Show your love for the wild, wild west with a retro, bohemian, layered, modern-day cowgirl take on Southwestern fashion. While it might be tempting to go country from head to toe, we suggest striking a balance by incorporating two to three pieces at a time. Whether it’s a pair of boots and an ornate belt buckle, or a Navajo print skirt, a fringe purse, and your favorite turquoise jewelry, there are so many ways to pull of this beautiful trend.

1. Effortless Western Buttondown

Capturing the essence of Southwestern style doesn’t have to be complicated or flashy. Something as simple as a well-worn western shirt will add a rustic feel to your current wardrobe without screaming “ranch hand.” Wear this top in a way similar to the model, Canadian tux style, with monochrome accessories to match the black on black look, or tuck it into a maxi skirt, tie up the front tails with a pair of jeans, or wear it unbuttoned with a bralette and shorts in the spring and summer. Priced at $79.50.

2. Turquoise Cocktail Ring

A Southwestern style staple, turquoise jewelry has been a hallmark of the Navajo tribe for centuries. Now you can own and wear a piece of your own turquoise jewelry with this modern twist on an historic craft. At one inch long, this natural, handmade stone ring is a statement-making cocktail piece that will definitely get the conversation flowing. Another plus is that turquoise jewelry looks great with a variety of neutrals and other colors, so you’ll never run out of reasons to wear this ring. Priced at $105.49.

3. Vintage 1970s Pocho

A true vintage piece, the bold poncho seen here is straight out of the 70s. Perfect for rounding out the chilly nights as winter comes to a close, and then pulling it out again next fall, this crocheted piece can be worn year after year. Great for festivals, roasting marshmallows around the bonfire, or just upping your bohemian layering game, this poncho will add instant style to even the most basic pair of jeans. Accessorize with a felt gambler hat and a pair of western ankle boots. Priced at $42.

4. Faux Suede Fringe Skirt

Such a fun, sexy take on fringe, we think you’ll adore this faux suede, Southwestern-inspired midi skirt. Although the first layer stops just above the knee, the double-layered fringe tiers give the illusion of a longer skirt that’ll showcase your legs as they peek out from behind the tasseled curtains. This would look very chic with a tucked-in fitted tank, a pair of western ankle booties, and lots and lots of layered jewelry. Priced at $85.

5. Vegan Ostrich Boots

Show your commitment to Southwestern style with this seriously gorgeous pair of vegan ostrich boots. Kate Mendenhall western boots are all custom made and hand-sewn in Texas, and contain zero animal products. In addition to being ethical and sustainable, this pair is also breathable, durable, and water-proof. Perfect for year-round wear, these will look great paired with shorts, leggings, jeans, prairie dresses, maxi skirts, and so much more. The color is gorgeous, so take advantage by showcasing them with a contrasting black or white pant. Priced at $485.

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Boho style is everything a comfort-seeking girl could want. It’s laid-back, loose, flowing, and free, yet still very chic and fashionable. Perfect for fall, the heavily layered genre provides plenty of freedom, warmth, and coziness.

Below, we’ve picked five pieces that we think you’ll just adore for the upcoming fall season. Fun to mix, match, and layer, and even more fun to wear!

1. Cozy Cocoon Kimono

Boho style exudes a laid-back yet fashionable facade that plays off of oversized silhouettes, mixed with figure flattering separates. This kimono is an example of the perfect fall piece inspired by the very idea of gypsy fashion. The colors, shape, size, and pattern are perfect for the season, while the functionality of such a piece is perfect for layering. This would look great with a pair of jeans or a maxi skirt and a long sleeve shirt or sweater. Until the weather turns cold, toss it on over your favorite tee and you’re ready to go. Priced at $118.

2. Perfect Autumn Maxi

Dresses are totally cool for fall, especially when they can be layered. Those layering components include: jackets, boots, jeans, tights, and leggings. If you can incorporate wearing those with your dress for fall, then you’ve got the green light to purchase or repurpose. This particular piece ticks off all marks and can be worn with all of the layering pieces mentioned above. The pattern is so lovely and the color so lively, dark accents, like a dark wash jean jacket and black knee-high boots would accent this dress beautifully. Priced at $168.

3. Statement-Making Jeans

Let’s be real, boho style definitely has a ’70s vibe to it. That carefree flower child aesthetic is still what it’s all about, and these jeans are a great reminder of the not-so-distant past. The patchwork, ruffled bottom is gypsy-like, while the high waist is very retro. Great with a flowing top or something fitted, coupled with a maxi kimono, there are so many ways to style these jeans. The ankle boots look awesome, but you can always go the way of platforms. Priced at $99.

