Good afternoon, Tuesday. I've been busy all day with a million things. Tonight will be lovely though as I'm psyched for my first visit to the Apollo to see Leon Bridges croon for me. I can't wait.
On another note, I've been noticing (as you have no doubt) a huge interest in 70s boho this Fall, in deep hues like burgundy and deep orange and earthy tones as well as lots of black that feel less like California dreamin' and more like wide awake global citizen. As someone who now has short hair, pulling off boho, a look I like, is kind of challenging. I can easily end up looking really weird, and that's the truth.
But this dark boho thing is a good look for those of us that are not hippie tressed and want something a bit more glam than your every day hippie fare. Think Keith. Think Anita. Think Exile on Main Street vs. Abbey Road. It's just more tough and glam and sexy.
Over in fast fashion land, I'd say H&M is doing a fabulous job of the luxe dark boho vibe. I am loving all of their peasant tops, vest, and coat options- all feeling very Isabel Marant like and very cool. And at that price point, it's a great way to indulge in this trend.
On a more significant (budgetary) level, I'm loving Tory Burch, who really always nails that 70s Ali McGraw thing so well. This time, Tory puts Ali in Marrakech, with brilliant dresses and pants and pieces inspired by trips to the souk. I'm a big big fan.
And then of course there's Isabel Marant- my fantasy favorite and dream of a designer whose vibe is just right for the perfect dark hippie wardrobe. You can't go wrong with French cool when it comes to doing boho in a really modern, sexy way.
All in all, boho can be done with sun flares and rainbows, or it can be a bit dark and dramatic and YSL 70s. I prefer the latter for myself, but am careful to not go too witch like with the whole thing. That's not really my thing.
Other designers to watch? Ulla Johnson and Mes Demoiselles also are champions of this look. It's all about going a bit more dark in palette and more Moroccan and sultry. I love it and feel inspired to update my current wardrobe with a few less spendy options to have some fun with this trend. Cause that's what's up this dark horse of a Tuesday in the 212. Yours, in deep hues. XO