| at is Boho chic? | | | | styles available e.g. scoop necks, v-necks, long sleeved |
| ‘Boho’ is an abbreviation of bohemian | | | | to sleeveless. Try on your flowy top with various |
| and ‘chic’ means stylish or elegant. | | | | combinations of skinny jeans, long necklaces and a belt |
| Boho-chic is a female style of fashion pulling on various | | | | over the top. You are sure to find your ideal fit. |
| bohemian and hippie styles. Boho-chic’s | | | | The key is to combine unexpected patterns, textures |
| popularity grew during the hippie’s era of the | | | | and seasonal styles together to get the best bohemian |
| late 1960s up until the ethnic flair of the 1970s and then | | | | look. Keep the feminine, modern, free-spirited feel close |
| became very popular again in the fashion world in | | | | to the surface with unexpected ruffles, floral |
| 2004 to 2005. Its recent revival was made very | | | | embellishments and the uber-attractive element of |
| popular by celebrities Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Nicole | | | | fashion confidence. |
| Richie and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. | | | | The bohemian fashion concept revolves around |
| Bohemian fashion is all about expressing yourself with | | | | wearing something unique, so vintage clothing and |
| a free sense of mind; inject your personality into the | | | | accessories are perfect. You can add a floral scarf or |
| style. It’s not a fashion - it’s a | | | | a distressed-looking leather bag. |
| personality! | | | | The colour palette for the boho-chic fashion is earthy, |
| The key to boho-chic is to look the opposite of tidy or | | | | rich and rustic for example khaki green, off-white |
| precise – there are no rules. It is about looking | | | | cream, black, brown, deep purple, mustard yellow and |
| like you have thrown on the pieces as an afterthought | | | | metals such as gold and silver. |
| of your multi-textured, easy-going and earthy | | | | What to I do with my hair? |
| personality. Bohemian style seamlessly blends the | | | | Your hairstyle is also a key part of the boho-chic style. |
| inspiration of the 1960s flower child with modern day | | | | Good news, its generally low maintenance to keeping |
| influences. | | | | your boho-chic hairstyle. It’s usually medium to |
| Here a few key elements of boho-chic fashion: | | | | short in length and is often free-flowing. Most women |
| • Delicate and detailed embroidery | | | | would keep their hair naturally straight, wavy or with a |
| • Long floaty skirts | | | | slight curl. To accessorise your hair you can opt for a |
| • Flowy tops | | | | bandana or band. |
| • Faux-fur vests | | | | How should I accessorise? |
| • Distressed denim e.g. skinny jeans or | | | | Accessories are also a key part to the look. It helps to |
| boyfriend jeans | | | | bring out or represent the natural elements that this |
| • Chunky knits | | | | particular fashion sense is trying to celebrate, such as |
| • Cropped military jackets | | | | wood, stone or shell. Hoops or beaded earrings are a |
| • Hobo bags | | | | great bohemian choice. |
| • Delicate gold hoops and bangle bracelets | | | | What should I wear on my feet? |
| • Scarves | | | | Boho footwear can be sheepskin boats (Uggs), short |
| • Sheepskin boots | | | | boots with long dresses, over-the-knee boots with |
| • Cowboy boots | | | | mini-skirts, booties with boyfriend jeans. All these can |
| An easy way to dress in the bohemian style is to try | | | | be acceptable and easily do-able hippie style. |
| out different flowy tops, there are many different | | | | |