January Lookbook: Behind the Scenes with 4th and Bleeker

Bella Donna Dress, Betty Platform, Whiskey River Pendant.

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Cutwork Tap Short, Sequin Pullover, Darcy Cork Wedge.

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Stripe Boy Tee, Washed Vegan Leather Short.

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FP New Romantics Geo Embroidered Cutout Dress, La Playa Turquoise Collar.

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Cropped Stripes Pullover, Destroyed Skinny Jean.

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FP One Diani Dress, Daisy Chain Headpiece, Sanibel T Bar Clog.

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So… who’s ready for a trip to Palm Springs?

View the full January Lookbook.

Style File: Assistant Stylist

It was so fun photographing our Assistant Stylist for this week’s Style File. Her carefree spirit just communicates through photographs so well. Living up to her aura, she has some of the best boho pieces around. Getting up close, you notice all of details she piles on, and sneaks in there. There’s no such thing as less is more with her, but she makes it work. She’s a true modern day hippie – loaded with fringe, feathers, and bangles. There’s something about this girl that makes you feel peaceful and smiley.

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Load your wrists up with metal cuffs

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Get the look with our Painted Distress Boots

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The Sheer Buttondown Tab Shirt layered over the Dotted Lace Tee

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The FP Velvet Extreme Wideleg Pants

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The Striped Burnout Top is the ultimate layering piece.

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How cute are the T-Strap Flats? These shoes can be styled so many different ways.

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Good Day Sunshine: All About Alexandra Spencer of 4th and Bleeker

Our new January Lookbook features the lovely Alexandra Spencer of 4th and Bleeker – and although she’s an Australia native, she rocks the California style flawlessly! Tan skin, sun-kissed hair, barely there cutoffs and daring mini dresses are some of her signatures, and she showcases her bold style through the amazing photography on her blog. Take a look, and read on to learn a little bit more about this beach babe!

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My name is Alexandra Spencer and I live in Sydney/Los Angeles/ London. I’ve been living here for splitting time for 3 years!

On a typical day off, the first thing I do is check my emails! I’m usually wearing who knows!!?

My favorite coffee shop is in Sydney- Andys coffee, In LA – coffee bean on Hollywood and Orange and in London – the Marylebone Starbucks, and my parents make the best breakfast!

If I’m in the mood for some shopping, my destination of choice is Paris!! My favorite store is Balenciaga on Melrose! Last time I went there I bought a white shirt I’m too scared to wear.

Shopping can work up an appetite, and the best lunch is the Spaghetti at Chateau Marmont.

I love checking out MoMA for a little culture and inspiration, and no day is complete without Nathan Webster!

The last movie I saw was The Bourne Supremacy. It was last night in bed at The Ace, Palm Springs.

A typical night out on the town for me consists of great shoes and a lot of wine!

If I feel like going to a show, the best venue is definitely O2 Arena in London. The best show I ever saw there was I took my parents to see Arcade Fire.

If my life had a theme song, it would be Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones or Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel for a dramatic flashback montage.

On my iPod right now you’ll find a lot of Neil Young, I got a harmonica for Christmas and I’m driving my boyfriend crazy with it one Neil young song at a time!

Three words to describe my style are 4th, And, Bleeker!

This summer I’ll be in the South of France! And back to Rio.

NY or LA: NY in Spring, LA in the Summer

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Check out the full january lookbook!

It’s all loafers!

Loafers seem to be where it’s at right now and a great transition shoe to take you into spring! Striking the perfect balance between cool and practical, they seem to be the all round shoe that’s trending. Wear as a preppy look with skinny pants and shirts or just have pure fun with them; the addition of glitter and leopard Will give these shoes a light to shine in the evening too!

Are loafers for you? And if so how would you wear them?

 

Standing on Stardust loafer Hardware loafer Metal Shimmer loafer Essie Loafer

Handpicked by Free People

I wanted to give you guys a heads up about a cool new section on our website where we feature our favorite accessorieshandpicked! 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 the chic Lasso Pony Holder. Braids and Ponytails no longer bore with this grommet studded stunner!

Jazz up your hands with this collaboration of colorful stones and intricate banding – The Hermoso Stone Ring is our favorite way to showcase an everyday dose of color block pop!

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With its heavy metal ridges and statement shape, the Hyde Ridged Cuff is one elegant piece of armor.

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This jewel tones and contrasting sunset hues of the Bright Nights Crossbody are transporting us to a tropical paradise far, far away.

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The Aggie Chain Wrap Bracelet is edgy yet simple with its unique wrap style and contrasting metal band detail.

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The Western inspired Pastel Fields Belt won our hearts with its perfect pastels and striking pattern.

