Festival Fashion: Must Have Accessories
This year festival accessories are on another level! Forget about worrying if your wearing the correct style shorts, festival style this year is all about the little things. Here is the low down on the small things that will make a big difference when it comes to your festival looks this year.
By Sabrina Carder, The Young Eccentric
Sunglasses
Shades are a must when you spend all day dancing around in the sun! However, this year stay away from the typical aviator/ wayfarer styles. It’s all about the mirror lens! The retro colourful sunglasses were the latest to hit the catwalk and are perfect for creating a retro festival look. For added protection go for a polarized lens such as mine from Blueprint (£36).
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River Island (£10), Ray Ban (£188), Le Specs (£49)
Temp Tattoos
Yes temp tatts are back! But forget about the rubbish ones back in the 90s that stayed on for about a hour. The temp tatts of today are chic, metallic and durable! Celebs such as Rihanna and Beyonce are big fan’s of metallic temp tatts. Whether you just want a little motif on your wrist or go all out with a large statement piece a metallic temp tatt will make you shine through the crowd. You can buy your fave celeb style tatts at Bohemian Jewellery Tats (I’m wearing the Rihanna pack £16.95).
Faux Septum Ring
The latest piercing trend is hands down the septum ring and its taking over the fashion world fast! Thanks to the likes of FKA Twigs, Rihanna and numerous instagram posts this rebellious temp piercing is the perfect way show your dangerous side this summer. Love it or loathe it its the only face accessory you need this festival season ( I’m wearing the Sun Tribal Faux Septum Ring from Galisfly ($24).
Boots
Lets face it, wellington boots even when paired with our most carefully planned festival outfit always manage to kill those cool girl vibes we were hoping for.
Luckily wellies aren’t the only sensible shoes you can wear. For a more trendy look add a pair of sturdy ankle boots such as these Dr Martens (£105). They will still keep your feet nice and dry and safe from trampling.
If you prefer something a little softer and colourful why not try a pair of Palladium Boots (£52). They come is so many great pastel colours that would definitely brighten up your outfit!
Bags
There are only two types of bags really appropriate for festivals – backpacks and bumbags. There is no reason why your bag has to be boring. Choose a statement graphic with one of the many awesome designs from Spiral (Cloud Backpack £24.99).
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All from Spiral (Prices Start £9.99)
Braids
Lastly, if like me you have been having hair envy after seeing all the amazing braid hair do’s on your instagram check out Keash Braids. Braids are the perfect hairstyle for festivals, not only is it bang on trend but also you don’t have to worry about your hair becoming a dreadlock mess – score! (prices start from £15)
