PonchoMeg: The Modern Bohemian's Guide to Fashion

Hippie Bohemian Fashion 2011

2011-01-30T11:10:00.000-08:00

PART 2: AMAZON

Amazon is one of my affiliates, which is awesome because they really do have a lot of groovy options for hippies, bohemians, and free-spirits. Check out some of these amazing finds on Amazon:

Woodstock red t-shirt '69 Poster juniors tee (X-Large)

Tie-Dye Socks~ Each pair of socks are unique! [Apparel]

Hobo Boho Patchwork Purse Handbag

Peace Love Hippie Sling Purse Handbag

Trinity 100% Silk Lace Trimmed Hippie Tie Waist Scoop Neck Printed Bohemian Dress Beige Medium

Joie This is it Long Bohemian dress in Moroccan

Bohemian Scarf Blue & Orange

Minnetonka Women's 1632 3-Layer Fringe Boot,Brown,10 M US

Minnetonka Women's Woodstock Boot,Brown,10 M US

Minnetonka Women's Front Lace Fringe Boot,Tan,10 M US

Handmade Coral & Silver Two-Strand Necklace

Diva Turquoise - New Age Hand Setting Marcarsite (0.935 Carat) and Turquoise Enamel Stripes Ring (Size 7,8)

2-Strand Green Blue Wood Beads Necklace

1928 Jewelry Victorian Peacock Turquoise Gem Earrings

Black Gothic Costume Choker Necklace And Earring Set

Purple Flower Crystal Bangle Bracelet Fashion Jewelry

Metrostyle Metro Blues Tie-Dye Jeggings

Jag Jeans Women's Daria Legging, Dark Truffle, 10

MULTI COLOR BETSEY JOHNSON BETS-A-SKETCH TIGHTS - S/M

BURGUNDY WINE NICOLE MILLER FLORAL PAISLEY PATTERNED TIGHTS - S/M

Metrostyle Pink Paisley Tunic

MY MICHELLE Bohemian Print Chiffon & Crochet Blouse, Sz Medium , Brown, 2092PW5J-BROWN

Fantastic Sexy Women Party Wear Dress Rajrang Body Half Sleeves Collar Deep Straight Neck Line India Boho Bollywood Block Print Work Brown Cotton Yoga Kurti Tunic Top Blouse

Stainless Steel Drinking Bottle, Tie Dye

Olive N Figs Gray 100% Cotton Canvas Catch-all Hobo with Tie-Dye Print

Paisley Goddess Dress, Size: Large, Color: Black/White

Quilted Paisley Print Zip-around Wallet with Wrist Strap (Green/Brown)

Handmade Paisley And Leaf Design Wool Stole Women Neck Wear From India (Free Shipping) Stle0134

FOPaisley1A-7931 Paisley Graphic Print Beaded Halter Smocked Bodice Maxi / Long Dress - Pink / Medium

Peace Sign Socks (Color=Florescent Green)

SNUGGIE PEACE AND LOVE - NEW FOR 2010

Set of 2 Stretchy Wood Peace Sign Bracelets - 1 Black and 1 Dark Brown

Peace Sign Scarf Light All Season, Black

Sexy High Heel Timber-Land Construction Boot

Peacock Feather Earrings

Natural Life Tiedye Blue and White Handkerchief Headband

Organic Hemp Kali Knit Hat - Obsidian

Women's Vintage Flower Cap Hat - PURPLE

Peace Sign Daisy Flower Hippie Iron On Patch p3459

Peace Sign Peace On Earth Embroidered Iron On Hippie Patch

The Beadery - Jewelry Necklace Kit - Chunky Twist - Denim, BRAND NEW

Gold Tone Colored Beads Multi Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Josefina De Alba Multi-Colored Multi-Strand Seed Bead Necklace, 34''

What do you think of my Amazon picks? I totally wish I had the money to buy it all! Maybe I CAN get a few of these things though; most of the prices are really affordable.

Keep checking back for parts 3, 4, and 5!

