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By Amra B. It has been quite cold and gray in NYC, and I feel like my mood has been matching the gloomy skies above me. I tend to dress on the basis of how I feel, and so subconsciously (or consciously), I reached out for a grey ensemble. I love to layer clothes in winter, and this gray coat is perfect for layering; it is not thick enough to shield me against the cold temperatures when worn on its own. I included my favorite type of print underneath, a plaid shirt , and a pair of black jeans. Recently, I have also been reaching out for my favorite booties ; they are ideal for long walks around the city. Tip* When layering clothes, be sure to balance it out between fitted and loose pieces. For example, wear a fitted coat with loose pants, or an oversized sweater with skinny jeans. Dressing in all oversized or all fitted clothing is often unflattering and tends to make us look bulkier than we really are. Wishing you a positively radiant day! Stay warm!  ...

Amra B. One of my favorite combinations to wear is a mini dress with flat boots. This look is timeless and it is as easy as jeans and a t-shirt.   I own many mini dresses, but especially like casual ones I can wear during the day. The striped dress below also doubles as an oversized shirt over the jeans on days I feel I need a little more layering. I also like the easiness of the flat boot and especially adore ones with a little rock n’ roll vibe; I have owned these boots for several years and feel like they just get better with age. I topped my mini dress with a long navy coat, but feel like it looks equally great when paired up with a faux fur vest. I also found a pair of these amazing retro glasses and added a hat for a little boho feel. *Tip* For those of you who prefer a little more classic look: substitute an over the knee simple flat boot for the chained ones I wore below. Wishing you positively radiant day! Outfit: Coat and dress Zara, boots BCBG...

By Amra B. I was usually not the one to experiment with color in winter; black is my staple color during this season, and as the saying goes, “it is my happy color.” However, recently I discovered this beautiful-white-sweater coat, and had to try and incorporate it into my wardrobe. It was an instant success: I quickly realized that white perfectly suits everything I own. I also realized how amazingly fresh it looked in comparison to the sea of black and grays around me. I wear my white coat with denim, black, and brown pieces. It is entirely versatile and can be worn over a dress (like I did in the photos below) or combining it with ripped jeans (example below). My tip: go for the popular minimalist aesthetic and keep it basic; combine the white coat with solid prints for a sleeker look.   Wearing the white coat with denim  Wishing you a wonderful day! Outfit (below): Coat Zara, dress Elizabeth and James, boots and hat Zara, purse Salvatore Ferragamo

By Elma B. Origins of the Boho-Chic Look: Secret Brotherhood  Although Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Mary-Kate Olsen were the pioneers of the modern day boho-chic look, the bohemian style dates as far back as mid 1800s to a brotherhood of English painters, poets, and critics (known as the Pre-Raphaelites), and of course the gypsies inhabiting Spain and Morocco.  The boho-chic look reached its peak in the 1960s with the hippie psychedelia and the make love and not war mindset.  Overall, b ohemian fashion encapsulates the nomadic, non-bourgeois,  and the free-spirited lifestyle.   Although some say that the boho-chic look drifts in and out of fashion, I agree with journalist Bob Stanley that "the late 1960s are never entirely out of fashion, they just need a fresh angle to make it  de jour. " T he carefree boho look has withstood many centuries and has made its colorful imprint on the fashion world.  How to Get the Boho-Chic Look:  Me ...