Trend Watch: Festival Queen
Ah summertime. Also known as festival season. Whether you’re heading to a big music event (and there’s still plenty to be found in Canada and the U.S.) or something a little more culturally driven – like a food festival, or something totally offbeat like Calgary’s Beakerhead – there’s always an air of Bohemia in the air. That’s what inspired today’s Trend Watch post, which is centered on hippie-inspired gift ideas.
From L to R
Marie Turnor Ginella Bucket Bag – $438 @ Anthropologie: The bucket bag is closely associated with 90s fashion, but its roots are in the hippie realm. This awesome leather and suede option updates the look by adding a metallic sheen to a doe brown shoulder bag.
Fairest of Them All Dress – $72 @ Ever Rose: This dress is amazing. It goes from day-to-night, summer-to-fall, casual-to-classy, all with just a few accessory swaps. With a midi length and pretty floral print, you’ll find yourself twirling about in no time. It also just happens to make a fab festival look!
Southwestern Band Wool Fedora – $22.90 @ Forever 21: Every hippie chic look is capped off by a perfect little hat and Forever 21 has tons of affordable options. I like the southwestern nod with the fabric band on this woolen, camel-hued hat.
NAILS INC. Luxe Boho Polish in Portobello Crescent – $17 @ Sephora: After spotting hippie-inspired looks on the runway, NAILS INC. created a triad of speckled polishes that can be layered for a fresh boho look. Featuring muted purples, plums, pinks, and browns, they’re a great way to add a little retro fun to your H2T ensemble.
Hillberg & Berk Sersei Bracelet – $445: Turquoise jewelry is synonymous with hippie style – but it doesn’t need to look too earthy. Many jewelry designers are ‘owning’ turquoise with fabulous stylish pieces, like this stunning chunky turquoise bracelet, inspired by the waves of the Mediterranean Sea.
Vera Wang Hippie Princess Perfume – $49 @ Shoppers Drug Mart: I am a sucker for Vera Wang’s Princess perfume collection, which has had about a half-dozen incarnations. Like the original, all of the perfumes in the line tend to have a fruity, sugary, fresh scent that you can’t help but adore. This latest entry smells of tangy mango and apple blossom, which is offset by jasmine, lotus, and a kiss of vanilla – to name just a few notes in this fresh fragrance. Finally, a perfume that breaks the hippie myth of only smelling like patchouli!
Sammy Raw Edge Kimono – $62 @ Free People: Want to keep that boho vibe going into the fall? Try a kimono, like this easy breezy version from Free People. Available in eight different patterns, it’s an effortless way to stay warm once the sun sets at whatever festival you’re frequenting this summer.
Finally I’m excited to announce I’m giving away not one, but two bottles of Vera Wang Hippie Princess. Want to nab a bottle for yourself? Here’s how to win & hopefully be spritzing:
1) First & foremost: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then, tell me in the comments below by September 6, 2015 – what is your favourite hippie gift idea included in this post?
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around September 7, 2015 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Follow @cdngiftguide on Twitter, and tag me in a Tweet about Hippie Princess, telling me why you want to try this perfume! Post a link to your Tweet below in a separate comment to earn yourself an extra entry into the draw.
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my favorite is the Marie Turnor Ginella Bucket Bag – $438 @ Anthropologie:
I love the kimono! Trendy but comfy too.
the bracelet is lovely
I really like the Fairest of Them All dress.
The Bucket Bag is hip!
Love the anthropology bag
My favourite is the wool fedora.
I love the Sammy Raw Edge Kimono
I love the Hippie perfume and the awesome looking nail polish!
I love the dress
I love the Fairest of Them All Dress.
What girl doesn’t like a new perfume – I like the Hippie perfume.
I love the Fairest of them All dress. so perfect for a festival
I am a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber and i like the Marie Turnor Ginella Bucket Bag. A large bag is a must for the festivals!
The Fairest of them all dress. It’s pretty as opposed to the bales of ugly clothes out there.
the Marie Turnor Ginella Bucket Bag is just perfect for me
I would love to have the Marie Turnor Ginella Bucket Bag.
Bracelets are my favourite accessory, I wear them everyday – so definitely that Hillberg and Berk bracelet.
I like the shawl
My favourite is the Hillberg and Berk Sersei bracelet! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I like the Sammy Raw Edge Kimono
I tweeted
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I am a big person for purses so my favourite is the Marie Turnor Ginella bucket bag
I would love the Hillberg & Berk Sersei Bracelet – thank you!
