Though hipsters are known for their looks influenced by independent thinking, counter-culture, art and indie-rock, they’re also great for following the latest trends and fashion. A style blogger from Estonia, Oksana Orehhova is known for her hipster style with a mix of bohemian and grunge looks. If you’re looking for inspiration to add some carefree, wild, and free-spirited vibe to your summer style, keep on reading to scoop some tricks from Oksana.
Pair your denim items with edgy and carefree pieces.
Oksana is known for her hippie looks with a mix of grunge and bohemian touches, so start getting the desired look by pairing your denim items with edgy and carefree pieces. Crochet tops and cropped chambray shirts are known for its carefree vibe rooted from the bohemian style while plaid shirts, mesh tops, bomber jackets, and wedge sneakers are the trademarks of grunge fashion. Mixing those two influences will give you an effortlessly hippie look like Oksana did.
Look effortless on bohemian-inspired matching sets.
Like Oksana, opt for tribal prints, Ikat prints, or even gypsy patterns on your matching sets to evoke a carefree look this summer. Though music festivals are perfect for donning those festive pieces, the summer season is also the perfect moment to look effortless, carefree, and wild on your street looks. Opt for off-shoulder tops, peasant blouses, tube tops, kimonos and such to be worn with shorts to keep your looks hippie-inspired at the same time season-appropriate.
Opt for grunge colors to channel your hippie vibe.
Though summer is known for fruity and juicy colors, channeling your hippie look require some dark and grunge shades such as black, gray, burgundy, and white. Like Oksana, think of a pair of high-waist shorts preferably bleached and ragged, to team with your fitted tops and combat boots. Plaid tops, flannel shirts, lace-up blouses, and graphic t-shirts are also great to add some grunge feel to your hippie looks.
Resort to leather ensembles in summer-friendly cuts and styles.
Leather ensembles may be the known essentials in the colder months, but that doesn’t mean you cannot wear them in the summer. The key is to opt for shorter hemlines on your skirts and trading your trousers to a pair of shorts to keep you edgy yet breezy at the same time. Like Oksana, you may think of teaming your leather skirt with a cut-out chiffon blouse or a crop top to keep your looks season-appropriate. Or, add some carefree vibe to your hippie style by resorting to fringed leather skirts and a pair of edgy boots that will do the tricks for you.
Incorporate some grunge accessories to your hippie looks.
Like Oksana, you may think of an edgy baseball cap, spiked socks, fishnet tights, spiked ballet flats, wedge sneakers, mercury sunglasses, fedora hats, combat boots, or even some bohemian-inspired accessories like a gypsy headband or floral band. You could wear a scarf in your hair that will go perfectly with edgy outfits in rustic patterns. Indeed, a hippie looks is a great style to experiment with this summer to channel your edgy and carefree vibe this hot season.
