This recipe makes a beautiful white milk with a bit of sweetness and a hint of cinnamon. Cashew milk is raw, gluten free, vegan, and tastes amazing! Read More
Month: March 2013
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter everybody! Have a beautiful day :). Read More
Love Letters: Dinner Or Drinks?
So, meeting people is one thing, but actually planning how you’re going to hang out is quite another. Like, what are you going to do together? The standard dinner-and-a-movie is really, really tired, this week’s questions address that issue. Read More
Artwork We Love: GROW
There is a beautiful exhibit on display in Gallery 543 at the Navy Yard right now called GROW: An Upcycled Garden. Read More
April Catalog Sneak Peek: La Dolce Vita Issue
For our April catalog we wanted to take a different approach and divide the book into three chapters, each with its own distinct story. “A Free People Family” features one of our favorite and most talented families, Guy Aroch, Anna Palma and their adorable children, photographed by Anna Palma. “Sweet as Candy” explores the darker side of the romantic Free People girl we call Candy, featuring stunning model Crystal Renn photographed in studio by Billy Kidd. Lastly, “The Girl in the Bikini,” shot by Guy Aroch, is an ode to summer, sunshine and swim. Model Ieva Laguna (also featured in the first chapter) is transformed with Brigitte Bardot-inspired hair and makeup and vacation-inspired retro styling. Read More
60 Second Stylist: One Perfect Dress From Day To Night
For this week’s 60 Second Stylist, we’ve taken one of our favorite easy dresses the Shimmy Shake Fit and Flare Dress and shown how you can translate the dress from a day look to a date night outfit. Read More
Color Psychology: The Meaning Of White
I have always felt a strong connection to the color white. I incorporate as many shades of this pure color into my home décor and personal style as I possibly can. When I first caught wind of The White Shop on our site, I almost felt a wave of calm come over me. Read More
DIY: Festivalize Your Shirt (And Win One We Made!)
Festival season is approaching, when fashion becomes that much more eclectic and free. People pull out all the stops to create a perfect festival look that’s eye catching, free spirited, and unique. This week for a DIY we customized one of our High and Low Buttondown shirts with fabric pens and embroidery stitches. Click through to find out how to win it, and how we did it! Read More
Scenes From The Office
This week, I really wanted to capture our employees hard at work and focus in on what they were up to. I like how these pictures give you a feel for all the different tasks that take place here around the office. Check it out!
Sweetlife Festival: Lineup & Playlist!
Have you guys heard about the Sweetlife Festival? Presented by Sweetgreen, the festival is an annual celebration of music, healthy food and thoughtful living that takes place at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia MD. The festival is only one day long but promises an amazing lineup and plenty of other awesome draws. Read More
A Day In The Life Of Our Buyers
I followed our buyers around a for a few days in LA while they were on a research trip. They work fast with a good eye and know exactly what to seek out. We met in the morning around 8am in the Chamberlain West Holiday Hotel and then headed out to our destinations; vintage warehouses, vintage stores, high end boutiques, and cool concept stores to get inspired. Read More
An Interview With Mara Hoffman
Mara Hoffman was born in Buffalo, NY and is now based in New York City, creating collections season by season, delivering a colorful array of prints and interesting silhouettes. She manages to bridge the gap between hippie cool and contemporary fashion and always has her signature prints present in her collections. Her designs have worldly influences and a flair for fantasy. This month we launched a special collection of Mara’s pieces that are unique and eye catching. Here’s an interview with the lovely designer!