Add a Boho Vibe to Your Dog’s Walking Gear
Walking Doggies is an 18 year old company I built to support busy people who share their lives with dogs. I recently shifted our business model to online, collaborating with...
Embracing boho at 78, the ultimate life reboot
A disastrous hair day surprisingly catapulted me to boho fashion stardom at 78 and now I want to help other amazing women become iconic figures in their own lives.
our mission
Becoming you...
Icon by Surprise is an online lifestyle community dedicated to empowering women of all ages to live dynamic, exceptional lives and greet the world with excitement and passion.
Through my own reinvention, I hope to inspire women to rediscover their self-worth from earlier years and celebrate the beauty of aging and personal growth.
Our blog includes:
- How to become an iconic figure at any age
- My strategy for healing a troubled past and finding inspiration
- Lessons from the edge
- Tips for finding and keeping happiness and gratitude
- Secrets for re-discovering your passion and even starting a business
Dressing Boho
Frills
Ethnic touches like tunics, wood jewelry, embroidery, beading, fringed handbags, jeweled or embellished sandals. Earthy jewelry made from natural elements: feathers, coral, wood, turquoise. Jewelry is often stacked, large, unique. hats, turbans, headbands.
Clothes
Loose, long flowing dresses and skirts, peasant blouses, with paisley, floral, or exotic prints. It’s not uncommon to see boho clothes with mix-matched prints, tassels, and lace accents. Pick up a peasant blouse, a long and flowing floral dress, or some harem pants to complete the look.
Bags
Natural materials like canvas, suede and leather embody a back-to-nature vibe. Bags are embellished with fringes, beads, and colors. The classic saddlebag with its earthy hands-free functionality was the fashion of the time and destined to become a lasting symbol of elegance.
Inspirational Words
A lesson from my dad who was orphaned in the 1918 flu epidemic:
“Happiness is not the car in the garage, money in the bank, or a diamond ring. Happiness is the small momentary pleasures most people experience throughout the day but fail to recognize.”
Jack Phillip
Latest Blog Posts
Getting My Bohemian Vibe Together
I used to be super secretive online, never posting pics of myself. But that was before I ditched the old me that was hanging out in my brain. This past...
Here’s What I’m Grateful For Today!
Heading out on this most beautiful day. This is one of those days that you wish would repeat and repeat. Here’s what I’m grateful for today: 1. I woke up...