Jul 10 2011

Pitchfork Music Festival 2011: What to Wear?

Posted by Makayla Chataway in Fashion Vocabulary

Free People girls are heading to Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago this Friday for a festival fashion bonanza!

We love the bohemian and rock ‘n’ roll looks that many girls wear at festivals, so we’re heading there to take snap shots. Festival Fashion has become a huge source of inspiration, and we can’t wait to document the lovely looks. If you’re going be sure to keep an eye out for us -

We will be giving out fliers along with Free People bags for a 15% discount in our stores. Here are s

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Jul 10 2011

The Couture Diaries

Posted by Andrew Knowles in Fashion Consultant

It was just after 9:45 PM on Monday night, the first night of Paris couture week, when I walked into to the Asian restaurant Tong Yen in the 8th arrondissement.

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Jul 10 2011

MISS Beauty Tip of the Week: Hair, There and Everywhere

Posted by Andrew Knowles in Fashion Vocabulary

Nude Armpits

Lets face it, the quest for a smooth, hairless body is something most women in the United States can relate to. The pressure to shave and rid ones extremities of extraneous hair is inescapable. The anti-body hair campaign is in full swing, and can be seen everywhere. Television commercials for razors and depilatory creams blast catchy 80s pop anthems at women, much like the ad campaign for Gillettes Venus womens razor line does. The line does this while using popular celebrities to perpetuate the idea that hairless legs will leave women feeling radiant, confident, fabulous and goddess-like which is overwhelming to say the least. The Read more…

Jul 09 2011

Summer Hat Trends for 2011

Posted by Makayla Chataway in Fashion Vocabulary

Wider brims compose most of the In list in casual hats this summer. Not only are they great for shading your face and neck from the youth-stealing UV-B rays that age us, they also coordinate well with almost every casual look you want and work well with different materials and clothing styles. However, some terrific narrow and mid-width brims are peeking over heads this season as well.

The perennial wide, floppy brimmed sun hat by Gabriella, whether straw or cloth, can be worn snugly positioned on top of your head or set back for a more innocent look. Unless you purchase a hat specifically made for a particular piece of clothing, dont mix stripe with stripe. Keep one or the other in a solid design.

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Jul 09 2011

mystyle Quick Switch: Printed Shorts

Posted by Anna Johnstone in Fashion Zone

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A pair of printed shorts is a fun alternative to a skirt. So, it’s no surprise that stars like Shenae Grimes and Katrina Bowden have been seen sporting the feminine look. In the latest episode of mystyle Quick Switch, fashion expert Sydne Summer shows you how to take the piece from a day at the picnic to a flirty evening out in under a minute!

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