The Freedom Journals
Wandering Folk x Miimi and Jiinda
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Wandering Folk x Miimi and Jiinda exclusive Picnic Rug Collaboration Miimi and Jiinda! Melissa Greenwood and her talented daughter, Lauren Jarrett, form this fantastic pair of Gumbaynggirr artists who have launched...
Free People - Your go-to label for festival clothing
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Free People is undoubtedly the go-to brand for festival clothing enthusiasts, offering a remarkable collection that captures the spirit and essence of these vibrant events. There are several reasons why...
Sustainability Focus | Spell
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SPELL | SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS The modern bohemian vibe has taken the fashion world by storm, and one brand that's totally rocking it is Spell. They're all about those carefree, whimsical...
Our Bluesfest Festival Edit | The Freedom State
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BLUESFEST FESTIVAL EDIT WHAT'S YOUR FAVE LOOK FOR BLUESFEST? Where does the time go? It's not long after we pack up the beach umbrellas and eskies from Chrissy holidays, that...
TFS Team visit Valley Eyewear Concierge
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VALLEY EYEWEAR CONCIERGE Nothing is better than that feeling of a new pair of eyewear; something that Mandy our boss lady knows very well with her collection of 50 thousand...
Hidden Valley | The Freedom State
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Nestled away hidden in the Currumbin Valley, the TFS team stayed at the newest hot property for stay-cays on the Gold Coast, Acute Abode. Located in the gardens of an old...
LOKOA x TFS | The Freedom State Exclusive Colours
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We are so happy to be collaborating with our friends at Lokoa for two new colour-ways now available in-store and online. Our Blush and Teal are two gorgeous new colours...
Let The Sunshine In | Spell
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Set just a stones throw from our Burleigh Heads boutique and hidden in the picturesque Currumbin Valley; Hillview Dairy was the most idyllic location to shoot the most recent Spell...
Spell | Age of Aquarius - The Dawning
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Age of Aquarius - The Dawning Spell So some would call it coincidence, but I like to think of it as synchronicity that Sarah from Bilinga Beach Abodes randomly walked into...
Lusting over Araminta James Loungwear | Mandy x
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Hello! So I thought I would jump on as I seriously needed to tell you guys how much I have been LIVING in this brand, Araminta James, and let's be...
Meet Mama Ness | Mother's Day
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Meet Ness Scharkie, our resident hat + flower obsessed lady love who runs our social media! You may have met her in our old Burleigh Arcade space a while ago!...
Choose your weapon | Lack of Color Hats
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Choosing the right hat can sometimes feel like a bit of a minefield. It doesn't help when Lack Of Color have such a wide array of beautiful styles, that you...
LU GOLDIE x RUBY
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Well this was a little surprise when we received the news that Lu Goldie's Ruby collection was going to be early. This is unheard of at present with COVID leaving...
Get packing, go camping | What to pack!
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Going Camping - what to pack. We aren't quite sure how a whole year has passed since the original Covid lockdown, but Easter weekend has rolled around already! Although some...
Sienna | The new plant-based formula
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The old adage, "Don't fix something that ain't broke" has no room at Sienna! And, boy oh boy are we glad that they didn't listen to that quote and have up-levelled their...
Did COVID change the way you dress?
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By now, I am sure you are sick of hearing about all things COVID. Am I right?? Stick with us though, because the thing about the 2020 C word is that...
Spell | Sundown Part 1
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SUNDOWN PART 1 BY SPELL With golden hues as the sun sets over green fields in the Byron Skies, our girl Tahnee wanders in styles from Sundown, Spell's latest collection...
Nat'v Basics | Eco-friendly & Sustainable Underwear
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Three words that spring to mind when thinking of Nat'v Basics is eco-friendly, sustainable and comfy! A relatively new brand into the stratosphere Nat'v Basics was created by a mum...
Saya Skincare | Glow vs. Renew Serum
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Glow VS Renew Serum. Who is going to win this illustrious skin battle? When it comes to Saya Skincare’s serums, are you team Glow or Renew? We are here to...
Knitwear, Jackets, Jeans & Boots | Winter is here!
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Winter is here, so what are you going to wear? Whether you are a lover or hater of winter, you can’t ignore the sheer delight in getting cosy in your...
Valley Eyewear | Sunglasses and Glasses Online
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We welcome Valley Eyewear to The Freedom State online family! The Freedom State have always been proud of our incredible library of brands that have been thoughtfully curated over time....
Blue Moon | Spell
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With a firm nod to Spell’s earlier designs, we are full of excited oooooh’s and ahhhhh’s over Spell's Blue Moon collection. We love the divine mix of signature prints and textural pieces that will take you from beach to bar.
The Freedom State | Anita Ghise
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Anita Ghise x The Freedome State 'Sorrento' Romanian born, Byron Bay babe Anita Ghise teamed up with the London based and incredibly talented Lydia Collins to show is how she...
The Freedom State | Temple of the Sun stockist
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Hailing from the beautiful Byron Bay, Temple of the Sun never disappoints us as a stockist of their brand. With a deep appreciation for Egyptian symbolism, their designs are contemporary;...
