Showing posts with label Festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Festival. Show all posts
Leeds Festival Ready
The wonderful team at Reading and Leeds have granted me guest access so that in itself will enhance my experience, and maybe it'll be a little less muddy? I don't know, I'm a massive festival virgin.
I know lots of you are going to Reading and Leeds so I thought I would pop together a post so none of us forget any of the essentials!
I don't have any wellies, but I'm not worried, and I know I probably should be. I'm subbing in my Dr Martens and I feel that this is an acceptable move. No? Moving swiftly on from my potential trench foot situation...
Do not leave your house without packing the following things: (*warning these may not be totally practical, but you'll thank me when you feel like you're winning at life over the entire weekend.
*A tent
*An airbed (I categorically will not be sleeping on the ground)
*A sleeping bag
*A sleeping mat (extra padding)
*Spooning parter (AKA Laura Morris, my babe!)
*A pillow
*Portable phone charger
*Camera
*Dry shampoo, and lots of it
*GLITTER, you're not really going to get much sleep so you need something to hide the bags under your eyes
*Salt spray, which means you don't have to brush your hair
*Bobbles, for plaiting
*Deodorant
*Travel perfume, a tiny sample will do
*Make up removing wipes
*Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
*Fake tan before you go!
*Highlighter for those cheek bones
*Eyebrow tamer
*Mascara
*Eyeliner
*LOTS of lipstick
*Consealer
*Suncream
Outfit planning:
You will need three core outfits, one for each of the days. And an array of sunglasses.
I've gone with layers. Dresses that jumpers can be thrown on top of and finished off with either a leather biker or my brand spanking new Rains jacket in the likely event of a downpour.
Footwear wise, I'm going with Dr Martens and converse. I might pack some gladiators just in case.
Make sure you pop in a couple of warm layers. If you're taking dresses, throw some soft denim skinnies in so you can whizz them on if you get cold.
In terms of a bag...Backpack. That's all I'll take. It's out of the way and fits all of your essentials in. And do not leave any valuables in your tent!
I think that's about it. I really hope this has been useful! Have an incredible time if you're going and please say hi if you see me!
Have a gorgeous week and thanks so much for stopping by.
xx
Claire's SS14 Event
Last week I was lucky enough to be selected to attend the Claire's SS14 event held at Rosso Restaurant in Manchester. Spoiled, would be the appropriate word to use here, because we were treated to a 3 course feast, champagne and a Christmas card packed with a £50 voucher. I was also invited to attend the Jingle Bell Ball that night as Claire's were hosting the VIP gifting lounge! They are such a lovely team made up of wonderful people.
Claire's has a lot to offer next SS, I particularly loved the festival wear that's to come! Especially whilst we are so stuck in Winter.
What I wore...
Claire's has a lot to offer next SS, I particularly loved the festival wear that's to come! Especially whilst we are so stuck in Winter.
What I wore...
Outfit photo's by Charlotte Lewis of Lurchhoundloves.com
Over shirt- Marni for H & M
Fur collar- a gift from my nana
Jumper- House Of Sunny
Large collar shirt- Zara
Jeans- TwentyEightTwelve
Boots- Zara
Bag- Zara
Watch- Michael Kors
What do you love about Claire's?
xx
Winter Boots round up
Snow Boots vs. Wellies
The ever popular Wellington boot has been in fierce competition with the snow boot for some time. They both took centre stage after Kate Moss was spotted wearing her snow boots in the French Alps and Wellington boots for weekends at her local pub. The retailers and fashion magazines went crazy for this fashion craze, with fashionistas wearing them all year round.
The snow boot is not only supposed to be worn in torrential weather, but with denim hotpants and vest tops at Summer holiday homes abroad.
The Wellington boot is not only supposed to be worn in heavy rain conditions and complimented with an umbrella, but with skinny jeans and ray bans for long Summer walks.
But which boot to you prefer…? Here is what The Snow vs. The Wellie says about you;
The snow boot is designed for comfort and luxury in mind. Mostly made with sheepskin inner soles, and thick durable leather outer fabrics. They are best worn in very cold conditions, such as ski resorts and Winter holidays. The lady who wears the snow boot is the lady who also wears her stilettos in St Tropez.. fashion forward and wears her footwear with pride.
The Wellington boot is a firm favourite with festival go-ers looking to keep up with fashion trends but don’t mind getting their footwear caked in mud at Glastonbury. These ladies are rock chicks with style and carry wear the Wellington year after year mixing it up with bold prints and powerful colour palettes.
To keep up to date with the latest style of mens and womens wellies then visit Cloggs Online Store .
xx
6ACRE Kicks Festival Manchester
On Saturday 27th July something very cool is coming to Manchester. The 6ACRE Kicks festival. I wanted to share the press release with you guys so you can get yourselves down there in your finest sneaks!
This is going to be the first of it's kind North of Birmingham and will be held at 2022 in the Northern Quarter,
Manchester City Centre.
6ACRE Kicks comes to Manchester to provide
Northern sneaker heads with the chance to grab some of the most sought after
footwear on the market, whilst providing a platform for up and coming street
wear brands to sell and show case their latest pieces.
With mountains of sneakers, from Nike to
New Balance, Adidas to Asics, you’re sure to come across some of the most
famous collaborations in the sneaker game, and if the shoe fits, you might just
get your hands on a pair.
Some of the UKs best up and coming street
wear brands will also be attending the event on the day, selling and show
casing their latest clothing lines to make sure you can leave the event with
new gear from head to toe.
We've also got an amazing array of sneaker
art work and accessories on show, everything from key rings to socks, phone
cases to cupcakes, if it shouts sneaker, chances are you’ll find it at 6ACRE
Kicks.
To top this all off, we’ve got and all day
bar serving both food and drinks, and some of Manchester’s best DJs coming
along to spin a mix of hip hop and house beats to keep everyone in a good mood
all day long.
With the 50 VIP tickets selling out in a
matter of hours, it’s sure to be a big hit, with an unlimited number of tickets
available on the door at a cost of £2.
Make sure you arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Doors open at 12pm and will stay open
through till 8pm.
Will we see you there?
Are you loving trainers?
xx
New Look: Exclusive Festival Fashion Vibes
We are well and truly into the Summer festival season. I don't know about you, but I look to my style icons for festival trends, then add my own style to that.
New Look have made an incredible timeline that takes us through festival fashion trends from as far back as 1969, at Woodstock Festival.
If you're trying to get festival ready this summer, New Look is the only guide you need. You can get so much inspiration from such an eclectic mix of trends. Don't just pack your floral headband this Summer...think outside the box.
Festival Fashion Timeline by New Look
My favourite trend to emerge from festivals past and present is definitely a little more grunge than girl....I like clean lines and chic outfits as much as the next girl but, when I'm sweating in a field filled with thousands of people, I want to be comfortable and effortless. And by effortless, I mean, slouchy tee, cut off denim shorts and dry shampoo (for my newly coloured lilac noted hair).
Check out Reading Festival, 1992 for some inspiration on the timeline above.
What festivals have you got lined up?
What are your essential items?
xx
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