27 Very, Very, Very Beautiful Free People Products To Make Your World A Little Brighter
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1. A soft leather sling bag. This sleek and sophisticated accessory can be styled in a multitude of ways, thanks to the convertible design: crossbody, slung over one shoulder, or as a backpack. Gorgeous AND practical — we love to see it.
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Promising review:"I bought this bag for my trip to Paris. The ability for the bag to convert from a bookbag to crossbody was invaluable when on the metro or in busy areas when I wanted to keep it on my front side. It's not super huge, but there was enough space for a bottle of water, small camera, a journal, travel charger and other small items. A Parisian woman stopped me to ask about the bag. I definitely recommend it!" — Free People Customer
2. A Kitsch satin pillowcase that's basically a triple threat in the realm of beauty products: luxurious silky feel, mesmerizing to look at, and gentle on hair and skin.
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3. A lightweight midi dress to make all your boho princess dreams come true. It's flowy yet somewhat fitted and even has a touch of flirty ruffles. How darling!
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4. A pair of Italian-crafted Western leather boots adorned with an etched metal toe, because it turns out cowgirl-chic is in — and these boots prove it. Did you just find your new signature aesthetic? I think maybe you did.
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5. A printed oversize fleece jacket with bright colors and unique patterns to cheer you up on bleak winter days.
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Promising review:"Love love love this jacket! It's so comfy and soft, while also keeping you warm and snuggly. Deep pockets are a plus. Made to feel a little baggy — great for over a sweater. Highly recommend!" — Encheney
6. An ethereal longline sheer kimono that just might make you look (and feel) like a mythical goddess.
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7. A sparkly cream eyeshadow so you can glam up your look with some hypnotic glitter. Be prepared for stares.
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Promising review:"Wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this but man am I glad I did! The formula is creamy and so smooth! Glides on like a dream! Works well as a liner too! I got cosmos and it is a truly beautiful shade!!" — McEJo
8. A super pretty floral textured camisole since it's soft, stretchy, and oh-so-delicate. It's giving off ~mermaid princess~ vibes, don't you think?
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Promising review:"This is the most beautiful top I think I have ever bought yall. It fits me like a glove, and their colors just scream IM PRETTY AND I KNOW IT!! I wanna buy all the colors, and the quality and pattern is just phenomenal! It arrived within 3 days too! Only bad quality: kinda expensive, but my opinion, worth the price." — Free People Customer
9. A loose 'n flowy velvet mini dress because there's just something so luxurious about velvet — but then you add some bold floral embroidery and this dress becomes simply divine.
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Promising review:"This dress is even prettier in person. I love the unique color and the floral pattern on the dress is so beautiful. I love velvet dresses for the Christmas season and this one will be my go-to." — Melokeek84
10. A gorgeous gold-plated ring featuring an opal-style stone set between zirconia clusters, aka a combo that's unique, dreamy, and showstopping all at once. Best of all, it looks like it costs thousands but is actually only $60.
11. A denim flare jumpsuit about to revolutionize how you wear this timeless fabric. Sure, you can't go wrong with a pair of jeans that fit like a glove, but make that a zip-up, collared body-hugging bodysuit instead, and oof! 😮💨
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Promising review:"Just get it already. I was so skeptical that this would 'fit like a glove' like others have said and it's hard to tell which reviews are fake or not these days but this truly is IT! It actually fits like a glove! I've had mine for about a week" — Jasminees
12. A pair of suede kitten heels for a shoe that's dainty yet daring, just like you. The grommet and stud details are ~edgy~ while the bow and stiletto heel are more classically cute. Ugh! I want them in every color (and there are 12)!
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Promising review:"When I saw these, I had to get them! This is my first kitten heel and I thought to size up half a size, but they were too big! Exchanged for my true size. They are so beautiful and pair well with any jean outfit. Got in 3 colors (black, purple, gray) and they look exactly like the photos! (:" — kyless
13. A cashmere turtleneck sweater with a timeless grace and elegance to it, since that's its own kind of true beauty. Just a heads up, reviewers say this is on the thinner side, so plan to layer underneath on extra cold days.
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Promising review:"I got the endless passion color and it is gorgeous. The sweater is very soft and drapes nicely. This has an oversized relaxed fit. One star off because the material is a bit thin." — Flam
14. A handmade heart-shaped eye pillow that looks like a beautiful painted art canvas but is actually something you can use to relax and unwind. Pop it in the microwave for soothing heat therapy or chill in the freezer when you need cooling relief.
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It's handmade in California from organic materials, including mill-end cotton and raw silk on the outside. The inside is filled with organic flaxseed and lavender, so it smells heavenly too.
15. A ravishing satin slip dress and matching belted jacket so you can slink about like an A-list celebrity. Of course, this will also be equally as stunning worn around the house...perhaps to seduce a special someone. 🤫
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Promising review:"Love this set! The slip and jacket look gorgeous together but can also be worn separately. Straps are adjustable and the jacket has a tie. I was a little worried about the fabric being too delicate and prone to snags, but it feels durable and high quality while still being silky soft. Obsessed!" — Free People Customer
16. A shimmering dry body oil from the French beauty brand Nuxe, because the formula of seven botanical oils leaves skin soft, silky, and sparkling. You can use this on your face, body, or even your hair to add some *glamour*.
