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4th November 2017

The Streets of Philadelphia

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman

Hat | Free People

Blouse | Free People

Jeans | Levi’s at Free People

Boots | Free People

Last month was pretty epic for this little blog…I flew to Philadelphia with Free People to visit their incredible offices (and I’m talking the dream: dogs are allowed, gorgeous furniture, meeting rooms and with the most delicious canteen I’ve ever seen – freshly made sushi, salads and grill, and did I mention it was all set on the water?).

I’d never been to Philadelphia before and was very surprised that it was still 30 degrees in October (I only packed coats and boots!), I travelled with all time blog inspiration Lucy Williams from Fashion Me Now and we hung out exploring the city and shooting some Free People looks for their website. Not a bad weekend, right?

Free People HQ

Overalls | Stone Cold Fox at Free People

Blouse | Free People

Sandals | Birkenstock at Free People

Coat | Free People

This week, we are featured on the Free People homepage -which involved myself having to ‘model’ clothes – not something I am often comfortable with…I’m just used to shooting with my husband and smiling away so it was lovely to work with the team and try some different ‘moves’….!

Luckily, the clothes were all dreamy and we were complete free reign to style as we would, it was so interesting seeing Lucy and myself pick completely different items to work with (although we both fell in love with the ‘ginger’ Vans).

Cardigan | Free People

T-shirt | Free People

Jeans | Levi’s at Free People

Trainers | Vans at Free People

We stayed at the amazing Lokal in Philadelphia, the coolest apartments right in the heart of the Old Town – the interiors were perfect and the location couldn’t have been better – highly recommended if you ever go.

We had a little time to do some touristy things, so we headed to Fishtown – the hip part of town where we had brunch in La Colombe followed by a peak in the cool local boutiques – Vestige was recommended to us and it didn’t disappoint.

The main city is great for shopping: Urban Outfitters, Free People (of course) and other stores I love such as Madewell. And we had a delicious lunch (outside!) people watching in Parc – and I even spotted James McAvoy dining inside.

Philadelphia is definitely somewhere I would love to return – if only for a steak philly sandwich (something I had to skip this time sadly as was still not quite up to eating meat at 16 weeks pregnant).

Dress | Free People

Jeans | Levi’s at Free People

Trainers | Free People

Jacket | Free People

Top | Free People

Jeans | Levi’s at Free People

Beret | Free People

Top | Free People

Beret | Free People

Loafers | Free People

In regards to modelling, I won’t give up my day job (!) but I had such a great time in Philly – thanks for having me FP….

This shoot was in collaboration with Free People.

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. hester van overbeek says

    4th November 2017 at 7:09 am

    What you on about?! You’re a fab model!!
    Love the camel cardigan and vans!! Might just have to go and order those ?
    Never thought of Philadelphia as a go to destination but you have me intrigued, great post Alex!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      4th November 2017 at 11:50 am

      Ha – I definitely wasn’t as ‘natural’ as Lucy! I bought the Vans when I got home and love them (and yes, Philly was fab – like a mini NYC!) xx

      Reply
      • Ly says

        7th November 2017 at 11:01 am

        Gorgeous photos! So funny I’m from Philly and would never look at it as a “destination”, but your shots make me want to go back for a visit! 🙂

        Reply
  2. Beth says

    4th November 2017 at 7:51 am

    Lovely to see you having fun and looking so well. Sounds like an amazing trip. Love a bit of FP x

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      4th November 2017 at 11:51 am

      I must admit I wasn’t actually that well on the trip, but since being home have felt more and more myself! xxx

      Reply
  3. Lorna Murgatroyd says

    4th November 2017 at 10:45 am

    Beautiful place and lovely star blouse!

    Reply
  4. Tara says

    4th November 2017 at 11:48 pm

    So many gorgeous pieces, I don’t even know where to start. These photos are beautiful and visiting FP HQ would be a dream come true! So glad you enjoyed yourself. That Baker boy hat! Waaah.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      5th November 2017 at 10:34 am

      I’m going to get this hat I think, especially as the weather is still so mild out! xx

      Reply
  5. Lin, Herts says

    5th November 2017 at 9:56 am

    You and your blog have given me Sunday inspo! Your style choices, your location photos, and you – amazing, gorgeous and inspiring! Xx

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      5th November 2017 at 10:34 am

      Thank you – happy Sunday xx

      Reply
  6. Emanuele Briganti says

    5th November 2017 at 3:34 pm

    wonderful boots!

    Reply
  7. Jacqui says

    6th November 2017 at 7:07 am

    This looks like so much fun, I never would have guessed you were feeling unwell!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th November 2017 at 8:44 am

      Me neither, looking back! xxx

      Reply
  8. Tricia M says

    6th November 2017 at 6:06 pm

    Wow, how to look totally amazing whilst pregnant! yES LOVE THE GINGER VANS ALSO.

    How to look totally amazing whilst pregnant!!!! Love those ginger vans too.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th November 2017 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you – the excellent photography helped! xxx

      Reply
  9. Hattie says

    6th November 2017 at 10:12 pm

    You look beautiful! I’m off to Philadelphia very soon, is there anything else you would definitely recommend doing/seeing/eating!? xx

    Reply
  10. Elegant Duchess says

    7th November 2017 at 10:43 am

    So many fab outfits!! I really like that green oversized coat ! And you can definitely model better than I do! Xx

    http://www.elegantduchess.com/2017/11/07/how-to-wear-romantic-florals/

    Reply
  11. Guido Maggi says

    30th November 2017 at 10:08 am

    your style is simply superb and I am in love with it ,hope to meet you personally one day in Philly!

    Reply

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