What’s Your Eccentric Glamour? Bohemian Chic
May 14, 2009 by shylab
In Simon Doonan’s book, Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You, Eccentric Glamour, Doonan takes a stand against Hollywood-inspired “porno-chic” style. He believes that every woman must have her own unique (and eccentric) sense of personal style, I couldn’t agree more. In a world of mass-produced fashion and US Weekly becoming more of a fashion Bible then Vogue, how is it possible to define, create, and maintain a truly original personal sense of style?
I’ve categorized the modern fashionista into 5 of the following groups: Bohemian, Rocker Chic, Classic, Urban, Couture. What type of fashionista style defines you?
Bohemian Chic
Bohemian chic style is all about combining old with new and vintage with modern. It’s about mixing different styles: a bit of hippy with a dash of classic, a sprinkling of rocker with a bite of hipster. Boho’s enlist the use of different fabrics, materials, patterns, and textures. A bohemian loves to express their travels, creativity, and emotion in their clothes.
Get the Look: Artistic pieces, natural materials, lots of jewelry, loose fitting items, free and unconventional
Celeb Inspiration: Nicole Richie, Drew Barrymore, Zooey Deschanel, Olsen Twins, Kate Hudson
Where to Shop: Anthropologie, Vintage/Second Hand Stores, Handmade/Indie Designers
In the words of Mr. Doonan himself, “SAY NO TO HO! … and yes to ECCENTRIC GLAMOUR.”
Stay tuned for my spotlight on Rocker Chic, Classic, Urban, and Couture style in the weeks to come …
Great post. I so agree with you. While fashion inspiration can come from celebrities and icons, true style comes from how one interprets it. From your description I am definitely part Bohemian, but thinking of the other genres I am a bit of everything. For me fashion is the art of expression and I style my attire to the appropriate occasion and how I feel when I’m getting dressed. ~ Im really excited and looking forward to see what you put together in the next few weeks!