Coachella Cool: L.A. Prepares to Head to the Desert
The West Coast is heating up as music lovers, hipsters and the fashion crowd prepare to head to the desert for the Coachella Valley Music Arts Festival.
Meghan Fabulous' "Coachella Cool" fashions, photo courtesy of MeghanFabulous
The festival is the largest in the world and the place to hear some of the best music and check out the coolest fashions. With some of the hottest acts flaunting their on-stage style and designers creating looks for the occasion, there are sure to be some statement-making looks on the scene. What will be attendees be wearing? From the chicest sandals to distressed denim, tie-dye, military gear and vintage finds, here are some links to preview and prepare for the upcoming weekend.
The fashionable ladies of Coachella, image courtesy of LATimes.com
A music festival isn't complete without the trend-setting style of the artists performing. For the full story on pop performers Victoria Hesketh (Little Boots), Florence Welch (Florence and the Machine) and Elly Jackson (La Roux) from the L.A. Times, click here.
Who What Wear's "Music Festival" picks, photo courtesy of WhoWhatWear.com
Getting the look: For an easy breezy festival wardrobe, check WhoWhatWear's guide to Coachella cool. A straw hat, circular shades, strappy sandals, an easy jumper and the requisite headscarf are the essentials.
Tips on where to thrift, photo courtesy of StyleSectionLA
The key to creating an original music-festival-worthy look is knowing where to thrift. Style Section LA recently featured some of the key vintage stores in the Palm Springs area. From Resale Therapy (one of my personal favorites) to Cellar Door Thrift and Gift, these vintage shops are a must if you are headed to the desert.
The sandal low-down, photo courtesy of Refinery 29
A great pair of kicks are essential to survive the three-day long music festival in style. Here is Refinery 29's top sandal picks of the season.
