PoesoPosh: Festivus for the Rest of Us ! : A look for Festival Season 2016

It's FESTIVAL season! && you know what that means. Plenty of great options for simple, light looks for the desert. We should expect to see short shorts, maybe some crochet, hippie inspired clothing, fabulous jewelry, and most of all skin!

Probably the most popular festival every year, COACHELLA, brings people from all over, ready to party in the desert with friends while rocking unique looks. We should expect to see lots of colors, as spring has arrived. Neutrals have been especially prevalent in the past year so we can be sure we'll see some of that:

When preparing for a festival, one of the most crucial parts of your ensemble should be ACCESSORIES! Due to festivals having a distinct warm and desert vibe, most pieces will have a bohemian feel. Everything from statement necklaces & loads of bracelets and rings to ankle boots & sandals, cute bags, and funky frames. && we can't forget the flower crowns and hats. You can be sure adding a hat to your outfit will pull the look together.

Let's face it, skin is always in. One key ingredient to the perfect festival look is showing some skin. The sunny weather will allow for bare legs, shoulders, and tummies..oh my! You'll often see beauties rocking bathing suits under other items and lots of sheer material.

Finally, the most important thing may be the wow factor. Have fun with your outfit. Plan to stand OUT!!

So for those of you (like me) who love these looks but aren't going to COACHELLA, It's Festivus for the rest of us! Here's a festival look that can be worn anytime & anywhere during the summer.

I found these pants at Forever 21 and immediately fell in love with their Hippie potential. I had tons of ideas running through my head and knew I couldn't leave these beauties behind. Usually my outfits begin with a single piece of clothing that I fall in love with and then build around.

You'll notice I often substitute items. Options are a major key to styling.

It was actually difficult for me to find a top in my closet that didn't clash with these pants. I felt that the lace detail to this top that I found over a year ago at ANGL worked best. I'd ideally find something with more color but really, is all black everything ever a bad idea?? Over it all, I added a colorful kimono I found about a year ago at FOREVER 21 to make the whole look more dynamic.

&& now for the accessories: This hat, I've had for a few years now, found at FOREVER 21. Around my neck I'm wearing a choker and necklace combo from FOREVER 21 along with a cross I found in my mom's jewelry box (you'll learn that I love being able to use "retired" items). On my arm I have a black bracelet from ALDO along with a silver bracelet from KATE SPADE. On my face I'm wearing sunglasses from FOREVER 21. Lastly, on my feet I have wedge sandals from FOREVER 21.