...It's Festival Time!

Hey ya'll!

It's my favorite time of year...NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL time! Last weekend was the first weekend and yesterday kicked off the first day of the second weekend. Jazz Fest is one of my favorite festivals for many reasons...the food is fantastic, the music is always amazing, and there's always a magical spirit of fun in the air! 

I have attached photos of my Friday from last weekend's festivities along with a small checklist of things to remember I wrote years ago for a another blog!

Hat: Forever 21, Harness: Forever 21, Earrings: Francesca's Collections, Tunic: Aristocracy NOLA
Overalls: Thrifted (brand LEI, similar linked), Chambray Top: Dad's (lol, similar linked), Sunnies: Sunglass Hut 

Bracelets: Hemline Lafayette, Pandora, Trendz, Things Remembered, Porter Lyons
Bag: Gift from Mom (similar linked), Shoes: Chuck Taylor Classics

        

      1- Make sure you have a great, durable cross body bag or backpack: A cross body bag/ backpack holds everything you could possible need: water bottles, lip gloss, wet wipes, sun screen, a poncho and more…all while keeping your hands free. 
2- Check the weather: Living in southern Louisiana, we all know how unpredictable this weather can be!! It is SO important to check the weather and make sure you are not stuck in sandals in the mud… which brings me to my next tip!
3- Wear the correct shoes: Your favorite sandals may be your most obvious choice, but think again! Boots are always a good choice…whether they are combat boots, steel toe boots, or regular rain boots…. they are perfect for sloshing through mud or if it unexpectedly rains or even if it get a little chilly outside! You always want to keep your toesies warm!

4- Wear an outfit you can be free and comfortable in: We've all seen the pictures of Kate Moss, Chanel Iman, and Vanessa Hudgens nearly naked at festival, but that doesn't mean you have to be! Wear something you feel completely comfortable in, like your favorite denim shorts and tee or a maxi and crop top! After all, we all know being comfortable in your own skin is the hottest thing you could ever wear!

5- Pick your accessories with care: Even if you decide to play it safe with your outfit, festivals are the time you can go absolutely insane with your jewelry and accessories! It’s all about the accents! Paint each nail a funky color, layer your arm in bracelets, break out your bohemian headband, and hand and ear cuffs! Be creative with your accessories, after all we only really go to festivals to see what others are wearing…right?!

6- Plan your day: Most festivals have maps and itinerary’s on their website that you can download ahead of time. Printing one out and planning the day ahead of time with friends can ensure you make time to do everything during your day. You want to see one performer at 2pm and your friend wants to see another at 3pm across the park? Done and done…as long as you guys are prepared!
7- Most importantly…have fun all while being SAFE: This probably should have been number one! Remember all the rules your parents instilled in you when you were little…stay with the group, don’t drink from strangers, be aware of your surroundings. We all want to have a crazy, unforgettable time…but make sure you are safe so you can tell others about your wild time later.

       How do you festival?!

Love and Kisses,