Yes, we’re excited about the music lineup to this year’s Coachella. Arcade Fire, Kanye West, Kings of Leon, Bomba Estereo, The Strokes, Interpol, Caifanes, The Chemical Brothers, Animal Collective, Duran Duran, Paul Van Dyke, and Omar Rodríguez López are just a few of the highlights.
But if you’re just as much about making a statement with your style as you are about what’s on your playlist, you’re probably freaking out over what to wear, what to pack and what you can squeeze into the last empty nook of your duffle bag. If such is the case, perhaps you’ll make use of this Coachella fashion guide that promises to offer cool and travel-friendly ideas to keep you looking and feeling fabulous on the festival’s grounds.
Shop away kids, shop away.
Comfort and Support. Only pinching from cute boys allowed.
Ladies, with the right bra you can have them babies staring at the sky, not at the floor. Yes, gentlemen. We’re talking bras and for this Coachella weekend, bras are very, very important. You wouldn’t understand. Anyhow, ladies, if you want to enjoy the festival to its fullest without worrying about pinching or slipping straps, you must, must, must wear the proper cut and bra size that’s suited for your clothing and fit to your bust size.
Seamless, sporty, sexy, razorback, patterns, colors, and support levels should all be taken into consideration when choosing the perfect bra to crowd surf and mingle with strangers in. Therefore, I strongly encourage you to make a quick stop to a Macy’s or Victoria’s Secret for a complimentary bra fitting by a professional. They’ll be able to tell you what size suits you best and recommend what bra cut is best for your outfit. Never again shall wearing the wrong bra size stop you, ladies. Never again!
Vintage Tees: We like old school
You can never go wrong with wearing a hand me down wannabee classic tee, especially to a music festival. American Idol’s James Durbin recently wore a Ford Cobra vintage looking tee from Junk Food to grab a bite to eat after taping a show. Known for its comfy fabrics and smart aleck art, Junk Food is a celebrity favorite and can be your safe bet for a comfortable statement-making outfit this Coachella weekend. Throwback swagger makes us happy.
Bring on the punch! Of color.
Ladies, don’t you dare go out into the Coachella-sphere with bare toes. Don’t. You. Dare. Color them ‘up for goodness’ sake. Any nail polish color is fair game for spring. A bright yellow, fun fuchsia, lovely lavender, powerful pink, or an enchanting blue can make a world of difference to your lovely toes, and can help pull together your outfit in a cinch. You never know if the cutie bobbing his head next to you during Kanye West’s performance has a special liking for polished toes. ‘Just saying.
Lightweight and weather proof
According to forecasts, the Coachella Valley will be glistening in low 90’s weather this weekend. But whom are we kidding, we all know that can change in a blink of an eye. So just to be prepared, it’d be a good idea to pack lightweight clothing and shoes into your caravan. Royal Elastics’ SS11 collection has a great line of shoes ranging from old-school high-top sneakers and classic trainers to more refined modified desert boots. As for apparel, lightweight coats and jackets, classic buttondowns are designed with eclectic creativity where comfort is key.
Hope and convenience all in one bag
This weekend you shall ditch ‘ye old every day bag and make use of a “its-laS-tik” bag, a reusable bag made from flexible nylon and lycra fabric blend that stretches, bounces and moves with you while you walk, taking the stress off your hands, back, shoulders and knees, and roll up into a very compact configuration when emptied. Even better, 100% of profits from the its-laS-tik Hope and Strength Japan collection will be donated to the American Red Cross “Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund.” So there you have it. Hope and convenience all in one bag.
Other suggested items to pack for your Coachella escapade are:
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- waterbottles
- camera
- ear plugs
- hand sanitizer
- condoms
- your common sense
- food/snacks
- deodorant
- print out of band schedule
- ibuprofen
- bandaids
- baby wipes
- dry shampoo
