It is believed that the term "boho-chic" was born in 2002, and Kate Moss and Sienna Miller became its symbols. In honor of both, this style was even periodically named in the press, and this quite strongly influenced the fashion industry.
The word itself appeared much earlier, almost at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, and theoretically originated from bohemian homeless, which translates to "bohemian homeless", and refers to the gypsies who came to Europe from Czech Bohemia.
It was gypsy women's clothing that became the basis for today's boho: long flying skirts and dresses with frills, open shoulders, colorful patterns, a large number of jewelry, scarves and loose hair. Partially they were immediately borrowed by aristocrats, and even more so by representatives of bohemians. Actually, the creative stratum took its name from the nomad-gypsies, focusing on their freedom and translating it into their own language as freedom of spirit.
Boho is perhaps one of the most eclectic trends, which over the past century has absorbed elements of ethnic and grunge style, gothic and hippie aesthetics. It is recognizable at first glance, but difficult to describe. Like many of its adherents, this style resists boundaries and limitations, as they do, defending its freedom and unpredictability. It is expressed in a combination of previously incompatible: jeans, chains and lace, velvet and cowboy boots, floral motifs and an abundance of metal.
The main commandments of the style are naturalness, naturalness and comfort, and in total - femininity. Jewelers choose inexpensive natural stones of rough cut and insert them into floral silver ligature. The boho-style girl decides that there is never too much jewelry, and immediately chooses all the bracelets she likes.
Below is what exactly will help you bring a little boho to your look.
Flowers
Motives that come from the golden age of hippies and the work of the Pre-Raphaelites give the boho style a romantic and sublime touch. Floral wreaths have transformed into headbands, tiaras and other hair ornaments, anklets have become thinner and more sophisticated, necklaces, perhaps more expensive and not so pretentious, but even a small flower cuff or studs, a barely noticeable golden petal on the finger will make the image much more gentle. A miniature decoration can even be combined with a business look, while large flowers and plant motifs are best left for a beach party.
Ethnica
One of the most striking and sure signs, without which you will probably not find a single fashionable boho image. Ancient Greek and Roman motifs with their tunics and sandals on thin straps, ornaments of Morocco and India, details of the so-called "African" style in the form of a dozen ring bracelets on the arm or on the neck, Indian jewelry with feathers - everything counts. A bracelet on the forearm or ankle will add a "zest" even to the everyday combination of jeans + T-shirt. National, mystical and religious symbols in jewelry will make it clear that you are not just a material girl.
Eco
It is expressed in natural stones and crystals of rough cutting and polishing, the combination of leather and wood with metal, the use of deliberately careless fastening methods, such as laces. The surface of the products may not be smooth at all, and the engraving will refer to rock paintings or natural textures. In nature, beauty is natural, and the perfection of each flower and petal is asymmetrical and unique. Translated into design language, what seems like a flaw becomes a feature in boho.
Vintage
This is even more relevant in jewelry than in clothing. But if you are not a regular at flea markets and vintage shops, this is not a reason to give up your grandmother's earrings, which seemed old-fashioned before, or an old, already darkened silver ring. In the products of modern designers and jewelers, the spirit of vintage is present in opposition to everything futuristic.
Does the necklace look like it was taken from National geographic photographs from a century ago? Fine! Rings and bracelets from chains, like the wives of Indian rajas? What you need. Even visiting historical museums can help: after leaving there, look for everything you like in jewelry catalogs, it is definitely there.
