What to wear at a festival

We’ve booked our tickets (after two hours, numerous website crashes and three hissy fits), sorted our travel and unpacked the tent, so now all we need to know is what to wear at a festival. And that’s the fun bit!

Yeah, yeah, so there are a few months to go yet, but it never hurts to be prepared. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to your festival wardrobe, whether you’re heading to Creamfields or V. Take a look…

Crafted Rose Drop Arm Vest Top, Soul Cal Deluxe Belted Rip Hotpants, Soul Cal Deluxe Collar Hi-Tops,Soul Cal Deluxe Trilby Hat

Wear for: Leeds and Reading Festival

To see: Foo Fighters, Florence and The Machine, Kasabian

If you’re heading to an indie festival this summer, a cool and casual outfit will ensure you fit right in among all those laidback muso types. A pair of ripped denim shorts, baggy vest and straw hat are all you need to get the look.

Festival Fashion Tip: Keep your feet sweet! Muddy fields are no place for flip flop – protect your toes with these cute and quirky hi top trainers.

White Label Colour Hotpants, White Label Zip Through Hoody, White Label Eyelet Plimsolls, Soul Cal Deluxe Wayfarer Sunglasses

Wear for: Creamfields

To see: David Guetta, Example, Deadmau5

Give us a killer baseline and some neon facepaint – we’re ready to dance! If you’re at a dance or rave festival this summer, you need some neon – go for a colour clash with oranges and pinks… and don’t forget the statement shades!

Festival Fashion Tip: A lightweight cotton hoody like this one from White Label will keep you warm when the sun goes down. And it comes in loads of colours too – bonus!

Soul Cal Deluxe Bird Print Playsuit, Soul Cal Deluxe V Plimsolls, Miso Feather and Leaf Necklace, Miso Weave Pouch Bag

Wear for: Wireless Festival

To see: Drake, Jessie J, Rihanna

We know it’s not particularly ‘cool’, but we LOVE pop festivals. All that fun music requires a fun outfit, and this printed playsuit is perfect. Team with these navy plimsolls for dry days, but take your wellies just in case…

Festival Fashion Tip: Wear your cross-body bag on your front so you can see your valuables at all times – you wouldn’t want to lose your camera before the headliner comes on!

Are you going to a festival this summer? What will you be wearing?

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How to Wear Short Shorts

For most of my life, I’ve been afraid of shorts and never really wanted to wear them. This summer though, as the heat kept escalating to new heights, I felt I had no choice but to bare all in a pair of shorts. To my surprise, I haven’t been able to wear anything but shorts, and I’ll show you how you can wear short shorts without feeling self-conscious.

Proportions:

It’s super important that you balance everything out when it comes to dressing. So, if you’re wearing a pair of short shorts, balance them out with a loose-fitting top, an XL tee, or a long tank top. Short shorts also look great with a button-up shirt or a plaid top.

Length:

For shorties like me, wearing short shorts can sometimes make you look shorter, so it doesn’t help in the lengthening department. To make your gams look longer, opt for nude or skin-colored flats, flip-flops, or heels. This will give the illusion of longer legs (and this goes for everything, nude-colored shoes are a life-saver!).

Dress Them Up!

Contrary to popular belief, you CAN wear shorts for a night out…even khakis! It’s all just a matter of spicing it up and adding a few accessories. If you’re going for the ripped short shorts, glam them up with a sparkly top and a pair of sky-high stilettos. If you choose to go with khaki shorts, you can also dress them up with an embellished tank top and a pair of chunky heels.



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Short Shorts

Bare your legs this summer with the hottest item yet: short shorts! They’re irresistibly cute and no one can resist them! They can be dressed up or dressed down, and they’re very fun to accessorize with. Just keep in mind that although they are this summer’s must have fashion item, they don’t necessarily work for everyone. Short shorts reveal a lot of leg skin, so if you’re not pleased with your legs, stay clear of them.

Short shorts will be a hot item this spring and summer. With beautiful pastel colors, they look fabulous during the day as well as at night.

During the day, wear short shorts with a pair of wedges. They give you a little bit of height and make your legs look a mile long as well! As for the top, don’t wear anything short as the shorts are already baring enough skin.

At night, short shorts in metallics and darker colors look amazing with a pair of stilettos, knee-high boots or sandals. Pair the shorts with a glitzy top and a big bag. You’ll look absolutely ravishing!

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TREND SPOT: TIE-TOP PANTS

As hot summer days turn into chilly fall evenings, we’re looking for versatile garment that can pull a double duty. One of the summer’s trends that can easily be carried over to fall are the tie-top pants. What exactly are tie-top pants, you say? They are similar to harem pants in that they are loose, but the waist is gathered with a string, belt or bow. Depending on the fabric and the styling, they can be dressy or casual. As with other loose styles, tie-top pants are practically begging for a tucked-in shirt to emphasize the figure. Here’s some inspiration on how to add this style to your swag collection.


