Summer's approaching fast, which means it's almost time to trade in your light knits with airy tops and dresses! From dresses to sandals to purses - see the 10 pieces everyone will be wearing this summer.
Music festivals are in full swing all around the country and with summer right around the corner, they don't look like they will be ending anytime soon. With long day parties and seeing as many bands as possible in a short amount of time. Music festivals are a great place to find out about new music that you may have never been exposed to. While festivals may be a ton of fun they can also be tiring. You are spending long hours in the sun and with little sleep. Here are some tips for dealing with the heat, exhaustion and other things you may encounter.
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Protect yourself from the sun
Don’t forget to protect your skin – Sunburn would not be fun on the first day at the festival. Remember to reapply throughout the day. Sunglasses or a cute hat from Apricot Lane Boutique could help out with protecting your face from the sun.
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Have a plan
Make sure you have a strategy for your day. You will want to schedule time for naps or time to rest especially if you will be in the sun all day. You can plan a nap while the bands you didn’t care to see are playing and be fresh and ready to go while your favorites hit the stage.
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Snacks and water are a must
Depending on the convenience of getting food and how hot it is you may need something quick. You should carry snacks like trail mix, Granola bars, apples, and meal-replacement bars. This will help you keep your energy up and having you going strong in-between meals.
You should plan on carrying a water bottle with you at all times. Dehydration and other heat-related injuries are common at music festivals. Also remember that alcohol is dehydrating, and can be worse for your body in the heat than not drinking at all. If possible, stock up on purified jugs of water before arriving. Some of our Apricot Lane stores carry S'well water bottles which provides access to clean water for developing countries around the world and leaves your drink cold for 24 hours!
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Footwear and clothing
You should pack extra clothing for the weather. It's a good idea to have something light for warmer temperatures along with an extra layer to keep you warm at night when the temperature drops. Even though you will most likely be wanting to wear sandals and open toe shoes during summer music festivals, you should also pack closed-toe shoes just in case. Check out Coachella Music Festival’s Top Fashion Trends for more on what to wear for music festivals.
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Bring a flashlight
You might think useless but having a flashlight with you while at a festival may come in handy when having to navigate in the dark to use the port-a-potty.
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Don’t bring anything you don’t want to get stolen
Bringing your brand new camera to a music festival may sound like a good idea at first but you may regret it later and never get those great shots you were hoping for. If you will have your smartphone with you make sure you have a protective case that will save it after falling into the water or mud that could be present. Be sure to carry in your purse or backpack to keep it safe. It may be a good idea to invest in a solar charger so you don’t have to stand in the long lines to charge your phone up. Some of our Apricot Lane stores carry wristlet clutches for example, is a Mighty Purse that has smart phone and iPhone chargers built-in!
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Have fun
This is the most important tip of all. Make sure you have fun! Remember, these tips are to ensure that you have a great time and save you from discomfort. So now that you are prepared, go meet other music lovers and rock out to your favorite bands.
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It's officially wedding season, you’re calendar is quickly filling up and the invitations just keep pouring in. Now it’s time to decide on what to wear. Whether you're heading off to some tropical destination wedding or attending a society social, we have the some great wedding guest fashion inspiration for you here!
Traditional Church Wedding: You’ll want to keep your look classy and conservative.
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Image Source: Memorandum.comLaid-Back Backyard Wedding: You can keep your outfit casual with some walkable shoes and dress your look up with accessories.
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Image Source: The Dash Of DarlingTropical Destination Beach Wedding: Tropical weekend getaways call for bold pops of color, bohemian extras & quirky accessories.
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Image Source: PinterestSociety Social Wedding: Sleek silhouettes and sky-high stilettos.
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Image Source: HappyWed.comOutdoor Garden Party Wedding: Go with floral prints and ladylike accessories.
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Music festival season has official started and even though summer hasn’t started yet, summer style actually kicks off every year at Coachella. This isn’t just a music festival anymore it’s all about the fashion. This is the biggest celeb-packed music festival of the summer and with it comes tons of fashion trends. Take a peek at the top trends everyone will be wearing this year!
Bralettes As A TopBralettes are hot right now and are often worn under your clothes but why not get rid of a layer and wear it as a top on the hotter summer days?
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Strappy ShoesGladiator sandals scream music festival and a tall strappy sandal is the perfect bohemian look.
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White On WhiteOne of the biggest colors of the summer season is white! Pair it with gold accessories and be ready to dance the night away.
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Denim on DenimImage Source: The Jeans BlogThe denim jumpsuit is a Coachella favorite or you could pair a denim button up with denim shorts.
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RompersRompers are one of the Coachella favorites. Pair a romper with leather boots or chucks and you’re ready to go!
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AccessorizeImage Source: Digital Hats, layered jewelry, sunglasses and the perfect weekender bag are must haves at Coachella!
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