Hey everyone! Today is the first day of April, which means the kickoff of festival season has officially begun. Whether you've had tickets to the ever-so-popular hipster fest Coachella since December, or are ready to throw on your favorite cowboy boots for the country filled Stagecoach, or are even early planning for punk rock summer jams at Vans Warped Tour, I've got some outfit and packing inspiration for you right here.
APRIL 12-14, APRIL 19-21
I've personally never been to Coachella myself, but I've always dreamed of it. The two weekend extravaganza is filled with tons of music, traveling, and adventurous moments. To prepare for these weekends, you should be stocked up with the perfect outfits.
OUTFIT INSPIRATION #1
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OUTFIT INSPIRATION #2
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APRIL 26-28
I'm not a huge country fan, but for all you readers out there who are scrambling for an outfit for the Stagecoach weekend, I created some sets that will hopefully inspire you!
OUTFIT INSPIRATION #1
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OUTFIT INSPIRATION #2
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JUNE-AUGUST 2013
This is quite a while away, but hey, why not throw it in the mix. Warped Tour is my favorite festival of all time, and this will actually be my 5th year in a row going! This consists of a more punk-rocky casual vibe so go crazy with ideas!
OUTFIT INSPIRATION #1
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OUTFIT INSPIRATION #2
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WHAT TO PACK/GENERAL TIPS FOR Y'ALL
-DRINK AND BRING WATER! "Stay hydrated if you do drugs in the desert" -Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast, Coachella 2011
-Pack in advance so you make sure you don't forget anything!
-Carry cash and store it in a safe place. Festivals usually only take cash for stuff like food and merchandise, and although there may be ATMs, it will be safer to carry cash than a credit/debit card and you don't have to worry about the service fee the ATM would withdraw.
-(As pictured in Coachella set #1) Bring multiple pairs of sunglasses. You never know what could happen to those babies, whether it be losing them, getting crushed in a crowd/mosh pit/getting stolen, etc. Make sure not to bring super expensive ones because it would be devastating to have one of those things happen to them.
-Get enough sleep the night before! You don't want to miss out on the experience if you're tired the whole day, it will make you feel weak and constantly exhausted.
-Always have SPF Chapstick/tinted lip balm on you. I suggest the latter, since it's like having lipstick with protection!
-AS WELL AS SUNBLOCK! This especially applies to Warped Tour. I can't tell you enough how much I regretted not wearing it back in '10 when i got a sunburn tan line from my crossbody bag.....
-Avoid gray tops. I guarantee you'll sweat an unholy amount at these events and gray is the color that most obviously shows sweat. To avoid the embarrassment of pit or back stains, stick with neutral colors.
-Even though i have several black pieces on here, be mindful of the weather and how you react to heat. Black attracts heat easily so if you can't deal well with the heat, try lighter colors
-Bring a light jacket/flannel/cardigan with you. These festivals last the entire day so you'll need this when it starts to get cold. As shown in Warped Tour set #2, you can bring a flannel and grunge up and outfit by tying it to your waist.
-BE SAFE, HAVE FUN, MAKE GOOD CHOICES!
Until next time!
xo, Alexa
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