Go Bohemé

Put away those skin-tight clothes.
Instead, put on a plain,
fitted tank top and pair it with
a tiered peasant skirt.
Pile on some long necklaces
and chunky bracelets.
Wrap your waist with a funky belt.
Step out in beaded sandals and shout:
Look world, I'm Bohemian!

Designer Tracy Reese define Bohemian fashion as "an eclectic mix of ethnic and vintage-feel" items. Bohemian or "boho" trend is inspired by gypsies, ethnic patterns and the '70s hippie scene. It gives an impression of being free-spirited and having an independent frame of mind.

It's easy - no rules, only guidelines. It is all about expressing your own individuality and looking like you just threw together some clothes without thinking. Appliqués, ribbon mirrored accents or embroidery that gives a "hand-crafted look" implies personal creativity.

Boho trend is natural. Prints with trees, birds and flowers play an important role. Earthy prints like batiks and other ethnic prints that suggest African or Indian fashion are also in. Color ranges from burnt oranges, deep browns to teal blue and burgundies. Accessories like cotton espadrille gives a natural look, as well as the natural fiber, cotton. A crinkle cotton blouse with a tiered soft peasant skirt also looks very natural. Boho, most of all, is inexpensive. You can browse through thrift stores for vintage finds like beaded tanks, lace scarves and eclectic jewelry. Better yet, rummage your mother's closet for vintage blouses then embellish them with glitzy or sparkly accessories to achieve the familiar-but-new look.

Just because you want to express your individuality doesn't mean you throw anything together sloppily - it must be studied carefully. Anyway, Bohemian fashion offers a wide choice - Kimono style tops, flip-flops, longer or floaty tunics, prairie skirts, fuller pants and skirts. Go on, express your individuality with Bohemian!