4. Simply Beautiful Jumpsuit

Perfect for work or play, this boho style jumpsuit has such sweet details and a nice tea-length that makes for an overall unique look. While the shoe selection may be slightly limited, the belting and outerwear options are quite vast. Pair it with a blazer and heels for work, then head out for date night or drinks without changing a thing. Also consider dressing it down with a denim jacket and flats for daytime. Other boho touches include pairing the jumpsuit with a long cardigan and ankle boots, with plenty of layered necklaces and stacked bracelets to match. Priced at $75.

5. Fancy and Free Top

Definitely a head-turner, this boho style top is flowing, sparkly, and completely beautiful. Sheer and super long, this tunic/maxi-like blouse would probably need to be layered over leggings and a brami, bralette, or cami, but can also be layered over an opaque slip dress or another long sleeve top and jeans. In other words, there are several layering options to choose from here, so let your imagination run wild! Priced at $168.

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Have you always dreamed of turning your space into the perfect oasis filled with bohemian decor, but don’t know where to start?

Furniture pieces are the bones of home decorating. And once you have a good foundation, then you can work your way up by adding decorative flourishes–like poufs, tapestries, macremè, baskets, textiles, and more–that make up a bohemian home.

While it can be easy for many free spirits to decorate their spaces with art, found objects, textiles, and other bohemian home appointments, choosing good, quality furniture pieces is a somewhat daunting task. If you’re not careful, your bohemian space might come off more like a thrift shop than a living space. To clarify, there is a tendency to create a boho-chic space that looks “thrown” together.  But, it is possible to create a bohemian space that is carefully curated full of delicious furniture pieces. There seems to be a misconception out there that a creative space must look haphazard. While that may be true if that’s how your creativity speaks to you, some creatives like a more ordered bohemian chaos. And furniture is the place to start. We offer you some inspiration below.

Bohemian Decor Furniture Inspiration

1. Retro Accent Chair

This perfect patchwork chair is greater than the sum of its parts. The combination of retro and modern is sublime. It is also the ultimate chair just made for a reading nook.

2. Z Chair

And if you are looking for a chair that is more of a foundation for all the print and pattern you plan on adding, start with something more basic like this modern-inspired and comfort-driven chair. Do go for a bold or bright color, though.

3. Velvet Sofa

One thing we are certain of is that you absolutely need  a velvet sofa. No other sofa says “boho” quite like velvet. This one is available in 19 different colorways from scarlet to forest. Love.

4. Marble Topped Coffee Table

A coffee table is a must in a boho space, and we love this communal marble-topped version. The round shape and mix of wood and marble make it both inviting yet elegant and chic.

5. Bar Cart

Looking for someplace to tuck away everything from plates, bottles of booze, or back issues of National Geographic, this rattan bar cart is just eclectic enough to fit into a boho space.

6. Console Table

Whether you use it on which to place your television or collection of vintage blue glass, a console table is a useful foundational furniture item. We love this oak slab version made using reclaimed wood from local sources.

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Looking to add some boho chic to your space? Then try out these simple bohemian decor do-it-yourself projects.

It may seem like the height of the boho chic movement may have passed for most, but bohemian decor and fashion never really go out of style for creative types and hippies alike. There are still plenty of folks for whom the anything-goes spirit behind bohemian decor will always be a draw. If that describes you, don’t feel constrained by what may or may not be considered to be on trend. Instead, march to the beat of your own drummer and check out these easy boho chic decor projects to add a little bohemian to your space.

11 Bohemian Decor DIY Projects to Boho Chic Your Home

1. Diy Boho Trays – Add bohemian flair to boring, old trays with decorative papers. The globally-inspired gift wraps from World Market are a great place to start for inspiration.
2. Mason Jar Candle Lanterns – Use puffy paints and mason jars to create stunning Moroccan-inspired lanterns.
3. Boho Chic Mirror – Turn an old mirror into a glamourous boho chic showpiece with a little paint, some fabric and vintage jewelry pieces.
4. Boho Gratitude Garland – Create your own “gratitude garland” from natural found objects and some art creations.
5. Inspiration Clip Garland – Instead of a cork board inspiration board, make your own memento garland with twine and clothespins.
6. Boho Jewelry Hanger – Make a jewelry display hanger from a wooden plank and knob pulls for both form and function.
7. Doily Lamp – Make a pretty doily lamp for mood lighting.
8. Hanging Macrame Chair – Channel the 1970s with the hanging macrame chair project.
9. Decoupaged Chair – Add instant boho chic to any old wooden chair just by simple decoupage. Choose exotic papers and add fringe to complete the transformation.
10. Test Tube Flower Chandelier – This kit allows you to create a custom test-tube chandelier that actually doubles as pretty vessels for flowers.
11. Patchwork Curtains – Make your own gauzy patchwork curtains from doily, handkerchiefs and other pretty fabric scraps.

