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The Ultimate Fashionista’s Survival Guide for Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2015

By Jordan Willard | April 15, 2015 0 Comments

Since it’s establishment in 1999, the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a cultural phenomena and a high priority bucket list item, for all creative free spirits of the world. Last weekend, Coachella 2015 has already kicked off with an insane lineup of performers from all genre’s of music, for it’s first weekend, including Drake, Madonna, AC/DC, Jack White, Azealia Banks, Belle and Sebastian, Florence and the Machine, Kimbra, Ratatat, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, The Weeknd, Steely Dan, St. Vincent, Lykke Li, and that is only scratching the surface. I highly doubt that the closing weekend would dare wrap with a whimper, rather than a mega bang, and while a good time dancing in the desert is totally guaranteed, there are still some important questions lingering on the horizon….like, “How should I dress? What should I wear? How should I do my makeup? What do I do with my hair? What is the fashion standard at a music festival as eclectic as Coachella?”

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Coachella is like Mardi Gras for bohemian and indie fashion. If you are a seasoned Coachella veteran, you know Coachella is the perfect opportunity to show off your personal style, giving you license to experiment with your look in new and adventurous ways. For those who may be Coachella virgins, you have to keep in mind that navigating the crowds is like parading through a continuous fashion show, however this is also not the time or place to pull out your six inch heels and most expensive cocktail dress. This festival takes place in the Colorado Desert, so it is also incredibly important that your outfit selection is not only chic, but comfortable enough to endure the arid spring climate, while spending the day outdoors migrating from performance to performance. However, comfort and functionality is not an excuse to neglect looking on fleek, as you turn up for the upcoming conclusion to Coachella weekend. Don’t worry curly queens- if you are still unsure of how to appropriately channel the unique quality of your inner flower child with the perfect Coachella ensemble, we have some great suggestions that may help in pulling together your look.

THE OUTFIT:

The key to Coachella fashion is striking a good balance between brands, by carefully mixing low and high end items, for an original look. Be bold, breezy, but above all, remember that at Coachella, pain is not beauty, comfort is.

What to Wear:

Premium Strappy Maxi Dress with Lace Inserts and Embroidery