With SXSW behind us and Coachella on the horizon, music-festival season just got kicked into high gear, and here to help us with all of our "what to wear" queries is Free People. The bohemian-cool retailer's latest lookbook boasts a bevy of whimsical dresses, cutoff shorts, and gauzy tops for you to wear all Spring and Summer long. From peasant maxis to lace tops, see all the offerings, and get ready to dance the music-festival season away in Free People's ethereal offerings.
The easiest way to perk up your look? Today's fashion tip is incredibly easy: put a cap on it. We first started seeing sporty hats last year, and from the looks of these polished street stylers below, the trend is still going strong. Not only will this trend add a tomboy tilt to any look, it's the perfect remedy for bad Winter hair days. Try pairing a sleek leather rendition with a floral or printed dress for a fun play on ladylike-meets-sporty, or style a bright baseball cap with boyfriend jeans, a slouched tee, and oxfords for an effortless, off-duty look. Any way you spin it, it's a no-brainer in our style books. Shop our editors' picks below to add an instant pop of cool to your cold-weather getup now.
February is going to be filled with exciting, stylish moments, thanks to Fashion Week, award season, and Valentine's Day. With those events in mind, this month's shopping list is all about stunning, snap-worthy street-style jewels, eye-catching handbags, and bold separates that will survive the Winter-to-Spring transition. When the midseason slump has you feeling uninspired, our editors' picks are sure to give your cold-weather look a much-needed lift. From Tibi's lobster-printed skirt to an irresistible (and budget-friendly) pair of exotic statement earrings from ASOS, see and shop our February must haves now!
Thanks to the sneak peek Free People released on its blog, we're getting a glimpse of the label's January collection. Let's just say, it's kick-starting 2013 with a cheery twist on their signature boho-cool girl. It's not just the clothes we're crazy about — photographer Guy Aroch captured the lineup of sweet embroidered sundresses, floaty maxis, and lacy tanks on a cast of models and regular girls riding bikes (adorned with balloons and flowers, no less) and strolling the streets of Amsterdam. It's a blend of beautiful pieces in an all-out gorgeous setting that makes us want to take an easy approach to our New Year style with pretty details and fluid silhouettes. It may not be warm enough to get away with a sundress or a slit maxi dress right now, but at the very least it gives us a lot to look forward to. Click on for a complete look at the January catalog — but first, get our takeaways right here:
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Free People's latest lookbook fare, titled Stage Right, is just another excuse to keep the holiday styling inspiration at an all-time (dreamy) high, and we're more than OK with that. Here's the thing: we've come to expect nothing less than effortlessly cool combos from the bohemian-luxe brand, which regularly makes us wish we layered up in flowy maxi dresses, oversize cardigans, fringed skirts, and wool fedoras. This time around, though, Free People is doing what it does best — juxtaposing ultrafeminine silhouettes with a tougher tomboy attitude — with a timely holiday slant. And, without spoiling the prettiness ahead, let's just say, you'll be prepped with the essentials for any gorgeous cocktail party. Think metallics, lace, sequins, floral appliqué, and soft open-knit weave details. Below, find our top three picks — culled straight from the November lookbook — with our own styling tips, then click through for the rest.
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Free People's November catalog supplies us with more than Winter-fantasy-inspired landscapes and Shetland ponies. Its fantastic snowy-covered, fairy-tale set is matched with an equally dreamy lineup of slip dresses, clever knits, and sparkly jewels, styled just the right way. Putting the "opposites attract" rule to good use, FP showcases its feminine, bohemian-feeling wares, juxtaposed with a hint of glamour, like a cozy pullover offset with a rhinestone statement necklace. We may not have the horses or the fields to frolic through, but we promise these styling tricks — think of a warm pullover layered over a floaty white dress — will work just as well for real-life occasions, like brunch or dinner in the neighborhood. It really is more than just pretty to look at, though we promise it's that, too. Click on for all of the inspirational styling (and of course, the gorgeous pictures).
Ashley Tisdale went bohemian cool in a cozy multicolored Free People sweater ($248), black leggings, spiked Jeffrey Campbell boots ($328), and a bright red Givenchy shopper ($2,180) while heading out to dinner in LA. Her knit sweater and vibrant red bag brightened her Fall basics perfectly, while her spiked boots lent a tough touch. She completed her layered look with a delicate pendant necklace, a cutout Free People moon pendant ($58), and perfectly tousled curls. Re-create Ashley's haute-hippie style by pairing her exact boots and bag with a basic V-neck tee, black leggings, and a few charming accessories.
Katy Perry and John Mayer had a day-and-night date in NYC, and for the special outings, Katy wore two equally chic looks that are easy to re-create. During the day, the singer styled this sweater-sleeved Free People denim jacket ($198) with neutral basics and a black Panama hat. Then at night, she channeled her inner glamour girl, working a floral sheath dress with yellow Charlotte Olympia ankle-strap pumps and a yellow chain-strap bag. Get a closer look at Katy's NYC styles, then shop her looks for yourself.
True, part of what makes Free People's latest so gorgeous to look at is the breathtaking desert-scape where Sheila Marquez shows off the label's October offerings. But sand dunes aside, the soft dresses and bohemian prints would look just as good styled up on the city streets (where everyone can see them). True to form, Free People crafts a lineup of eclectically hippie wares, like patterned leggings, with easy, feminine staples — think of a wisp of a white maxi dress that you'll anchor with ankle boots and a cozy cardigan. If ever you've been looking for a way to break up your Fall to Winter staples, this selection of lace, fur, and fringe-trimmed pieces will add a very special touch to the essentials already lurking in your closet. Get our big takeaways below, then click on for all the inspiration — and shop away at Free People now.
