70’S INSPIRED SHOES AND ACCESSORIES

70’S INSPIRED SHOES AND ACCESSORIES

Hats, tassels, high boots and spice
Hats, tassels, high boots and spice

One of the hottest trends of this fall is the wonderful 70’s. Furry vests, bell-bottoms and tops, fringes and suede are some of the trademarks of this hippie style. In the previous post I mentioned the 7 key pieces of this trend that every wardrobe should have. In this post I will be mentioning the Key shoes and accessories you will need in order to channel your inner bohemian queen.

  1. Shoes
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From left to right: ZARA Leather boot with fringe, ASOS Profile 70s high shoes, Public Desire Carmen over the knee boots, ASOS Expression 70s suede platform ankle boots

In order to get in touch with your inner disco or hippie girl, you will need to invest in a pair of over the knee/thigh high boots and a pair of stompy platforms.  Such a statement piece, the thigh high boots are inextricably connected with the 70’s. Suede, camel or black, with tassels or buckles, they are such a feminine type of shoe. They elongate your legs and make them look slimmer. I couldn’t resist to this trend so I got myself two amazing pairs both in black as they go well with anything. One of them is the Public Desire Carmen boots (pictured above). The chunky heel makes them even groovier 😉 Pair them with skinny jeans and a luscious coat for a everyday look or with a girly shift dress with bell sleeves for an ultimate 70’s look. On the other hand there are the gorgeous and daring platforms.  From crushed velvet to wooden styles, they are a perfect match to flared jeans.  If you belong to the fashion daredevils and you are not afraid of heights you should definitely incorporate at least one pair into your autumn wardrobe.

  1. Bags
From left to right: ASOS Hiptipico moza hand crafted leather bag, ZARA Fringed messenger style bucket bag, Nastygal Nasty Gal x Nila Anthony wild west suede bag, Nastygal Addison fringe backpack
From left to right: ASOS Hiptipico moza hand crafted leather bag, ZARA Fringed messenger style bucket bag, Nastygal Nasty Gal x Nila Anthony wild west suede bag, Nastygal Addison fringe backpack

A saddle bag or a playful pouch are they key bags of this season. Although I personally love both styles,  I got myself a cute saddle one from ZARA as I’ve always wanted one. Add some fringes like the Hiptipico saddle bag (pictured above) and they will look as if they jumped right out of the 70’s. Like the thigh high boots, they can spice up any simple outfit by adding texture and become the center piece. Earthly colors are more popular, like light brown/camel and forest green. The best part is that you don’t need to spend a fortune in order to get your hands on those pretty pieces as most high street brands carry a huge variety of both styles.

  1. Accessories
From left to right: Nastygal Not my first rodeo belt, ZARA Special edition hat, ASOS 70s circle turban headband
From left to right: Nastygal Not my first rodeo belt, ZARA Special edition hat, ASOS 70s circle turban headband

Besides the shoes and the bag, there are other accessories you can add to your fall wardrobe that can create a 70’s style, like chain belts and large floppy hats. Belts with many chains or large ornaments and coins are a perfect addition to any 70’s inspired look as well as suede ones with gold details. They compliment the look by giving it  a more bohemian vibe. A big woolen floppy hat in burgundy or camel with a think or thin band would go great with a shift flowery dress. A knit headband would be a perfect company to a simple denim look. I really like the turban like knit headbands, like the ASOS one with a gold middle circle (pictured above), as they are an easy way to make a look more well put together and less ordinary.

 

  1. Jewelry
From left to right: ASOS 70s bead choker, New Look 70s stone open cuff bracelet, New look Double chain diamond necklace, ASOS 70s stone open cuff bracelet
From left to right: ASOS 70s bead choker, New Look 70s stone open cuff bracelet, New look Double chain diamond necklace, ASOS 70s stone open cuff bracelet

Velvet chokers, statement necklaces and cuffs with colorful stones are some of the jewelry that can complete any 70’s inspired outfit. I absolutely love chokers as I find them very feminine and sexy whether they are plain or with a cute little jewel hanging, like a pearl or a stone. Black and burgundy are two popular colors with brown following up as it turns to be the color of this season. However, if a tight necklace is not your cup of tea then you could go for long necklaces with big gemstones hanging or with a more tribal vibe to them. As a minimalist I personally prefer the chokers but it all comes down to how bold you are! Lastly, a beautiful cuff – preferably gold – with some cool colorful stones like the one from ASOS (pictured above) would be an effortless way to show off your hippie side.

The 70’s is an era full of color and texture; fur, tassels and suede for clothes, shoes and bags and velvet, leather and bold gemstones for the accessories. The fun of this trend is to mix and match different items and pieces and create your unique look. In the end is all about embracing your inner hippie girl and let it out!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky