Boho, short for bohemian, in its most recent mode, is a style that typifies a way of dressing inspired by the lifestyle of free spirits and hippies of the 1960s and 1970s. However, the true origins of the boho style and culture are widely debated. Many believe that it was established as a counterculture by
This article is the first in a series of “Style Files,” where I’ll break down common modes in fashion and dressing, from their origin to their evolution, and how they are seen and worn today. First up, preppy! The term “preppy” derives from private, university-preparatory schools, primarily in the northeastern part of the United States.
The heat just won’t quit, and it’s almost Labor Day! Usually, around this time of year, I would start transitioning my closet from summer clothes to fall apparel. Fall is similar to spring in that it starts very differently than how it ends. On day one, it feels like the height of summer, and by
In normal years, as summer comes to an end, I’d be all sorts of excited for the new season’s trends, writing up my shopping list of must-haves for the upcoming fall/winter. However, in the “new normal” we find ourselves living with, things like fashion and trends have been put into a more flippant light than
Well, it’s back to school time in a time like no other. Usually, by now, you’re all geared up and ready to send your kids back to school with their new backpacks, jeans, and sneakers. But this is not a typical return to school. Whether your kiddos are headed back to in-person classes, remote learning,
At this point, I think we can all agree that morning routines have greatly changed over the past five months. Before, you’d wake up and have your get-ready-to-face-the-world routine that could have involved a variety of activities from showering, to shaving, to wearing makeup and eating breakfast. The one thing that most of us did
