Showing posts with label festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label festival. Show all posts
Indio, CA, USA
Coachella 2016
Coachella has become a bit of a spectacle in recent years but that doesn't mean it's not still a great time. Somehow despite the heat, the dust storms, and the crowds, tickets continue to sell out every year before the lineup is even announced. It's also the top-grossing music festival in the world which is saying something. This year, I attended Weekend 2 which is supposedly more relaxed, though I still thought it was pretty darn packed. My fiancé and I weren't in the mood to brave the heat or the mobs so we relaxed in our air-conditioned rental until late-afternoon before heading to the festival each day and found ourselves unwilling to brave the tents (especially the crush of people inside and around the Sahara Tent after a couple of our friends got pick-pocketed there the first night). Instead, we mostly just hung out by the main stages after dusk where there was a lot of open space. FYI, that's where Alessandra Ambrosio likes to hang out, too. We saw her dancing with her daughter there and they were so cute. Didn't get to see all of the acts we wanted to see but we still had a great time and experience overall. The thing about Coachella is that no matter how you feel about the line-up, there's bound to be a set or two that will blow your mind and make your weekend. For me, that was probably Zedd! I also enjoyed catching snippets of amazing performances by artists I previously hadn't heard of like Lemaitre and Alessia Cara (yeah yeah, what do I, live under a rock??)
Playsuit, Spell Designs. Sandals, Skechers. Fringed crossbody, Rebecca Minkoff. Wool hat, H&M.
Tank top dress, Free People. Belt, Loft. Knit bucket bag, Boohoo. Suede ankle boots, Zara. Wool hat, H&M.
Navy gauze top, Free People. Denim shorts, One Teaspooon. Knit bucket bag, Boohoo.
THE FOOD
Pinches tacos...this was pretty good. I would've rather have had Mexicali but it was a trek so I made do with Pinches in a pinch...hehe.
You know how much I love my fried chicken sandwiches from Free Range LA! Somehow, it tasted even better in the desert.
Anyone who goes to Coachella needs to try the Spicy Pie! Although I'm not personally a big fan of spicy pizza, I'll admit it's pretty good and more importantly, it's a Coachella tradition!
Shopping: It's Festival Season!
So, Coachella is right around the corner. This year I'm attending Weekend 2 so I'm feeling very chill and stress-free about it all. I've never attended Weekend 2 before but I've heard it's less crowded and less about seeing and being seen, which sounds quite ideal in my book. Just hoping for some mild weather if possible. I bought a new pair of boots from Zara recently that I'll probably wear; other than that I'm probably just going to work with things I already have in my closet. However, if you're stressing over what to wear, then you've clicked on over to the right place! I've rounded up a few outfit ideas for Coachella or any other festivals you might be attending this upcoming season. See below:
Be sure to check out my festival finds page for tons of more great festival-ready pieces.
Be sure to check out my festival finds page for tons of more great festival-ready pieces.
Desert Dressing
Though I can't say I'm sad to be missing out on the rather lackluster lineup at Coachella this year, one thing I do regret skipping out on is one of the best street style events of the year. All the "festival style" marketing has definitely got me in that mood. When it comes to my own personal philosophy for dressing for a music festival in sweltering temperatures though, I'd rather be comfortable than dress to impress. This outfit keeps it simple and cool, but still features enough hallmarks of "festival style" (fringe, boho print, a fedora, etc) to feel "on-trend" (though I have to say, festival trends do not really change from year to year).
I have to keep my jewelry very minimal in hot weather because my fingers tend to swell up a bit. So rings quickly become uncomfortable for me or sometimes even get stuck on my fingers. I also have a metal allergy so if I'm really sweaty then my skin can get really irritated and break out into a rash from certain metals O_O. As for footwear, I tend to opt for sneakers or boots with insoles put in. Standing around for hours on end can be tiring on the feet, especially after three days! However, I was recently introduced to these leather sandals from Skechers (did you even know they made leather sandals? I didn't!) which actually feature a cushioned footbed made of "luxe foam" and they are soo comfortable! I would totally rock these to a festival.
Aventura tank, Fabletics. Tasseled scarf-print shorts, Boohoo. Fringed crossbody, Stela9. Leather sandals, Skechers. Tan fedora hat, Prima Donna.
Coachella Bound
Although I won't be wearing this perfect playsuit in the desert this weekend, I definitely thought about it a lot while I was packing for Coachella. Is there any brand that embodies festival spirit as well as Spell & the Gypsy Collective? I've been a long time admirer of their beautiful free-spirited designs and their dreamy photography.
Gypsy Love Playsuit (last season), Spell & the Gypsy Collective via Revolve Clothing, updated version here. MAB Mini, Rebecca Minkoff. Fringed bib necklace, UO.
Feelin' Fringy
So spring is finally officially here (although in LA we could say it never really left) and the excitement has got me gravitating towards bright white pieces. I love how this One Teaspoon dress feels like a vintage treasure--something I definitely want to hang on to for the generations. Since I'm definitely feeling festival fever at the moment, I paired the dress with an old teal fringed purse from my college days when my style was decidedly a bit more hippie (that Berkeley spirit!) And this white denim moto from Aeropostale makes the perfect spring jacket!
Muchachos dress, One Teaspoon (last season). Belt, vintage. White denim moto jacket, c/o Aeropostale. Fringed bag, Urban Outfitters (super old). Sandals, Steve Madden. Crescent moon necklace, Tobi. Whistle necklace, Nasty Gal.
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