Do you ever notice that when you go to get dressed, sometimes your eyes are totally drawn to a specific item, yet other times you’ll completely pass it over? I never really think about why I choose to wear certain things – it’s usually just because I “feel like it.” But when I recently took a deeper look into what I was choosing to wear on different days, I realized that everything seemed to coincide with my mood – or in other words, the way I was feeling – which totally makes sense. Read More
Last week we invited you guys to do a photo challenge with us – 8 days of heart photos to be exact. I had a great time doing this challenge for the past week. It kept me on my toes at all times as I was always looking for unexpected hearts around me, as well as for ways to create some on my own. Read More
I have always been a sucker for all things antique: furniture, clothing, decorations. They allow me to imagine a world where attention was paid to even the tiniest of details and life was just simpler. The Free Library of Philadelphia has a special section called the Print and Picture Collection, which is overflowing with old photographs and prints, as well as postcards, trading cards, magazine clippings, and so much more. I found out from our creative director that they have an entire collection of old valentines, and I couldn’t wait to go. Read More
It seems to me that Valentine’s Day is a holiday that’s either loved or despised by any given person. In my experience, many of those who are part of the latter group are there for the same reason: they’re not currently in a relationship. Read More
At Free People we love the idea of doing little challenges to keep us motivated, inspired, creative, and trying new things. Last month Jemma rocked her 5-day Bikram challenge, and it inspired us to come up with another one – this time, a photo challenge. Read More
Last week I ran out of the Chinese herbs that I had been taking three times a day. Instead of getting a new bottle, my acupuncturist Jenny thought we would try something new. She customized an herbal formula for me that’s made of 13 different Chinese herbs. Read More
Those who practice yoga know that, while regular practice will help to strengthen and lengthen your body tremendously, the physical component is just a fraction of what it’s all about. Yoga is a mental and spiritual practice, and in order to truly feel that connection, it seems that it is best when practiced in a calming environment; an environment that reminds you of where you came from – one that feels like nature. Read More
It’s rare that I actually wear a belt for the original purpose of a belt: to keep pants in place. Actually, that’s probably because it’s rare that I’m not wearing a dress. I love belts because they have the ability to pull a look together, they add interest to any outfit, and they can even transform the entire shape of your look in an instant. Read More
I was blown away when I first laid eyes on this month’s lookbook Into the Great Wide Open. It feels clean and new, like a burst of pure, sweet air when you open the window on an early spring morning. Read More
It’s been one month since I started doing acupuncture. That’s four weeks, 8 sessions, and about 200 tiny needles in my body. Have I noticed a difference in the way I feel? Yup. Read More
I’ve always felt that clothing and accessories make for excellent décor. Home decor is an expression of who you are – as is the way you dress yourself – so why not merge the two together by displaying your wardrobe elements around your home? Read More
Pressed flowers have always had my heart. They’re delicate and beautiful in the quietest way. I had never actually attempted to make some until now, and now I can’t believe I’d gone a whole 25 years without ever doing so. Read More