Promising review:"I have been using Nuxe huile prodigieuse for the past fifteen years, the scent is heavenly, the texture fine, the glue is perfect, made with essential oils… trust the French for quality!" — yayagrosneau
17. A textured tuxedo shirt if you're going for a menswear-inspired look with a touch of femininity. This top refuses to be neatly labeled — it's proud to be unique and I find that kind of self-confidence more beautiful than anything.
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Promising review:"Beautiful soft fabric. Sheer and understated sexy. Not the typical oversized Free People fit. Not a crop top, but just to the top of mid rise jeans. Very delicate blouse and will most likely need to be treated as such. Love it." — seashelley
18. A floral patterned beanie because you need the joy and happiness of flowers in your life — and since there are no actual flowers in sight right now, this will have to do. It'll be like transforming your noggin into a pretty bouquet, hehe.
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19. A pair of flowy lace pants with a matching flower-embroidered blouse just in case you plan on hosting a garden tea party when the temps finally thaw. Although, until then, I suppose you could host an *indoor* tea party to debut this ~blooming~ ensemble.
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Promising review (for the shirt):"Soft, delicate embroidery, beautiful. Love the blue in the lace trim. I usually take a small in FP, a medium everywhere else, this is perfect. The small is comfortably oversized. Sleeves to the elbow are soft and hang nicely. Just beautiful. :)" — Jonsey
20. An ornate match set featuring gold, black, and pink-tipped matches in a stunning Moroccan-inspired purple glass jar. Lighting a candle has never been so majestic!
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Promising review:"The boho jar is everything when it comes to these matches, which are definitely a splurge. The matches are beautiful, and come in three colors: gold, black, and mauve. You strike the matches on the bottom of the jar, which I think is smartly placed so as not to interfere with the aesthetics of the jar. Love them!!!" — Free People Customer
21. A ruffled maxi dress so you can twirl in circles, letting your inner ~wild fairy child~ shine through.
22. An embroidered wool belt here to make any outfit vibrant, cute, and downright exuberant. And just so you know, each belt is handmade in Peru, making it truly one of a kind.
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Promising review:"Love this belt. Fits well and is so stylish! Got it in two different colors. I always get compliments when I wear them!" — Chrissybee
23. A stunning glass water bottle with a pure crystal stone inside, so you can stay hydrated while *also* adding a bit of whimsy to your everyday life. You've even got some options when it comes to aesthetic — choose from clear, rose, or smokey quartz or a purple amethyst crystal.
Promising review:"This water bottle has changed my life. I bought this recently and since using it, I can feel the energy radiating from the crystal. The water is clean, energizing, and calms my mind and body. I highly recommend you get yourself one of these. Plus they look amazing and everybody who has seen mine wants to know where I got it from." — Calvin_young
24. Pull-on printed flare jeans that just might put all other jeans to shame. Not only are these super stylish with a fun print, but they're made from a stretchy, almost legging-like material and free of buttons or zippers.
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Promising review:"I got these in burnt orange and I'm in love. They fit so well and are exceptional quality. Nice and thick… more like jeans rather than leggings… and just superb! I got my usual 26 but could have gotten 25 also. They are very long so I've taken mine to be professionally shortened!" — Ausgirl
25. A chic button-front vest with capped sleeves because WOWZA does this ever scream Confident Boss Babe.
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26. A super soft and cozy throw blanket since it's basically like two absolutely gorgeous blankets in one. There's an earth-toned lacy medallion design on one side and a blue-green floral scene on the other, so you can switch it up to match the decor, mood, or season.
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27. A pair of totally splurge-worthy handcrafted cherry overalls if you've been searching for a signature piece, and more specifically, one that will make sure everyone knows you're a free-spirited hippie child. These are made from upcycled vintage clothes featuring meticulous hand-distressing and fading throughout as well as careful patchwork detailing — all to create a one-of-a-kind work of wearable art.
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Other pundits I've spoken to defend 'Eddington' as a necessary social satire that mocks and derides the panic of that year, while encapsulating it all into one movie as never before. IndieWire critic David Ehrlich wrote in his rave review that 'few other filmmakers would have the chutzpah required' to pull this movie off, 'and we should probably all be grateful that none of them have tried.' 'It's very scary to participate in a movie that speaks to issues like this,' Pascal said at the press conference. 'It's far too intimidating a question for me to address. I'm not informed enough. I want people to be safe and protective. I want very much to be on the right side of history.' 'Eddington' indeed takes shots at both sides of the aisle, roasting liberal posturing in the form of social justice youth like Sarah (Amélie Hoeferle), who posts TikToks about James Baldwin and rants about having any position at all on 'stolen land.' Phoenix's sheriff character, meanwhile, could only be wrought from the era of Trump, as he rails against mask mandates and is suspicious of the George Floyd-inspired protests shaking up his community. At one point, he swaggers into a grocery store with the pompousness of Western's most classic, gun-on-the-hip cowboys. Pascal added, 'I felt like [Aster] wrote something that was all our worst fears as that lockdown experience was already a fracturing society. This was building toward an untethered sense of reality. There is a point of not going back. I was overwhelmed by that fear, and it's wonderful that it was confirmed by Ari.' Aster, whose latest feature is a hairpin departure from the genre thrills and chills of films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' and is far from the spirit of intrusive-thought-induced weirdness of 'Beau Is Afraid,' added, 'I wrote this movie in a state of fear and anxiety. 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