About Us

The Bohemian Boutique

I first dreamed up this boutique under the name The Bohemian Fairy — a nod to my own eclectic (eccentric!), whimsical, and forever quirky nature.

Though my career began in the pinstripe-and-pearls world of finance, my heart was always elsewhere in the Boardroom — with beautiful things, the Chanel runway, and dreaming of fabulous Vintage Finds. I suppose the Bohemian was always going to come out someday!

My mother was a model (and is still a self-confessed diva to this day, mostly fuelled by gin), my grandfather flew Lancaster bombers during WWII, and my grandmother served in the WAF in Cyprus. Family legend says my grandfather once “borrowed” a plane to take my grandmother on a date — which might explain my high standards in men.

Mum in the 80s

Granny in Cyprus

Grandpa with his favourite motorbike

My father — my best friend and greatest champion — is no longer here, but he is the reason behind everything I do. A reconstructive surgeon with a great heart, he travelled the world saving and restoring lives. I lost him far too soon, but I carry him with me in everything, including this boutique.

Me and Dad - a Sunday Walk

Life in our family was never ordinary — we lived all over the place: Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia — and later I made Rome my home, where I fell head over heels for Italian designers like Gucci, Cavalli, and Versace. Add to that my love of vintage, art, gothic literature, and philosophy, and you get The Bohemian Boutique:

A collection of luxury pre-loved and vintage treasures, chosen with love, care, and with a story to tell.

For me, this is about more than fashion. It’s about making people feel special, giving kindness, and celebrating wearing something rare and beautiful.

I hope you all love it as much as I do — let’s be weird, wonderful, and Bohemian together.

This one’s for you, Dad.

Lots of love,
Philippa / The Secret Crisp Eater xxx