HAUTE HIPPIE RINGSIDE

They say that inspiration is everywhere but the catalyst for this blog post is sure to astound you - or at least have you questioning my viewing proclivities. Have you heard of the programme, 'Total Divas'? No? Well, as a quick synopsis, the show follows the 'real' lives of the WWE divas. I know nothing about wrestling, nor do I particularly want to, but the show is strangely addictive - but that's 'E!'s schtick isn't it? They did give us KUWTK after all - due largely to the Bella twins. Nikki is a true diva, all boobs, bling and a perfected pout and Brie is pretty much an earth mother with abs. To surmise: if the twins were to be represented by one designer, Nikki would be Michael Kors and Brie would be Matthew Williamson. 

(Nikki (left) & Brie (right) Like I needed to tell you anyway right?)

Before you click off this page through fear of getting lost in one of my rambles, there is a point to this, I promise. During my weekly ritualistic watching of the show, I have become hooked on Brie's off stage stylings - the onstage ensembles (chaps, leg warmers, hot pants) leave a lot to be desired, though little to the imagination. With a wardrobe full of floral dresses, flowy skirts and vintage gems, the perfect curation of bohemian charm. Lauded as 'haute hippie', it has ignited in me a carnal desire to resurrect my old friendship bracelets, practise my headscarf fashioning and I can't deny that the dramatic swish of the fabric as it floats around me isn't wildly satisfying - though it does pose quite the potential 'disaster waiting to happen' when entering or exiting through any kind of door...

(Peace signs & abs make for a stylista don't ya know)

But I must add that this isn't a rerun of the early noughties Sienna Miller powered bohemian. Oh no, hair is groomed and makeup, though natural, is impeccable. Plus sky high heels are as welcome as going bare foot and a flash of washboard abs is totally okay too.

As with anything that garners attention, the bohemian revival has earned its own acronym: the 'mobo' which is code for modern boho, duh! This side of the world, the come back kid Sienna Miller, who after only twenty-five days into the new year, is having something of a moment, inspiring the same fashion fervour experienced a decade ago - though this time around with added polish and not a peasant skirt insight. With the revival of all things 70's inspired, plus this newly invigorated appreciation for the grown up bohemian, the onset of summer seems almost tangible. 

(She's baaaaack on a Vogue cover near you)

Though, whilst Sienna Miller may be having the best start to 2015 like, ever, I can't help but feel more impressed by Brie's stylistic offerings. I mean few wrestlers can boast such things. Though red and yellow is forever synonymous with Hulk Hogan, he will always be second to the golden arches of McDonalds - who undeniably hold dibs on all things of the red and yellow variety. Brie, however, is so far removed (sartorially speaking) from her Bella alter-ego, that it comes as an unexpected surprise to see fringing in her off-duty arsenal in favour of lycra and crotch close ups.

So let that be a lesson to you, never judge a wrestler by their spandex attire kids!    

(Images via: @thebriebella & vogue.com)