Okay, so as you know, I have zero experiences in the world of festivals & I absolutely have no desire to learn (sorry festival lovers, but it’s just not for me…).
BUT… I still want to be relevant & hang with the cool kids, so I blog about it like I know something. Haha, but really, I know you guys are gearing up for festival season so I think it’s okay I pretend a little & share with you guys what I would need for a weekend at Coachella.
It totally looks like a lot of stuff & I am sure your thinking “clearly she’s never been to a festival, thinking she is bringing all this stuff with her”. Well, I don’t think you need to bring all of this with you to the actual event, but I do think every single one of these twenty items should absolutely be in your suitcase.
Actually, these items should be any your suitcase wherever your travelling to (not festival specific!).
So yea, I may not be the most reliable source for festival advice, but I honestly think this is a solid list of items to add onto your packing spreadsheet (cause yes, I make full blown packing spreadsheets for EVERY trip). x, E
1. crossbody bag: obviously it’s gotta be boho, but a crossbody is a must so you can dance hands free!
2. bandana: yes it’s the hot trend of the season, but rumor has it festivals can get DUSTY & this bandana could come in handy when trying to avoid a dust storm ending up in your lungs. Wear it around your neck or even tie it on to your crossbody.
2. NYX Born to Glow liquid illuminator: your about to learn all about one of my favorite make-up companies, NYX. I thought I’d only feature NYX products in this post to showcase the amazing (& affordable) cosmetics company. 100% not sponsored, this stuff is just the jam. I love this illuminator to put on my cheekbones for the perfect natural & dewy vibe.
3. Hair ties: Yea, your hair looks cute down & flowing while dancing, but I can imagine after 30 minutes your probably gonna want to throw it up in a ponytail. I love these hair ties cause they are comfortable & cute (so you don’t have an ugly black band on your wrist).
4. NYX Photogenic Finish: Just a really good make-up setting powder that I can’t live without.
5. Fujifilm Instax Mini: Cause Polaroids and festivals go hand in hand, but get a case so you don’t lose it!!
6. Natural Hand Sanitizer: Porta-Potties are my worse nightmare, second to Purell (too many chemicals). Make your own hand sanitizer & use it often!!!
7. NYX Badunkadunk Mascara: Although your keeping your makeup simple, you need mascara & I am currently obsessed with this one. It stays on SO well (won’t sweat off) & makes your lashes look like extensions.
8. Sunnies: obviously…
9. Protein Bars: this is KEY. I think people forget to eat at festivals & often get super weak (although other things may be a factor to that…), but I suggest keeping a few protein bars in your purse for when you remember to eat!!!
10. Wisps: I strongly believe everyone should carry Wisps with them at all times.
11. BKR water bottle: I don’t why I am so obsessed with this (BPA free) water bottle, but I am. Also, I am curious how many people at festivals have to go to the nurses station for dehydration. I hear they have water booths, so bring your own bottle & fill up every hour!!!
12. Amore Pacific sunscreen mist: OMG. Please don’t forget sunscreen!!! The last thing you want is an epic sunburn to ruin your weekend. I know it can be a pain, I often forget, but this mist makes protecting my skin a no excuse kinda thing. It also has a lot of natural ingredients that help prevent your skin from aging/environmental toxins.
13. Downey Wrinkle Release Spray (travel size): Coachella style is always flowy, & pretty much all things whimsical get massive wrinkles. I loatheeee wrinkles & Downey Wrinkle Release Spray is my no.1 style weapon.
14. Evian spray: for when things just get too hot, or in the morning for a quick toner!
15. NYX matte finishing spray: extra protection from sweating your makeup off. This stuff really makes your makeup stay in place!!!
16. NYX matte lip creams: my favorite lip creams of all time. They have staying power & don’t dry out your lips. I like Abu Dhabi & Tokyo the best.
17. Kai roller ball perfume oil: I love this fresh scent, & since it’s an oil it will last all day long (even after you sweat for an entire day).
18. NYX brow kit: my favorite natural look is a nude lip, some shimmer, mascara, & some BOLD ass brows. I have been loving this brow kit lately & also suggest keeping them in place with this eyebrow shaping pencil.
19. NYX gold eyeshadow pencil: Typically I don’t wear eyeshadow, but for a festival I’d be all about a metallic gold eye. Very boho-ish, yet chic.
20. Mini Wet Brush: my beloved Wet Brush had a baby & now I can carry it with me everywhere! I love my teeny tiny Wet Brush.
OKAY! That’s all (whew). I really think this is some good essentials to keep you feeling good, looking good, & prepared AF. If I am missing anything super helpful, let the readers know!! x, E
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Have you tried the NYX micro brow pencil?? It is a serious dupe for the brow whiz(I love NYX as well). I am totally in the same boat with you on festivals, though. I LOVE going to concerts, it is one of my favorite things, however, the thought of all those crowds and people and not having a place to go to when I need a break gives me serious anxiety. I like these recommendations, although my opinion is that of another non-festival goer lol :)
Just added it to my cart on Amazon!! Thanks for the rec, NYX is the king of dupes. YES- the thought of festivals give me serious anxiety!! Don’t know how people do it
This is such a great list just for traveling! I went to Coachella once and the one thing I was so thankful for were Neutrogena’s makeup remover towelettes!
those are everything!!
Been to Coachella many years, and this is spot fucking ON.
The spray, the sunscreen, the BANDANA – which is so in right now? Randomly. Hair brush, SNACKS (100x OVER) and crossbody are SO KEY.
Props MA. Everyone can use this for real.
xo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
Thanks girl! :)