Cassidy Bliss Cooper: Spell & the Gypsy Collective: Bohemian Royale

I feel like a big part of having a blog that includes fashion is openly supporting and sharing the brands that you appreciate and get inspired by. So with the launch of Spell & the Gypsy Collective's new collection, here is the new beautiful look book that accompanies it.

Spell & the Gypsy Collective August/September Look book ‘Bohemian Royale’.

"Shot on location in Nashville, Tennessee, in the home real-life bohemian muse Leah Hoffman, who’s loft was the perfect backdrop for our August/September collection ‘Bohemian Royale’."

This look book is beyond perfect. Layered in flowing Indian-inspired kimonos on a backdrop of Leah Hoffman's Nashville apartment is exactly where I'd like to be.

American Flag adorned walls, vintage fabric draped in every corner, and big, spacious, rug covered hardwood floors reflecting the sunlight beaming in from giant loft windows- it's like the "lions and tigers and bears" of bohemian fashion.

This is the real deal. There is nothing cheap about the fabric they used, nothing inauthentic about the home they shot in. Everything represents the true modern bohemian lifestyle. I think that may be one of the most important parts of vintage inspired fashion- being authentic. It is possible to shop on a budget but not own "cheap" things. Feel the fabric, see how it drapes, does it feel genuinely good to wear; is it real or convincing wood/crystal/gemstone or breakable plastic 'wood'/stone. I've done a pretty good job filling my closet with things that make me happy on a low budget, though certain things you really do get what you pay for, especially with shoes and jewelry.

Nashville is a hub of music, fashion, and interesting people. I was born there and haven't been back in many years, but as I get exposed to how it's progressed over the years in so many hip and captivating ways, I am tempted to make a trip out there soon and learn my roots. It's people like Leah Hoffman (@leahhofff) and her portrayed lifestyle that inspires me to surround myself with captivating environments, fashion, projects, and people.

"The collection revolves around our signature Spell kimonos, playsuits and playdresses made in a vintage inspired print, reminiscent of vintage fabrics we found once in a dusty market place in Pushkar, India. Throw in an embellished Spell slouchy/sweater set in a sports-luxe grey terry, our new Lost Highway trucker flannel, lush crochet backless mini and lush, over-sized knits and you have our latest trans-seasonal collection Bohemian Royale, available online now, and more dropping in coming weeks."

Look books are fabulous because it's a representation of our times, historically, as well as an incredible way to see clothing in action in an inspirational way. If you are creative in any way I feel like you could probably appreciate the idea of look books just from the sheer art and hard work put into each one.