...Or even just out on Franklin St. While trying not to acknowledge the fact that I wasn't at Coachella this past weekend, I'll set my sights on other musical havens you might be attending- depending on what music style you like. Or if you're like me, and like anything defined as music at all, why don't you just go out and buy all the outfits and go to all the festivals. This is mainly so you don't wear a bikini top and Daisy Dukes to every one of them. Remember, I'm here to offer alternatives, not deprive you of stringy tops and ass-cheek bottoms.
....You might be saying, "Carry On, my Wayward Daughter!"
So here it is:
1. Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
April 19-22
Head out to Pittsboro for the weekend or just a Friday afternoon to dance around with or without shoes while you soak up the sun and all the grassroots music and art your indie little heart desires. Flower crowns encouraged.
What to wear:
BUT WHY: Mid 70's this weekend. Is that a sign from Mother Nature to dress like you're from the mid 70's? Probably not.. but it's kind of trendy right now, so why not anyway? If you're going in the evening, these pants will keep you from looking like you think it's summer already. But the top! Showing off your clavicle and shoulders is probably the sexiest summer clothing idea I can think of. If you wear your hair up, which you probably should to keep it from sticking to your sweaty neck, all that exposed skin will keep you cool and breezy and, well, cool. In a cool girl type of way. Any sandals out this season are probably wonderful but my favorites are these Steve Madden Pocohantas shoes I bought overpriced in Miami over spring break.
And look how they'll turn you into a celeb kind of
2. Dayglow, Raleigh Amphitheater 2012
Saturday, April 21st
Triphop, hiphop, trip, trippy, hippy, and not even at all. It's whatever and everything and no words can describe.
What to wear:
Literally wear whatever the f*#% you want. Like paint.
BUT WHY: Just go, you'll be soaked in colorful bliss magic before you know it.
3. Triangle Beach Music Festival
Friday, April 28
This thing is on Bryan Farm in Garner, and it's more fratty/southern/country. I mean that in a Guy Harvey/Croakies/cowboy hat kind of way. But if you're like me, and thrive in the contradiction of it all, fratty doesn't mean anything to you. So if you love to dance read: shag and drink delicious amounts of cold beer, I suggest you get yourself a ticket and a case now.
What to wear:
BUT WHY:
First of all- yellow nail polish. Dope. Then you've got your fringe, in a totally unique wash that makes these shorts less jorts-like. And you should have been into denim tops this past fall/winter, so the fact that this top is denim and shows some hip bones- trendy and hot. The main reason I chose this outfit: the hat. Hellooo sun protection. Might sound geeky, but I've been wearing sunscreen since December so I can't help it. I don't want you to have wrinkly shoulders or sunburned noses so I'm telling you now. Go buy a wide-brim hat before it's July. This Asian-rice field-inspired style is only one of so many. You're sure to find one you like.
4. The one you're having in your front lawn/backyard/beach
This weekend, the next, the one after, and every after that
All aboard and welcome to summer. I think we're past the point where you put under your "Interested in:" section- "summer, the beach, umbrella drinks." Because I don't think I know anyone right now who isn't. Interested, that is. Go to lots of your own music festivals this summer. If you're reading this you probably do already. And if you don't, read: free, private, music. So you can invite your own friends/sexy people you meet
What to wear:
BUT WHY: Cuz u a cool girl summer music festival loving beach baby starship, I know you are.
Just one thing for cool girls to remember with all these music festivals:
Don't be sloppy. Or do. But probably don't.
Photos 1 and 2: Free People
Photo 3: Aubrey Road
