Keeping Warm in a Winter Wonderland

We've all gotta stay warm in winter's icy temperatures, but that doesn't mean sacrificing our own personal styles, below are some of my favorite cold-weather picks from a few different fashion genres - but feel free to mix and match!

1. Patagonia Women's Downtown Loft Parka $350 2. Hot Chillys Women's Zip T $65 3. Bean Boots by L.L. Bean $94 4. Patagonia Women's Downtown Loft Jacket $250 5. Hydraulic Hooded Puffer Bomber now $49.99 6. Patagonia Women's Fiona Parka $300 7. The North Face Women's Tempest Down Jacket $299 8. Hot Chillys Women's Lo Volume Winter Sport Sock $22 9. Forever 21 Hiking Coat $15.99 10. Patagonia Women's Insulated Sidewall Jacket $325

Sporty yet still feminine, these puffy coats, water-proof boots, and colorful socks will keep any girl warm whether she's burning calories skiing in the mountains or shopping in the city!

1. London Fog Faux Silk Double Breasted Trench Coat $99.98 2. Tommy Hilfiger Heavy Cable Fingerless Glove $34.99 3. Echo Convertible Floral Neckpiece $48 4. Forever 21 Dandy Felt Jacket $32.80 5. Tommy Hilfiger Hooded Faux Shearling Toggle Coat $129.99 6. Kensie Second Layer Coat $79.99 7. Shearling-Lined Tall L.L. Bean Boot $184 8. Ralph Lauren Wool-Cashmere Beret $59

Keeping things classic doesn't mean boring! These winter cover-ups, from a shearling coat, to a blossoming neck warmer and tall Bean boots will make any girl look stylish and sophisticated!


1. Forever 21 Hooded Twill Motor Jacket $27.80 2. Forever 21 Fleece Trim Moto Jacket $34.80 3. Style&Co. Double Breasted Coat 4. Forever 21 Off-Center Zipper Jacket $22.80 5. Echo Overblown Ikat Muffler $78 6. Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Collection 7. Sporto Kim Waterproof Winter Boot $69.99 8. Heritage 1981 Wool Blend Moto Jacket $42.90

Add some rebellious touches to your winter wardrobe with leather, zippers and punches of bold color!

1. Forever 21 Toggle Fleece Jacket $29.80 2. Burberry Check Earmuffs $125 3. Forever 21 Beaded Trim Boucle Jacket $32.80 4. Style&Co. Three Button Brown Tweed Walker $84.50 5. J. Crew Mint Tweed Griffin Coat $395 6. Forever 21 Toggle Fleece Jacket $29.80 7. Echo Cut and Sew Glove with Leather Ruffle $35

Prepsters know that fitted jackets, plaid earmuffs, and tweed overcoats always look put-together!

Hope this helps you spend some of those Christmas checks and gift cards you got from the always style-saavy Saint Nick! ... or prepare for the ski trip you've been meticulously checking the snow fall in Switzerland for!

Peace and Love,

la bohémienne

Present Yourself

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Even though Christmas has passed, many of us still have holiday parties to attend, family festivities to partake in, or some romantic dates to show up to... In any case, keep the gift-giving theme going and make yourself the present with a whimsical bow headband from ban.do - the friends and fam will find you both adorable and impossibly stylish!

Just click on the pics to be guided straight to their page in the online shop!

These statement bows range in price from $50 to $165 - a pretty penny, another option: go to your local craft store and pick up a nice piece of fat, sikly ribbon in your choice of color/pattern, tie a big, bouncy bow around your head and turn it so that the bow is a little off-center... A homemade gift-wrapping element for your holiday ensemble!

Not a headband person? Incorporate this girly bow theme in another part of your outfit:


This neatly-tied coat from Forever 21 is completely cute and under $40 ... cheap and chic! ..and your boyfriend won't be able to resist unwrapping you! ;)

Hoping to go for something a little more subtle? Bows on your hands adds a little touch of femininity to your ever-working upper extremities!

