the free people family extends far beyond the home office – the girls that work in our stores are amazing and they make shopping at the stores a special experience for everyone who walks in the door. today i’d like to introduce you to kim, from our torrance, CA store! read on to learn a little bit more about her and her personal style.

“i love delicate and light fabrics like lace, silk and chiffon.  i toughen it up by adding mixed-metal jewelry and accessories.  i am a juxtaposition of candy and lou by day and ginger by night!”

what is your theme song?

“head on” by the jesus and mary chain- this song gets me movin and groovin. (listen below!)

if you could go anywhere in the world, free of cost, where would you go?

cambodia to visit the motherland for the first time.

if you were stranded on an island, what three things would you want with you?

laptop with internet access for unlimited entertainment, my boyfriend for companionship and a vintage, champagne colored beaded gown.

what is the one article of clothing you can’t live without?

even though i’m a fashion junkie, this is a surprisingly difficult question to answer- everything i own i can’t live without! for the sake of answering this question i will say my stuart weitzman suede ankle boots because i can wear them from dawn to dusk and still dance in them all night long.

what is your biggest fear?

dying young :(

winter, spring, summer or fall?

spring- a season of celebration, rebirth and dewy flowers.

what color are you?

violet is harmonious and splendid and my favorite color.

what is your motto?

“the world is a playground and life is pushing my swing” – natalie kocsis.

what is your favorite hobby?

writing, living and dreaming of fashion.

if you could spend a day with anyone – dead or alive – who would it be?

my dad, who passed away when i was 8 – i’d love to spend a day as daddy’s little girl!


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i love her motto, and i love the jesus & mary chain :)

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i’m in awe over this photography by alexandra valenti.  sunsoaked and infused with bohemian spirit, her images evoke summer and hikes in the woods, cooling off in hidden springs, and backyard barbecues with friends.  i want to step inside these photos and be a part of them.

check out her website here.

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fpcarrie -Mar 26, 2010, 10:48AM
go run dmc!
Erika -Mar 25, 2010, 6:11PM
Cute! Are you guys hiring ;)?

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as you may have seen by now, free people has categorized our customers into 5 different styles and given them names. well today for the blog our carlsbad, california, location put together an outfit for each style using their favorite fp items! check out the five fp girls: california style!

sandy is the beach-going, laid back surfer girl. she is usually outfitted in our beach line or our sundresses but plays them down with sandals or flip-flops. here she is wearing the gorgeous lace embrace skirt as a dress, with the seed bead stretch waist belt and charlie hat!

lou is a tomboy and she loves we the free – she wears tees and boyfriend jeans and throws on a pair of converse or funky boots to complete her look. she lives in our jersey raglan top, shown here with the acid wash knit pant!

meadow
meadow is bohemian and she loves our flower headbands, crochet tops and woodstock-inspired clothing. she pairs her outfits with gladiators or cowboy boots and she most definitely is attending coachella! she adores tops like the lace flutter tunic or chrissy lace drape top, worn here with a crochet flower on lace headband and patchwork rugged cutoffs, and hippie jewelry like the devandra layered necklace.

ginger
ginger is the girl that comes in looking for a stunning dress to wear out on the town! she loves our tight-fitting dresses like the downtown date dress and sexy tops that show off her figure. here she’s wearing the poison ivy tunic (similar to the ruffled flowers shift dress) over the ruffled layers skirt.

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candy is our pretty in pink girl – everything she picks out has beautiful detailing and is very girly! she loves sweet floral and ruffle dresses like the dazzling ditsy dress and the streamer ruffle dress, shown here with the field of dreams necklace.

claudia -Jul 25, 2010, 1:16AM
The carlsbad staff was so helpful over the phone and so friendly, and my tunic got here fast. Awsome. Thanks
-Mar 30, 2010, 9:23PM
AH! She helped me the last time I was in that store!

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good morning! hope everyone’s thursday is off to a good start.  lately i’ve been eyeing up our belt selection…i love how belts look with a summery dress or with denim shorts and a tucked in top.  which belt is your favorite?

the trojan horse waist belt:

the skinny concho hip belt:
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the seed bead stretch waist belt:
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the navajo beaded leather hip belt:
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the renegade armored waist belt:
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or the leather hip belt:
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oh and the winner of last week’s beach poll was the weekender dress with 27% of the vote!

fp julia -Mar 29, 2010, 12:29PM
hey sara! yes it is- here is the shirt: http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-all-tops/nicholas-k-fredda-shirt/ and here are the bracelets: http://www.freepeople.com/accessories-jewelry-bracelets---watches/chainmail-cuff/ http://www.freepeople.com/accessories-jewelry-bracelets---watches/cliff-hanger-bangle/ and i'm not sure about the other one...but you can find all of our bangles here: http://www.freepeople.com/accessories-jewelry-bracelets---watches/
sara -Mar 29, 2010, 11:57AM
Hi ! love fp :)the girl in the last picture wearing the leather hip belt.... Is her shirt & jewlery from fp? i love the whole outfit!

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our team took advantage of the nice weather yesterday to get some special web shots outside… the wind wanted to make things a little bit difficult when it came to the backdrop :)

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check out vanessa hudgens looking very bohemian cool in our janis brimmed hat! i love how she paired it with a boyish shirt-dress, belt and sandals – it’s such a relaxed and stylish look for spring.

get her look with the fp items pictured above: janis brimmed hat; nicholas k fredda shirt; long gypsy ring; vintage studded belt; libia wrap sandal; tumbleweed tote.

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wouldn’t you like to own an item hand crafted or signed by one of your favorite musicians?

crafts for a cause is an online charity auction organized by binki shapiro of the band little joy. she gathered together a bunch of fellow musicians to craft items like tshirts, totebags, and artwork, or contribute photos and items – and it’s all up for bidding now here.

they may be a little pricey, but it’s for a good cause — all proceeds go towards relief efforts in haiti.

more info about crafts for a cause can be found on the website here.

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Sweet dreams are made of this – What’s spring without some prettiness and romance. The whimsical season is here and the billowing chiffons are ready to come out. Feel light as a feather in lace, crochet and chiffons. Roughened up with denim, cargo and jersey. Here’s an inspiration round up of our Lace shop (click to go shop)

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spotted at sxsw…this is clementine, rocking our side by side dress!

i love how she’s wearing it with minimal accessories and boots…it also looks really cute with sandals and your wrists loaded up with bangles!

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the lovely weather this week has prompted an outdoor version of office style :)

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the results are in from last week’s patchwork poll and the winner by a longshot were the patchwork rugged cutoffs, with 44% of the vote!

this week i have the beach on my brain… the weather is getting warmer and soon i’ll be spending weekends at the shore and i can’t wait!  i also can’t wait to wear some of our comfy beach styles… we have some great new items and i want to know which one you like best:

the always easy maxi:

the weekender dress:
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the sweetheart strapless dress:
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the on the run dress:
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the who’s that girl romper:
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or the riptide jumpsuit:
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Zoe -Apr 03, 2010, 7:19PM
This is the hardest poll yet! I had to go with the who's that girl romper.... I could totally see wearing that w/ a pair of raybans and industrial-ish vintage boots! And of course, not to forget blonde, beachy waves. ahh... to be on the beach!

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