the best place
festivals are the funkiest
most expressive places in the universe
you can wear what you want
be who you want
and no ones judging
they are my favourite places on earth
so full of spirit
art, music, culture.
great food, good vibes
and lot and lots of love
a space to bring out your inner demon
get creative and go wild
meadows in the mountains
secret garden party
Boardmasters
eldorado
boomtown
brighton pride
burning man
lost village
Bestival
latitude
festival no6
flatlands
shambala
illusive
farr
Edinburgh fringe
horizon
sundown
dimensions
Trunchonbury
Glastonbury
norwich pride
Tokyo world
outlook
Womad NZ
boom
when it comes to deciding what to pack
make sure you have the essentials
toiletris
tenting gear
when it comes to outfits anything goes
try making something cool yourself
or buy something from an independent brand
go charity shopping and see what you can come up with
just go crazy
theres no such thing as too much at a festival
if your going with friends try do a group costume
for festival outfit tip go to my inspo page
to see my previous festival outfits and my mood boards
the list
mini backpack
im a sucker for a funky mini backpack
i hate having a loose side bag knocking around whilst i'm trying to dance
and trust me you can fit so much in them
phone
charging block
purse
lip balm
sunglasses
suncream
blister plasters
book
speaker
playing cards
notepad & pen
reusable cutlery & straw
a reusable tray
to not waste food tray bring your own
metal water bottle
reusable pint cup
to not waste plastic one
film camera
watch
so you don't miss your favourite acts
snacks
festival food is expensive
toiletries
bamboo toothbrush
toothpaste
flannel
deodorant
soap bar
micro fibre towel
brush / comb
coconut oil
great for removing make up & glitter
aloe vera gel
perfect for sunburn and also as a base for glitter
way more eco friendly and natural than glue
cotton hair bands
hair grips
eye mask
ear buds
must haves for a peaceful nights sleep
and to wear during acts to protect your hearing
plasters
ibuprofen
menstrual cup
make up
bio glitter
funky jewellery & headbands
clothing
underwear
funky clothes are a must have
don't be shy go wild
baggy tee
harems
warm jumper
fluffy socks
for those chiller nights
raincoat
we all know England and it's temperamental summer days
flip flops
sandals
boots
what ever your comfortable in
theres nothing worse than having blisters or saw feet
misc
tent
sleeping bag
roll matt
neck pillow
torch
fairy lights
food
like snack bars
things that won't go off in the heat
if you wanna cook bring a stove and some gas
make sure it's the right canister
i've been caught out a few times there
don't forget
something eye catching to detect your tent
a flag, some bunting, etc
outfit inspo
it is customary at festivals to wear your clothes with pride
show off your true colours
and embody the spirit of the place
adorn yourself in the finest garments
step out from within your shoes
and journey through the soul of another
a sign of unity and free spiritedness
let go of the past
live in the now
explore your inner demons
and create
colour
colours are a great way to put an outfit together
stick to a colour theme
either one colour of two or three
and pick items within that
layer different textures, tones and shapes
create intriguing silhouettes
collaborate with pals and feel united
sourcing clothing
the best, cheapest and most sustainable way to find festival clothing
is to just look in your own wardrobe
i'm sure you have tonnes of funky item you can put together
why spend money on expensive unsustainable clothing
that you'll probably only wear once
reshuffle your garments and pair them new items
admittedly i'm quite and outrageous person
so do have an array of wavy garms to hand
if you are more tame
them look to borrowing things off of your more extravagant mates
silver
i recently went to lost village festival
where me and my bestie only wore items we already owned
my silver unitard and her silver playsuit
were pre owned and pre loved
as you can see us wearing it previously
at her alien themed birthday party in 2017
i got this unitard back in 2016
secondhand off depop, originally from tirade 13
and have worn it on many occasion
pairing it with disco ball earrings
and lots of silver glitter
to sparkle like a star
red
when going for a red theme
i chose to tone it down by using a lot of black
black shoes, black belt, black under garments
if you're not comfortable with going too all out
then why not chose one colourful item
to be the focal point
and pair with a plain colour
like white or black
i didn't own anymore red
and didn't want to buy anything i would only wear once
so chose to use what i had
which was black a staple of most wardrobes
blue
my favourite colour
quite a chunk of my wardrobe is blue
so it's pretty easy for me to make a multitude of outfits
i like to add purple, silver or black into the mix
some chunky earrings and lots of glitter
this blue bodysuit and shorts
are prize treasures of mine
and have been worn on a multitude of occasions
dressed up or down
for either a festival or night out
fancy dress
colours are a great way to put an outfit together
stick to a colour theme
either one colour of two or three
and pick items within that
layer different textures, tones and shapes
create intriguing silhouettes
collaborate with pals and feel united
sourcing clothing
d.i.y.
