Something Clever: A Fashion Blog: 04/18/11

Yet another year has passed by (that's 19 total people!), and I must ask myself, why have I not attended the best musical festival that the US has to offer, the indie rock smorgasbord, Coachella?!? Mix the Southern California laid-back vibe with a killer line up... and you have one incredible weekend of rock-in-roll awesomeness that needed me there! Acts included Cee Lo Green, Brandon Flowers (*gush*), Kanye West, The Strokes, The Kills, this year's Grammy shockers Arcade Fire and so many more fantastic artists. So, it's no surprise that the event has received quite the celebrity following. From Katy to Kayne to Kelly, all the stylish folk came with their fashion guns-a-'blazin' and their hippie flags flyin'! Here are some of my favorite quintessential Coachella looks, and some suggestions so that you too can be just as bohemian chic for your next outing. If you need me, I'll be watching viral clips of all the performances while I try to insert something clever........

Kanye rocking womenswear?? Could it be?? Yes, it is indeed true, he was seen sporting a Celine blouse featured in the Spring 2011 collection while performing at the festival.. and oddly, I like it! I little homo-sesual??... maybe, but it's Kanye. As long as he isn't ambushing stages, he's in the clear!

Straight guys, when you wear feminine pieces, always make sure to contrast and balance with things that are very masculine. For Kanye, it was his gold chains and cold-as-ice personality, but I would suggest boot-cut jeans (not skinnys!), work boots (maybe some Dr. M's), and a wrist watch or solid belt (no scarfs). This Henley below from Urban Outfitters does have a naturally feminine cut, but with the above tips you can totally look all man baby!

Standard Sub Henley - $24

Kate Bosworth is the queen of cool, so it was no gasp moment when she showed up looking effortlessly chic. The beauty in the outfit is the simplicity that still ends up looking layered! I think she looks to die for, and as always, it looks like she put it together in 5 minutes.

We all own fun graphic t's and a pair of distressed shorts, but we don't always know the right way to pull it all together without looking boring, but, just adding a few stellar, unique pieces can make a whole outfit happen! Pile on those bangles, the more the merrier, a cross necklace, and splurge on a pair of handmade moccasins (Esty all the way) instead of a generic pair you could pick up anywhere! Let's not forget the sunnies.. ALWAYS wear your sunnies! :) Forever 21 provides an inexpensive way to stock up on Kate-approved summer accessories!

Antiqued Ethiopian Bangles - $7.50

Gypsy Bracelet Set - $4.80

Teardrop Cross Necklace - $6.80

Sunglasses - $5.80

Oh Alexa, my fashion soul-mate, am I really taken aback by the fact that you look perfect? Of course not! :) Talk about a flirty (and short!) summer dress! This Brit knows style, and she looks divine in this sundress, but what I really like about the getup is that she didn't go typical lace ( all pretty and sweet). With a corseted waist, neon bangles, black buckled sandals, and cobalt nail polish, she turned this into a hip remix of an old classic!

Bold bold bold! It's all over the runways and the store shelves! Colors galore, so how do you choose? Like Alexa, don't overdo it! (Gucci can pull off a completely neon ensemble.. but, unfortunately, you can't!) Take mild pieces and mix in pops of extreme color! A bright top here, a brighter scarf there... you will be livening up the scene with your brilliance before you know it! Urban Outfitters knows what to do.

The Base

Staring at Stars Gauze Dress - $69

Deena & Ozzy Suede Open Toe Sandals - $39

Pleated Lightweight Infinity Scarf - $24

House of Holland tights - $28

Full Jersey Turban - $29

The last crocheted, Coachella candidate is Vanessa Hudgens, but I will admit, I have a difficult time talking about her. Why you ask? No! Not because she was in High School Musical silly billies!! Truthfully, this difficulty steams from me not really knowing if I absolutely love or completely hate her looks! On on hand, she goes full 1970s Woodstock bohemian and dares to be different with fashion (kudos, kudos) HOWEVER, some of her avant-garde-lookin' choices started to feel.. well.. a little too Ke$ha for me. So, I'll put you loyal readers to the test! On the top right of this page you should see a poll that begs the same question. Please help me decipher it because this has been looming in my mind all weekend!!! (not really, come on, I do have a life! :) ) While you contemplate, her are some bad-ass groovy 70s duds from ASOS that will surely be the talk of the town, you dig? :)