Get Set to Gypset
Gypset dressing is more about personal style than designer duds. Look for colorful prints, beaded jewelry, embroidery, layers, and anything collected from distant corners of the world.
By Erin Stafford / Photographs by Justin Patrick LongPublished August 2009
Julia Chaplin’s hot new book, “Gypset Style” (Assouline, $45), identifies the contemporary bohemian: part gypsy, part jet set. The laid-back aesthetic is mostly defined by artists, fashion designers, photographers, and surfers, which makes it right at home in Orange County. Laguna Beach designer KATHARINE STORY’s collection, including this colorful carpet bag, epitomizes the eclectic and wordly gypset style. | $325 | KATHARINE STORY | LAGUNA BEACH | 949-497-7097 |
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Knot Me
Add a touch of boho to even the simplest outfit with this multicolored lightweight wool scarf from ANTHROPOLOGIE.
| $38 | ANTHROPOLOGIE | IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER | 949-341-0104 |
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Walk This Way
Take a break from stilettos and last year’s gladiators with NAUGHTY MONKEY’s gold-and-brown leather sandals. | $74.95 | NORDSTROM | BREA MALL | 714-529-0123 |
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Vested Interest
Add 3.1 PHILLIP LIM’s exquisitely constructed navy, taupe, and white cropped vest with beading and embroidery to a printed dress for the ultimate in gypset chic. | $395 | MI PLACE | NEWPORT BEACH | 949-219-9919 |
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Dress Me Up
From the beach to the bar, MM COUTURE’s strapless dress with dropped elastic waist takes you from summer into fall with effortless style. Make the look your own with multiple mismatched necklaces. | $86 | JUST BASICS | BALBOA ISLAND | 949-675-6216 |
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The Eyes Have It
Ward off bad vibes with an armful of blue-and-white, evil-eye-bead BRACELETS.
| $28 EACH | ETC. ETC. ETC. | BALBOA ISLAND | 949-673-5321 |
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In a Cinch
Orange County designer Lim does it again with this two-toned, double-buckled, triangular leather belt from 3.1 PHILLIP LIM. Add it to any boho skirt or dress for instant waist definition.
| $350 | MI PLACE | NEWPORT BEACH | 949-219-9919 |