L’Hippie Chic è stato da sempre uno dei miei stili preferiti, perché con pochi e semplici pezzi si ha la possibilità di creare una serie di divertentissimi outfit, adatti per varie occasioni; basta semplicemente “giocare” con gli accessori e non esagerare. La maxi bag va benissimo per il giorno , ma se vogliamo un look Hippie Chic per la sera, perfetta una clutch, o una piccola tracolla full paillettes. L’eleganza è semplicità: “spesso togliere è meglio che aggiungere”, così diceva la maestra indiscussa dello stile Coco Chanel …
One of the most classic and easiest looks to follow and interpret for the summer, is definately the Hippie Chic one. A seach for total freedom identifies the Hippie movement, which started in the United States in the 1960’s, spreading soon across the world. The main elements which characterize this style are: floral prints, bell bottoms, brightly coloured long dresses, huge fabric shoulder bags, colourful accessories. Chic, a french word meaning elegant. The main element that characterises elegance is just one word: simplicity! All that is necessary is a small jewel. Don’t overdo the use of bracelets and necklaces, and here your Hippie style also becomes Chic ! In this outfit I interpreted Hippie Chic in a more beach version: a long and comfortable lime green dress, bangles and bracelets, a fish-net shoulder bag and bejewelled flat sandals, practical and essential for when you wear long summer dresses. My creative touch? A floral printed foulard (a must-have for this summer) tied around my head which gives the outfit something rather “allure vintage”.
L’Hippie Chic has always been one of my favourite styles because with just a few simple items you have the possibility of creating a series of fun outfits, perfect for any occassion. You simply need to play with accessories but without exaggerating. The maxi bag is ok for the daytime, but if you want a Hippie Chic look for the evening, a clutch or small sequined shoulder bag is perfect. Elegance is simplicity: “sometimes taking away is better than adding” is what the undisputed teacher of style, Coco Chanel used to say …