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Let your inner bohemian shine with with these cool and clever boho chic ideas for your home.

Just like in that Robert Frost poem, some of you out there will always choose the road less traveled. The spirit of the bohemian is strong is some and they find themselves drawn to all things eclectic, colorful and unique in both their fashion statements and the homes they make for themselves.

Whether you are a fun-loving boho or aspire to be a little more free-spirited, read on for some boho-inspired decor ideas for those who enjoy pattern, color and for things to not be so matchy-matchy.

1. Freebird

Image: LydShirreff

Let your spirit soar with this colorful wall mounted paper artwork. If you are the type to yell “Freebird” at every music concert you go to, this stunning artwork is for you.

2. Dreamtime

Make your own boho-inspired dream-catcher with this step-by-step tutorial. All you need is faux-suede cord, feathers, beads and a metal ring or sticks.

3. Light It Up

Image: LITdecor

Often boho chic decor means using a little creativity and whatever one has on hand–like these pretty Moroccan-inspired mason jar lanterns.

4. Pull It

DIY boho decor doesn’t have to be complicated, it can be something simple as making your own rag-tie drawer pulls.

5. Painted Stones

Image: sublimecolors

Add lots of natural elements to your nest to create a welcoming space for your free spirit, like these nature-inspired painted rocks.

6. Thrifty Stencils

Add some thrifty fun to your decor with this stenciled burlap DIY project. Make a stenciled table runner, napkins, wall hanging and more with your own custom stencil and simple fabrics like burlap, linen, muslin and more.

7. Go Vintage

Image: GooseberryVintage

One way to let your boho spirit shine through is with eclectic vintage pieces like this mid-century Middle Eastern brass tray and stand.

8. DIY

This stunning project utilizes only used wooden matchsticks and cardboard for the ultimate in DIY boho chic.

9. Got Art?

Image: Jenndalyn

Show off your creative side by showcasing art created by others artists as well as your own artwork.

10. Pom-poms

Add boho flair by making your own tissue paper pom poms to liven up dark corners with color.

11. Boho Textiles

Image: IndianHomeTextile

Use Ikat cloth to create your own boho-inspired bedding, wall-hangings, pillows and more.

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A carefree spirit in a long, flowy skirt, rocking even longer locks, with wanderlust in her heart. Bellbottomed teens on Haight-Ashbury; Jack Kerouac books; the Beatles in India. Bohemian style embodies adventure, exoticism, free-spiritedness and a sense of creativity and spiritualism. Bringing this vibe into your home—without making a mess of faded prints—can be a challenge. Here’s how to master it.  

Bohemian style isn’t just for fashion, it’s also a home decor style embodying that same free-spiritedness and exotica. As a decorative statement, boho is a super-sustainable look because there is an emphasis on re-use and using natural fabrics, vintage materials and taken-from-nature elements.

Image: Free People

Bohemian home decor is about creating a welcoming and comfortable space that reflects a love of the exotic, prints from foreign locales, lots of color,uncommon textures, and the unusual. There is a lot of layering in the Boho Style (both in fashion and home decor) and it’s best to think about it as if layering on a canvas—with the finished product looking like a painting from Gustav Klimt.

Bohemian Style Project Ideas

Bohemian Style Mason Jar Lanterns

Image: Free People

Take mason jars, or salvaged glass jars from the recycling bin, and decorate them with glass paint markers. Use geometric or paisley motifs or search Pinterest for boho pattern inspiration. Use pliers to bend an old wire coat hanger into a frame and hook. And a candle for boho romance!

Lace Doily Dreamcatcher

Image: Lune Vintage via Etsy

Using a lace doily, a large metal loop, lightweight yarn and natural elements like feathers, stones and shells to make a gorgeous dreamcatcher like this example from Lune Vintage. Hang it over your bed for a stunning boho look–and to catch all your dreams.

Painted Stones

Image: theblackbirdsings

Gather up from stones on your next walk along a river or in the woods and “paint” them with permanent markers. Use natural motifs like feathers, ferns and leaves for a truly nature inspired creation. Place them on the coffee table or even use them for tablescaping at your next dinner party.

Boho Fabric Bunting

Image: Distressed Beautiful

To create a simple boho bunting, take fabric scraps and tie them to some jute string. Use old cotton sheets, curtains, skirts, blouses, aprons, tablecloths with bright patterns.

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