All The Things We Hope Won’t Happen
Sometimes love is letting go. Sometimes love is standing on the edge of a cliff. Here I am, standing on that edge.
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From fashion, beauty tutorials, FP Me style inspirations to DIY crafts and healthy recipes, The BLDG 25 Blog is a place to discover ideas and share experiences.
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FP x World Clean Up Day 2021
For the second year in a row, we’ve partnered with the National Parks Foundation to beautify our backyards as part of World Clean Up Week. Read on to learn… Read More
Your September 2021 FP Horoscope, By Tracy Allen
Head to freepeople.com to find our monthly horoscopes, posted in REAL time…
Our apologies for the delay.
Please know that our horosco… Read More
Be A Light: Recapping Mentorship Week with Girls Inc.
Throughout our 5-year partnership, Free People has supported Girls Inc. through advocacy campaigns, health and wellness programming&hell… Read More
Your August 2021 FP Horoscope
According to Tracy Allen, the stars are asking you to show some extra flex this August…
Just one more click here to read about your August horoscope, an… Read More
Adoption Story: Meet Landry & Emmylou
Seeing Emmy was love at first sight — the same might be said for seeing her owner, Landry…
Let’s start with some introductions:… Read More
Your July 21 FP Horoscope!
Courtesy of our resident astrologer, Tracy Allen…
For the month of July, the stars are asking that you do one simple thing: compromise. Because there&rsquo… Read More
In Dependence
Or…how best to live the life that suits YOU.
By Bethany Toews, who we are blessed to call a colleague and friend.
I never imagined I would own a home. I didn&r… Read More
Adoption Stories
Two of our favorite BFF stories (that’s Best Furry Friends)…
APRIL & SMOKEY
One boy’s pet allergies led to our Paid Social Coordinator finding her n… Read More
This Month? Your Horoscope Is All About ALL The Feels
Looking for a fresh start? Same…
Just one more click to read Tracy Allen’s June 2021 horoscopes.
Hope you’re doing o… Read More
Adoption Stories: Meet Emily & Stella
Read on for the heartwarming story of how a bullied cat found her way into the heart of our Customer Experience Manager.
Why did you choose y… Read More
Your May 2021 Free People Horoscope
A month’s worth of horoscope goodness, brought to you by our resident astrologer, Tracy Allen…
Just one more click here…
Love to you… Read More
An Earth Month Challenge For Every Day Of The Year
Adopting new habits to make the world a little greener.
Studies indicate that it takes 21 days to form a new habit.
So for the… Read More
Adoption Stories: Meet Michelle and Sonny
Looking for online love led our Director of Photography to find her future husband, AND a new furry best friend!
Why did you choose your specific r… Read More
This Month’s Horoscope Is All About Celebrating This Great Green Earth
Thanks to Taurus’ grounding influence, your April horoscope is one of calm…
Click here to read your… Read More
Care FP: What Does Visibility Mean To You?
Introducing a very special — and local — Philly partner, The William Way LGBT Community Center…
William Way, a Philadelphia cit… Read More
Care FP: Support The AAPI Community With Us
Here’s how you can help the Asian American Community, whether it’s local or global…
To our FP Community,
We at Free People abs… Read More
What Does Spring Have To Do With Your Horoscope?
The stars say: everything.
Click here to read about what your March horoscope has in store for you. XO
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Adoption Stories: Meet Morgan & Otto
Our Visual Display Coordinator & Care FP Assistant wasn’t in a rush to adopt a pup, but the universe intervened.
Tell us how you cho… Read More
Yes, You CAN Drink Cocoa For Breakfast
And see the world through Rose-Colored Glasses…
I was about to say that there isn’t a lot that excites me about winter, but that&rs… Read More
Adoption Stories: Meet Ana and Yaya
And learn how our Senior Managing Director of Creative rescued her sweet girl.
Why did you choose Saved Whiskers Rescue Organization and how long h… Read More
FP Horoscopes: Love Is…
Whatever you make it… Make sure to show yourself a lot of it this month, this year, this life.
Go here (if you’re on a computer) to read your Feb… Read More
Natural Cures to Ease Your Headache
It can be a tense world out there. Here’s some relief when your head feels like it’s ready to burst.
