The Do Not's:
- The most common mistake with this trend is putting on too many big or long layers. It takes just one extra oversized sweater to go from Boho-Chic to homeless lady.
- Watch your colors! Some colors should not be together. So make sure you don't clash too badly (your neutrals usually don't go together, but you can allow it for this look.) with your bolder colors.
- Please please make sure your layering goes together... If you go back to the very first crappy post of this blog, one of my fashion rules is not to mix two patterns or crazy fabrics when layering. So, if you have a floral scarf, a knitted sweater and striped jeans, you're mismatched. However, some fabrics and patterns go together, like lace and floral. Just keep it to two fabrics/patterns, alright?
The Do's
(Yay, these one I'll do with pictures so you can have a sample of some great boho looks!)
1. Focus on your own style! Some girls love huge layers, some love a dramatic look, others like hints of boho in an ordinary outfit... Focus on you and make the look into something you love. A couple of leather bracelets here and a thin, white lace tank hanging loosely from your torso may be the perfect mix of boho and your everyday summer look.
2. Jewelry should be of natural inspiration. Keep it sweet and simple. I also love her glasses in this look like with my face shape, those look awful. By the way, look at my sunglasses for your face shape post if you're curious about that kind of thing. But, anyways, look at her necklace. It's gold and simple. The rings are a bit much though.
3. Show some skin! Showing skin isn't for everyone but I think part of the boho look is the feeling of it, the feeling of youth and freedom. You think hippies
were worried if their tummy wasn't all sculpted muscle? I don't. Let it go girl! Be free and okay with your own body and look good doing it.
4. Leather is totally great. and so is fringe! Don't be afraid to add a little bad ass to your boho, girly. It's a perfect balance of light and free with a little kick butt.
5. Messy hair is suggested. I'm talking messy buns, loose braids, beach curls!
6. Get the right shoes. Though bare feet are perfect for modern hippie fashion shoots and the beach, you can't walk the street without some shoes. So, we're looking at brown leather booties, combat boots, flats and my favorite, strappy sandals. Keep it simple unless it has fringe.
Well, ladies, I hope that helped just a little. If not, sorry. Boho is hard to describe because it's so different for every person. For example, I'd wear a white lace dress with matching brown sandals and maybe a fringe leather jacket, loose curls and the coolest sunglasses I could find.
