UPDATE: This post originally ran February 22, 2012 but lately I have become re-enamored with the idea of apothecary bottle necklaces! I particularly love this little one Brigette has, and I really want to fill one with sand from the beach so I can wear summer around my neck all winter long… (…) Read more »
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Featured Jewelry Designer: Pushmataaha
May 07, 2012Push by Pushmataaha is a jewelry line created in 2007 by Australian filmmaker and art collector Virginia Rouse. Inspired by a lifelong love of stones and Native American jewelry, Virginia works with real metals in the creation of the pieces and combines this with the beauty of organic, semi-precious stones handcrafted by master artisans. (…) Read more »
Handpicked: Our Current Favorites
Mar 15, 2012The Inspiration Piece ~ Inspired by an antique necklace our fp one designer picked up at an open-air market during her travels, the Marigold Embellished Tank is the perfect statement piece to bring out the wandering gypsy in us all. (…) Read more »
Featured Jewelry Designer: ManiaMania
Feb 28, 2012The brand was founded by Australian art director and stylist duo Melanie Kamsler and Tamila Purvis, two talented women who met while working at RUSSH magazine. Drawing on inspiration from old and new – ancient historical figures, artists, muses and cult musicians – they create pieces that are sculptural and heavy with mysticism. (…) Read more »
Handpicked by Free People
Jan 20, 2012I wanted to give you guys a heads up about a cool new section on our website where we feature our favorite accessories – handpicked! Out of our selection of bags, jewelry, hair pieces, belts and more, these are the items you’ll find at the top of our wishlists :) Pull your hair back in (…) Read more »
Style File: Assistant Designer (Lou)
Jan 16, 2012This week’s StyleFile is an effortless beauty who’s style has a laid back California beach vibe. I don’t know if it’s her long, wavy blonde locks, the colorful friendship bracelets, or the heart tattoo on her wrist that scream Cali, but it’s definitely there. She wears a lot of stellar grunge pieces – ripped and (…) Read more »
Style File: Senior Graphic Designer
Jan 09, 2012I’ve always thought that our Senior Graphic Designer has amazing style, but for some reason I was under the impression that she was one of those who aren’t a big fan of having their photo taken. I’ve since discovered that I was wrong, and so to make up for lack of showcasing this woman’s amazing (…) Read more »
Free People Holiday Giveaway!
Dec 06, 2011Tis the season… for giving! We’re celebrating the holidays with a special giveaway for YOU – our amazing readers and fans :) Each Friday in December I will select a winner at random who will receive a special Free People goodie bag! Each goodie bag includes: the fp one beaded bandeau, a necklace, bracelet, ring, (…) Read more »
Cambridge Crafting Party Photo Diary!
Nov 09, 2011Early Saturday morning I flew to Boston for our Holiday Crafting Party at Free People Cambridge. It was such an amazing day – we were blown away by the creativity of everyone who came to the event, and it was so great to just sit around a table, talking and crafting for a few hours! (…) Read more »
Designer Jewelry by DANNIJO
Oct 03, 2011This month’s featured jewelry designer is one of my personal favorites – Dannijo. The New York based label was founded by sisters Danielle and Jodie Snyder, self-taught jewelry designers who learned how to wirework by playing with their father’s medical tools as kids. Their pieces are handmade using various metals – oxidized silver, gold and (…) Read more »
Style File: Visual Merchandiser
Aug 05, 2011Meet this week’s style file girl – the visual merchandising assistant at the Free People home offices. She is one of the sweetest most humble people, and when you visit her desk you’re sure to get licked up and down by her friendly (canine) partner in crime, Dill. I was drawn to her style because (…) Read more »
Wednes-DIY: Tribal-Inspired Beaded Necklace
Aug 03, 2011One day I was on Vogue.com when I saw when of their editors wearing this really cool beaded necklace. It almost looked like it was constructed using safety pins, so I tried them out to see if I could pull off the look by making the necklace myself. The end result is really cool. The (…) Read more »
