Incredible double exposure series – done in camera – by the talented Dan Mountford.
Saturday DO
DO: Stay in touch
It’s funny how life events coincide around similar themes to get you thinking. I went back to my hometown for visit the other weekend and brought a good friend from Philly along. I got to see some old friends and spent quality time with family. The warmth I felt from seeing everyone made for a good weekend, and also coincided with the conversation my friend and I had had on the car ride up.
She was telling me about an article she read that summarized the top five life regrets people report on their deathbed – one of which was losing touch with friends. They wished that they hadn’t let themselves get so caught up in the day-to-day here and now, and instead, picked up the phone or written a letter once in a while. People who once really mattered got lost in the mix of life, but in the end what’s going to matter is who you’ve loved and who loves you back.
In the days following my visit my thoughts resonated on this article and my hometown visit. Some of my friends weren’t around when I was home, and I found myself wanting to give them a call. I’ve vowed to try and do better at staying in touch, so that I don’t let those people get away. Especially today, with all of our technology – smart phones and email – there’s no excuse to not take a little bit of time. Learn from what the dying have said and stay in touch. When you come to the end of your road, you don’t want to be looking back with the same regrets.
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Happy Friday!
A little peek at our lookbook, coming next week!
Have a great weekend :)
Trend: We’re All About Denim
Denim is a fabric we can’t get enough of! It’s so easy, so versatile and so cool. This week we’re all about denim dressing as you can see by our Homepage.
The trend: Head to Toe Denim! That’s right we’re mixing and matching different tones of denim to create a bohemian rock and roll look. Yesterday we went up to the studio to see what looks we could create out of our Denim Collection ; from long and bohemian to short and funky, denim sure made us cool and easy towards the end of the day!
Items: Sweetheart Denim Romper, Contrasting Denim Maxi, Radio BBC Boot
Items: Mason Tee, Roadie Denim Shirt, Beach Cruiser Short, Studded Seattle Love Boot, Jenny Floppy Hat
Items: High Waisted Seamed Chloe Short, Top coming soon, Bag coming soon, Daphne Platform
Items left: On the Fringe Crochet Cami, Made to Last Denim Short, Zipper Ankle Boot, Marrakesh Floppy Hat, Where The Boys Are At Beaded Bracelets, Delhi Floral Crossbody, Ladder Quill Necklaces
Items right: Denim Cutoff Shorts, Scallop Edge Lace Crop Top, Seamless Directions Top, Crochet Cardigan, Mainland Studded Boatshoe, Necklace coming soon.
Office Style: Meadow
Today, I went around the office and captured Meadow looks. Sadly, I think that the true, true Meadow comes out in warmer weather, so I didn’t find a ton of it on this rainy Philadelphia day. There were hints of her though! Even in the dreariest of conditions, we can’t help but pull out our bohemian touches – flowing bed jackets, paisley prints, lace detailing, and cozy knits among our favorites. Now, if only it were nice enough to lie outside in a sunny field…
Meadow loves intricate detailing like fine-touched eyelets. Pick up our Daisy Eyelet Button Down if you’re into the look.
When Meadow wears cardigans, she does them long and flowing. Get the look with our Ribbed Long Cashmere Cardigan and Jenny Floppy Hat.
Get the flower-child look with our Mulberry Rose Crown.
The Voile Trapeze Slip is a must-have in any Meadow closet.
Store Style: Blue Jean Baby
In case you couldn’t tell by looking at our website, we’re pretty into denim right now – even the good old Canadian tuxedo! But even if head to toe denim is a little too much for you, we love finding ways to incorporate pieces of it into every outfit, and it feels so fresh for Spring. Here’s some styling inspiration from our always-lovely store girls!
The denim bustier dress is definitely our dress of the moment – change it up a little by adding a slip underneath!
The perfect cutoff denim short – wear them now with tights and boots; wear them later with bare legs and sandals – and of course the laguna coast pullover!
A sweet Meadow look: the fp high rise flares, flower smocked tube top and suede floral headband.
I love how she paired the denim bustier dress with a belt in a contrasting shade of blue – the dress also looks great with the caballero tall boot and jane wide brim hat.
Denim on denim! The cutoff denim short, riding with cowboys tank and traveler denim jacket.
The denim bustier dress looks absolutely adorable with boots or converse!
And lastly, we love the denim bustier dress with the traveler denim jacket!
Shop the Blue Jean Baby collection.
Thursday Poll: Molly Items
You’ve all now become acquainted with our new FP girl, Molly. So where do you all like to show your Molly style most? Is it with a cute dress, top, romper, shorts or maybe in an accessory? Tell us where you’re embracing the Molly look!
DRESS
The Denim Bustier Dress
TOP
Peter Pan Lace Top
ROMPER
Printed Romper
SHORTS
Scalloped Linen Short
ACCESSORY
Drew Lace Oxford
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Store Events Today and This Weekend!
An evening of Art, Fun and Fashion at Free People Brooklyn Read More
DIY Studded Denim Cutoffs
I have been wanting to do this DIY for quite some time now, but with the current denim dressing feature on our website and studded trend I told you about yesterday, the stars all aligned and it finally came together this week! Read More
Spring Trend: Pastel
Spring fashion is starting to creep onto our homepage and I’m finding it hard not to dive straight into the fresh florals, pastel colours and lighter fabrics. Here in Philly we still have a couple more months until the weather starts to change. In the meantime I’m sourcing the spring 2012 runway trends to see what’s going to be hot fashion when the sun shines it’s warmth on us.
Last week we had florals this week we have pastels! Candy shades seem to be a lovely direction and we love the idea of wearing two shades together and making a full blown impact – I’m sure it will put a smile on anyone’s face if you look as sweet as a candy cane.
We loved what Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Jonathan Saunders and Jaeger showcased, our sweet tooth got big, now… where’s the bag of Cadbury’s mini eggs!
Extreme Babydoll Tunic, Emma Too Fer Dress, Candy Stretch Skinny Jean, Babydoll Swing Long Sleeve Top, Must Be Dreamin Tee
Spring Runway 2012: Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton, Jaegar, Jonathan Saunders, Jonathan Saunders
Items: Babydoll Swing Long Sleeve Top, Candy Stretch Skinny Jean, Loafers
Inspired By… Stone Fields
Stone Fields is a project by Italian designer Giuseppe Randazzo, who carefully arranges the stones using algorithms to create the structure and to sort them by size according to an underlying pattern.
Mind = blown.
Details: You’re Such a Stud
Seattle Love Boot
Sansom Spiked Loafer
Embellished Vegan Leather Motorcycle Jacket
Brooke Studded Satchel
I just bought these bad boys! The Mainland Studded Boatshoe – if you love ’em too, hurry up and grab a pair they’re going quick!
Retro Pyramid Ring, Studded Bangles, Mulholland Horseshoe Cuff
I love how the Pyramid Ring looks when the light hits it.
Vedder Boot
One of our biggest obsessions of the moment: studs.
We can’t get enough of them! On t-shirts, bags, jewelry, leather, and especially shoes – any kind of shoe – we love the cool factor they add to standard styles. What do you think about studs, do you love them as much as we do?
Check out our Hard Wear collection – there are some pretty rad studded vintage tees you don’t wanna miss!