Peace and Love,

Meagan

Hippie Bohemian Fashion 2011

2011-01-16T07:46:00.000-08:00

PART 1: ETSY

Here are some amazing items I came across on Etsy, the site for all things handmade & vintage. Why these? Well, hippie, bohemian, free-spirit fashion can be different, creative, colorful, inventive, unique, strange, silly, sophisticated, or anything in between so I wanted to choose items that showcased diversity in the hippie, bohemian, and free-spirit wardrobe. (Plus, I would buy all of this if I had the money!)

Pink and red paisley sleep mask

Super cute summer dress

Crochet hippie hat

Green crocheted earrings

Sophisticated bohemian summer wear

Sexy bohemian dress

(This makes me want to be in a romance novel set in a European countryside vineyard.)

Beautiful peace sign hippie necklace

For bohemian babies: super cute moccasin booties!!

Amazing patchwork hippie/bohemian skirt

Pink paisley hippie flask

Bright paisley hippie pouch for jewelry, etc.

Colorful bohemian scarf

Super cute owl apron!

Paisley hippie headwrap/scarf thing

Patterned bohemian purse/tote

Amazing! A warm and stylish bohemian hat with a flower.

Crazy/cool vintage inspired boho cocktail dress

Southwestern inspired hippie dress

Crocheted flower purse

Warm flower headband for cold hippies, bohemians, & free-spirits

Hippie/bohemian/free-spirit dress/skirt

Peace sign headband for cold hippies, bohemians, & free-spirits

Poncho/shawl for hippies, bohemians, & free-spirits

Hippie slipper boots

Peace sign bottle cap necklaces

Peace sign macrame bracelet

Cute bohemian dress

(belt not included... though I think they will be available soon!)

Keep checking back for "Hippie Bohemian Fashion 2011" parts 2,3,4, & 5. They will all be up soon.

Peace and Love,

Meagan

Summer Fashion Ideas

2010-08-29T13:46:00.000-07:00

The first picture is of the lovely K. of course. I had to shoot some photos of her, looking as cute as she did in this outfit! The highlights for me: The cozy but so cute skirt, the necklace (especially as it was purchased when she and I went to the East Lansing Arts Festival), and her amazingly natural, unruly, beautiful hair! I also like that she has her glasses on. They are quirky, cute, and can be professional when need be; just like K!

This is a picture of my friend Kelsey that I took in Grand Rapids when she joined us in Calder Plaza for the Electronic Music Night. She just looked so amazingly Boho, I had to document it. haha I sort of wanted to steal it! ;) My favorite part is the skirt and her hair. Plus, just look at that face. She has natural beauty that shines from the inside. You can't buy that at a store.

These next two photos are of me. They were taken while I was on my trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with my mom. I am rockin' out a little bit of an edgier look for me. I've got my leggings (that look like jeans), a black skirt from Goodwill, a cute tank top and sweater from Meijer, cute shoes with the word "Love" on them, plain white socks, big ol' sunglasses, and peace sign earrings from the EL Arts Fest.

The best investment of the summer? Maxi dresses. Strapless, little straps, doesn't matter. I can just throw it on (No bra, of course) and go! And they look so pretty! The one pictured above is just one of like... 6 or so. I truly could wear an easy, breezy dress like this every day. If you have the ability to sew, you can even make your own dresses like this in no time. Plus, you can make short ones out of old pillowcases. No joke! Pair it with a nice pair of moccasins (as seen here) and you have a quick, easy, beautiful, boho, outfit. :)

If you look closely, you can also see my purse and another bag. My purse is a tote bag made of recycled materials that promotes my blog, and the other bag is a sweet tie-dye bag I got at the Garlyn Zoo in U.P. You can always tie-dye your own bags too.

Hippie/Bohemian Fashion (AKA:Comfort)... It's About Being Who You Are

2010-04-27T00:26:00.000-07:00

I am whole-heartedly dressing the way I want to 100% of the time. To me, fashion is a state of mind, a state of being... an art form. And it's personal.

