my opinion on what are current trends amongst people my age and I give her some ideas that she uses which is super fun.
9. You have an amazing fashion style. Describe your dream stage wardrobe naming brands you really love and what is it about these pieces that makes it so special to you.
I would love to wear of course a pair of my favorite ripped up Frankie B. jeans! :D I'd probably pair my Frankie B's with a new sequins top I just got from Top shop online and a pair of doc martins or studded leather boots! For accessories I'd wear some type of Tarina Tarantino jewelry. Right now I'm really into sequins and studs.
Well since I have performed with my dad onstage already I would say probably Paramore. Since I know how to play Crushcrushcrush by Paramore it would be so much fun to actually play with them!
11. Do you get to attend cool celebrity studded parties such as red carpet events, movie premieres or fashion or music award shows? Describe a recent celebrity event you attended and who was the coolest celebrity you got to meet?
Most recently I got to go to the Teen Choice Awards which was really fun!! I didn't get to meet anyone there I get a little shy.
I leave the soundboard to my dad it looks so confusing! But I have recorded with him. Sometimes he has me sing background vocals for some songs hes working on. I have probably played on stage 10 or 15 times. I'm actually working on writing my own songs right now. My dad has been giving me tips and advice about how to write a song.
13. Describe a typical day in the life of Frankie Clarke. You got to hang out with your mom all summer in Frankie B's downtown L.A. offices. What was a typical day at the office like? What's the most exciting thing that happened when you were there. Do you get to hang out with your Dad when he's performing gigs? What's a typical day like hanging out with your Rock Star Dad? I heard he loves motorcycles. How many does he own and does he take you for a ride? If yes, what's the coolest trip he's ever taken you on.
Over the summer when I hung out with my mom at work I was really into making hair accessories! I would raid through her fabrics and find cool colored leathers and interesting patterns and make big flowers and glue hair clips on the back. Then I learned how to put swarovski crystals on fabric which was time consuming but when I was done I had sparkly flower hair clips! When I'm off school sometimes I visit my dad when he's playing gigs. A typical day with my dad would be playing some guitar and talking about music either music we like or dislike and what would be good songs for me to learn on guitar. My dad LOVES motorcyles I believe he has 5. I'm a little bit scared of going on the bike so the furthest I have gone on it was to a restaurant five minutes away from my house.
We like to go to either Urban Outfitters or the mall we also like going for ice cream and sweets at Sweet Harts.
15. Who is your favorite celebrity girl or guy?
Right now I have a Robert Pattinson obsession...
16. List the top ten favorite songs on your player
"One Way or Another" by Blondie, "Jeepster" by T.Rex, "Spiderwebs" by No Doubt, "Revolution" by the Beatles, "You Know I'm No Good" by Amy Winehouse, "Sheena is a Punk Rocker" by The Ramones, Use Somebody- Kings Of Leon, "Frankie's Planet" by Gilby Clarke ( a song my dad wrote for me), Barracuda by Heart and Any Paramore song!
17. High heels or High tops?
High tops!! I wear high tops to school every day!
I really enjoyed every part of the photoshoot! I also love all of Queenie4ever's designs!
19. You are such an inspiration to young girls who want to get involved in fashion and music. What advice can you give them as to how to start out in either fashion or music?
If music or fashion is something you are passionate about you should pursue it by either starting a band or writing a song or even draw a sketch of a design you like. Like my mom tells me, it is so important to do something you love because then you will be happy.
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you think you will follow in your parents' footsteps and become a famous designer and rock star? You are after all heir to their thrones!
I would love to do a little bit of both actually! Maybe start out in a band and then experiment a little in fashion.
When I go vintage shopping I look for pieces that I think will express my style. I love finding 60's dresses with pretty fabrics that I can have my mom shorten or alter for me.
22. You have an amazing fashion style that I really admire. You are a trendsetter! You like to rock your denim with really cute girly accessories. Describe your signature outfit and what are your favorite accessories that you like to wear a lot?
My signature outfit would be a pair of Frankie B's a Ramones tee shirt and red studded ankle cowboy boots from top shop with a Tarina Tarantino bow in my hair. :)
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