Monday, October 19, 2009

The BoBo's


There exists a group which flaunts Parisian style with a free spirit. The BoBo's, or bohemian bourgeois, while they sound like a rock band, seek a style that defies all conventional norms. Think vintage, straight out of grandma's closet, and you will begin to understand this look. From billowy blouses, to flowing skirts, tribal patterned scarves, and faux fur, this style epitomizes bohemian. The best representative that I could find of this look is Mary Kate Olsen. It's off-beat, but when done right, exudes a carefree confidence, like "i just don't give a shit what you think" that will turn heads.
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4 comments:

  1. EmilyOctober 19, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    http://www.uneek-geek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/mka_boho_chic.jpg

    I looked up a bunch of pictures of the Olsen twins and I see what you are saying about the style. I think it is really hard for anyone to pull this look off here in the states if you are not a celebrity. Do you feel the same? Have you seen any Pitt students making this style work for them? What about french students, would they wear it? I think the differences between American and French styles are really interesting, I'd love to hear more of your thoughts about them.

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  2. MaggieOctober 19, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I enjoy how you include photographs of examples to give people a better idea what it is you are talking about. I must admit though I have to agree with Emily and ask if these fashion statements and styles really work for anyone other than celebrities? And while I'm sure there are examples out there you really don't see them around Oakland. Do you think that America just doesn't get it or do are the French just that much better at fashion?

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  3. MaureenOctober 19, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    I think you guys are right if you take this look to the Mary Kate Olsen extreme. It probably wouldn't mesh in Oakland. Im thinking about experimenting with the style a bit though, and checking out Avalon to see what I can find. So my goal is to try it out and see how people react to it. Then Ill know if some French styles just aren't acceptable on an American college campus.

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  4. JessicaOctober 23, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    This might sound silly, but if you do dress bohemian on an American campus, you are totally pinned as an Art major or the like. When I studied in Rome or even Poland, you wear what you want and you rock it.. Dressing for class was a part of the fun. I don't think people will react negatively, they might however admire your confidence and think you're an Art major automatically. haha have fun!!

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