Our model today is Ashton Powers, She’s based in New York and is in our web studio being styled for looks for our website keep an eye out for her appearing in some styling outfits soon!
Our model today
Author: fp jemma
FASHION trend: Colored shirts and high neck jewelry!
As of late I’m pretty much all about shirts, I feel like I’m back in my school days again but I like it. I button them right up to the top, wear them under dresses or sweaters with the collar peeking out or just on their own with jeans. My new obsession is collar detail and finding ways to jazz up the collar and make it stand out a little. High neck necklaces are perfect for this; I like to wear them under the collar so it achieves a lovely centre piece. It’s sophisticated but with a bit of fun. To wear with these shirts to finish the look off I’m addicted to cobalt blue nail polish just like in our December book!
Would you wear this look?
Here’s the items: Casbah Necklace Joplin Necklace Tarnished Rose Collar Shirt: Sheer Buttondown Tunic
Trend Spotting: coloured jeans
Fashion has gone vibrant when it comes to bottoms particulary skinny jeans, we love the rainbow selection and teaming them with simple tees. They brighten up our day. A trend that grew from the fall 2011 runway shows and got everyone hooked.
It adds a new kind of fun to that Rock N’ Roll skinny jeans vibe. Are you the type of girl who would wear bright coloured jeans?
Philip Lim 3.1 and Balenciaga Fall 2011 via style.com
editorial from Oyster Magazine
Fp 5 pocket ankle crop skinny coloured denim skinny ankle crop fp skinny cord
Trend direction from our seniors
Our December book has just dropped and fashion trends have twisted from a high-spirited, festive way of dressing to a much cleaner, cooler 80’s and 90’s vibe.
We’re pretty excited about the styling going into the New Year. we’re feeling cool and boy-like with an edge…a soft attitude that isn’t too overpowering.
For you to get a clearer understanding of our trend direction we asked three of our seniors to define what they are chasing after this month!
Sophie
“I’m absolutely dying over our easy throw-on, slouchy sweaters. Super cool but laid back patterns and texture that go with anything and will see you through to spring…”
the shot I love best in the book is the black and white fairisle sweater with denim cut offs against the wall with the braid… that shot is like heaven for me”
Cotton Fairisle pullover Amoudi stripe pullover denim cutoff short palazzo pant
Kristal
“My favorite trend of the Dec book is the whole late 80’s/ early90’s Babe vibe it has. The Crop muscle knit paired with the extreme flare is outrageous and the shortie-short shorts and high slits are out of sight.. The Hair is soooo good for this look too! Everyone has a care-free total babe in them somewhere!”
Sheer button down shirt Classic denim jacket o town muscle tee extreme textured knit flare
Ana
“I’m very excited about the variety of bottoms in the January catalog. From high-waisted shorts to long and full pants, there is a great look for everyone. I personally plan on adding the denim and vegan leather shorts to my wardrobe and am excited knowing about all the other versions we have in the works”
washed vegan leather short cropped vegan leather jacket Printed palazzo pant
Blogger Diary: Home Sweet Home
This weekend I suffered from nostalgia, thoughts of home over consumed me and made me quite homesick heavy; it’s always this time of year that I feel this way maybe it’s the dark nights or the grey dreary weather that brings England into my mind… who knows. I spent my days this weekend thinking about Sunday Roasts, long strolls around Notting Hill, and lazy days inside a cozy pub chatting with friends. Here are some snap shots that helped me get through the feeling this weekend. Even though I get like this from time to time, America is where I am and I’m going to give it my all. You only live once, right?
America and British love!
A perfect pub Sunday Roast
The pastel homes in Notting Hill
my golden cocker spaniel
Trend Spotting: Abbey Lee
Abbey Lee is running through our minds a bit too much lately and with the launch of our Baroque trend, which is full of rich velvets, clashing textures, and beautiful jewel tones, we thought why not experiment with some looks up in the studio. We printed out some inspiration tears and got styling; here are our Abbey Lee looks!
