Boho chic

I have started this little style posts series last week. Basically I pick a certain style and mention what are the style essentials you need to pull off that look. The first thing I talked about was TomBoy Chic. This week I am taking you on a different boat, the bohemian chic. It started in the 70's with the hippies and came back in the 2000's, many of my favorite style icons follow boho chic. The Olsen twins are the queens of boho chic, it's really effortless and it can be really feminine or edgy. I think if you are looking for a unique look, you can go with boho chic. Here are the 7 things you need to get that boho chic.

Sun dresses

Just looking at them makes me feel relaxed. Printed flowy dresses are so boho, that peasant girl look is achieved easily with these dresses. You can find them in silk, cotton or linen, they are so comfortable and I really never recall a time where sun dresses weren't wearable because they are timeless. They can be dressed up or down, go with tribal and floral prints. 

Gladiator Sandals 

Gladiators make feet feel safe and able to breathe, they are very simple and down to earth. The boho look is simple so choosing something like the Payless or New Look sandals is basic boho. If you want to amplify the boho look go with tribal beading like this one from Nine West. Remember to always keep it in the warm neutral color range (Blacks, Browns, Camels, Nudes, Blues, etc...).

Stacked Jewelry

Think Phoebe Buffet, remember how she used to stack all her rings. A real boho chic never have diamonds in her jewelry, instead go with silver and gold. Beads and gemstones are boho's best friends, they look earthy and ethnic. Stack up some friendship bracelets with meaningful charms like this one from GUESS.

Tunics

In Egypt these are so easy to find, you can find many bedouin and folkloric handmade embroidery tunics in any handmade shop. If you are not lucky enough to live in an arab country, you can still find linen or silk flowy tunic. They speak of comfort and simplicity, this one from Micheal Kors is really feminine and boho. There is a common misconception that tunics have to be long sleeved, this one from H&M is an example of the opposite with these tribal embroidery on shoulders.

Printed Oversized Scarf 

Don't you just love these, I have like 10? These are just basic for a boho look, you just throw it on a simple dress or tunic and BAM boho style. They are really nice if you like to cover up arms or cleavage, or just for styling, They are a part of the Olsen signature look. You can add your own twist on it, like they one with pumpums from Old Navy.

 Signature Vest

As you can see ANY vest can be incorporated in a boho look, given the fact you are wearing another piece like a scarf or a tunic or a dress. On top of the list are faux fur, denim, embroidery and leather. You may think that a vest won't do that much for your look, I advice you to look up Olsen twins with their fur vest over simple tops and you will change your mind. 

Neutral Ankle Booties

Fall or Winter these are saviors, you can always depend on a neutral ankle booties to pull off a bohemian look. No combat boots, think cowboy ankle booties like this one from GUESS or simple suede booties like this one from Pull & Bear leather also works very well. Your ankle booties should either be flat or with a very small comfortable heels. 

   

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