Have you seen
Titanic 3D yet? If you’d like to experience the enhanced
Trance-tanic experience, head to Coachella and try walking through the
Sahara tent during a DJ mash-up holding onto your friend’s hand for dear life. Before you know it, some teenybopper barrels between your linked arms and suddenly you’re reliving that
Leo & Kate moment pleading
“Don’t Let Go!” before being swept into a sea of glowsticks. Cell phone service is basically non-existent at the festival (
especially AT&T which is the worst in general) and losing a friend in a crowd at Coachella risks the possibility of being separated for the rest of the day & night. Needless to say, I was super careful.
I spent the last four days bouncing around Palm Springs, La Quinta and the Polo fields at Coachella. Since it was my first time there, I snapped lots of pics, so let’s get started.
Candyland in the Dessert ~ I spent the first night with friends (inlcuding my best buds Laura & Sean from their engagement photo
post) at the
Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. I will definitely be visiting again.
The Crew
There were a lot of us who came from all over~SF, NYC, St. Louis and mostly Los Angeles
Gettin’ some carnival grub near the Ferris wheel
Group Shot Shout-Out ~ From left to right (me, the two gentleman to my right are known in So-Cal as “The Brand.” These surfer boy socialites are not only friendly & genuine, they have great hair. Babak (in the NWA shirt) is the co-founder of Scoutwell (your online source for high adrenaline action sports & emerging trends of global tastemakers). The other 4 are a fun stylish combo of lawyers & Dr’s (great contacts for the old Rolodex
AND Whitney is a celebrity correspondent for SheKnows.com. Follow her @WhitneyLEnglish for Hollywood insider updates
Festival Style & Polo Field Pics
Women’s style ranged from crop tops, cut offs, bikinis, crochet, boho chic, to sheer punk rock
Guys in neon, fanny packs & whatever they felt like wearing
Yellow balloons tethered to a rope in the sky
Cockroach Art
Punky Brewster 2.0 ~ One day I sported a bright striped sundress & a denim GUESS fanny pack. Fanny packs are not only functional for men & women in big crowds, they’re instant 80′s. I picked up an extra to include in an upcoming Summer Giveaway for one of you.
Last Night of festival fashion ~ Laura’s Maxi skirt (TJ Maxx), boho fringe sweater was a local find from the cute & affordable Paper Dolls Boutique in Palm Springs
My casual white dress ~ recent F21
Special~Savvy Guy Style
Men’s Coachella Kicks & Accessories
1. Wristband that can be tied into a scarf or headband by
Holstee
2.
Neon for Guys ~ Old school Reebok Pumps (
Similar Reebok Berlin Retro Shoes
here for under $40)
3.
Jorts ~ Homemade denim cutoffs & a high-top sneaker look I loved by
Diesel (Same ones
here)
Behind the Scenes
The
GUESS party included
UV Vodka slushies with flavors from lemonade to a White Russian called the
“Lebowski”.(Sidenote) Wristbands really start stacking up at music festivals. But there’s a BIG difference between an
‘Arm Party’ and a
‘Party Arm’ so please remove them at the end of the weekend.
(My fringe vest is from H&M’s new Conscious Collection)
Chilly Coachella ~ Unfortunately Friday the 13th was cold and rainy, so we huddled up at the
Hard Rock party doing arts & crafts getting our hair braided by
Blo Dry Bar and spray painting T’s by
Lamb & Flag
Concert Time
Although, I wasn’t familiar with the majority of artists there, I had a great time and captured video footage I’ll call my 1st “Coachella in a Nutshell-a” condensing the trip into a 2 min Youtube clip below:
(Please note, I apologize in advance for Dr. Dre & Snoop’s language)
After a long tiring Monday, I would definitely recommend lots of planning, super comfortable shoes and studying the line up of artists before heading to
Coachella again.
What is your favorite music festival or concert near your city? Have a great week
~xoDale
Great pictures! I really love your white dress:)
xo
http://www.abitofsass.blogspot.com
Thanks, I just got it a few weeks ago from F21
Great pictures! Looks like you had a blast!
I’d like to go next year!
Woo what an awesome concert – looks a LOT of fun!!
Sadie xx
wonderful photos. i like the yellow balloons tied on a string and then the cockroach art too, and the fashions are super cool
That is a very clever way of describing what it’s like!!
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I’m so exciting for this summer concert outside. I’m planning to see the Shins and the Black Keys. Sadly they won’t be playing together.
great pictures! xo
Looks like a blast! It would be so much fun to go in a big group. You look fabulous, as always
OH EM GEE! LOVE LOVE LOVE! What a seriously amazing festival, love all the fabulous shots you’ve captured and that Hotel is so cute! Looks like you had the most amazing time and I am very much jealous he he!
Thanks for sharing and have an amazing day!
Sonia
xoxo
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Sonia, you should definitely stay in that hotel if you ever get the chance. All the rooms and different areas were all different colors. Thanks again
How cute are you and your crew!?!?! I am soooo jealous, I was just telling my hubby how I wanted to be there. Looks like you guys had a blast. Thanks for sharing!!!
PS- your Titanic description is hilarious!!!
