Boho Chic

The free-spirit, earthy type girl who dresses like her personality is the one that is boho chic. The carefree, all natural style of clothing is one of my favourites. Boho style draws its inspiration from the peace-loving hippies from the 60's and because of this it has a quirky, flower-child vibe. Boho is care-free, natural-looking, and comfortable.

While picking boho essentials, I realized that a lot of these essentials are every person essentials, but with a bohemian twist.

1. This Flowy Skirt...there's just something about it that seems so natural and boho. Is it the chiffon. Is it the paisley? I don't think we will ever know.
2. The Military Jacket is a nice, earthy alternative to an edgy leather jacket or a regular old coat.
3. The Maxi Dress is a hippie-like staple that everyone pretty much associates with boho-style already.
4. A Loose Blouse can be worn with anything, but I think it works best when paired with boho outfits.
5. Flared Jeans- have you never seen someone wear jeans from the 70's? A light wash goes well with bohemian patterns.
6. Denim Jacket is another basic that goes well with things like dresses, and can instantly pull the look together.
7. Boots are a boho girl's shoe BFF! Ones in brown give a more natural feel.

A skirt is usually seen as a fancy article of clothing, but this one is pretty casual. To tone down the casual, you could add a nice blouse, tuck it in to the skirt and add a belt. I find that a cream blouse works better than a white blouse with this skirt, but it depends on what skirt you have. To keep the casual vibe, a simple tank top and some fun accessories will do the trick.

A military jacket is a jacket, so it goes with a lot of things that vary from dressed up to dressed down. A fancy outfit you could pair with your jacket would be a simple white dress and flats. You can pump up the wow factor by adding a statement necklace. All bohemian outfits should be at least a little comfortable, but leggings and a big shirt are a lot comfortable. Paired with boots and some clunky accessories make the outfit boho.

There have been maxi dresses in style since the '30s, but to find a dress that has a '60s or '70s vibe, get a vintage pattern, like paisley or floral, but in a modern shape so you don't look costume-y. Some statement accessories and a wow shoe will dress the dress up and a denim jacket, some jewellry and a simple sandal will make it a little more casual.

A white blouse is very basic, and so is the more earthy loose version, but both can be paired with other pieces to create the perfect dressed up or dressed down boho outfits. It can be paired with a maxi skirt and accessories that match the skirt for a fancier feel. Wear it with high-waisted denim shorts and sandals for a more beachy feel- you could even add a floppy hat to the outfit.

Flared jeans were all the rage in the decades that the bohos steal inspiration from, and they are still super cute now. I think I have said this before, but it really depends on how fancy the top is when being paired with jeans. A peasant top is a little more dressed up, and can be paired with some fun and fancy jewelry like a huge vintage ring. A tank top in a floral print keeps it casual, and some bracelets and a clunky necklace amp up the style.

The denim jacket goes with everything, but I love the way it looks with bohemian style outfits and dresses. The dressed up outfit is both: a dress in natural colors and a boho pattern, and boho boots. Layering necklaces is also a bohemian look that is easy to try. For a casual outfit, leggings or dark jeans paired with a boho-patterned top work perfectly. You can pair them with some ankle booties- the fringe is extra boho.

Boho accessories...don't even get me started. Accessories basically make this style from boots to sandals, fringe to buttons, clunky bracelets, necklaces, and rings. There is so much you can do with boho that I didn't have enough room to putt everything I wanted in the picture. I did manage to put in some tan boots (other shoe options could be gladiator sandals or wedges), a bag (fringe is a super cute bohemian detail, a bracelet (bangles, charm, homemade-they all work), a necklace (the more the merrier), and a headband (or a headcrown both are super stylish and boho). Vintage rings, you know those ones with the humongous stone on it, are really cute and can be really cheap.

The Flower-Childs Of Hollywood:

Nicole knows how to go casual or red carpet, all while sticking with her own personal style. Flowy tank tops, paisley dresses, denim jackets, and loose blouses..she's got the boho style down pat and is a really good inspiration. Even her hair is boho!

Another girl who is known for her hippie-like style is Vanessa Hudgens. She made the transformation from girly High School Musical Vanessa to Boho Vanessa, and I absolutely love it. Like Nicole she is all over the style. I mean, check out the three pictures above, and I see at least five different pieces of clothing that I already mentioned above. Vanessa rocks boho hair too!

If this isn't enough style-spiration, check out the style from the '60s and '70s (that's where boho style comes from after all) and the Olsen twins.

Stores:

A big place where you can find bohemian style clothes is your local thrift shop. You can also DIY a lot of things to make them more boho, but if you want to shop at actual stores, you can check out Free People, Urban Outfitters, and Anthropologie

Hair:

Braids are just so boho. You could do a regular braid, a fishtail, a sailor`s know, a rope braid, a crown braid.....the list goes on and on. Another boho hairstyle are beachy waves that everyone wants. To make them I use a curling wand, but there are many no-heat ways. You could also combine both of these hair ideas- accent braids and waves are super cute. If you are looking for a haircut, long layers and bangs are always boho.

Makeup:

Boho makeup is pretty natural, like girly makeup, but browns and beiges look really nice on the eyes. A nice glow can be achieved with bronzer, and a little bit of lip balm never hurt anybody!

So that`s it for What`s You Style: Boho. Boho is personally my favourite style and I was going to save it for last but I got kind of excited and couldn`t wait that long, so I did it third. That means that we are halfway done and there are three more to come: Glam, Classic, and Indie. If there is a specific one you want me to do next, so you can have it for back-to-school, just let me know! I will be doing a back-to-school series soon, so keep an eye out for that!

I love boho accessories, what are your favourite style of accessories?

XOXO,

Taylor