Mother's Day is around the corner. Have you started thinking about what you're going to get Mom for her holiday this year? Moms are the most selfless people from the get-go. When you become a mother, your life becomes dedicated to the beautiful life. And in the process of becoming a mother and caring for this other person or persons, it can be easy to lose yourself. Between taking care of your family, perhaps working, whatever way her life shapes up to be, putting herself on the top of her priority list came can seem nearly impossible at times. As a mother of...
Just when we thought Drake had reached new heights, topping Billboard's Hot 100 charts and racking up 340 million music videos views for his hit single "God's Plan," he hit us with another one. On April 6th, Drake released his newest single and music video, "Nice For What." The song itself is incredibly catchy - not unusual for Drake; however, where the real magic comes in is in the music video, directed by Karena Evans. Celebrating women for their strength and independence, the video acts as an ode to women, featuring 15 well-known, well-established women in Hollywood and showcasing their personalities and talents: Olivia Wilde Actress Olivia...
Monday’s are hard, but only if you let them be. So many of us are used to the routine of enjoying our weekend and dreading our Monday, and it’s become so socially common to hate Mondays even if you’re having the best day. We’re here to help you master your Monday and have created a list of tips to prepare yourself for all that Monday has to throw at you. You’ve got this, and we’ve got you! 1. Start your Monday on Friday Night If you know that you are going to be out and about, partying or traveling all...
Recently, we were fortunate enough for the opportunity to sit down with the women behind The Passionistas Project, a movement to create dialogue by sharing the stories of strong, empowered and passionate women from all disciplines and walks of life. During this interview, Fred and Far founder, Melody Godfred, shares her story. as well as her insight on a variety of topics, including passion, choosing yourself, defining success, personal mantras, and the core of her daily routine. Check it out below: Passion In this short clip, Melody not only talks about what she is most passionate about, but also discusses how the term "passion" can sometimes be...
Curious why you shouldn't buy diamonds? You may have noticed that we did not release a diamond as our April stone of the month. To all of our April babies, we promise it’s not because we don’t love you (because we do). We just want you to have the most special stone that aligns with our values, as well as yours. Diamonds are commonly referred to as society's stone, a stone that has been so commercialized based on social status and made up traditions. Below is an explanation of the history of diamonds and a few reasons why we don’t...
Let’s all come together to recognize equality for women in supporting the efforts of Equal Pay Day! As a women-owned and women-operated company, this is a day we are particularly passionate about calling attention to. At Fred and Far, we believe in empowering women, not only through community and support, but also through knowledge. Below you’ll learn about the history of Equal Pay Day, how the wage gap exists across race and socioeconomic background, and how you can get involved.  Equal Pay Day originated in 1996, when the National Committee on Pay Equity decided to bring awareness to the...
Today is what would have been Maya Angelou's 90th birthday, and we're celebrating with none other than her beautiful, inspiring poetry. Check out our five favorite poems of hers below and let us know which is your favorite. Still I Rise You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise.  Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ’Cause I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room.  Just like moons and like suns, With...
It's a very special moment at Fred and Far. This month we are celebrating our two year anniversary. To celebrate this powerful milestone, we're sharing some stories from women who joined our tribe one to almost two years ago. Thank you to each and every one of you who have trusted us to be part of your self love journeys. It's a privilege and pleasure we are thankful for every day. Want to share your story with us? You can always submit it here. Lani, Santa Monica, CA Lani first joined our tribe on June 23, 2016. Here is her self love...
Opal is affectionately known as the Queen of Gems, and we couldn’t agree more. When you think of April birthstones, you probably think of diamond. But at Fred and Far, we’re doing April a little differently. We opted for Opal, which is an alternative April birthstone, as our stone of the month, because when it comes to magic, Opals can't be beat. Is it just us, or when you look at an Opal, do you feel mystified? Well, if you do, you’re feeling the right way. Opal enhances cosmic consciousness, and it can even induce psychic and mystical visions. Wearing an...
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It’s National Jewel Day, which means today is the perfect day to gift yourself or someone you love a piece of jewelry (hint: the Self Love Pinky Ring is a good choice). It’s also a great moment for us to share a bit more about our jewelry-making process, so you can learn more about why every element of the Fred and Far Self Love Pinky Ring is pure magic. When I set out to create the very first Self Love Pinky Ring, I had no jewelry-making experience, but rather was driven by a lifelong passion and respect for jewelry and...
We've got one week left of our International Women's Day Giveaway in collaboration with LEAH KIRSCH and hurry.to.kind. To make this giveaway (which already has $350 in woman-powered goodies) extra impactful, we're so proud to announce we're including signed copy of "A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance," by tribe member Emma Gray, a senior reporter focusing on Women's Issues at HuffPost. What we love about Emma is that when she's not writing about the Resistance, she's co-hosting her Bachelor recap podcast, Here to Make Friends. She embraces and empowers all parts of being a woman, and needless to say, we are...
