Inspiring Words For The Week Ahead: Be Happy

Today, think about the things that make you happy, some people are always brought down by negative thoughts, but there’s really no need to be. Think about all the things that make you happy and the little things that happen in life that you should cherish and appreciate every single day. Think happy thoughts and your life will be pretty. Read More

Inspiring Words: Be Foolish, Stay Hungry

Taking risks can be scary, you feel like you’re about to dive off a cliff, not knowing what’s going to happen at the end. But risk taking is what makes life exciting, it keeps you on your toes. I once read an editor letter in the April-May 2012 issue of Russh Magazine, and the introduction read “Look. Really look. Read More

Pin-Speration: Our Senior Graphic Designer’s Captivating Pins

When I first created my Pinterest account, one of the first people I started following was our senior graphic designer. She has such an artistic eye, which comes as no surprise, and her pinterest boards are a true reflection of that. I love seeing what inspires different people and what types of pin boards they create, and hers definitely have a very artistic, vintage/retro vibe. There is something very calming about them too, the colors are soothing and the imagery feels very nostalgic. Take a peek at her Pinterest board! Read More

Crystals & Their Meanings – Inspired By Our New Soaps!

I can’t get enough of these new crystal soaps we are carrying! The Low Raw Crystal Soaps (pictured above) are made by Bonnie Bartley, who achieves these crystal formations by casting the soap in molds made from natural geodes and hand carved gemstone replicas. Not only do they look beautiful but they also smell amazing! Read More

Inspiration: Ernest & The Hemingways

Dree Hemingway is definitely one of my personal style muses. I have always loved the way she dresses but more than that, she has such a strong presence and eyes that seem to look right through you with their powerful gaze. It’s hard to ignore her impressive ancestry as well, starting with her great-grandfather – legendary writer Ernest Hemingway. Read More

Wedding Inspiration From The Free People Family

Our assistant art director recently got married to a photographer we often work with (Thomas Northcut) and as soon as I heard about it I knew I had to ask if we could share some photos, because I knew it would be stunning.  The wedding took place in Maine, against a breathtaking backdrop of coastal scenery and amongst the couple’s closest friends and family.  I love the casual, relaxed vibe of the wedding and special details like the kid’s tent (one of the adorable printed tents we used to sell at Free People), the beer boat, colorful confetti, and a bonfire complete with s’more-making. You can tell from looking at the photos that a lot of love was in the air. Read More

Dark Side Of The Moon: Musical Muses & Our Latest Trend

When I heard about our trend for this week, a dramatic, spell-binding look we called Dark Side of the Moon, it immediately brought to mind Stevie Nicks and her inspirational style as well as other artists like Florence Welch, Alison Mosshart, and Karen Elson.  Read More