One comforting aspect of sufferin… Read More
Adoption Stories: Meet John and Cinder
Read on to learn how our Senior Photographer met his very own Cinderella…
Why did you choose NY & NJ Bull Terrier Rescue and how long… Read More
Welcome, 2021 — And Your January Horoscope
With Mars serving as the pick-me-up planet we all need right now…
I hope that the New Year is already affording you some much-needed… Read More
The Best Face Oils to Treat Dry Skin this Winter
These potent formulas restore your glow, minus any greasy residue.
Dryness, flakes, redness, itching: Ah, winter must be here, judging by th… Read More
Designed To Be Good for You AND Mother Earth
Meet the We The Free boot collection: versatile, beautiful, and conscientiously made.
The Wesley ankle boot, the Canyon lace-up, the Cooper lace… Read More
The Best Skincare Tools to Give and Get This Winter
Because dewy, healthy skin is just a click away.
With spas closed or out of reach for many of us, skincare gadgets have emerged as a conv… Read More
The FP Family’s Deliver Joy Campaign
Sharing and caring — together — for those who need help this holiday season…
On any given year, mid-December would see FP&rsquo… Read More
Adoption Stories: Meet Alex, Juno & Owen
Our Merchandiser shares the heartwarming story of how she adopted not one, but two furry best friends!
What are your pups’ names and how o… Read More
Adoption Stories: Meet Nicole and Emerson
And learn how Nicole, our Global Senior Buyer, met (and adopted!) her handsome fur baby.
Why did you choose Home at Last Dog Rescue and how l… Read More
It’s The LAST Horoscope Of 2020!!!
It’s a must-read…with a sneak peek at what’s in store for the new year!
To be honest, there were several moments this year &mdash… Read More
Adoption Stories: Meet Koa & Tegan
A recurring series about the magic of finding furever love (and giving a sweet baby a safe place to call home!)
Head on over to our IG account (after… Read More
FP x Mercado Global : Supporting Indigenous Guatemalan Latinx Communities
Continuing our partnership with Mercado Global by supporting their community of indigenous Latinx weaving artisans t… Read More
The Do’s and Do’s Of Virtual Dating
Dating is something you can do from home with little-to-no effort — all you need are a screen and a few things to get camera-ready&helli… Read More
FP X Rose Bowl: How A Pet Portrait Artist Spends His Day
Darjeeling Portraits creates family heirlooms in celebration of our furry BFFs…
Let me tell you a few things about Owen Stasz… Read More
Your November 2020 Horoscope Has Arrived
Mercury, Mars and Neptune are all going direct — as in, their retrogrades are O-V-E-R.
Head here to check out what November has in store. Cour… Read More
Up Close With: Madame Gandhi
A lover, a dreamer, and a Pisces…and a pretty killer playlist maker, too.
“When what we think, what we say, and what we do
are in alignment, we ca… Read More
Yes, You Can Live More Sustainably. Starting Right Now.
Here are three ways to do it easily…
A few weeks ago, after changing our garbage bag for what felt like the third time… Read More
Up Close With: Indy Officinalis
And growing microgreens while we’re at it….
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been turning to projects that, pre-2020, may have fel… Read More
Essential Reads From A Harpist Who Finds Melody In Words
Experimental musician Mary Lattimore just put out a new record, and with it, shared a few stories that have inspired her effervescent… Read More
Making An Impact, One Outfit At A Time
Philly-based nonprofit The Wardrobe brings new meaning to “Dress For Success…”
Brittani is a single mom who, like any parent, wante… Read More
FP x World Clean Up Day 2020
What began as a “one country, one day” philosophy now allows us to roll up our sleeves and unite in minimizing our global impact.
World Clean… Read More
Venus Saves The Day…Er, Month, In Your October Horoscope
Remember to honor yourself and the world around you as we near the end of a very strange and surreal year…
Please visi… Read More
Like a Flashlight, But Better (My Huge-Hearted Friend)
A story about honesty, authenticity, and finding your forcelight. From Bethany Toews and Ayesha Ophelia.
For as long as I can remember… Read More
Fiber Artist Sally England Shows You How to Make A Minimalist Macramé Plant Hanger
What makes this crown knot DIY so special is its simple elegance and versatility — think pl… Read More
Your July 2020 Horoscope Is Just A Click Away
This month is all about laying the groundwork to build your dreams…
Tracy Allen is back with your monthly horoscopes — please go h… Read More
Give a (Clean) Hand to Those in Need
Through our partnership with GetUSPPE and Merci Handy, help us help others — one hand sanitizer at a time.
