Chic Desert Aunt Is the Latest Aesthetic Trend, Achieve the Boho Vibes with These Styles & Accessories
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Each season seems to bring its own aesthetic trend. Last year we dove into the cozy and quirky fashion of Eclectic Grandpa and before that Coastal Grandma, bucket hats and all. And who could forget the mix of retro and dramatic that was the Urban Aunt decor trend? Well, now we’re keeping it close to home with the style and vibe of Chic Desert Aunt. She’s Urban Aunt’s more free-spirited (if that’s possible) sister. To help you channel your artsy, boho auntie, I’ve put together some staple pieces and flowy styles that will have you booking it to Taos in no time.
What Is the Chic Desert Aunt Aesthetic?
Your Chic Desert Aunt defies definitions. She’s effortlessly cool with earth tones, natural fabrics, and elevated pieces she’s had forever, gathered from a life of travels and romances, punctuated by the fiery desert sun. This Aunt loves art and nature, but also digs a pop of color or some “fun” accent piece. Her vibe is open, comfortable, and brims with personality – this has been her aesthetic for decades. She’s always open for a glass of wine, a call with her astrologer, or a heart-to-heart convo with her favorite niece.
Ready to hop on a wild horse and start making ceramics? Then you’re ready to be a Chic Desert Aunt. These are the styles, plus a few accessories, to help you achieve the aesthetic.
Your Chic Desert Aunt's accessories consist of well-made, stylish pieces that will last her decades. Case in point: this pebbled leather tote from Kate Spade Outlet. It has a classic silhouette, plenty of room for an aunt's essentials (toner spray, go-to lip balm), and a great price tag.
Years of desert living have taught this aunt that breezy, lightweight natural fabrics are the way to go. This cotton maxi dress comes in 6 colorways and provides you with pockets and all-day comfort.
No Chic Desert Aunt would be caught dead without a silk scarf. It's perfect for tying around your neck in a jaunty knot or wrapping around your leather tote for a cute accent. This option comes in 44 prints to compliment any outfit.
After living and loving in the American Southwest most of her life, it's no surprise that Chic Desert Aunt's jewelry is mostly turquoise. With 37 style options and length options from 15 to 33 inches, these pendant necklaces are a great place for a budding aunt to start her collection.
The desert is sunny, so an aunt always needs her statement hat. This wide-brim felt fedora is available in 24 colorways and includes an adjustable interior strap for just the right fit. It's perfect for getting coffee in town with an ex-lover, viewing a sunset over the dunes, or attending a friend's gallery opening.
This linen-blend shirt is so easy to layer over a tank or dress, or just keep in a tote for when it gets chilly in an air-conditioned space. Every Chic Desert Aunt knows you size up for a more relaxed, oversized fit. It's available in 7 colorways and, best of all, it's on sale for just $29.
When walking around her stylish ranch home, Chic Desert Aunt always wears a pair of woven huarache sandals. They're available in 6 colorways and sizing from 5 to 11 (including half sizes), and evoke her summers spent in Europe or the time she studied sculpture in South America.
This leather circle bracelet reminds Chic Desert Aunt of her time working as a ranch hand in the 80s. It has a boho, weathered look and also comes in a black leather/silver option. The design is simple, yet cute, and easily pairs with any aunt's vibe.
Backed by over 21,000 5-star Amazon reviews, these classic tortoiseshell sunglasses are a popular pick (not that Chic Desert Aunt cares about reviews). They're available in 17 colorways and with a price tag less than $15, any aunt should get 2 pairs for her next road trip.
Of course Chic Desert Aunt knows her astrology big three. But, a book like this will help her read the birth charts of her close circle of friends. It's packed with updated information on Sun signs, Moon signs, Ascending signs, the placement of Planets in your Houses, and more.
Always ready for a glass of wine and a picnic, this flask is a must-have for Chic Desert Aunts. It can fit a full bottle of wine and the top and bottom unscrew for makeshift glasses. Plus, the flask comes in 4 aunt-approved colorways.
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