My Style // Rock N' Roll Gypsy

I'm going to cut to the chase and admit that this outfit is kind of elaborate for me, at least in comparison to what I normally wear.  Although I love the whole rock n' roll revival/outlaw country/boho gypsy biker thing that's big right now, I'm lazy and simple and usually opt for a more uncomplicated approach when it comes to dressing.  Give me a short, gauzy embroidered dress, some moccasins, and a couple of bracelets, and I'm good to go.  This evening, however, we were going to a bonfire party and I decided to trade in my regularly scheduled minimalist-hippie style dress for something a little tougher (and, clearly, with more accessories and pattern mixing). Also, any excuse to wear one of my Guns N' Roses tees is a good one in my book.

This was also one of those evenings last week where it cooled down enough to bust out the jean jacket and maxi skirt, two pieces that I usually reserve for early fall.  And although I am in the blogger minority when it comes to being smitten with fall (I much prefer summer), it was fun to trade in mini dresses and shorts just for a day.

Let's talk about this insanely gorgeous scarf for a minute.  It's the 'Jubilance-Sunset Scarf' from Beau Monde Organics, a small company out of LA that makes some truly stunning, all-season scarves from organic cotton.  Each scarf is printed with original art by designer Stephanie Gale (you can read more about her here), and created here in the USA using eco-safe, ethical methods.  I chose this particular style for its boho-vibed print and earthy shade (which is even prettier in person), and have had so much fun mixing it up with different outfits and accessorizing it in different ways.  Using it as a head scarf is probably my favorite way to wear it, but it also looks really cute around the neck and as a belt. 

Scarf: c/o Beau Monde Organics  //  Skirt: Urban Outfitters (similar)  //  Tee: old
Jacket: thrifted  //   Earrings: c/o Jade Stone Jewelry  //  Sandals: c/o Blowfish
Sunglasses: H&M  //  Bracelet: gifts  //  Rings: gift + my grandmother's  //  Necklace: F21 

Sometimes it's fun to take your everyday style up a notch.  Despite the plethora of accessories and textures and patterns going on here, which was truthfully a lot in comparison to my usual 'uniform,' I still felt comfortable and like 'myself.'  Maybe I need to play around like this more often.