The shoulder bag reminds of hippie boho (but I do remember the 60’s bags having fringes).
I love the Southwestern Band Wool Fedora – and it’s affordable too!!!
I love the fedora. Always need something stylish to keep the sun off your head during a festival.
I would definitely go for the kimono. So practical.
love the Fairest of Them All Dress – $72 @ Ever Rose: I could wear it to work with a lttle shrug,,, or just like it is on my days/nights off, love the bright colors
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. My favourite hippie gift idea included in this post is Hillberg & Berk Sersei Bracelet – $445
@CdnGiftGuide bonus entry: followed & tweeted https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/633831648669241344
I’m a subscriber and I LOVE the Fairest of Them All dress!
I followed on twitter and tweeted as @Rebthecatsitter
I love the Anthropologie Bucket Bag. Very pretty.
Bonus entry:
Ohh,I love the Marie Turnor Ginella Bucket Bag!
I like the Sammy Raw Edge Kimono =)
I love the bracelet! I like it all.
Hillberg & Berk Sersei Turquoise Bracelet is my fav Hippie item. I have a few turquoise items and love wearing them at least once a week. So Pretty. There’s always a time to be a ‘Hippie Princess’. ❤ We're all free spirits.
tweeted https://twitter.com/Shellbran3/status/634326626571059200
I love that hippie bag. Might be a bit steep in price for me, but love the bucket bag.
I subscribe and love reading about your finds. Thanks!
I tweeted too:
My fave is the Sammy Raw Edge Kimono
My favourite is the turquoise bracelet.
My favourite is the turquoise bracelet. Beautiful!
the kimono
I really like Luxe Boho Polish in Portobello Crescent
the dress
Love the dress!
fairest of them all dress
I do love Vera Wang fragrance I haven’t yet used this one. I also love the Hillberg and Berk bracelet
Used to own a bag like this Marie Turnor Ginella Bucket Bag so a new one would be wonderful to have. But am wondering what the Vera Wang Hippie Princess perfume is like and would LUV to wins such!!
bracelet
i love the fairest of them all dress!
ohh I love the Hillberg & Berk Sersei bracelet!!
I love the Fairest of them all dress, so cute!
Followed and tweeted!
My favorite idea is the Hillberg & Berk Sersei Bracelet
I love the Fairest of them all Dress.
I love the bucket bag. I’m a child of the 90’s I guess! I just love the look of them and they hold so much too!
My tweet: https://twitter.com/suekitty13/status/636338844304994305
I love the bucket bag
Love all the gift idea’s but the very best has to be the Vera Wang, Hippy Princess Perfume. It’s on my wish list! Followed on twitter as Bellheff 🙂
Tantalizing!
Definitely the Vera Wang for my daughter
Love that bracelet. Would also really like to try Vera Wangs perfume! Sounds like it smells delicious!
Hillberg & Berk Sersei Bracelet Lovely. also the perfume. I love all of it.
I like the bucket bag.
Great dress
Absolutely Vera Wang!
i love the bucket bag
My favourite is the Vera Wang!
My favourite idea is the bucket bag!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/VictoriaEss2/status/636671362254245889
Ii like the Marie Turnor Ginella Bucket Bag. It’s a must have
i would love to win the bucket bag
I think the perfume is a perfect gift…you don’t have to worry if it is the right size!
Perfume is my choice,you cannot go wrong if you smell nice.
I like the turquoise bracelet.
love the “fairest of them all” dress!! super cute!
My favourite is the Marie Turnor Ginella Bucket Bag. Love it!
Fairest of Them All Dress
fairest of them all dress
The Bucket Bag is stunning, thanks
The Bucket Bag is so great!
I love the NAILS INC. Luxe Boho Polish in Portobello Crescent – $17 @ Sephora
I subscribe via email
my favourite is the fedora
My favorite is definitely the perfume! I subscribe via email
I tweeted here https://twitter.com/MonicaB__/status/637785665837465600
i like the fairest of them all dress
The Hillberg & Berk Sersei braclet
Love the wool fadora
I love the Nails Inc nail polish as well as, well, everything- great picks!
I subscribe by email. Besides the Vera Wang Hippie Princess, I also love the Fairest of Them All Dress. Great post and great pieces. Love them
Doreen
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I am a subscriber. My favourite is the Fairest of Them All Dress.
The Sammy Raw Edge Kimono, very boho indeed