Now I will admit, sometimes the way I want to dress is more fashion-forward and acceptable to trendsetters and fashionistas alike. But normally, I want to dress comfortably, I want to look good (to myself), and I want people to look at me and know what I am about: peace, love, creativity, music, honesty, compassion, and being closer to the Earth.

This fairly recent picture of me comes from the March for Babies event that I attended and raised money for.

What does this outfit say to you?

Modern Bohemians Love Fun Tights and Shoes

2010-01-24T16:27:00.000-08:00

The great thing about Modern Bohemian Fashion is being able to mix and match, blend unlikely elements, make undesirable colors look gorgeous and luxe, and combine stylish fashions from the runway with vintage pieces from another time, new clothing from the mall, hand me downs, garage sale finds, Goodwill goodies, hand made items, costumes, and "altered" clothing.

One of my favorite clothing items (and a favorite of a lot of Modern Bohemian, Hippie, Free-Spirit types I know) is tights. I love tights. I wear them under skirts, dresses, shorts, even pants-especially those with holes in them. This is partly because I am always cold, partly because I am not particularly fond of having to worry about having perfectly shaved legs all the time, partly because tights are stylish and easy to find in the store, and partly because it is a throw-back to my childhood.

When I was a kid, I hated tights. I thought that they were constrictive, girly, and cute. These were three things I did not like at the time. I can't even tell you how many times I came home from elementary school with holes up and down the legs, dark brown mud stains and bright green grass stains adding a little added flair, or how many times I came home with them off-stuffed in my backpack like they were never a part of my outfit to begin with.

But my opinion has changed. I like to be girly and cute, I like to be sexy too, and even though some brands of tights may be constrictive, I have found some great ones that feel like a cozy, second skin. I love putting tights on with an outfit because I can be so versatile when I do. And the tights I choose, depending on my mood, can change the entire feel of an outfit. Fishnets make a different statement than a dark knit tight, and though both can be used tastefully, fishnets automatically win in the sex appeal department. But that doesn't mean that a knit tight can't be sexy. I pair my knit tights with knee high, black, high heeled boots and a cute denim mini skirt; I pair my knit tights with my long brown skirt and fake Ugg boots; and I even pair my knight tights with a cute dress and ballet flats. Each outfit says sexy in a different way, but all of them say sexy if you wear them with confidence.

Shoes play a big part in all of this too. The Modern Bohemian definitely loves shoes. I have so many pairs that I don't really want to count. Now, not all of these shoes are expensive. Modern Bohemians are just as likely to have shoes from a dollar store or a dumpster dive as they are to have shoes from a major fashion label. The main point is not how much the shoes cost, or who's name is on it- it's how you rock it!

I have added some pictures of shoes that I think work well with tights, but you have to decide for yourself what you think looks best. As for me... I know what works for me, and that's why there's a post on this portion of the blog on tights and shoes. :)

A New Season of Project Runway is Almost Here!

2010-01-13T09:51:00.000-08:00

I love fashion. I love it because it is fun, it expresses who people are, it is artistic, and it involves a lot of creativity. So of course, I am a huge fan of Project Runway.
I have seen almost every season from beginning to end (only missing episodes here and there) and have rooted for many of the winners, as well as for some designers who didn't win.
Here are some of my favorites from past seasons:
Carol Hannah Whitfield
Carol Hannah did not win Project Runway, but in my mind, she should have. Everything she makes is beautiful and she actually makes things that I think I could wear. I like that.
Jeffery Sebelia
He was edgy and different, and he had a colorful past and a deeply moving life story, and he designed crazy clothes! Some things I liked because they were innovative, some things I didn't like, but I could see his artistic vision, and some things I loved because they were unbelievable! Watching his final runway show on Project Runway is an experience I will always remember.
Christian Siriano
What can I say about Christian except that he was FIERCE! I loved watching Christian on Project Runway because he was young, creative, innovative, and incredibly funny! Plus, some of his designs were just off the hook! Amazing.
Jay McCarroll
The original bad-ass of Project Runway, season 1's winner was not afraid to push the limits of fashion. He made such cool stuff, and his final runway show was brilliant. I loved the headphones so much!
Leanne Marshall
She was quiet, sweet, and in my opinion, underestimated. But Leeanne won Project Runway, and it is because she is a fantastic designer. My favorite part about her though, is that she is very connected with nature and natural things. On her website, it says this in her bio:
"Leanne is inspired by nature, architecture, and modern innovation, all while creating beautiful, wearable pieces. She incorporates eco-friendly textiles into over half of what she creates, with future plans to increase sustainability all while creating a prominent name in the fashion industry." -From Leeanne Marshall's bio, copyright: Leeanne Marshall, 2008-2009
I mean... that's pretty awesome!
Chris March
The crazy clothes, the wonderful laugh... Chris March was a favorite for me, not because I necessarily wanted him to win, but because it was undeniable he had talent... and he just seemed like such a nice guy! His clothes were often over the top, costume-like, and a bit drag, but I liked it. A little drama and flair never hurt anyone in the world of fashion! (Unless you count Bruno and his all velcro suit! haha) Anyway, Chris was cool, and his journey was an interesting one to watch.