My father lives overseas in a small cit… Read More
@the_spines’ Summer Reading List
A guide to traveling safely through stories…
As many of us slip into a summer unlike any other, it’s a nice reminder that books are our c… Read More
Your June 2020 Horoscope
Sharing here for those of you looking for some extra guidance right now…
Click here to read this month’s horoscope.
We love you and thank you for being… Read More
“Home” Office Style with Melissa
Here’s what staying home looks like for our Associate Graphic Designer, Melissa.
Three things you are grateful for:
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“Home” Office Style with Iryna
This week our FP Merchandiser Iryna shares her quarantine routine — taking self-care to a whole new level.
Three things you are grateful for… Read More
Your May 2020 Horoscope Has Arrived
Albeit a little slower…
It seems that the planets are moving in sync with us this month. In other words, at a more relaxed pace than per the usual… Read More
The Endless Hum of Everything Else
We have been forced to go inside, and stay there, much longer than we might like or even feels possible. And yet, here we are.
I used to clean my bathroom… Read More
“Home” Office Style with Katie
The WFH life of a designer — in this case, it’s Katie (Associate Designer for Woven Tops).
How many years have you been with FP?… Read More
Setting Up Your Much-Needed “Zen Den”
So, how are you supposed to zen out at the end of the day when the space you used to reserve for those activities has suddenly become where… Read More
Now, Good Things Come In Small AND Big Packages
Taking steps to be more mindful, in every way… That includes our packaging.
Earth Day 2020 is definitely a different Earth Day 2020 th… Read More
Quest For Calm
Now, and perhaps more important than ever, exercise your ability to practice staying present. Nina Endrst’s “Quest for Calm” will help you do just that.
&ld… Read More
“Home” Office Style with Jenna
As we all embark on a “new normal”, here’s a peek into the home office life of FP’s Graphic Designer Jenna.
How long… Read More
Thank Goodness Horoscopes Are Still A Thing
Neither rain, nor snow, nor virus is keeping Tracy Allen from giving us something we all need right now — our monthly horoscopes…
I… Read More
Care FP: Giving Thanks — and Love — to Philabundance
Philadelphia’s largest hunger relief organization, Philabundance is providing sustenance to more members of our communi… Read More
Breakout Performances: Treating Acne the Right Way
Does that new friend on your face need to be left alone, or can you harness the power of salicylic acid?
So you’ve got a pimple. Not… Read More
Your Essential Spring 2020 FP Horoscope, by Tracy Allen
Astrology is about cycles, and we’re in a tough one. But through it all, remember to nurture yourselves and each other. We&rsquo… Read More
Incorporating Ancient Rituals in Your Everyday: Qigong
Derived from traditional Chinese medicine, Qigong combines fluid movement with meditation. Perfect to add into your at-home routine.
W… Read More
The Crystal Bathing Kit Bringing New Meaning to Refreshing Tub Time
Before your next dip, why not make an easy leap from salt crystals to energetic stones?
A recent news article point… Read More
Office Style: Meet Noam
“Do every single task with a smile, and be willing to learn from any experience, even bad ones.”
What did you want to be growing up?
As a kid I wanted to… Read More
The Sweet Sweet Song of Beauty Brand O’O Hawaii
Honoring everything that is light and love, the founder of beauty brand O’O Hawaii shares with us some of her backyard magic&hell… Read More
A Newfound Star: Caitlyn Smith
To celebrate the launch of her second album, “Supernova,” singer-songwriter Caitlyn Smith talked to us about growing up in Cannon Falls, and how a… Read More
Christophe Robin: Getting to the Root of Great Hair
Thanks to his eponymous line of products, Christophe Robin has single-handedly transformed the way we take care of our hair and scalps, no… Read More
BTS from Our March Catalog
From desert dunes to its colorful maze of medinas, the “beautiful chaos” of Morocco played center stage for this year’s March catalog, and even i… Read More
Tonight’s Super Moon Just Might Unleash A SuperYou
Moon Juice’s mother-of-all-things-celestial Amanda Chantal Bacon shares a few thoughts about the Super Moon and how she plans t… Read More
Take These and Call Us In the Morning
It’s Sleep Awareness Week, which means there’s no better time for you to prioritize your sleep hygiene and health! Here’s how to get s… Read More
The Winner of Our “Who Do I Admire Most?” Contest Is…
Emma Pollet and her inspiring, wonderful, dedicated mother. Read Emma’s winning entry here…
Who do I ad… Read More
Ancient Rituals in Your Everyday: Shirodhara
The steady stream of warm oil poured on your forehead is believed to quiet anxiety, increase mental focus and help you sleep better. Let’s… Read More
I Am Woman. Hear Me Sing!
