Monday, October 13, 2008

Back to the Gypsy

If my alter ego wasn't so set on fronting a rock 'n' roll band, she'd otherwise be a free spirit floating about St. Germaine with some painter of a boyfriend. So lightning struck me maybe once, maybe twice when I saw the styling of this poetic shoot in October's Elle UK.

This winter my gypsy ying and rocker yang outfit will consist of a pretty floral dress under a tough little leather jacket, a combination that marries the winter floral trend with the little leather jacket fetish that exudes the ever cool "I'm with the band/model off duty" kinda vibe.

You can also accomplish this look wearing a denim jacket with a short flowy print dress and beat up boots much like the model in this Pepe Jeans ad.

There are lots of dresses out there as floral prints will be en vogue through spring '09. These are two of my current favorites (on shopbop of course!)

(Daughters of the Revolution Happy Long Dress; Haute Hippie Beaded Dress)

But don't think you have to don a dress for your gypsy to dance.

(Free People Velveteen Lead Vest; Muxo by Camilla Alves Totisse Cross Body Bag)

These inspired pieces will let you face your freedom without fear.

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