Kicking off in just a few days, on Friday April 13, is the
2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. And that means that the music
festival season is finally upon us. The music festivals of today are not your
mother’s “Woodstock”. Far from it in fact! Coachella is a place to see and be seen, just as much as
it is a music and arts event. This is true of a lot of the major music events
you’ll be attending this spring and summer. You just never know who you’re
gonna run into (Trust Us On This One!) and you want to look picture perfect.
Read on to find out what you do (and don’t) need to look festival festive!
Let’s start with a quick rundown of your wardrobe. Um …
you’re going to be outdoors all day … and night. Not to mention that
temperatures in Indio will be in the 90s. Dress in light, breathable fabrics.
But, don’t forget something a little warmer for the evening because the temps
can go down into the 40s at night. To get a better idea of the temp and terrain
check out TME Picks: Michael Stars Faded Shade Floppy Hat ($42); Free People
Braeburn Ankle Boots ($168); Westward Leaning CONCORDE 10 Sunglasses ($205);
Forever 21 Hooded Denim Jacket ($32.90).
As for your beauty products, this
is a place to keep it simple. We actually read a perfume suggestion for
Coachella and just about died laughing. You all know we love our fragrances and we love our Fragrance Of The Month series, but anyone who’s been to a warm weather
outdoor festival knows that fragrances are a lovely way to attract insects and
piss off other festival-goers. However, deodorant is a must. TME Pick: Secret
Outlast ($5.99). And speaking of those bugs check out Eco-Armour Outdoor
Botanical Insect Repellent & Moisturizer ($12.50). Eco-Amour is a TME
Favorite for a million reasons, but the double-duty Outdoor is a must-have for
Coachella and all summer long!
To begin your music fest beauty
regimen, first and foremost are sunscreen and beauty products that contain
sunscreen. For all over protection our pick is Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection
Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ For Face & Body ($36). Next up is BB Cream or
Tinted Moisturizer. TME Pick: NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad
Spectrum SPF 30 ($43 - available in 11 shades and travel size) is an oil-free
formula that provides buildable coverage with the sun protection you need.
Mascara … if you must. We all
have our favorite brands for everyday, but there is only one mascara that we’d
wear (if we were going to bother) at Coachella. Benefit Cosmetics They're Real!
Lengthening Mascara ($24) because it will not budge until you take it off. This
isn’t our favorite type of mascara for everyday, but again, if you have to wear
mascara this is the one to go with.
Just as we would probably skip the mascara, we would NEVER
skip the lip balm. Tinted lip balm is a must to keep your pout pretty. TME
Pick: Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20 ($8.99) is available in six
shades and will keep your lips from getting sunburned and chapped, while giving
them a tint of color.
Throughout the day (and night) you’re going to want to
freshen up. Pixi Glow Mist ($15) is really soothing and nourishing anytime you
feel like hydrating your skin. Also, an absolute must-have is a pack of
cleansing cloths like La Fresh Travel Lite Makeup Remover Wipes ($19.99). As for your
hair, we recommended that cool Michael Stars hat for a reason, but you may also
want to opt for dry shampoo. TME Pick: Klorane's Dry Shampoo ($19.50).
Lastly, you need something to put all of your stuff in.
TME Pick: Nasty Gal x Nila Anthony Nothin' to Hide Backpack ($40). Did we say
lastly? Oops. Okay, we covered beauty survival. But, you need to remember that
while you’re having a great time (and looking good doing so) be smart and stay
safe! See ya’ out there. XO Team TME
