http://blog.freepeople.com/ en Copyright 2009 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss summer teeth... thank you, thank you, thank you...these images are stunning. ]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/guest_blogger_part_four_1.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/guest_blogger_part_four_1.html guest blogger guest blogger photos summer teeth blog Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 if you’re in the portland area this weekend, the 3rd annual siren nation women’s music and art festival is taking place through sunday. this year’s festival includes an art and craft sale showcasing women artisans from the northwest, an art show featuring local portland artists (female of course), a film festival featuring documentaries about four female pioneers in politics, performance, poetry and partisanship, and a music festival featuring an all female lineup. siren nation's mission is to inspire and empower women of all ages to create their own art and to highlight the many achievements of women in the arts. the organization showcases and creates performance and exhibition opportunities for women throughout the year, and it is the only women’s collective that produces an annual festival showcasing the original work of women in music, film, performance and visual art. for more info check out their website.]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/siren_nation.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/siren_nation.html events event festival siren nation Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:24:02 -0500 ]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/model_perspective.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/model_perspective.html video chanel video Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:01:09 -0500 one-of-a-kind patched bf jeans we just got in, but i love ‘em even more now that i know the story behind them. read on for merrie’s story about the inspiration behind these unique, one-of-a-kind jeans. “we recently met a young woman from kutch, a desert area in the state of gujarat in india. she had a huge collection of tribal embroideries, which we bought to piece with delicate embroidered net from a market in Delhi and patch onto vintage denim. we have always loved making clothes out of vintage pieces, cutting them up and adding bits of trims from another era, some tribal embroidery or some old denim. we had already created a small workshop in india where we make most of our store fixtures...embroidered hangers, cane stools, dressing room curtains, beaded chandeliers...etc. adding a few sewing machines to that set-up seemed the next step. now we are able to find assorted fabrics in the markets, collect trims we love, and put them in the newest silhouettes for the stores within a month or so of the initial inspiration. the assorted fabrics keep that one-of-a-kind feel, while making several of the same silhouette allows us to keep the prices reasonable. we'll send a photo of our happy workshop soon. on any given day, there might be: men sitting under the mango trees, hand weaving cane stools for the showroom in new york...tailors sewing prototypes for our next fp one season...wood carvers making doors for our newest fp store...pinwheel makers sitting in the grass making hundreds of paper pinwheels for our next display...anshu the gardener's son studying his abc's...it is quite a group effort!” thanks merrie! can’t wait to see some photos! ]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/patches_from_india_1.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/patches_from_india_1.html free people product fp one india one-of-a-kind patched bf jean Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:29:27 -0500 the artist’s name is ryohei tanaka. he has some really amazing work on his website. check it out by clicking on the image below. by the way, the song in the video is "happy endings" by pizzicato five.]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/papercuts_1.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/papercuts_1.html art video art ryohei tanaka video youtube Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:45:59 -0500 kayte terry, the crafty author behind the blog this is love forever, will be holding an appliqué workshop and book signing tomorrow at jimmystyle in philadelphia. the workshop takes place from noon to 1pm and participants get a hands-on demo with kayte and a kit with materials for three woodland animal-inspired felt ornaments like that cute owl above...then have her sign her new book appliqué your way! for more info on the event and how to register for the workshop, click here. ]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/applique_your_way.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/applique_your_way.html events applique event kayte terry Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:08:02 -0500 gianna jacket out to dinner in nyc... she looks great, i love that coat.]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/kate_hudson_in_gianna_jacket.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/kate_hudson_in_gianna_jacket.html people gianna jacket kate hudson people Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:02:02 -0500 and here are the results! love the walls of lights… can't wait to go see it in person! ]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/lighten_up.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/lighten_up.html store display display holiday lights stores Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:17:01 -0500 lace trimmed mini dress: the moonlight tiers dress: the rows of ruffles dress: the on the fringe lace dress: the leaf motif mini dress: or the royal velvet dress: vote, vote, vote! ]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/thursday_poll_edition_67.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/thursday_poll_edition_67.html poll party dresses thursday poll Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:37:11 -0500 summer teeth, to start out your day... ]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/guest_blogger_part_three.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/guest_blogger_part_three.html guest blogger guest blogger photos summer teeth blog Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:26:31 -0500 in keeping with the photography theme of the day...did you ever have to make a pinhole camera at school when you were younger? i didn't, but i kind of wish i had. luckily someone at work showed me this site where you can download and print out a pdf of a cute little pinhole camera that you can make with just a few additional supplies. plus, look how cool the photos can turn out... to make your own pinhole camera, go to the website and download the pdf here! i think i'm going to make one and decorate it to look very free people...if it turns out ok, i'll share on the blog :)]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/wednesdiy_4.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/wednesdiy_4.html how-to/DIY photography pinhole camera wednes-diy Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:42:03 -0500 check out more of her work here.]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/closeups.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/closeups.html photos catalog photographs rene micheli Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 free people is looking for an in-house hair/make-up artist to join our web team! a candidate for this position should understand the free people aesthetic inside and out, and have creativity and technical skills to back them up. this person should have extensive experience in both hair and make-up for commercial and fashion photography. he or she should be able to produce fresh, innovative hair and make-up styles in a timely fashion. he or she should be experienced and prepared to groom one model daily for the FP.com and FPwholesale.com websites, and stand on set to ensure that the model looks her best in photographs throughout the day. -have extensive knowledge of various hair/make-up tools/tricks of the trade -should be able to stand on his/her feet for 8 hours. -have experience working with all hair and skin types. -be highly creative, keep a book of tears for inspiration. -experience working in a studio setting. -a hair and make-up kit will be provided. -please come prepared with your portfolio. if this sounds like you, please apply online here!]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/new_job_alert.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/new_job_alert.html home office home office job alert Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:06:31 -0500 to get these cool effects they strung christmas lights in front of the camera...something i might have to try. you can view the entire catalog here. ]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/new_catalog_is_out_1.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/new_catalog_is_out_1.html catalog catalog holiday Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:15:23 -0500 http://www.kevinharman.co.uk/doormats.html ]]> http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/the_story_of_neighbors_and_doo.html http://blog.freepeople.com/2009/11/the_story_of_neighbors_and_doo.html art doormats kevin harman neighbors Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:08:35 -0500