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Thursday 17 November 2016

Valenki - bohemian felted boots

Valenki are traditional Russian winter footwear 
Hand painted felted boots
They are made by felting wool felt and are essentially felt boots. Traditionally they come without a sol and worn with 'galoshi' (rubber or plastic cover) to protect the soles from water and wear. I remember wearing Valenki in the kindergarten back in Moscow, so did everyone else 😍 Valenki used to be a traditional foot wear in Russia, but then they became seen as unpractical mostly in the cities. 
Hand painted felted boots Valenki

Hand painted felted boots Valenki
Today, when we witness revival of ethnic and eco friendly clothing, valenki become a popular choice for bohemian boots for organic clothes lovers.
Valenki are warm felted highboots made from dried sheep’s wool, they are quite soft and get the form of the human's sol. They are traditionally worn for walking on dry snow when the weather is frosty, so they best place for them would be a ski resort ⛷🎿
The best ones are either hand painted:
Hand painted felted boots Valenki


or hand embroidered: 
Hand embroidered felted boots Valenki

Wear Valenki with a Folk Merino Gilet: 

Or a shawl:
Extra large Bohemian olga Spanish shawl

Thursday 21 May 2015

Harem pants - Gypset style

Another Gypset idea How to wear sweat pants/yoga pants/harem pants - wear them with

  • sneakers, 
  • kaftan, 
  • cropped tank top, 
  • beanie or turban. 

It will help you to achieve stylish chilled look. Try not to mix too many colours, two maximum, as adding more colours will make your look heavier.

Dressy sweats



Ally Fashion gray tank
£6.61 - allyfashion.com


Loose harem pants
le-lapin-blanc.com


Silk robe
le-lapin-blanc.com


Converse high top
veryexclusive.co.uk


Crossbody tote
newlook.com


Missoni hat
£88 - boutique1.com

Tuesday 12 May 2015

One thousand and one night

Gypset hostess style: You are in Ibiza and have an upcoming soiree in your house. What to wear to look effortlessly stylish and glamour?
Gypset suggests oriental relaxed style. Long loose kaftan with turban, harem pants fixed by kuchi tribal belt and ankle gladiator sandals. Add boho earrings to complete the look and you are a Gypset superstar!
One thousand and one night



Stella Jean white shawl
£1,710 - modaoperandi.com


Pants
le-lapin-blanc.com


Flip flop sandals
£17 - nastydress.com


Handbag
le-lapin-blanc.com


Gemstone earrings
£4.51 - maykool.com


Missoni hat
£110 - boutique1.com


Tribal tassel belt
le-lapin-blanc.com

Monday 24 November 2014

Taking Boho chic to the next level

What we know about boho chic? That it is a fashion trend said to have been started by actress Sienna Miller in 2005 after the movie Alfie, where she wore bohemian-style clothing. That it is partly bohemian (alternative, laid-back and chilled) and partly chic, meaning classy, glamorous, not over the top or flashy. 
Simple white Ferre shirt with Afghan kuchi top, Ibiza bag and Indian anklets
It mixes vintage fashion with modern environment. It combines handmade, organic, colourful, folk items with simple, modern items.
Folk motives, maxi skirts, headpieces bring Boho chic on
The point of Boho style is to look looking authentic and natural, alternative yet not trying too hard. Long skirts, baggy tops and accessorizing. Folk motives, Indian, Moroccan, Gypsy, any of them will work.
But how about making it more fun and chic? Combining boho, hippie and rave styles together. Being edgy and cool? Where Burning Man meets Coachella, where your freedom is just limited by following “formalities” of the dress code?
They say to wear a long skirt, here you are:
Vintage Etro maxi dress dress, turban and Le Specs glasses
They say you must wear a hat, here it is: 
Vintage lame maxi prairie dress with Turkmen coined headpiece
Available www.le-lapin-blanc.com
You formally follow the dress code and comply with all imposed norms, however your outfit screams: “Hello, I’m a rebel!”

Boho beaded silk kimono, Uzbek embroidered bag and a Brazil carnival headpiece
Available www.le-lapin-blanc.com 
Both boho and hippie chic are synonymous to accessories.  Headpieces, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, body harnesses, belts. The list is limited only by your imagination.
Boho accessorises 
Boho headpiece
Favourite designers: Mathew Williamson, Missoni, Isabel Marant, Etro, Valentino, Dolce and Gabbana
Favourite colours and fabrics: tie dye, floral, suzani, ikat, earthly colours, orange, magneta, electric blue
Favourite touch: fringed clothing
Favourite trends: ethnic and folk, African, South American, Asian
Favourite jewellery: beaded, sequinned, tasseled and embroidered
Favourite headpieces: turbans, scarfs, bandanas, hats, flowers
Favourite clothes: Caftans, Maxi dresses, Maxi skirts, Cropped tops, Cropped shorts, Boots
Favourite holiday destinations: Ibiza, Tulum, Trancoso




Trancoso