Monday, 29 April 2013

Festival Fashion

Festival fashion doesn't have to mean wellies and denim hotpants. When did this hotpants thing at festivals start anyway? We live in the UK, you need a jumper and tights!! Glastonbury is only a month away and this got me thinking about the start of festival season.  This years line up is a very British affair with The Rolling Stones, Mumford & Sons and Arctic Monkeys set to take the stage. With this in mind I've gone for a bit of an equestrian/traditionally British look for Glasto. The riding boots make a nice change from wellies and cost less than a pair of Hunter wellies and you can wear them all year round. I invested in a Barbour coat for festivals last year and it has been one of my wisest investments. When the heavens opened at Reading last year I stayed dry and when the sun went in at night at Bestival the jacket gave me just enough warmth.
glastonbury festival fashion



Mark Todd Boots:equestrian clearance  - Jacket: John Lewis- Jeans: ASOS  - Shirt: boohoo.com


The Benicassim Festival is much more than just a music festival; over 100 acts perform over 4 days - over 4 stages, with 8 days free camping.You can laze on the beach sipping cocktails by day, and as the sun sets you can enjoy music by night. Benicassim is near Valencia, on the beautiful coastline of Spain which has much more appeal than a soggy field in the UK somewhere... You definitely need a hat when the sun it beating down on you all day and ditch the wellies in favour of some short boots. Sandals might seem like a good idea but someone is bound to step on your toes in the croud, ouch! I'm pretty jealous of anyone going this year as both the Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane are playing, my faves.

benicassim festival fashion

Boots: Spartoo - Hat: Topshop - Dress: H&M - Sunglasses: New Look

Also remember that style isn't the most important thing at a festival, you're going to have a few too many drinks cover yourself in glitter and run through the crowd like a loon... or is that just me?

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Me and Harri at Reading festival last year.

Are you heading off to any festivals this year? I've already got my tickets for Bestival but I'm hoping to go to a few more.




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19 comments:

  1. Fish In A Desert29 April 2013 at 12:36

    Some day I´ll go to Glasto... This year I´d go to Portugal or Benicassim to see Queens of the Stone Age. I only went once to Benicassim, and that was the year of the fire, the hurricane and Oasis (gladly). But it was a living hell, so so hot !! Maybe I´d change those cute booties for some flats or sandals, but anyway your outfits are very lovely ^^

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    1. Gem1 May 2013 at 10:16

      well worth it for Oasis! I saw their last ever performance at V Festival :)

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  2. duck in a dress29 April 2013 at 13:35

    I'm off to Glastonbury - or Pilton as we locals call it :-)

    I'll be working in Pilton village doing stewarding and in return, I get a free festival ticket. Hoping to see Mumford and Sons, Portishead and The Infinite Monkey Cage (over in the Theatre & Circus area) but it'll depend on when I'm working.

    Fingers crossed that this year is a sunny one and no wellies are needed! x

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    1. Gem1 May 2013 at 10:17

      oooh Portishead, would love to see them. Miles Kane is worth checking out, he really gives it all in a live performance x

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  3. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 16:32

    that denim dress from H&M is so pretttty!
    Haha, I went to a small festivel last year and wore skinny jeans, a couple of hours into the day I think everyone else wished they did too! haha x

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  4. Sophie29 April 2013 at 16:58

    Gah I really wish I was off to a festival this year!
    Sophie
    x

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  5. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 18:20

    This year my be my first for 8 years when I haven't been to a festival :-( I'm hoping to fit in a little one somewhere xxx

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  6. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 23:31

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  7. AlittlebitUnique // UK blog29 April 2013 at 23:57

    You and Harri are so cute! I'd love to go to Benni, it looks seriously incredible!!!

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    Oh, also I'd love if you'd vote for me in the Company blog awards, best fashion - newcomer, thanks :)

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    1. Gem1 May 2013 at 10:17

      haha thanks, we had quite a lot of rum by that point ;) x

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  8. Jodhpuri Pants30 April 2013 at 13:59

    Fabulous picks of latest fashion clothes.. Loved it.. xoxo

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  9. Courtney Melville30 April 2013 at 14:13

    Really loving both your outfits for the festivals. I've never been to a festival, but i'd definitely be wearing one of these outfits if i was to go! x

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  10. Maria Fallon30 April 2013 at 17:29

    Those boots are amazing and I am always so envious of your Barbour, think I am going to have to save for one!

    Maria xxx

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    1. Gem1 May 2013 at 10:15

      I think it's well worth it because hopefully it will last me 20+ years if I keep it waxed. They have some good sales too and look out for 20% events off in places like John Lewis because they sell them there too xx

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    2. Sarah with Love2 May 2013 at 11:48

      also if you have an outlet store near you they are good as do samples for cheaper prices!

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  11. High Heel Shoes2 May 2013 at 11:34

    Superb picks of designer clothes and designer footwear.. Loved it! xoxoo

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  12. Sarah with Love2 May 2013 at 11:48

    I'm so jealous wish I was going to a festival this year. I love Barbour jackets, I worked for them for 5 years so can deffo confirm how amazing they are!! People would bring in their "grandparents" coats from 20 years ago to be rewaxed. amazing.

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  13. Designer Eyewear3 May 2013 at 07:30

    Great picks! Especially that jacket in first pic and sunglasses for women in second pic.. :)

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  14. Anonymous4 May 2013 at 16:42

    Those Mark Todd boots are lush, certainly a nicer and classier option than crummy plastic wellies! This year I'm staying small-scale, heading down to Swansea for Gwyl Pili Pala in a few weeks. It's all Welsh indie bands and rock acts in local venues. Mid-may, so I think I'll be going for skinny jeans, brogues, print blouses and a fedora ...

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