This bow ring from Free People is a cool update on the old tie-a-string-on-your-finger trick... but don't assume that means you can only wear it when you have something important to remember!

These 'bows at your wrists gloves' in sheepskin and this pair of woolen 'bow cuffed gloves', both by Echo, combine the toughness of a high-cut animal skin or punk-ish vibes of a black-and-white striped hand cover with the sweetness of girlie bows attached at the bottom openings.

Peace and Love,

la bohémienne

Well Maybe Just a Half a Drink More...

Just some merry hippie luxe photos to make your yule time gay!

Peace and Love,

la bohémienne

Metallica

Erica Weiner offers a fresh, earthy, and mildly cheeky take on rebelliously girlie gunmetal jewelry. Samantha Ronson's a fan...

Here are some of my faves:










And with everything at or under $100, they're fun downtown add-ons with matching hipster-friendly prices.

Peace and Love,

la bohémienne

For the Kids

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Because so many of us have little hippie luxers in our lives, I decided it was time to do a little spotlight on some of my favorite kid stuff from my newly-discovered go-to store for childrens' toys, clothing and accessories, (as well as cute cards, housewares, candles and generally adorable knick-knacks you didn't know you had to have until you found them!) - Pink Olive Boutique!

See something you like below? Just click on the photo to be escorted directly to the sale page of your desired item!

First up: These fantastical porcelain nightlights are hand-painted in soothing pastels and provide just enough light to put the kids to sleep while guarding against monsters under the bed, creatures in the closet, and any other dark-dwelling demons that may cause nightmares! Depicting fairy activities, or just a simply elegant cottage, these whimsical little creations will add a touch of imagination to any bedroom!

BONUS: When the cottage gets switched on, little white rabbits can be seen peeking out of the windows, keeping a watchful eye on any sleeping children nearby.

Speaking of fairies, nothing marks a child's ascension from infancy than the loss of their baby teeth, so why not give a gift that will help them celebrate that transition in the form of a cozy tooth pillow - complete with a little pocket in the back to make the tooth/money exchange by the Tooth Fairy go seamlessly!

Knitting isn't just for pillows and sweaters anymore, as these deliciously adorable yarn-grown snack incarnations prove. A fun and snuggly alternative to children's plastic play foods, these little treats are both ironic and aesthetically pleasing at the same time, making them a perfect gift for kids or satirically-inclined adults alike! BONUS: The little fruits are actually knit rattles and come in a vegetable version, while the cookies and savory New York City street-inspired snacks are all 100% hand-knit and come in a picnic-evoking gingham covered box (pictured) ... yum!

Last, but perhaps first in my heart, is this completely darling and eco-friendly elephant purse! Not only is this little pouch totally endearing and sweetly innocent-looking, but it's also partly made with recycled fabrics and each piece is one-of-a-kind. Perhaps I'm a little biased because I have a personal obsession with elephants, but if the strap on this little guy were a little longer and he came in leather, I would definitely already be toting my cell phone, wallet, and other daily essentials around town in one!

While we're talking about gifts, I just wanted to let you all know that I am making the conscious decision to forgo wrapping paper this year - it's simply an overindulgent use of the planet's resources, in my opinion, but I don't want to get preachy! Instead, I will be re-using bags I got when purchasing my gifts, recycling newspaper and magazine pages to act as gift-wrap, giving reusable fabric bags with presents inside, and I'm even contemplating going out and picking up a couple dozen of these:





Reusable fabric gift-wrappers - each one comes with a message: Give Wisdom, Give Love, or Give Luck (available in other colors and styles)! Don't have time to order these pretty little fabric squares before your holiday gift exchange? Try going to your local fabric store and buying a few yards of fabric, or pick up some large, inexpensive scarfs - now your gifts will be wrapped in a gift, genius!

Peace and Love,

la bohémienne