Wow you look super cute! Looks like you had a blasttt. I’m hoping to make it to Coachella one of these days
Haylee
xo
http://www.dolledupdaily.com
Thanks for the recaps and I love your casual cool look! Oh and fanny packs – hello 80s/90s!!!
xoxo,
Chic ‘n Cheap Living
Wow! Looks like you had so much fun. Very, very jealous!
http://www.theskinnyblondegirl.com
dat sunglasses…
I was in LA this weekend too. But I was at the 100 Monkeys concert. I wrote a post about it today! So good!
I’ve never been to Coachella, but I’m hoping that I can pull it off next year. It looks amazing! There were so many good artists this year. I’m pretty sure that M. Ward was there! Love him! Glad you had a blasty blast!
Looks like a great time! I wish I could make it to one!!
~Heather
Your post has made me even more excited to go to Cochella this weekend!
Love all the photos, and you looked goregous in all your outfits!
xox
http://daydreamveronica.blogspot.com.au
looks like you had an amazing time!
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wow! great pics Dale! I love the vibe and fun at Coachella! Hope to go there soon!
vanessa
http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/
Thanks for taking all of these photos for all of us who couldn’t get out there ourselves.
Your outfits look super cool – and I love your friends little sweater top. It’s cool that you got it there – a little bit of memerobilia.
Seems like you met some pretty fancy people as well.
Wish I could fish-tail my hair like that.
Nice blog – love all the content!
-Gabrielle
Thanks Gabrielle, I really appreciate it and my friend totally knows how to fishtail so well, I may have her do a guest post on it, hehe, Because I have no idea how to do it either.
great!
Great pictures, thanks for sharing. You’re so lucky, It’s my dream to attend Coachella one day !
My favorite music festival is the Sonar, in Barcelona: AMAZING PARTIES!!! YOu should go !
Ooh I’ve never heard of that one Jane, I will have to look into it if I can make it to Spain sometime. Thanks for letting me know!
That’s awesome – looks like you had a fabulous time! Every year, I always think about going to SXSW or ACL but it’s always TOO HOT. The weather there looked perfect!
I’ve heard a lot about SXSW, seems like a lot of fun and I love Texas so I’m gonna try to head to that next year.
xo
Great post! Love the pictures
OMG I would so be in that party tent!!! I am such a big house music fan those are some awesome DJ’s:) You look gorgeous in all of your pics! great outfits! love the white dress! and your video was awesome!!!
ps, I love the arm party vs party arm! hilarious!
~Pau
http://www.lilbitsofchic.com
Thanks Pau! Love that you would be in that tent, hehe.
Party on! Wow, you guys look like you had lots of fun! Love the vodka snow cones
leslie
fuuuun!Looks awesome!
Looks like such a fun trip. I miss the beach
Shasie of Live Life in Style
Enter my Lia Sophia Giveaway
WOW!! Looks like an awesome time…love all the clothes and different styles! How did you manage to run into such awesome people!! Love your beachy look mixed in with the boho chic!
We were all staying together and it was definitely a great group to hang with all weekend
Look like such a fun trip!! Love your beachy, laid back style
Looks like an amazing time. I’m so happy for you, such a fun time.
xoxo
Morgan
http://thesocialboutique.blogspot.com/
Wow! Looks like you are having so much fun at Coachella! I’m loving the street styles too. Definitely a fun event =)
So fun! Did you see the Tupac hollogram?
xoxo,
Taylor
taylormorgandesign.blogspot.com
Hi Taylor,
Yea I was so surprised to see that when the hologram came on…I added the footage I took in the Youtube video at the end of the post too
xo
these coachella pics are really incredible!!!! you look so perfect!!!! Did you enoy yourself out in the dessert! im so jealous i didnt go!!!!
Alexis, you should go this weekend if you can
It was definitely fun but I was so exhausted by Monday and it was really cold the first two nights but overall, great time Thanks!
Wonderful pictures! Love festivals!
Great place, like all those pink&yellow exterior furnitures!
looks amazing! love it! xx
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Great post…I’ve never gone to Coachella. I feel like it’s something I should experience! ps- just cos your from San Fran I am mentioning- I am going there next weekend, I am so excited!! I love the bay area, I haven’t been in about a year. Are there any events you know of going on next weekend that I should check out?
oh I’m so jelous of you going coachella! looks amazing!
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Wow Cochella looks like amazing fun! I love the different styles! You and your friends outfits were gorg! http://www.fashionatabargain.blogspot.com/
This looks amazing, I wish I could have gone but didn’t have the chance! Love the dress you are wearing Dale, and the guess fanny pack is really awesome!
OH god this is amazing – Ive been dying to see someones pics from actually being at the event. Ive been following it all enviously from Australia. Ill get there one day! Love these photos and love everything you wore whilst there!
Anna xo
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this is so rad!!! thanks for taking us with you.
That looks so fun girl! You look amazing as always. Hope you have a great weekend!
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oh my…I feel terribly jeaolous of the sun in these photos and the outfits are just comfortable!! I’d love to see Palm Springs sometime
thanks for dropping by my blog…
It looks so great!:)
Simona
http://www.simimaus.blogspot.com
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