The Journey by Spell
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THE JOURNEY By Spell and The Gypsy Collective It's that time again! Everyone waits in anticipation for what styles Spell will be releasing for their collection. What will the...
The Freedom State | Now in James St Burleigh Heads
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Wowee! What a whirlwind of a few months it has been for us here at The Freedom State! We are loving our new store in James Street, Burleigh Heads and...
About Karina Jambrak Artist | The Freedom State
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KARINA JAMBRAK PRINTS "I am a coffee-fuelled, colour & pattern loving, interior design obsessed illustrator and graphic designer." We are so excited to be stocking these amazing artworks in our new...
Sorrento | A new collection by The Freedom State
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SORRENTO Welcome to our collection 'Sorrento', which was inspired by Mandy's childhood, when she would holiday each summer on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. With the popularity of linen the past few...
Vegan Nail Polish | Why we love Sienna Byron Bay in Australia
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How good is the feeling when you purchase an item that's organic or eco-friendly and it actually works? That's just one of the reasons so many customers love Sienna Byron...
We the Wild Ones x Spell 'Aurora' | Festival Style Ups Part 2
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SPELL 'AURORA' x We the Wild Ones We have been dying to release these few snaps of the second part of our Festival Style Ups featuring Lucy and Nikki from...
Festival Style Ups 2019 | We the Wild Ones x TFS
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We the Wild Ones x TFS We had to have local babes Nikki and Lucy from We the Wild Ones featuring this year for our Festival Style Ups as they...
Jewellery Designer to Online Vintage Store | Sarah Hood
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With Sustainable Fashion fast on track becoming the new 'thing' it's no surprises that ex-jewellery designer Sarah Hood is already steps ahead launching her own Online Vintage Store. You know...
Following Arnhem's Sustainable Fashion Journey
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A journey towards sustainability in fashion. The environmental impacts of the fashion industry is something that is weighing on many of us these days. Many reports advise that the Fashion Industry is...
Lack of Color | Tess Corvaia & their latest collection 'Revolution'
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Whether you are a die hard hat lover, a special occasion wearer, or just appreciate the feel a hat can bring to an outfit (or wall space for that matter),...
Meet Mumma Mandy | Mother's Day
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Meet Mandy Bell, owner of The Freedom State and her two daughters, Mia and Sunnie. We decided to get a little home grown this year and get to know Mandy...
How to introduce Linen clothing into your boho wardrobe
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It's had a huge resurgence into the fashion scene over the past year, and it's not going away any time soon. But what is Linen, and why is it so...
St. Agni | The Original Woven Mules
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St. Agni | The Original Woven Mules St. Agni from Byron Bay have just released another collection for AW2019 featuring new hand-crafted quality mules. You may have seen their signature...
Popsugar releases the first peeks Spell's latest collection
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The first exclusive sneak peeks of the eagerly awaited Lady Amethyst collection by Spell have been released by Popsugar this week, and it's getting us beyond excited! The collection we...
2019 - The Year Of Being True To You
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2019 The Year Of Being True To You The breaking of the first dawn on a new year is the opening of a new chapter - some an entire book...
Mix It Up - Pairing Prints
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MIX IT UP - PAIRING PRINTS Mixing prints has long been an intimidating concept to ponder yet alone attempt to execute - often left to the runway dwellers and fashions...
Lady In Red
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Lady In Red Give Her Red And She'll Rule The World The history that surrounds the reasons for wearing red is one of profound significance - it symbolises momentous occasions...
Summer Naturals
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Summer Naturals Bohemian Neutrals To Take You Through Summer Taking the neutral approach to your Summer wardrobe can be fresh, opening a new door of femininity without the need of excessive...
All Things Festive - Boogie On Down
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All Things Festive Boogie On Down In-store festive lust have's and a few 'must do's' while your amongst the most exciting energy of the year! It's that time of...
Australian Style - Identified
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What is it about Australian style that's so easily identified when in another country? Yes, quite often it's the one's wearing a reasonably nice outfit , then chooses to wear...
Wild Thing - Spell & The Gypsy Collective
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Wild Thing Spell & The Gypsy Collective We've been diving deep into our love for our island home Australia lately - For it's breathtaking natural beauty of vastness and versatility....
White Heat - Keeping It Fresh
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White Heat - Keeping It Fresh With looming long, languid Summer days ahead we take a moment to envisage ourselves draped in all white reminiscent of the years...
Henrik Purienne - It's Summer
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Henrik Purienne - It's Summer An artist with a candid aesthetic that encapsulates sun, sand & sex. The photographers muses are captured in a state of raw sizzling beauty. <3. It's...
The Freedom State x Pixie Marlin @pixpop
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Snapshots with Pixie Marlin, Photographer @pixpop We recently asked our fave photographer Pixie to capture some moments on her working Bali trip in our current collection Jungle Nights. Why? See...
Summer Must Haves - A Simple Guide To Your Summer Wardrobe
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It's time to shake off the wooly layers and lose the winter skin in the Southern Hemisphere and we thought we'd bring together a simple guide to help you don...
It's In The Way She Moves - Confidence In Your Sense Of Style
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FEM & FIERCE This is an ado to woman owning their style - in such a way it's become a sense of self - an outlet of hotblooded creative expression that's...