Desert Prep Double Check // Coachella Fashion & Beauty Essentials!

0 Posted by - April 11, 2014 - Fashion, Shop, Street Style, Trends

So, unless you’re living under a rock, (or in my case, semi-arctic New York City…scarves in spring, really?!) you would know that the commencement of Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival is set to begin tonight, in the Colorado Desert of the Inland Empire.

The most well-known of all of the yearly annual festivals, Coachella has evolved from a hub for jam sessions to a full-on social event, much to the chagrin of its veteran attendees, but they can stay mad. Anyway, before you pile up in the rental car for your desert glamping experience (glamour + camping = glamping, in case you didn’t know!), here’s a PG-approved shortlist of items that will make your time under the sun and over your head in fun that much more amazing. See below!

1. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater; MarioBadescu.com, $12 

That dry desert heat is no joke! Hit up this facial spray to keep your skin looking refreshed and jubilant, as opposed to resembling a prickly pear.

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2. Dark Jewel Flask; UrbanOutfitters.com, $24  

Who doesn’t love a slight turnup in the middle of the headlining show? A great way to avoid Coachella-priced cocktails, and can coordinate quite well with the wardrobe too!

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3. ASOS Suede Big Backpack with Fringing; ASOS.com, $103 

Since Coachella is somewhat of a modern update of the all-too iconic Woodstock festivals of the sixties and seventies, why not pay homage with a hippie-tinged napsack? It’s also great for smuggling the aforementioned glam flask!

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4. Staying Power Hat; NastyGal.com, $28  

Wide-brimmed hats are going to be present in abundance, which is expected, but sashay away from the browns and blacks of all the other chicks, and be a spark amongst a sea of dust with this bright red topper!

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5. Blink Buckle Strap Ankle Boot; ASOS.com, $94  

A boot is definitely the way to go for this occasion, as sandals will subject your toes to cruel and unusual punishment! Plus, all the dust will only add to the rugged look. A shorter heel won’t hurt either!

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Well, while I will be living vicariously through multiple web stream sources, I give all of you the utmost of PinkGrasshopper’s blessings to show up and show out at this mecca of style and music. Which of these pieces will be making it into your  luggage this weekend? Also, what would you add to this list? Sound off!

 

[Written by Malik Warlick @UniquelyMalik , malik@mypinkgrasshopper.com, edited by Mia Campbell @miagrr ]

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