Outside lands is different. Not different like that kid in your second grade class who once hid under a car in the parking lot because he didn't want to come in from recess, different like a cool older cousin you whose (apparent) worldliness you tried to (poorly) imitate when you were a kid. Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything...but take my word for it. Outside Lands IS the cool older cousin of the west-coast music festivals; largely devoid of the neon-tank-wearing types that flock to Coachella these days, the crowd is always a little more subdued, a little more conservatively dressed, and a whole lot more mature, one could say. But no less fun, that is for sure. Obviously this translates to a significant lack of bikinis as clothes (which is, I'll admit, slightly disappointing), and the usual festival look of how-little-fabric-can-I-get-away-with-without-being-totally-nude. Also a tad disappointing because, in case I have not personally let you in on this secret, my favorite kind of suit is a birthday suit, of course. One must also factor the weather into the equation for OL; my first foray into nor-cal music festivals almost ended in death by hypothermia and I will not be repeating that experience anytime soon, so, layers, layers, layers and big comfy sweaters are topping my possible-to-wear list. As per usual, last year's crowd gave me some solid ideas, and I cannot lie, the abundance of fur makes me want to run myself to the nearest vintage/consignment store to start my search for your grandma's rabbit fur coat. Animal Rights 4ever.
Anyways, check out last year:
can I be a part of your clique? pretty please?
I'll gladly admit that I'm completely obsessing over this last girl, Temple Hull. First, she looks like Sloane from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the best character from the best movie ever...I'm still trying to copy that white leather fringed jacket... second, she looks so goddamn cool (and warm) and nonchalant in her vintage fur and over the knee socks.
The general feel seems to be worn leather, warm fur, and laid-back cool. City style with a twist, I can dig.
Now take a peek at some of the things I've started to throw together in preparation...since dressing for a festival is not unlike
packing for me...
sweater/Free People
waxed snakeskin jeans/J Brand
suede lace up boots/Sam Edelman
bodysuit/Hanky Panky
mullet skirt/Stem
suede ankle boots/Sam Edelman
invisible awesome fur coat?????
close-up on my awesome new ankle boots! wee
skirt and top/Free People
heeled ankle boots/Dolce Vita
Updates on what I ACTUALLY wear to come...
boots and jackets live long & prosper.
outside lands woot woot
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