International Women’s Day is March 8th. But why not celebrate yourself every day?
Curated by a few Home Office friends… follow along and unite in our… Read More
Office Style: Meet Brigid
“I love our customer and her sense of self.”
What did you want to be growing up?
Britney Spears.
Your first job – what/ where?
A stylist at Fre… Read More
3 Simple But Powerful Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020
For this International Women’s Day, consider becoming an advocate for change, and show just it means to be… Read More
Who Is the Woman You Admire Most? Tell Us!
In honor of women everywhere, share with us a story about who makes your world a better place. You could win $250!
When tasked with naming who I m… Read More
Your March 2020 Free People Horoscope, by Tracy Allen
On March 21, Saturn goes into Aquarius for the first time since the early ‘90s! But the main event of the month isn’t mentio… Read More
A Leap In The Right Direction: 5 Supplements to Help Balance Your 2020
Spend the year’s extra bonus day doing and feeling what-and-how-ever you want…
For the first Leap Y… Read More
5 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Use Today
Artist Alessandra Olanow helps us to help YOU be kind today, whether it’s paying someone a compliment, holding open a door, or one of these… Read More
Is Your Skin Stressed?
You’re aware of how your eating plays into the state of your skin, but have you ever considered what your mental state is doing to it?
If you’ve been read… Read More
Happy PALentine’s Day
Highlighting three of our favorite home office romances… There’s nothing like the unconditional love of and for our besties — our dogs.
Unless… Read More
Your Venus-Filled Free People Horoscope, by Tracy Allen
Valentine’s Day may fall on 2/14, but relationships require our full love and attention 24/7. Find out what Venus has in store f… Read More
In 2020, Valentine’s Day Is Extra Time for Your Friends – And Yourself
Take your gorgeous body to your real friends this Valentine’s Day and hang outttttt…
There&rs… Read More
Healing Via Simple Acts of Love and Light
As an intuitive guide, Nina Endrst works with people through both triumph and trauma. Teaching them that taking small steps toward love can and does… Read More
It’s #NationalPizzaDay! Try Chef Amanda Cohen’s Perfect Vegan Pie Recipe
There are vegan cheeses out there, and some are great, but Dirt Candy’s Amanda Cohen thinks the… Read More
We Found the Rainbo Connection
Tonya Papanikolov’s fascination with mushrooms grew from her own healing journey, her holistic nutrition studies and spending time in nature. From this c… Read More
Office Style: Meet Alston
“Ask questions! You learn so much every day, so do not be afraid to ask for help.”
What did you want to be growing up?
I wanted to be a buyer for intim… Read More
How to Cure Your Tension Spots As A Couple
In honor of February’s season of love, let’s seek to understand our partner a little bit better. Shall we?
In a perfect world, you rom… Read More
Your February Horoscope Has Arrived!! Thank You, Tracy Allen!
Thank you ALL for your comments, and especially your patience. Now let’s not waste time — read on for your fave Febr… Read More
A Truly Inclusive Deo that Works for All
This unisex herbal spray lives up the hype with fermented plant ingredients that keep skin — even the most sensitive — cool, dry and rema… Read More
Aussie Brand Lux Aestiva’s Natural Instincts Are The Way of The Future
A more conscious routine can start as simply as replacing outdated rituals with new ones, little by little&hellip… Read More
Weekend Workouts: Anywhere, With Amanda Bisk — Arms & Back
Congratulations — you made it to the fourth and final installment of Amanda’s workout series! How are you fee… Read More
Some Things Are Cuter When They’re Teeny Tiny
The shrunken face mists, deodorants, and moisturizers begging for a boop boop boop…
Tiny things are adorable. It’s why we sc… Read More
Office Style: Meet Sydney
Chemist, or Free People color magician? Both? Read on and decide for yourself….
What did you want to be growing up?
For a while, I was set on being a c… Read More
Happy National Hug Day: Have You Reached Out Yet?
A simple embrace does a body good — here’s how to reap the mind, body and emotional benefits that come from a good squeeze. … Read More
Movement With A Conscience
As if there couldn’t be another reason to love the January 20 catalog… We have several, and for the eco-conscious, too!
Bill…
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Exploring “The Wild Unknown” of Tarot
Providing a safe and supportive space, tarot asks only that you show up — honestly.
Growing up, my friends thought my mother was a hi… Read More