We love Abbey Lee, and we love our new trend Baroque!
Items Pictured: Provincial Embroidered Maxi Skirt, New Romantics Chiffon Capelet, Slouchy Velvet Blazer, Roaring Bead Collar, Large Amulet Necklace, Ramsey Oxford, Jenny Floppy Hat.
Velvet Burnout Bodycon, Boucle Jacket, Opaque Tights, Platform Ankle Boot, Seville Pendant, Deco Choker.
Pillowtalk Romper, Josephine Ruffle Slip, Seville Pendant, Cord Buttondown, Opaque Tights, Painted Distress Boot.
Metallic Lace Bell Bottom, New Romantics Chiffon Capelet, Printed Kimono, Seville Pendant, Deco Choker, Ramsey Oxford, Jenny Floppy Hat.
Shop the Baroque Trend.
Trend: Snow Angel
When I think of a snow angel I think of a soft wanderer, she walks quietly and oozes curiosity.
Our Snow Angel trend derived from all things soft and pretty, beautiful cozy textures hang softly
while pastels shades capture the nostalgic feeling of a dream like world. Snow Angel is about comfort,
comfort in the most beautiful light.
Occasion dresses: Lets get dressed up!
It’s that time of year where you put on the prettiest of dresses. You want to feel extra special and bedazzle the nights away. The words of Eric Clapton’s “you look wonderful tonight” dance around in the air and for a cherished moment you become a beautiful attraction.
We spent some time getting into this spirit in our studio the other day, and guess what? we did not want to take these magical creations off!
leighanne wears: Kristal’s limited edition dress, cropped biker jacket, perfect platform
Denise wears: Giannas limited edition dress (sold out), tirbal triangle collar, boheme platform boot
Susie wears: ana’s beaded party dress, pearl beaded beanie, floral vine ankle sock, retro classic sneaker
Amanda wears: ana’s limited edition ballet dreams dress, embellished vegan leather jacket, sgt pepper ankle boot, zina stone headpiece
Blogger’s Diary – The sweet scent of Fall
This weekend I enjoyed the feeling of Fall, the leaves have turned all fiery here in Philly. The rustic leaves brings a vintage feel, a feeling of age and decay that I’m drawn to; throughout my life I’ve loved the juxtaposition of the beautiful and the ugly finding old buildings and seeing the beauty in them. This nostalgic feeling comes flowing into me during fall – the trees decay ready to transform into something beautiful come spring. I kinda love that.
After a scrumptious brunch at one of my favorite restaurants here in Philly “Parc” that recalls the chic brasseries of Paris and a long walk in my vintage French military boots I returned home and got be-dazzled by party hats for these coming festive months – DIY soon perhaps!
Happy Monday all!!
Once… Our limited edition dresses from the designers
Our limited edition dresses will go live today, beautiful creations designed exclusively by our senior designers. Here they talk about their dress and what inspired them to create such a magical dream.
We welcome you into the world of our limited edition dresses!
Free People – Once – limited edition dresses from FreePeople on Vimeo.
Trend Spotting: 1920’s Je t’aime Pari
If I had a time machine I would go back to the Birth of Bohemian Paris Just like Gil (Owen Wilson) did in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris.
Reeling from the folly of World War I, Paris was the centre of the artistic universe then. Bohemians were exquisite and romantic – it was an elegant soiree, with artists and writers holding a passion that was so intense it created magic. 1920’s Paris is my era of love. I would trade anything to go back and spend some time with Surrealists in Montparnasse!
Who wants to come?
New Romantics Embellished Romper New Romantics Tailored Dress
Fall Favorites
It’s come to that season where gift giving is on everyone’s mind and we always need a helping hand in knowing what special items are out there. We went around our home office and asked our seniors what items they are all about this Fall.
Here they tell us what item they love from out Fall collection
Russian Print Mini Sweater Skirt