I know there's more, but there were the first that popped into my brain, so I think that they should be the ones featured on the blog. :)

I hope you liked my little stroll down Project Runway Memory Lane. Now remember to watch the new season!!

More Fun Winter Fashion From PonchoMeg: The Modern Bohemian

2010-01-13T07:49:00.000-08:00

I love black and white photos. They seem classic, classy, and creative. Yes, this is me in all these photos. You will notice, I am different in each one. Each photo, to me, shows a part of my personality-through the expressions on my face, the way I did my hair, and even what I was wearing.

1. I have a soft, vulnerable, sensual and romantic look on my face. I was actually looking off into a field outside of the window and day dreaming... Notice, I have no bangs in this picture. They are pulled back and hidden, but that's cool, because it gives me added versatility. As for clothing... I look naked! But I am actually wearing a bright, patterned, square-neck tunic dress over skinny jeans. And a headband. There is very little make-up going on here (or in any of these)... probably just mascara, eyeshadow, and lipgloss. Maybe a little concealer under the eyes. But yeah... here's my soft side.

2. My lips seems tight and aggressive, but if you look at my eyes... they look a bit sad. It's like someone who is lost or homeless but also has memory issues, so they know that they should be mad, because when they look around and see their situation, it's awful, but they are too confused, lonely, and sad to be angry. Too deep? I was actually feeling pretty hurt by a close friend when this photo was taken. Hence the emotion I think. I tried to hide it, so maybe you won't have noticed at first glance. As for my hair: Well... you can barely see it. I have the sweet yellow hat on. But I will say, by this photo, it was starting to look more red. I should explain...

Ever since I got my hair dyed dark brown, it has been turning red. It's probably more red than brown now. I don't get it! Anyone have any insight here? Why a blonde's brown hair is red? haha

Ah well... in terms of clothing in this picture, I am wearing a chunky "granny" sweater over my other clothing. (Probably PJs of some kind...)

3. The smile! A smile really can dress up any wardrobe, as long as the smile is smiled with confidence. I love my smile, even if I do have a baby tooth that causes a small gap in my mouth that my tongue is always trying to sneak out through... that's okay! Smiles show happiness, love, friendship, understanding, compassion, empathy, sympathy, humor, and kindness. Good things! My hair in this one is all BANGED out! haha I do love having bangs. They need a trim right now, but I still love them. And let's see... what am I wearing here? Ah yes! An off-white, body hugging tank top that peaks out below a different color off-white, cropped, sweater jacket. (And out of view, my long brown skirt and some WAY cute tights, of course!). I love it.

I was inspired to share these pictures as guidelines, art, fashion, and as a healthy experience for myself as well. Looking back at these photos stirs all sorts of memories in me...

See...fashion is not all superficial and surface level. Sometimes, it unexpectedly cuts deep (In good ways and bad...) But yeah... it's pretty groovy.

Get Your Own Cloud Magic T-Shirts Today!

