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meet kristen! she’s a sales associate at our soho store and a dj in her spare time.  read on as she answers our free people questionnaire and check out some pics of her rocking fp as she djs and travels around japan!

what is your theme song?
“ice cream” by the australian band muscles has been my theme song ever since i heard it a few years ago. it’s all about my favorite things: having a good time and frozen treats!

if you could go anywhere in the world, free of cost, where would you go?
japan! i have a lot of family there, but i barely get to see them because it’s such an expensive trip. plus, tokyo is the capital of cuteness and the shopping there is incredible! too bad they don’t sell shoes big enough to fit my size 10 feet…

out and about in kyoto, japan – wearing the blank jeggings every day!

if you were stranded on an island, what three things would you want with you?
moby-dick, a magical fruit tree that grows every type of fruit and SPF 30.

what is your biggest fear?
space! have you SEEN “total recall”??

winter, spring, summer or fall?
living in my own invincible summer!

what color are you?
tie-dye

what is your motto?
always hungry.

what is your favorite hobby?
definitely cooking. i love to host huge sunday meals for my friends so that we can chat and eat all day long. i’ve always been a baker but am currently trying to teach myself french cuisine.

if you could spend a day with anyone – dead or alive – who would it be?
bea arthur! who’s funnier than her?

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when she’s not working at our free people soho store you can catch kristen dj-ing at the knitting factory in brooklyn, every thursday from 10pm-2am, with her partner in crime emilia (top left).

how would you describe your personal style? what are your favorite items from free people right now?
i was a little bit of a metal-head growing up and never let go of my ripped jeans, studded jackets and loose tees, but now that i’m older, i’ve learned to incorporate floral patterns, bright colors and textures into my outfits.  i LOVE the we the free solid swept away tunic in pink… it’s the exact color of raspberry sherbert and looks amazing with my marbled cross necklace.

i’ve also learned that my into the mystic dress is SO versatile — perfect layered under an a-line skirt or sheer dolman top.

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1. blank denim legging; 2. we the free solid swept away tunic; 3. into the mystic dress; 4. bleached keds.

daydreamlily -May 05, 2010, 9:28PM
ice cream is going to save the day!! yay for Aussies. ps. can I have your job please?????
nikki -May 05, 2010, 9:29AM
don't worry - you will someday BE bea arthur.

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i am loving this batch of photos from our facebook fans! you guys are awesome – and if you haven’t seen it yet, check out the “fp me” section of our website where we feature facebook fan photos! we just put up some new ones and they’re beautiful!

summerteeth -Apr 27, 2010, 9:56AM
oh hey, me. love that second row of photos..
-Apr 26, 2010, 4:09PM
LOVE the outfit with the lace top and skinny jeans in that doorway! SO ADORABLE!

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how cute are these shirts? they’re for sale over at print liberation, but more importantly they were designed by our very own lizzy janssen! she’s not only a talented artist but a total sweetheart and very funny…read on for an interview with lizzy and to see more of her amazing work!

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where do you draw inspiration for your work?
i get inspiration from nature and science. i like to draw things a little mysterious which seem to have been overtaken by nature and color. in my mind i’m always drawing miss havisham’s house from great expectations.

who are some of your personal favorite artists?
i like artwork that is really colorful and has a sense of humor. lucienne day, maxwell loren holyoke-hirsch, kime buzzelli, betsey walton, margaret killigan, martha rich,  esther pearl watson.

do you listen to music while you work? what do you listen to?
yes lots of music, a lot of times lyrics end up in drawings…
i like folk and blues, the carter family, woody guthrie, hank williams, leadbelly, howlin’ wolf, joan baez, bob dylan, neil young.

what are some of your hobbies?
i like to collect antiques and go to flea markets and auctions with my dad! and mostly reading, hanging out with my cats june and arlo, watching movies, and walking all over philly.

if you were stranded on an island, what three things would you want with you?
high heels,  my cats standing on top of a record player with bob dylan’s “nashville skyline” …and eyeliner :)

how would you describe your personal style? which free people girl are you?
i’m a little bit country, and i’m a little bit rock and roll! i think i could be a mix of candy and lou – dresses and heels but not too girly.

what is something that most people don’t know about you?
i had a magical childhood living in penang, malaysia, where i was a puzzle box model.

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lots more great stuff at lizzyjanssen.com.

