There are a lot of good and bad things that happen at Coachella. For example, the good: Kendall Jenner letting loose. The bad: why this hat Leo? And then just plain hmm: R U OK Drizzy?
But really, we all know Coachella is not only about seeing live music, but also about being seen yourself, and that is precisely why you need to dress the part. The problem at an even like this, though, is that you run the danger of doing the same exact thing everyone else is doing because you are part of this bizarre festival hive mind. This is never a good thing. Coachella has become the place where trends are born and before they can even make it to their first shallow baby breath, they are killed. Massacred, really in a ruthless, bloodbath that would make Game of Thrones look like Teletubbies. Why? It is because whatever becomes popular quickly becomes so saturated in the short two week span of its genesis that you basically never want to see it again. This, in fact, is exactly the kind of thing that gives Coachella a bad name. And if you are heading to Weekend 2, I am going to help you avoid becoming a festival fashion victim. First step, ladies...step away from the crochet.
Coachella Cliché: Flash Tattoos. Yes, you know you loved them and wore them to death but that was last summer and now it's time to come up with something new. If you really can't figure out a better way to shine bright like a diamond, try Moda Operandi's fancy jewelry inspired tattoos, which they have done in collaboration with their favorite bijoux designers. Tribal arm band tat, out. But metallic emoji tat by Alison Lou, I will let pass.
Cool Girl Update: Face Jewelry from Body Bauble. If you're comfortable ditching the faux ink, but want to do something sort of outrageous, try some face jewelry. The best part about this is you don't need makeup because the statement you're making with rhinestones on your eyebrows is more than enough!
Coachella Cliché: Colored Hair. Sorry but your blue weave has got to go. The pantone color wheel should no longer apply to your hair ladies. Not chic!
Cool Girl Update: Beautiful Braids. Kate Bosworth hit it out of the park this Coachella with a single braid in the middle of her head in lieu of a part. Genius! Wonderful! Brilliant! It is still a hairstyle you wouldn't wear in your everyday life, so it is special but not to the extreme that it would give your grandma an aneurism.
Coachella Cliché: Cultural Insensitivity. Sadly, we've all seen it go down and it is the worst. It makes you the worst. Since you are probably ignoring everything else you learned in D.A.R.E. at Coachella, "just say no" to this.
Cool Girl Update: The hand chain. Boho and non-offensive. No-brainer.
Coachella Cliché: The flower crown. Is there anything more tired than the flower crown at Coachella? No!! It needs a nap desperately. Before the festival started, our entertainment editor argued that you would have no other opportunity to really wear a flower crown if you didn't do it at Coachella but that simply is not true. If you want to wear a flower crown, follow this handy check list: Are you a flower girl at a royal wedding? Are you under the age of 9? Are you actually sprouting flowers from your temple? If the answer is no to any of these questions, a flower crown is not for you. Goodnight to the flower crown.
Cool Girl Update: Um hey, if you MUST put something on your head that is not a hat, why not try a turban or a head-wrap? They are just as useless but, you know, at least they aren't basic.
Coachella Cliché: The Denim short. Okay, fine. I know I said it was cool to wear these but like, that was the hive-mind talking. And now that I saw no less than 3,000 other girls in denim shorts Weekend 1, it is time to rethink.
Cool Girl Update: The Romper. So, admittedly, this will make it harder to pee. If you are not in VIP, this is going to be a problem for you. But if you only care about looking good (and I mean...what else is there really?), then this is the perfect look. It is relaxed and polished and not a denim panty, so definitely get on board!
