mood board
lariat // feathered headband // romper // sunnies // fringed kimono // suede fringe bag // beaded sandal
You guys, I was thrilled when I entered my Coachella mood board for consideration to pitch for celebrity stylist Anita Patrickson at Simply Stylist LA Pitch Fest, and was chosen!
She dresses the super cute Julianne Hough and Rachel Bilson, among others, so it was a huge honor to showcase my styling.
I wanted a relaxed tone, so my inspo for the aesthetic was a mix of bohemian and sort of ‘flower child’ image. My goal was to put together a killer look that that exemplified a free spirit attitude and ‘cool as hell’ vibe. This is the girl you want to hang with and dance away the weekend.
Without following a seemingly typical bohemian ‘uniform,’ so to speak, seen as THE festival fashion, it was important to step away {but not too much; hence the inspo ;)} by combining texture. That’s where the edginess of fringe and beading mixed with softer fabrics came to play.
And rather than the usual spring/summer florals, I swapped them for paisley prints and/or rich, bright hues and lace.
The romper or matching shorts set is perfect with it’s floaty quality. Think flowy silhouettes and feminine features with rougher textures of braided leather and fringe, and cool vibes of feathers and beads.
Style Note: As I explained to Anita and a room full of fabulous women at Simply Stylist LA, if I were going to play up the softer, feminine side, I’d top the look with a floral crown over a loose braid or soft waves. If going with a cooler, edgier vibe, I’d opt for a simple braided headband or feathers in the hair as seen above.
Anyone going to Coachella?
I’d love to see the style you create from any of my inspo… tag me on IG @fashionablymelissa #havenstcoachellastyle
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