Rusty Stinson -Jan 29, 2011, 11:05AM
Great read! You should definitely follow up to this topic? gurkha cigar
Helene Gratzer -May 03, 2010, 2:48PM
I am sure, Johanna and Werner are proud of theyr granddaughter. Derar Elisabeth, I wish You all the success You were hoping for, when You became a feshion designer. I am an old friend of Johanna. I live in Vienna. I think we learned to know each other, when You were in Vienna. Kind regards and Love from Helene.

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our fp girls from free people manhattan beach (california) sent along these great photos for the blog…click “read more” to take a little peek into their store!

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Store 862 -Apr 22, 2010, 7:55PM
Gorgeous Pictures Ladies!!
J_me -Apr 22, 2010, 10:46AM
WISH I WAS THERE!! ;-)

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our reader lea sent these beautiful photos and wrote:

“i’m so inspired by your blog…two days ago my friend and i shot these photos with my yashica and the flowers remind me so much of you.  greetings from zagreb, croatia!”

thank you so much for sharing, lea! these are lovely.

talia -Apr 21, 2010, 10:47PM
hey, loove your clothes! i was just wondering if there are any casting calls for models coming up? thanks! xo talia
LeA -Apr 20, 2010, 9:34AM
I'm so glad you like them, thank you for posting! :))))

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the winner of the space 15 twenty spring outfit contest is adalinda! i love how she took a simple outfit and played it up with accessories – she looks comfy and stylish! as winner, she received a gift card and her outfit was featured on the space 15 twenty blog.

the items pictured above are: we the free solid swept away tunic; worn in leather belt; twisted chain & rock bracelet; bonnaroo braided headband; tied tight rock necklace; fp destroyed skinny jeans; lace trimmed bandeau; turquoise raw stone ring.

physical therapist -Apr 28, 2010, 2:04AM
Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article

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one of our visual display team members is heading to california (where she’ll be working on displays for our west-coast stores) and to send her off they took advantage of the nice weather to have a festive outdoor gathering. check out more great pics from the party below!

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Megan -Apr 16, 2010, 9:10AM
Edward Cullen in a fringe cowboy vest is fantastic
ArCee -Apr 15, 2010, 8:49PM
so cool! I live on the west coast and I cant wait to see the new displays!

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our free people store at space 15 twenty in los angeles is holding a spring outfit contest this sunday! stop by the store between 1pm and 3pm and put together your perfect spring look at the store.  they will photograph you in your outfit and select a winner who will receive a free people gift card and be featured on the space 15 twenty website! the winner will be announced on space15twenty.com on tuesday april 13.  make sure you rsvp for the event here!

so what’s your favorite look for spring? i’d love to know!

elizabeth -Apr 09, 2010, 11:55AM
This is really cool. It would be awesome to do a different FP store every week!

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this is heidi – an adorable customer who came into our bucktown, chicago store already wearing our lightshow babydoll tank and raving about how much she LOVES free people! our fp girls got to know her while she had fun modeling some outfits for them…

where are you from?
toronto

what is it that draws you to free people?
i love the attention to detail!

what’s your favorite free people item in your closet?
i’m buying it right now! these jeans are amazing!

in case you’re wondering, heidi walked out with the FP destroyed skinny jeans she’s wearing in the photo. the other items she’s modeling with the jeans are the rib & lace tank in citron over the pucker up corset cami with the pacific coast jacket, and on the right she’s wearing the floral tiered halter dress. she looks great!

cara has been with us at king of prussia, pa as an associate for quite a while now and has been a great part of our team. her hard work and love for the brand has landed her an operations internship at the home office this summer – we look forward to having you here, cara!

read on to get to know her a little bit better :)

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our team was hard at work in the web studio…

our creative director sat amongst a trail of (magazine) tears…

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one of our creatives spray-painted shirts for the free people kickball team…

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and swedish punk-rock group the bombettes stopped by our office to say hello!

Chloe C -Apr 02, 2010, 12:38PM
what fun it would be if your kickball team could come up and play the Stilettos in Providence!!! (Providence Kickball League) If there is any way in the coming season that would be possible, I will help facilitate logistics - aside from being fun, it would also be an epic fashion meetup. ????? Love, Chloe C. (mother of a Stiletto)
mags -Apr 01, 2010, 9:15PM
if you are ever looking to get rid of that sofa 5 pics up... I'll be glad to come down from Canada to take it off of your hands.... ;-) love being a fly on your wall!!!

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love these outdoorsy fan photos from our facebook page… the last two were taken in thailand and i think they’re beautiful!

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