Year: 2012

Hot Trend: Ponytail Cuffs

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I don’t think I’ve used anything other than standard hair ties for ponytails since I got rid of my (extensive) collection of scrunchies, so when I saw that we were getting all of these cute ponytail cuffs in, I was really excited for a fresh take on the ponytail. It’s my go-to hair style, but it gets so boring… I am all about these cute cuffs, especially the brightly colored cut-out geometric cuff and the suede lasso pony holder! They are such a great way to add a little unexpected pop of color or texture. We had some fun trying them on today – what do you guys think, are you into this trend?

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Beaded Ponytail Cuff

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Lasso Pony Holder

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Beaded Ponytail Cuff, Stingray Ponytail Cuff, Cutout Ponytail Cuff

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Street Style: Wide Leg Pants

Posted by fp jemma on in fashion

This week the girls here at home office put one hand in the air for the wide leg bottoms; We dressed them up and dressed them down to see which style we enjoyed the most. The 70’s cool pant has made a return for us; we love the idea of toning the extravagant pant down with simple tops and touches of accessories.  It might not be a trend for everyone but these girls rock them!

Full Lace Pant Vegan Leather Buttondown Sibilia Athena Disc Belt Poppy Cutout Leather Cuff Jenoah Floppy Brim Hat

Fiona Quilted Ankle Boot

Floral Print Floral Pullover Pant Sheer Stripe Pullover Drowsy Water Ranch Barrel Crossbody Vegan 3 Eye Gibson Shoe

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Nightcap Lace Bell Bottom O-Town Muscle Tank Caldra Layer Pullover Gibson Tote

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Full Circle Palazzo Pant 3/4 Sleeve Seamless Texture Top Vegan Leather Jacket Archduchess Platform

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Style File: Assistant Designer (Lou)

Posted by fp naomi on in fashion, home office

This 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 splattered jeans, a slouchy knit hat, baggy tees, and kicks. She’ll then mix it up with an awesome Native American inspired necklace or poncho. There’s no doubt, she looks like your quintessential American girl – active and full of life. Her vivacity can’t be restricted with pompous or tailored clothing – she has no time for that.

These jeans are perfectly slouchy and distressed. Get the look with a grungy graphic tee, hat, and Converses.

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This photo makes me want Summer. And colorful bracelets…

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She takes the formality out of a cable knit sweater with fringe layering

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In this cold Winter weather, everyone needs a good throw on poncho to stay warm.

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She loves her Native American accessories just as much as the rest of us at Free People. Some great variations are on our website right now here, here, and here.

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Blogger Diary: “Sometimes the light shines bright”

Posted by fp jemma on in features

This weekend my mind was running overtime, running overtime with inspiring thoughts. Sometimes I just need a new twist to my weekend in order for the light to come back on again; you can get stuck in a routine and that routine can kill your mind, so Friday I went to New York to see the future Free People collection for June Wholesale. The collection was bright and poppy and reminded me of the Sun, Sand and Sea just what I needed on that brutal cold day.

Being in a new place for a couple of days gave me a new light I saw things that made my inspiration bank fill up and it made me feel alive all weekend, don’t you just love when that happens?

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Don’t Give Up The Ship

Posted by fp julia on in inspiration

We have a beautiful exhibit hanging in Gallery 543 at the Navy Yard right now that consists of flags by artist Emily Manalo Ruiz. The main portion of the exhibit is the “1000 Works Project”, which consists of 1000 small fabric flags, each of which are unique, sewn out of salvaged materials and inspired by old battle flags.  The exhibit also includes some of her larger flags, also made with reclaimed materials, that are text-based and printed with meaningful, personal phrases.

“Art, for me, is cathartic.  It serves as an outlet for releasing deep-seated pains, capturing fleeting memories, and for understanding and documenting my life experience.  My work conveys a sense of nostalgia, longing, and sometimes, hope. It helps me to make sense of things, to communicate, to find closure and contentment, and to attempt to make permanent what is impermanent.” – Emily Manalo Ruiz

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Go see more of her work here!

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The River that Ran Away to Paradise

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It is crazy quiet in our office today, and I just got completely lost in daydream world looking through photos of this beautiful river, the Caristales, located near the town of La Macarena in Colombia, South America. Each year, during a brief period of time between the wet and dry seasons, when the water level is just right, the multiple varieties of algae and moss that live in the river bloom in a dazzling display of colors. The photos are so beautiful, I can only imagine what a breathtaking experience it would be to see it in person.

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Cool Job Alert!

Posted by fp julia on in features

We have two very cool job openings on our store team! We are looking for a Midwest District Visual Manager, who will be based out of Chicago, and a Northeast District Display Coordinator, who will be based out of Boston!

For more info and to apply for one of these positions, click on the links below.

Midwest District Visual Manager – Chicago

Northeast District Display Coordinator – Boston

(psst… the image is a sneak peek at our spring store displays, going up next week!)

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The Latest From Instagram

Posted by fp julia on in fashion, home office

We love loafers and the cozy eagle fairisle tunic…

…and floral button up shirts…

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…and doc martens!

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pretty little details…

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Great layering basics: the peter pan lace top (looks great on its own or under other tops and dresses!), the super-comfy laguna coast pullover, model Pania Rose in her favorite, the crafty cuff thermal, and the awesome Pink Floyd tee.

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Cute glasses and hair :)

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The embroidered midtown jacket looks so cool with a plaid shirt and slouchy jeans!

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Office Style: American vs. British

Posted by fp naomi on in fashion, home office

In line with our catalog theme this month, I thought I would do some fun vs. themed office styles. Our home office has a surprisingly bountiful population of Brits who’ve crossed the big pond to work for Free People. They all have great style, so I thought that for this week I would do British vs. American style. I love them both, but tell us, which do you relate to more??

The Brits:

Welsh sisters! Both wearing an FP intimates top. Shop the updated version here.

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The Hand Crochet Maxi Dress layered over an old FP beach style.

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The Americans:

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Get the look with our Destroyer Tee, FP High Waisted Printed Shorts, Eloise Platforms, and Sheer Tights

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Liking the poncho? We have a great selection here.

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The American Rebel Tee gone good girl

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The Tattered Flag Scarf puts the Americana cherry atop this look.

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The FP Skinny Cords in dusty rose look great with this muted and soft look.

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