COACHELLA 2012 FASHION

Tell me why I am low key happy that all that Coachella hype is far behind the real world now. This leaves it up to me to now write about the most popular fashions during the two consecutive Coachella weekends.

Now the weather was VERY different the two weekends...from what I hear. The first day of the first weekend, it was freezing cold and even raining a bit in Los Angeles. That first weekend was definitely more chilly, while the second week was sizzling in the high 90's, I think even breaking 100 degrees one of the days!

Here are the top trends for Coachella 2012:

1) Cat-eye sunglasses - I absolutely love this trend! I have the Michael Kors brown cat-eyes with the gold metal on the sides!

2) Polka Dots - Another trend I absolutely in love with! It looks so dainty and you can dress it up or down.

3) Cut-out dresses - This shows just the right amount of sexy while still looking dainty and carefree.

4) Matching tops and bottoms - Who said there was ever a bad thing about being too matchy matchy?

5) Midriff tops - Well it is spring, going to summer right? Ladies, just make sure your midriff is at least decent enough before this trend goes haywire.

6) Sneakers - Get your shoe game up with some statement sneaks that are not only comfortable, but can provide that stylish element to your outfit.

7) Animal/Tribal Print - I say this trend WILL NEVER DIE!

8) Crazy Mismatched Prints - Sorry, I just wouldn't dare crossing that territory. I like to match somewhat, not throw the craziest combinations together. This only works for Coachella though if you're looking for that carefree attitude.

9) Head Scarf - This trend can be cute, but a big no-no at the same time in reality of course. Not everyone can pull this off.

10) Slip On Sandals - Why not opt for sandals that are basically like slippers meant for use outside the house?

Welcome back Coachella-ites! How nice of you to enjoy great music and an escape from reality, but now is not the time to rock some of these crazy fashions. Yes, it's always great to be fashion forward, but don't get ahead of yourselves. Mismatching along with huge head scarves can do some serious damage to your fashion reputation, so be careful of what you may be trying to imitate.



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

TUPAC COMES BACK TO LIFE AT COACHELLA

How can anyone avoid all the Coachella hype leading up to the first weekend that just happened? It didn't help that on every social media channel are constant updates to every second of Coachella: the performers, the fashion, the drugged out times with friends...

Every year, Coachella's goal is to out-do the previous year. I can recall last year when Kanye West performed, and asides from the specific artists I would've loved to see: The Black Keys, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, David Guetta, SBTRKT, Childish Gambino, Dr. Dre & Snoop, Calvin Harris, and Santigold, one performance will have people talking for the rest of their lives.

But one performance in particular stole the show, and the entire Coachella weekend. Tupac, yes Tupac, made an appearance at Coachella. How you ask? By a hologram, that looked eerily real. This hologram that was 4 months in the making looked, moved, rapped, and danced like Tupac making others wonder if this was an actual hoax. Seeing the performance gave me serious chills, but even more creepy is when he shouted out "Coachella"! His set consisted of "2 of Americaz Most Wanted" and "Gangsta Party" Look at it here:



With all the hype and stories that surrounded the first weekend, what surprises will the second weekend bring? Do you think they will be another Tupac performance? I personally don't think so, maybe another type of hologram, like Biggie or something. I don't know how I'd feel if there was the same exact set for the Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg performance, it won't be as surprising. Go "Big"! (Get it?)

Speaking of holograms, check out the cool video below which explains how a person can come to life via this extraordinary technology.

The Gadget Show from Musion Systems on Vimeo.

For now, those that didn't and won't go to Coachella this year, such as myself, will try and "re-live" what could've been through the media and all our friends' pics uploaded online. I'm pretty anxious though to "hear" about the differences between weekends, and in the same way ready for it to be over with! ;)

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

COACHELLA 2012 HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED!

I honestly had no idea that the announcements for who would be at Coachella would come out so soon. On social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, so many people are posting the picture that was released on who was going to be at Coachella this year.

Last year, they made headlines with Kanye West being the last performer on the third day. Now Coachella will end the three day festival with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Let the west coast rap have a comeback!

If I was going, which I'm not planning to as of yet, this is who I would be excited to see (in no particular order):

The Black Keys, Afrojack, Frank Ocean, David Guetta, Childish Gambino, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, and Calvin Harris.

I honestly don't know a lot of these artists. This year, Coachella will be hosted for two weekends instead of one: April 13-15 and April 20-22. What artists are you looking forward to seeing? Do you think the lineup is as good as last years?!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille