Boho or Bust

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

My new apartment is located smack dab in the hippiest location in all of the East Bay. I’m a short distance away from the greenest of grocers (that exclusively stocks locally grown, organic goods), two Bikram Yoga studios, more vegan/raw-foodist restaurants than I can count, and dozens of independently owned boutiques selling Tibetan scarves and tie-dyed dresses.

It’s probably peer-pressure (or rather, neighbor-pressure), but I’ve been living a lot more green these past few weeks. But, this doesn’t mean that I’m ready to invest in my first pair of Birkenstock’s, or that I’m going to let my razor collect dust. The whole hippie-chic aesthetic is really part of the mainstream now, and along with the Glam Network, it’s time to hop onto the boho bandwagon (a hybrid model, of course).

Balenciaga’s newest line is infused with earth-child sensibilities. Fashiontribe’s showcased this beautiful dress along with some fab pieces to accessorize it with.

What’s more iconic than a headscarf? Just My Cup of Tea shows you how to tie one right.

Snag a guy and smell like a garden while doing it. Beauty Addict explains why men are most attracted to…vegetables?

Apparently, I’m not alone in this quest for a greener life. The fashion honchos that head up the twice-yearly Mercedes Benz Fashion Week recently announced that their events in October will focus on sustainability, and eco-friendly fashions and designers. Thanks to Fashion Indie for the good news!

Just so you know, eco-friendly footwear does not equal a closetful of tevas. Check out these beauties featured on HippieShopper.

And remember, you body is a temple. Keep it spic and span with the world’s best tasting sparkling water (as deemed by The Berkeley Springs Winter Festival of Waters). As it turns out, Antipodes is Chubby Hubby’s agua of choice too.