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Whether long and layered or short and sweet, the Northridge Necklace strikes the perfect balance of texture and tribal-infused design.

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With equal parts function and fashion, the Geo Print Turban is our go to for adding a bold dose of graphic to a simple outfit.

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Wear it as a necklace, choker or wrap, the San Pedro Turquoise Wrap has got you covered!

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Store Style: Slip It On

This week we are featuring our variety of slips on our website – we truly do have a style for each type of girl! Slips are ideal for third piece layering – throw it on over or under your outfit to add texture and a bit of flirtiness. We asked our California fpgirls for some inspiration on how they’d style these beauties…

The fp one flock dot house slip is one of our new favorites… throw it on over a little black bodycon or a tank and shorts.

And on the right, the fp one poison pintuck slip looks super cute with a belt and tall boots!

Here’s a sweet look with the pintuck slip, cable pullover, polka dot tie turban and ankle boots.

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The voile trapeze slip gets a fresh update with the western buttondown and vegan leather jacket.

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The western buttondown also looks great over the pintuck slip!

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Such a fab outfit – the flock dot house slip, cropped stripe pullover, embellished vegan leather jacket and boots.

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The voile trapeze slip looks adorable with floral tights and tall boots.

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Two ways to wear the pintuck slip: on the left with the colorblock crop cashmere pullover; on the right with the galloon lace halter bra, kimono striped sweater and ankle boots.

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The pintuck slip again, with a floral crop top, flares, a statement necklace and feather headpiece!

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So pretty in the flock dot house slip and village cable pullover.

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Throw on a denim jacket for an extra layer!

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Boy meets girl: layer the striped boy tee over the voile trapeze slip, add a denim jacket and sandals and you’re done!

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Join the twitter conversation about Alexa Chung’s 24 Hour Catwalk Show

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Alexa Chung has become an eyes on trend setter with her modern 60’s mod influence, now with her very own show 24 Hour Catwalk all eyes are wide open to visually absorb her outfits.  Harper’s Bazaar gives us a sneak peek into what her outfit is going to be weekly and we can’t help but get excited! Join in the conversation and reply to the tweet we can’t wait to hear your responses!

Thursday Poll: Tribal Prints

It’s no secret that as a brand, Free People has a little infatuation with tribal prints. Right now there are a whole slew of them on our website – popping up in fun and creative ways. I would happily add any of these to my closet, but which is your favorite way to rock ethnic prints? Bathing suit, head band, shorts….you tell us!

(p.s. if you like this trend you should definitely check out our Urban Safari feature in accessories right now!)

Swim: Davia Underwire Bandeau

Outwear: Embellished Vegan Leather Motorcyle Jacket

Intimates: Embroidered Bustier Top

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Headwear: Geo Print Turban

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Footwear: Hacienda Lace Up Boot

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Bottoms: High Waist Print Short

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Bags: Printed Clutch

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Behind the Scenes with Jessica Hart in LA!

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Back detail of the beautiful Bella Donna crochet dress.

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I love the laid back cali vibe of these two outfits… up top, the fp denim cutoffs, destroyed tee, sheer maxi bedroom jacket, northridge necklace and romana fest sandal; on the bottom, the must be dreamin tee, denim cutoff short and charlie converse.

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My favorite outfit! The destroyed skinny jean, california love tee, studded fringe blazer and wingtip boot.

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The pretty fp one pintuck slip.

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The boardwalk romper looks soooo comfy!

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The fp one japanese flower romper and charlie converse.

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dream house!

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Jess in the awesome dune hoodie.

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We love LA!

Shop the January catalog.

A slip for each girl!

I’m the type of girl that loves versatility in clothes, the more looks I can get out of one item the better, that’s why the selection of slips we have on our new homepage “a slip for each girl” is captivating me. Sometimes on the weekends You want to be super lazy, you want to lie in and just have a slow weekend. So wear a cute slip to bed of Friday then adapt It to an outfit for just popping out! Wear the Breakfast in Bed Romper then throw on a pair of jeans… an easy effortless outfit is complete.

My personality changes from a Bohemian Meadow to a Tomboy Lou so below are how I would adapt my two slips that suit my personality best!

What type of girl are you and how would you adapt your slip?

Breakfast in Bed Romper Vintage Thrift Wash Straight Leg Jean Lou Ankle Boot

FP One Poison Pintuck Slip Jenny Floppy Hat Crochet Bubble Hem Cardi Lou Ankle Boot

Hot Trend: Ponytail Cuffs

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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Lasso Pony Holder

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Beaded Ponytail Cuff, Stingray Ponytail Cuff, Cutout Ponytail Cuff

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