why not have a go at making something yourself
find some scrap materials and sew them together
let your imagination run wild
the best part is that no one will be in the same thing
find a quirky idea and bring it to life
if you can't sew watch a youtube video or ask your gran
take inspo from previous festivals, movies or nature
it doesn't have to be a whole outfit
why not make a funky hat
or a staff to wave above in the crowd
allowing your friends to find you easily
the elements
one of my favourite dress up ideas
either by yourself, in a pair or as a group
is the elements
a great way to get creative
and make some killer outfits
find scrap material in your cupboard
or use natural objets like leaves or branches
i did this at Farr festival with three other ladies
i was wind and wore a white crochet dress
which i attached lots of tassels too
that waved about in the wind and i moved
unfortunately i don't have a picture of us all together
but heres two separate ones with our mate joe
a staff
iv'e seen some great staffs in my time
clear umbrellas turnt into jellyfish with flashing lights
giant spoons being waved frantically
twisted sticks with tassels
there is a whole world of opportunity
to make the whackiest staff possible
grab random materials
and see what happens
its a perfect symbol for friends to find you
when wading through a crowd
one killer piece
if you aren't too confident to go all out
why not try starting with one funky piece of clothing
then building from that
pick colours out of it to accessories with
or black is a great match with anything
sourcing clothing
secondhand
if the above don't work for you
or you just love shopping
then why not shop secondhand
visit charity shops or vintage stores
browse eBay or look on depop
pretty much all my clothes are secondhand
and i absolutely love that
not only am i not supporting an unsustainable industry
or lining the pockets of corporate businesses
who cut corners and endanger lives
but i'm also getting my pieces for a reduced rate
keeping them from landfill
and best of all no one has the same
i have created my own unique style
and not just followed that seasons trends
these pieces will last my lifetime
and i shall treasure them deeply
unitards
one of my favourite festival get ups are unitards
so easy and simple to throw on
great for all the mischief you shall get up to
accessorise with some funky earrings
and your good to go
my rainbow unitard is one of my prized possessions
purchased off depop for £20 back in 2016
it has been with me to many outrageous events
and has been worn by lots
it's great to share outfits with mates
(as seen on Chloe)
to reduce the urge to have to buy a new outfit
and share the love
jackets
my favourite vintage finds are jackets
i have a pretty sweet collection of them
lots of different styles and patterns
they are the best accessory to any outfit
and can really put a look together
all my jackets are secondhand
great finds from a huge variety of charity shops
all over the globe
two pieces
colours are a great way to put an outfit together
stick to a colour theme
either one colour of two or three
and pick items within that
layer different textures, tones and shapes
create intriguing silhouettes
collaborate with pals and feel united
sourcing clothing
ethical brands
if you are going to buy new
then choose to spend your money wisely
find quirky sustainable brands
and support independent businesses
creating a better world
Lucy & yak
my favourite clothing brand is Lucy & yak
the dungaree brand
they also do funky trouser
and stripped tees
all made from organic cotton, recycled materials
even a few hemp and linen items
on top of that
they have a great ethos
with all items handmade in india
by workers paid fair wages
and in a safe, clean and solar powered factory
they help support independent artist
do creative photoshoots
and are super nice
what more could you want
shop elleclipse
a shameless plug
however if you don't know
i actually have my own shop
where i source secondhand pre loved clothing
that i embroider on
reworking it to be something fabulous
creating unique pieces of clothing
that stand out from a crowd
and carry a hard hitting message to
rainbows
colours are a great way to put an outfit together
stick to a colour theme
either one colour of two or three
and pick items within that
layer different textures, tones and shapes
create intriguing silhouettes
collaborate with pals and feel united
sourcing clothing
independent brands
i'm all for supporting fellow creatives
so if you know someone creating the funkiest clothing
but maybe not in the most sustainable way
then why not see if you can source it secondhand
off Depop or eBay
if not be conscious with your purchase
and don't over buy
choose your item(s) wisely
get something you know you'll get a lot of wear out of
something that will last a while
and can be re-worn for different occasions
shop easy tiger
i have been following this designer for years now
and when she started her own collection
it was what dreams were made of
unfortunately each piece is made from plastic sequins
in Thailand, then shipped and posted in plastic
i own three items from this designer
both i found secondhand on depop
my first purchase in 2017
was a greeny blue shimmy cabaret bodysuit
which i love deeply and get a lot of wear out of it
the second item is a pair of rainbow short
which i also got of depop in 2017
my final item a rainbow hat
which i again got from depop in 2018
shop fluffy
i own two shop fluffy item
a rainbow crochet mini dress
i brought secondhand off of depop in 2018
and a patchwork rainbow top i got on depop in 2019
both items are made from cotton
in Bali and designed by lulu
i have worn each item on multiple occasions
they are good quality and well designed pieces
i can see getting a lot of use in the future
can you spot the Chloe rocking a piece out in the sea
for brighton pride
festi bestie
you gotta love a power couple
wether that be you best friend or a partner in crime
two peeps in a killer couples fit looks sick
i've done this a few times with my besti
and it brings me so much joy
running around like a couple of badasses
making all the trouble you can
group goals
coming as a group
why not match your outfits
i love seeing huge groups of people wearing similar fits
causing all the chaos
tearing up the dance floor
crowds of men dressed as women
whole movies brought to life
flocks of people in unison
once you're done with your clothing
resell or donate
if after festival season you decide you don't want something anymore
don't just chuck it away
try to re sell it on Depop or eBay
get a bit of dosh back
and keep the items lifecycle rolling
reducing waste
and brightening up someones day
as they've received an item they love for a reduced rate
if not then donate it
to a friend or charity shop
some even pick the items up from your house