BIKERS CLUB SEPTEMBER 2019 ISSUE | Page 20

"At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair should be messy and your eyes sparkling." As more and more people began using the term, it evolved to describe the gypsy lifestyle rather than where they come from. Of course, there aren't many gypsies left, especially not in Southern California, so why do we still hear this term so often? The modern bohemian lifestyle is one filled with music, art, and literature - a way of living that embraces the doctrine of freedom over possessions. The term bohemian can also be used to describe things that are cheap, unconventional, and probably considered odd by most. Well, in our time of Facebook and cronuts, bohemianism is used to describe those who live unconventional, artistic lives. "Soul of a gypsy, spirit of a fairy." Characteristics of the Boho Life You won't find your average bohemian carrying around signature bags or the latest iPhone. Instead, they prefer to explore our lush planet while free from the material chains that bind others. Most bohemians stray from the norm when it comes to their fashion sense. Environmentalism and anti-establishment ideologies are also key to the bohemian lifestyle.