the world according to sherimaven

Hey, Monday. Was a lovely weekend of late breakfasts and hanging in with my lovely husband and pup. Very much enjoyed it...Spring is indeed here, and in Miami, that means beaucoup de HEAT.  If you must be outside, you need to dress appropriately- cotton is the only way, really.

And speaking of dressing for the great outdoors, Coachella begins on Friday, that ultimate fest of fun out in the desert of Cali. I have written many times here about my love for this kind of summery style, and how much I adore it. I know a few peeps going, but even for those of us not lucky enough to attend, we can still take some style cues from all things festival fash. If I was going, I would probably pack the following:

 

A crocheted minidress of some kind a la Kate Bosworth

A brown beat up belt and brown short boots, also distressed

Denim shorts (bien sur)

A few peppy scarves

Lots of necklaces and jewelry

A gauzy hippy top

Tissue thin tees to layer

One pair of flared striped trousers, low rise

Menswear vest, vintage- in case you need to butch things up a bit

Short tee shirt dresses, no longer than mid-thigh

Loose, flowy dresses, preferably one floral print

Sexy, colorful bras to peek out from underneath all of the above

HATS - a floppy, a panama (a top hat if you can rock it and feel like really going for it)

Aviators

Lace up gladiator sandals, flat

Moroccan leather crossbody handbag, or any crossbody with fringe

 

This is a very modest list I know- I didn't even include a bathing suit here (I would if I were you), but whatever- it's just a way to get inspired by what will surely be a prime fashion watching paradise. I've attached some photos for inspiration, in case you are struggling with stuffing your suitcase with just ther right things.  My favorite festival fashion types are the inimitable Kate Moss and that other Kate, Kate Bosworth. And there's something about the blonde sexy/rocker thing feels right on point at such events- look no further than Keith and Anita to drive this not so subtle point home (who in the world ever looked cooler than them?) as well as the amazingly foxy Stevie Nicks, the picture of rock chick chic. Oh and if you're young and leggy, Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver is a good little look to channel. PS- festivals are all about showing some leg, so get to lunging already would you? You've only got a few days, dearies. .  So enjoy your festival activities or just channel such happiness by dressing like your favorite cool chicks...it's that time of year, and it's just the right thing to do. Cause that's what's up this cooler than cool (but really HOT) Monday in the MIA. XO.