COACHELLA 2013: PART 1


WEARING: Melissa Araujo Asymmetric Skirt (from the new collection-coming soon), Splendid Montmartre Blazer, and Converse High Tops.

The Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California is a dream come true. I couldn't go before because I was in school and taking time off during mid April was not an option for me. Once I finished school I was caught in the working dilemma "No time off". But this was the year, some of my closest friends and I made plans for a road trip to Palm Springs. So began an epic holiday full of great band sets, music, palm trees, sun, sand storms and cava.

Weekend 1, this ensemble was easy to wear and I really didn't look like I fit in to the festival, with all the bohemian, cut off shorts and hippie flower lovers out there. Nothing like standing out in a crowd of people. When I saw this minimal, colourless monument in the middle of the grounds at Coachella, I knew I would use it for a post. At night, different images and colours would be projected on to its walls.

There were around 85,000 people everyday, of all ages, sizes, races and fashion tastes. There are no words to describe the feeling of live music and seeing someone you admire perform so close to you. The highlights for me each day were as follow: Friday the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Karen O. oozed confidence, coolness and alpha female power (her leather jacket was to die for).  Saturday Moby's, DJ set made me dance my heart out. On Sunday, Grimes (Claire Bouchard) killed it, I love her sound and her one woman show. I am going to do another post about Coachella next week because there is lots to say and share - more pictures to come.

Photos by Phoebe Redlin




Comments

  1. Simple and beautiful, like it :)

    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  2. you went to Coachella??? Seriously? WOW so jealous! xx
    http://www.surfaddictfashionista.com/

    ReplyDelete
  3. Wow, you saw some incredible acts! (GRIMES!) Seriously jealous!
    I love your skirt! Beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Love you coachella minimalism style :) Can't wait for the next pics to come!
    p.s. your previous DIY posts are fantastic!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I know I keep hearing about this event, but alas I an in NY. Great pix!

    Ali of

    www.dressingken.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. I wish I was there :)
    Love that asymmetric skirt with converse !
    Great look !

    http://www.olastory.com/

    ReplyDelete
  7. How fun! I want to go to Coachella at least once. Very cool look and photos.
    xoxo Aimee
    bowsandbeau-ties.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. Oooh I'd so wear this skirt. Looking forward to your collection launch. Outfit looks cool, casual, chic yet effortless :) have fun!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Tasty outfit...I love your photos...

    http://lttreasure.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  10. aaaaaaaaww you are very lucky! enjoy it!

    ReplyDelete
  11. this is such a great and simple outfit!

    btw, I have a great giveaway on my blog, you can win 50 $ to spend on jewellery. Check it out here: http://livinginash0e.blogspot.ro/2013/04/haute1-jewelery-giveaway-international.html

    ReplyDelete
  12. You're so lucky! + tnx for the comment!

    Onlyshoes
    http://onlyshoes.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. There's much to admire here... First, I am super impressed with your skirt design! Also your ensemble is a real attention-getter, partly because you've toned it down in a wonderfully unexpected manner with white Converse sneakers. So. Cool. Yet it would work nicely with other footwear styles. Versatility goes a long way!
    And Coachella must've been amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  14. your sense of style is impressing.

    ReplyDelete
  15. You are consistent and edgy and never boring. I am too bipolar to be consistent. Haha! Cheers to minimalism, i am a huge fan! Loves as always xx

    ReplyDelete
  16. I hope that next year I'll be there too♥

    ReplyDelete
  17. Cool black and white look. Esp. love the skirt. Glad you had fun at Coachella. Wish I can go one day too :)

    xx

    ReplyDelete
  18. awesome skirt- fabulous pics! xx

    http://the109block.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. Stunning outfit!

    http://www.stefanystrange.com/

    ReplyDelete
  20. o coachella deve ser incrível hein?!
    ameiii seu look!
    Beijos!

    ReplyDelete
  21. That skirt is adorable, it is something I would totally wear! I hope you had a great time =^.^=
    tanyaminxy.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. That skirt is beautiful, so simple & perfect! Really excited to see the rest of the collection!
    The Yeah Yeah Yeah's have been on my list of bands to see forever, so I am super jealous, I just adore Karen O she is just too cool. Grimes is amazing live too! I am definitely going to have to do Coachella one year, it looks & sounds amazing! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Oh my, I'm so jealous you were at Coachella!
    I love your skirt by the way, it's amazing.

    XO The Daily Fashion Drug

    ReplyDelete
  24. so loving this! you totally stated true to your style in the midst of hippie fashion. you look awesome. and im so sad i didnt get to bump into you!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Oh how I wish I could go! And hope I will someday.. You looked perfect in b&w, hope you had a great time! x

    ReplyDelete
  26. I wish I was there. So jealous girlfriend! Hope you had a great time! You look stunning in this outfit!

    x Sharday

    SHARDETTE BLOG

    ReplyDelete
  27. grimes is totally one of the best acts I've seen live...I envy you so much for seeing yyys and all that tropical festival atmosphere...have fun :****

    http://hypemyhip.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  28. I love your look!! Adn the background!!
    It is a cool post!
    Adriana R.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Oh... You know what... You suck.:D (And I say that lovingly.;)) I hope I'll be able to go someday too! But since I'm from Europe I have to be happy with the Exit festival in Serbia. It's pretty massive too (4+ days, 30+ stages) and I had the best time when I went there for the first time a few years ago.

    P.S.: I really REALLY like your outfit, that skirt is PERFECT.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Love the look Melissa! I like the skirt a lot!!!
    You have an amazing body so everything fit you perfectly!!!
    kiss, THESPARKLINGCINNAMON

    ReplyDelete
  31. You look amazing! Great post Melissa!!
    xx

    Johanna, Sweden
    ART FASHION

    ReplyDelete
  32. love the skirt looks great on you,
    kisses from,
    http://www.littlefashionwhitelies.com/easy-riders/

    ReplyDelete
  33. The skirt is great!!! love your look !!!

    xx

    morefashion-gaby.blogspot.mx

    ReplyDelete
  34. Nice outfit i love to wear them. http://www.liquorishonline.com

    ReplyDelete
  35. Great look for the event. I'd love to attend one of these years.

    xo
    Ola
    www.stylesbyola.com

    ReplyDelete
  36. great, minimalism like I love

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment