Ciao ♥ Welcome to the third and most exciting instalment of my SS15 Fashion Trends blog post series. In this post I will be focusing upon the upcoming festival season which will soon be in full swing. Eek! How exciting! Before I begin, if anyone is interested in having a read of either of the first two instalments, simply select:
Flared Trousers or
The 70s, but do hurry back though as I can barely control my excitement #FestivalJunkieAlert.
When it comes to fashion, festivals are the perfect place for y'all to go all out and experiment as much as your wee heart desires. There are no
restrictions as to what is considered fashionable or stylishly correct.
You can be as adventurous and wild as you want. All within reason of
course. I certainly wouldn't want my encouraging words of wildness to be
responsible for anyone roaming around topless. "
Don't be silly" you mutter under your breath. Ha! You'd be surprised by the things that go down at festivals
:P In all seriousness, don't be afraid of wearing something that is outside
of your comfort zone. Give it a go. Festivals are a great way of enabling you to express your creativity as
you can be as bold, flamboyant and daring as you'd like.
Festivals are usually correlated to a bohemian/70s vibe and are the
perfect place to channel your inner flower child. Isabel Lucas, Nicole
Richie, Rachel Bilson and Vanessa Hudgens are just some of our generation's style icons
who perfect this look on a day-to-day basis. If this is a look you are
hoping to replicate then simply incorporate some of the following into
your outfit: fringing, tassels, suede, lace and crochet. It really is that simple. You can also add some character and edge to your outfit by accessorising it
with floral head pieces, layers and stacking of jewellery, body art (i.e. temporary
tattoos), bindis and a statement floppy hat or a pair of sunglasses.
Accessories really are a girl's best friend at any festival. Oh and
it's very much
the more, the better.
One of the main factors to take into consideration when
choosing a festival outfit is the weather. Fingers crossed the sun will
be on its best behaviour as I certainly don't want my festival weekend
to be plagued with the stereotypical British weather. However, if worse
comes to worse and it's pouring down
(definitely something to consider but let's not jinx it), do
not let this dampen your mood. Sod it! All you have to do is switch
your outfit up a little bit. Swap your distressed denim shorts or flowy
mini dress for a pair of high-waisted jeans, flares or culottes. Not
only will these be kinder to your legs and keep you warm but you will
also still be bang on trend in the fashion stakes.
Gah! There's so much I could talk about but we'd be here all friggin'
day so I'm going to quickly speed through some of the best festival
hairstyles. Plaits are always a winner as they can be styled in several different ways (i.e. fish or french plait and halo braids), are hella easy to do and require very little time and effort. They're particularly favoured by those attending a weekend festival as they can be kept in for the duration of the time and still look tidy. Loose waves are another festival staple and look great with a floral headpiece, head chain, turban or a floppy hat. Finally, a messy chignon and top knot bun are great for those ladies who want their hair whipped back and out of their face.
Having popped my festival cherry last year I've already experienced the whole "
Omg! What do I wear?", "
Do you think this outfit is okay?" and "
I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO WEAR" kinda dilemma. I know what works and what doesn't so allow me to offer you some helpful tips.
- #FestivalTip1: When it comes to footwear ensure you wear something that is comfortable as you'll be on your feet for the entire day. I'd also suggest you wear something that you don't mind getting dirty as there's likely to be mud and you're likely to get your feet stepped on at least once. Why not opt for a pair of biker boots, chelsea boots, wellington boots (that's enough of the boots, I promise) or trainers.
- #FestivalTip2: Whether you're festivaling for a day or a weekend ensure you only pack
the bare necessities. Also, don't forget to choose a style of bag you wouldn't
mind carrying all day long. Last year I wore a rucksack and let's just
say, never again. I found it to be slightly annoying as all I wanted to
do was have a good ol' boogie so I had to constantly take off my
rucksack and rest it on the ground. This year I've chosen to wear a
small-medium sized cross-body bag as it won't weigh me down as much. Remember, DO NOT overpack as you'll regret it.
- #FestivalTip3: Make sure you bring enough money to see you through the duration of the festival. It's sensible to bring that tad bit more rather than not bringing enough as you will not be able to leave and re-enter the festival grounds.
Below is a collection of my favourite festival season finds from the high-street and
online stores, all of which are currently available to purchase.
I've fallen head over heels in love with the suede dungaree and 70s bell sleeve playsuit ♥ What are your favourite pieces from this selection?
The Libby Kimono - £45 from
Oasis (click
here to view)
Bead Drop Tikka Hair Slide - £6.50 from
Topshop (click
here to view)
Hairband With Flowers - £9.99 from
H&M (click
here to view)
Tile Border Print Culottes - £36 from
Topshop (click
here to view)
4-Pack Ear Decorations - £7.99 from
H&M (click
here to view)
Mid Wash 70s Button A-Line Denim Skirt - £35 from
River Island (click
here to view)
Women's Original Short Fringe Wellington Boots - £130 from
Hunter (click
here to view)
Suede Dungaree - £75 from
Miss Selfridge (click
here to view)
Neutral Suede Rucksack - £62 from
Next (click
here to view)
Brown Smart 70s Bell Sleeve Playsuit - £45 from
River Island (click
here to view)
Metal Bridge Sunglasses - £17.99 from
Mango (click
here to view)
Watermelon Across Body Bag - £29 from
Accessorize (click
here to view)
Stone Stripe Floppy Hat - £12.99 from
New Look (click
here to view)
Metallic Temporary Tattoos - £3.47 from
TotesU (click
here to view)
Pearl Mini Bindi - £4.50 from
Topshop (click
here to view)
Arid Fringe Ankle Boots - £78 from
Topshop (click
here to view)
Are you going to a festival this year? Have you guys got any festival tips? If so, leave them in the comment box below :) Also, make sure you follow my blog as I'll be putting together a bunch of festival outfits over the next two weeks. I'd honestly hate for you guys to miss out.
Ciao ♥ Xx
