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 CELEBRITY FASHION

Celebrities in the name of music and fashion threw on their best "not trying" looks at the Coachella Valley Music Festival this past weekend. One definite trend was BOHO CHIC.

Kanye West, the last performer of the festival rocked a woman's shirt from Celine's Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. Not only did he make it masculine by opening up the shirt and pairing it with multiple gold chains and his own Nike sneaks.

Katy Perry wore a nude colored lace Dolce & Gabbana tiered dress with headband and gladiator sandals.

Rihanna wore a denim shorts with a black tank and military jacket along with a fedora.

Vanessa Hudgens wore a teal cropped top, a sheer black maxi full length skirt with many accessories.

Nicole Ritchie wore an animal print top with cutoff shorts and strappy black heels.

Kate Bosworth wore an American flag shirt with white shorts and tan sneakers.

These were just some of the many sightings of celebrities in their Coachella attire. One thing for certain is that music and fashion are interrelated in how we express ourselves. Boho chic is a trend that seems like it's going to stay around for quite some time, so invest in some great gladiator sandals, floral printed skirts, and colorful loose tops, staying on the tribal theme.



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

KANYE WEST ENDS COACHELLA 2011 WITH A BANG!!!

Coachella 2011 just happened this past weekend and boy did everyone seem to enjoy it...[[ I enjoyed seeing FB updates on it within my home :D ]]

Though I was initially supposed to go, who knew so many celebrities would turn out?! Some names included Leonardo DiCaprio, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Adrian Grenier, Ashley Greene, Lea Michelle, Usher, Paris Hilton, Kate Bosworth (in the general section, not VIP), Vanessa Hudgens, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Ritchie...

This massive three day concert event held some of the biggest names in music! But besides the scorching temperatures and the day/after parties, it was the music that people were mostly talking about.

Kanye West was the final performer Sunday night where he performed a nearly two hour set! Kanye knew that Coachella was thee concert of the year saying, "When I was working on my ["Dark Fantasy"] album, I kept thinking that I couldn't wait to perform 'Power' at Coachella... This is the most important show to me since my mom passed." If you weren't able to catch his performance via YouTube last night, here's some videos you can check.

POWER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfGvOXhMUds

GOLD DIGGER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSoPRYWdNEQ&feature=related

MONSTER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cuc1xjfNFco

CAN'T TELL ME NOTHIN': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MpR0Ym303M

Kanye's performance was the perfect topping to the cake, closing a long weekend full of talented artists and performers. Since Coachella gets bigger and better each year, I can't wait to see what's in store in 2012!!!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

KANYE WEST Trades All-Black For All Colors at Coachella Festival!!

Kanye surely was showing "ALL OF THE LIGHTS" in his outfit. Check out Kanye's India-inspired tunic paired with immense gold jewelry and colorful wooden bracelets at the 2011 COACHELLA FESTIVAL. This look may be seen on a significant number of men this summer.

This look was pretty cool, as is MOST of Kanye's outfits. The look also SCREAMS 'Spring Time' and it's also very inviting and open than wearing the usual all-black or dark-colored attire. See more pics of the FASHION-FORWARD Kanye:

Another TUNIC wearer was singer Ryan Leslie:

...And LIL B wore an even more colorful one... HMM...
*sideways look*

Pic: YBF/ Idolator

RIHANNA At 2011 Coachella In 'Kick-Back' Clothes

Just a few days after RIHANNA stunned millions of viewers watching American Idol (with the gorgeous gown she wore), she was spotted at uber-popular COACHELLA FESTIVAL, where all kinds of stars were there.

Check out Rihanna in her kick-back clothing. Ladies, this is a great way to look if you just want to relax and look fun, flirty, and quirky without lookin' like a HOT MESS OF A SLOB, or looking like a call girl on the corner of 6 Mile and Woodward Avenue (a known Detroit corridor for prostitution).

 Just don't stand over there, or you'll give the police the wrong idea. 

Usher and Rihanna

Pic: Media Takeout

Coachella 2011!!!

Don't judge me for going to concerts mostly with my dad, but that's how it is. Being into different type of music and listening to different radio stations, I have always heard of Coachella but have never known what it was about. With all the performers or Coachella 2011 being announced today, the hype has BEGUN!
Coachella is a 3 day event, with a different show being put on each day. The show I believe that will cause the most attention is the one on Sunday April 17 with headliner Kanye West! Let's see what controversy stirs up along the way! More performers I'm looking forward to that day are The Strokes, Wiz Khalifa, Damien Marley & Nas, and Jimmy Eat World! Coachella will be held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. I heard last year they only sold 3 day tickets, but hopefully this year it would be individual days, AND hopefully it's assigned seating, though I bet it's not.


You Just Do You, Imma Do Me


Camille