Here at our home office we have many girls that are from the UK. It’s always interesting to see how the fashion is different to the American way of dressing. After being here a couple of months you can see their style change slightly… (…) Read more »
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Shop-able Street Style From The UK
May 28, 2013This week’s shop-able street style is another from the UK, shot in Guilford, Surrey. The look is simple but is made interesting with the accessories added. We love how long and elegant the dress is but how the leopard cardigan gives it a new twist — a cool twist. She has added a satchel, belt (…) Read more »
Shop-able Street Style From London
May 20, 2013This week’s shop-able street style comes from London. You can always count on this city to give you the very best all-black looks — and that’s exactly what we have this week. (…) Read more »
5 British Summer Hotspots
May 20, 2013The UK has some of the best summer hotspots: fine scenery, culture, history, good food… if only it had the weather behind it I would be itching to go back there more often. You can travel for 2- 3 hours in the UK and you feel like you’re visiting another country. There’s some diversity, so (…) Read more »
Travel Lust: Lovelane Caravans Cornwall, UK
Mar 22, 2013My most profound memories of my younger years are the caravan holidays I went on. My parents, my sister, and I used to pack small suitcases and then we would drive 4-6 hours to our destination. The destination was usually the English coast line and there, my imagination used to run wild. Having four of (…) Read more »
British Sayings We Love
Mar 17, 2013One of the things I miss about home is the funny British sayings. Here at Free People I get a lot of people confused when things like “I’m just going to pop over”, ”He’s full of beans”, “I had to scarper”, and “you’re off your trolley” slip out of my mouth. I forget that they have (…) Read more »
When In Doubt, Drink Tea
Feb 03, 2013I always find that tea calms me, there’s nothing nicer than sitting back and taking the time to enjoy a cup of tea and some biscuits. Maybe it’s because I’m from the UK, but one of my favorite time of day is teatime. I just sip slowly on a cup of Earl Grey and let (…) Read more »
Exhibit We Love: The Rainroom By Random International
Dec 18, 2012Can you imagine walking through a room that is dramatically lit and there’s rain falling from the ceiling? You would expect to get soaking wet, right? Think again… right now at The Barbican, London there’s an art installation by Random International at The Curve Gallery in which you control the elements. A 100 square foot (…) Read more »
3 Cockney Sayings We Love
Dec 17, 2012The Cockney language traditionally refers to the working class of East London – if you have ever heard these cheeky, rhyming sentences you will know how entertaining they are. (…) Read more »
Recipe: How To Make Welsh Cakes
Oct 01, 2012always remembered them being around, and the smell of flour mixture cooking on the grindle is one of my favorite smells. I have carried the recipe with me from my Nana and Mum all the way here to America and today I’ve decided to share with you this simple recipe for Welsh Cakes. (…) Read more »
Diamond Jubilee, with Love to the UK
Jun 02, 2012This weekend the UK is in full celebration, why? Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 60 years in monarchy! It’s her Diamond Jubilee and the patriotic bunting is hanging all over her country. (…) Read more »
Snapshot: Kayleigh Jordan, UK
Sep 13, 2011A new feature for up and coming photographers who inspire us. Based in: The UK, living on and off in both England and Ireland. I am half Irish and half South African (born and raised in Durban, South Africa). Sometimes I do feel like a bit of a gypsy… Shoots with: digital or film, depending (…) Read more »
