WIW: Tribal Boho ALGO tip to toe!

I just cracked myself up with my somewhat rhyming WIW title (errr, sorry. I am easily amused by the little things in life)!

Anyway, I've spent most of the last week or so staying within my fallback formula (jeans, moto, boots and cabbie or newsboy hat). This tends to be the case when I get exceptionally busy on the work front. I have less mindshare to give to my creative pursuits so I don't play around with my outfits as much. So yesterday I was in the mood for a bit more experimenting.

Went for a pretty boho look, which is definitely a style I lean towards when not going rocker/grunge. Admittedly, this outfit style-wise and color wise is probably seasonally better suited to Fall but yesterday's weather was quite chilly for my tastes so comfort and warmth-wise it worked really well.

Last time I wore my black leather fringe jacket I intentionally styled it with more modern/edgy elements to tone down the western-wear feeling of it http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ern-jacket.

This time I let it be it's happy boho lovin' self.

I used the colors in the knit tribal patterned body-con skirt to unify the palette and ended up tucking the black v-neck sweater because the combo of longer/hip-butt length jacket with semi longer (hitting at high hip instead of true waist when untucked) sweater was too leg-shortening visually. I also experimented with a bright orange sweater but found that made things too busy with the wine red hat and shoes and black jacket/tights because each were large blocks of solid color.

So this is where I ended up. It's definitely got a lot going on (hat, studded bag, fringe jacket, tribal pattern) but I think the unified color palette helped make it feel less busy overall even with the complexity of the individual elements. I ended up going with a not really "matchy" bag (in terms of color) but definitely one that felt rugged boho and played nice with the rest of the color palette.

So what do you think? Boho ALGO overload or did I achieve maximal-fun-boho style?

Wine red wool felt fedora with black/red ribbon hatband: Vintage by Doeskin (via ebay)
Tortoiseshell cat eye sunnies: Liz Claiborne (via Marshalls like forever ago)
Leather fringe jacket: Buffalo Chips (via ebay)
Black V-neck cashmere sweater: Talbot's petite (via ebay for a whopping $13 in mint condition. Woot!)
Tribal pattern knit bodycon skirt: Torn by Ronny Kobo (via ebay)
Wine red side cutout distressed leather ankle boots with straps: Steve Madden Cinch (via Zappos)
Washed leather studded satchel bag: Campomaggi Italy -- these bags are the best quality! Super rugged and durable and built to last forever! (via ebay)
Horn carved disc and brass bird earrings: Can't remember designer but got them from Gilt when they first launched and were only selling new and up-and-coming designers.
Brass band ring: Lia Sophia
Nouveau style lady wood and brass ring w/green stone: Jan Michaels (via Santa Monica flea market)

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12 years ago

MuseumGal

Veteran

I actually think this is less ALGO than many of your outfits. It just looks like a column of black accentuated with burgundies. I like it. Cool boots!

Suzanne (ambergreen)

I like a lot! Love the orange, of course.

I don't usually care for that kind of tribalesque pattern, but the color combo of the skirt plus the way you've picked up the wine tones elsewhere makes it all work really well.

Angela K

I love the skirt and the black just makes it pop. But the real accessory is your fabulous smile. Obviously you feel fab in this outfit and it shows. Enjoy!

Gigi

Very nice! I don't think it's overload at all. I think that's because most of the colors are dark. I like how the skirt really stands out.

cciele

I also don't think it read as ALGO -- the outfit looks quite cohesive, with the black backdrop and shots of color. Great boho look! It's interesting, my main style is rocker but I also have a secondary boho style

CocoLion

(website)

It's really nice to see Boho style outside of the "festival" context. Love the skirt and I think it particularly suits that leather fringe jacket which has a Dennis Hopper in Easy Rider quality. Cool rings too.

Deborah

Your style is so different to my own and I love seeing what you wear and how you put things together. This outfit is very boho and to me it is ALGO but you have what it takes to carry it off. I may have missed this previously but I wonder how you define your style descriptor? You look great by the wayx

TraceyLiz65

You definitley have picked a style lane and are true to it and it is always a delight for me.. I have a definite boho side, but not a full commitment and your posts are a real treat for me.

Anonymous

This looks great, love that hat! And your smile is your best accessory!

I agree with MG. I don't think it's as much algo as some of your other outfits, which I love btw. This is a fab outfit and I love the colours. It makes a nice change to see you in a skirt too, even though I love to see your jeans-based rocker vibe outfits. The skirt pattern is gorgeous and the booties pick out the burgundy tone well. I like the proportions of the longer jacket over the skirt. You have good legs!

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