2010-01-06T18:23:00.000-08:00

Cloud Magic t-shirts can now be purchased online at Michigan Shirt Works. Check them out and maybe add a few to your Bohemian/Hippie/Free-spirited wardrobe.

And for more information on Cloud Magic, check out my Squidoo Article on Cloud Magic, as well as Cloud Magic's Myspace Music Page.

And enjoy!

Peace and Love,

Meagan

Photo Shoots and Model Management

2009-12-30T13:15:00.000-08:00

So yesterday, K. and I went and did a photo shoot for Cloud Magic merchandise. It was pretty fun. Hopefully, I will be able to post some of the pictures. If not, I will definitely post the link to the merchandise page when I have it.
Also, I am now a member of modelmanagement.com. Check out my profile:

See Meagan Earls modeling profile and other models at ModelManagement.com

Bohemian Style Featuring Cloud Magic

2009-12-29T12:09:00.000-08:00

My friend Dave is in an amazing band called Cloud Magic. They play psychedelic, jam band, folksy rock music that is just amazing and inspiring. Last night, Dave brought over some great band merchandise for us to check out and whatnot, and my roommate K. bought me a sweet, red Cloud Magic t-shirt, which I then molded into a fun, funky, Bohemian outfit. It just goes to show that you can create a great outfit with any new element that you introduce to your wardrobe.

For my outfit, I paired my great Cloud Magic t-shirt with a sweet, creamy sweater from Goodwill. I also put it together with a long brown skirt from JC Penney I believe. Then I accessorized with some gold, hoop earrings that used to be my mom's (and maybe Grandma's?), the hat that belongs to K., white knee socks, brown boots, and a little make-up. I think it turned out pretty nicely. What do you think?

I love fashion. I love having my own crazy, hippie, bohemian, free-spirit style. And I love Cloud Magic. What fun all this was!

Get Inspiration from these Beautiful Pictures from the Web!

2009-12-28T16:55:00.000-08:00

Goodness, Gracious, Great, Groovy Style!

2009-12-27T03:01:00.000-08:00

My roommate K. and I happen to both have very creative, eclectic, artistic wardrobes. So for the first post on the Guide to Fashion, I thought, who better to showcase than us?!

So here we are, sporting some fun Boho-Hippie fashions. I am wearing a hat of K.'s, I have newly dyed and cut hair, a white tank top, the sweater Will got me for Christmas, my peace sign necklace from the Hispanic Festival in Grand Rapids, the multi-layered necklace my Grandma gave me for Christmas, and (not shown): earrings, black skinny jeans, fuzzy socks, and slouchy, black ankle boots. Pretty fun!

K. is wearing some fun stuff as well. She is wearing a hat she inherited from her Grandmother, a long sleeve sweater, a short sleeve sweater, black, handmade, handwarmers from her mom that she got for Christmas, jeans, and a tall, brown boot with faux fur lining and embellishment.

So what do these pictures teach us about Bohemian Style?

1. Hats are fun, funky, groovy, and stylish... as long as you find the right hat for you!

2. Sweaters are a staple for any Bohemian/Hippie type who lives in places with cold weather. We live in Michigan... we need to stay warm, especially since we like to be outdoors so much. The best sweaters to get are ones with innovative designs, patterns, colors, and/or materials, ones from Goodwill, Salvation Army, or Plato's Closet, and ones that are given to you as gifts or handmade.

3. Boots are a big part of a Bohemian/Hippie/Free-Spirit's wardrobe. Ugg-like boots, cowboy boots, and other fashionable boots can be worn year-round. Convenient to slip on, warm, durable, and stylish... boots are a good investment for the Modern Bohemian.

4. Big, chunky, crazy jewelry. Take a cue from my layered necklace and go a little crazy with your jewelry. Get big pieces with cool accents and designs, wear large, gaudy, costume jewelry, or make your own personalized jewelry.

5. Layer, layer, layer.

6. Rock it out with confidence! As long as you are feeling good about it, it doesn't matter what others think. Be strong in your appearance and in your fashion choices and not only will people respond in a positive manner, but some people will even look to you as a fashion icon or trendsetter and want to dress like you!