I’ve been considering taking a bohemian exotic experimentation. Pirates also came to mind-a roguish clash of color with a bold roguish way that different pieces mesh together. Gypsies and witches were another inspiration. When I was having my annual Charmed marathon, the style of the three stars on that show got me thinking. In the first series, the sisters’ style was particularly sterile-Pheobe, rather aimless in life, was constantly in t-shirts and jeans, Piper wore Gap-worthy ensembles and I was beginning to wonder if Prue owned anything that wasn’t black! But as the series progressed, their styles became more defined, more glamorous. You could see how their witch lifestyle influenced their bohemian taste. Paige was probably owned the most eccentric from episode 1-bold colors, miniskirts, vibrant hair dyes.
There were a couple of things I found in common in the costumes on that show. First, with the exception of Paige’s red lipstick, make up was always subtle-nude shades and earthy tones. Second, their tops were always the highlight of the ensembles-low cut, umpire waistline, gathering details etc. They’d rely more on how the clothes were put together rather than accessories, emphasizing natural beauty.
Taking a turn with the vibrant shades recently, I’m going for a sensual, ‘enchantment-inducing’ style. Darker colors-maroon, indigo, olive greens, even mustard, but playing with the gypsy/pirate factor, adding some exotic jewelry and scarves. Maybe I’ll even get over my feelings about wearing prints!
