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Get Ready to Gypset

We all know that Boho was so two years ago, but Julia Chaplin's debut book, Gypset Style, identifies a new era of Bohemia, the Gypset: one part gypsy, one part jet set.

Gypset Style

Without a peasant skirt in sight, the emphasis is on fashion risks and personal style instead of expensive, prefabricated, store-bought creations. The look consists of bold colors, ethnic prints, beaded jewelry, embroidery, layers, interesting color combinations, and anything bought in some far corner of the world. In short, Gypset fuses the ease and carefree lifestyle of a gypsy with the sophistication of the jet set.

Inspired by the nomadic freelance lifestyle of artists, musicians, surfers, and designers that live and work around the globe, Gypsetters are well traveled, fashion-conscious, articulate, and culturally chic. But be careful, their effortless, exotic style invokes compulsive desires to grab your passport and check in for the next flight to Bali so you too can become well versed in flea market haggling and treasure hunting.

Like Yves Saint-Laurent, Jack Kerouac, and Ernest Hemingway before them, modern day Gypsetters can be found anywhere from the forgotten corners of Ibiza and Goa, to the deserts of Joshua Tree and Marrakesh. A few Gypsetters that are redefining what it means to drop out of society with style are Jade Jagger, fashion designer and daughter to Mick; Alice Temperley, British designer with a cult like following including model Jaquetta Wheeler; Devendra Banhart, the musician ex-boyfriend of Natalie Portman who always looks like he needs a shower and a shave; and billionaire British shock artist Damien Hirst.

More than a style, Gypset is a way of life that shuns the mainstream and celebrates the unique, exotic, and undiscovered. Get the Gypset style by following these simple rules:

Get the Gypset Style

1) Wear Bold Colors - Gypsetters love the beach, so think island colors like corals, turquoise, red, green, sky blue, hot pinks, and bright yellows.

2) Play with Patterns and Prints - Try florals with stripes, polka dots with plaid, or gingham with argyle. Don't be afraid to use patterns to express your personality.

3) Look for Flowy Fabrics - Lightweight fabrics are essential to any Gypset outfit. Look for organic cottons, linen, bamboo, and chiffon.

4) Wear Transition Pieces - One reason Gypsetters are so influential and considered to have such great style is because they effortlessly transition their wardrobes from day to evening. Search for key wardrobe staples that you can dress up or down with the addition of a different shoe, bag, or jewelry.

5) Avoid Flashy Designer Logos - Look for unique styles that separate you from the pack instead of any item that screams a designer's name or initials.

Regardless of whether you've ever been to Ibiza, or could even locate it on a map, it's possible to channel your inner Gypset by embracing your style and never apologizing for it. Confidence and creativity are key. You can find your passport and start globetrotting again after the recession. For right now, just follow our Gypset rules and fake it till you make it.

By Erin Stafford

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