Roberto Cavalli keeps it loose and layered, don’t forget the heels for a feminine touch.

Matthew Williamson – always a Zebreezy favorite – is never afraid of color. Here’s a sophisticated take on tie-dye and a couple of super trendy work-appropriate looks. I still can’t get over those shoes!

A shiny, crispy fabric makes Isaac Mizrahi’s looks more formal. Even though he continues the oversize theme with the jacket, the skintight body underneath is the figure-flattering focal point.

Burberry offers an updated rider-look and a fun way to wear your strappy sandals in the fall.

Whether it’s a loose pull over or a button-up sweater, Sonia Rykiel and Tory Burch show you that you can still tuck it in.

Jenny Kayne channeling a hippie vibe.

And for those holding on to summer just a little longer, a few short looks. Tie-top bubble skirt at Matthew Williamson.

Shorts work too, at Thakoon and Tory Burch.

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5 Outfits for a Summer Party

Summer is in full force, and that means lots of parties, bbqs, and of course, humidity. It’s hard to know how to dress properly for a summer party, but thankfully there are some fail-proof pieces that you can incorporate that make your summer that much more enjoyable. Here is a list of all the summer party essentials you’ll need:

1. A Cropped-Sleeve Blazer

Blazers are super hot right now and they go with just about anything! They can dress up an outfit in an instant and have you look chic and polished all night long. I just recently bought a cropped-sleeve fitted blazer in a beautiful navy hue that’s very fitting for summer. You can bring it along with you to any party that’s going to last into the night. As you know, nights can still get chilly so a blazer is a fun and trendy wavy to stay warm.

What Can You Wear it With?

You can literally wear a blazer with almost anything like I said. Throw it over a pair of shorts, a skirt, a pretty floral dress, or skinny jeans. And whether you’re wearing wedges, heels, flats, or flip-flops, a blazer will still look good!

2. A Printed Dress

I’ve been completely obsessed with cute, print dresses this season and I have one in almost every hue imaginable. The thing I love about printed dresses is that there really isn’t much to do other than throw it on, and wear it with flats, flip-flops, wedges, whatever you want! Pick floral or checkered dresses with soft fabric such as cotton to stay comfy all night long. Layer on some thin gold chains and when you get chilly throw on the mentioned blazer or a cropped jean jacket.

How Should You do Your Hair?

A sweet, simple hairstyle works best with a summery print dress. So put your hair up in a messy bun and throw on a sparkly headband (for night) or just tousle damp hair with some lightweight mousse for a wavy, beachy look.

3. Florals Galore!

Since everything is in full bloom, why shouldn’t you be too? H&M’s Garden Collection is packed full of floral print tops, skirts, dresses, scarves, and even accessories. Pick out a bright, colorful high-waist floral skirt and pair it with a fitted beige tank top. Add some long layered necklaces and a pair of neutral wedges and you’re good to go!

Should You Accessorize?

You CAN accessorize while wearing floral prints, just as long as they don’t clash. Remember, it’s summer, so you don’t want to pile on the accessories and end up looking like a Christmas tree. Make sure you only wear one floral print at a time, as more than one floral item can be a tad much. If you wear a floral top, I would suggest laying low with the jewelry as it can be too overwhelming on top. But, if you’re wearing floral shorts or skirts, stick to a neutral top which will enable you to wear some necklaces.

4. Short Shorts

There’s nothing sexier this season than short shorts, but just make sure you wear them correctly! A pair of short shorts with a short, tight top is trashy not trendy, so beware! To make this look for you, you have to balance out the pieces. So if you’re going to wear short shorts, make sure you wear a more voluminous piece on top. A long, asymmetrical tank or top looks great over a pair of jean shorts. Also, short shorts look amazing with a blazer so don’t be afraid to pair them up, you might be surprised!

Beware of Your Legs!

If this is the first time you’re taking out your gams, make sure they’re ready! Start by exfoliating your skin with a gentle sugar scrub. Then, while your skin is still warm and damp, massage a rich body butter into your skin. Don’t worry if it doesn’t disappear right away; rich body butters are made that way so just wait a few minutes and it’ll eventually go away. To get a subtle, healthy glow, apply a tiny amount of shimmer lotion to your shin bone, the top of your thighs, your collarbone, and your shoulders.

5. Cropped, Boyfriend Jeans

In the past, I’ve expressed my dislike for boyfriend jeans, but ever since I found a really good fitting pair, I’ve been adoring them. I love wearing mine with a pair of wedges or peep-toe pumps, a loose white tank, and my navy blazer. Then, I throw on 2-3 thin gold necklaces and the whole ensemble looks divine! Try it out, you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

What About Hair?

For this look, I like to create a little volume at the crown by teasing my roots. Then, I gather my hair into a low pony and secure with an elastic, making sure to push upwards at the same time to keep the volume at the crown. I then take out a few face framing pieces at the front and voila!

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