Destination Spotlight: Brazil

Our May catalog was shot in the beautiful and vibrant city of Brazil — Rio de Janeiro. A city that has so much energy that as soon as you arrive you know it’s going to be a non-stop fuel-packed trip. I have always wanted to go to Brazil. They say that once visited it’s never forgotten — it dazzles in vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes and curious wildlife and not to mention it boasts the world’s largest rainforest and has miles and miles of coastline. Read More

DIY: Personalized Envelope Lining

Sending snail mail is so much fun, I miss the days when you send letters to your friends and you purchase a stamp and wait days for them to receive it. From now on I want to make an effort to make cute little cards, letters and envelopes to send to my friends and family because it does really make a difference. The other day I sent a birthday card and personalized the envelope and it turned out pretty sweet, so I thought I would share with you guys how to create your own personalized envelope lining

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Interview With Michele Ouellet: Lorenza Wine & BottleRock

Model and Free People friend Michele Ouellet is not only strikingly charismatic but she also produces her own wine — Lorenza — with her mom, that comes straight from the beautiful vineyards in Napa Valley, CA. Michele is heading to BottleRock music festival with us next week, where she will be co-hosting a Free People tent. We are excited to bring together music, fashion, great wine, and crafty DIYs for Napa Valley’s very first music festival. We caught up with Michele to find out more about her glorious wine Lorenza (which is her middle name). Read More

What To Pack For BottleRock Music Festival

BottleRock Music Festival kicks off this Thursday in Napa Valley, a festival that celebrates music, comedy, the best of Napa food and fine sipping. We’re excited to be heading there to host our very own Free People tent where there will be DIY classes and much more. I have never been to Napa Valley, so I’m pretty curious to see what it has to offer; the scenic views, the festival fashion, the music performances and of course the fine wine. For a 4-day festival here’s what I’m packing:

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