Daisy Dukes Deluxe, Coachella 2014 Style & Beauty Survival Guide

By Laura Medina

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The basis for Coachella, a.k.a. "Rolling in the Mud" or let's face it, everybody is releasing their "Inner Hippie" while getting down and dirty to their favorite bands and musicians.  Whatever clothing option is set uniform for other music festivals following in its footsteps.

The basis for any outdoor music festival, hoping the weather stays good, to celebrate the release of Spring is the cut-off jean shorts, keeping with the festival's environmental/frugal theme, and again, it's gonna get dirty.  Even with the most elemental of clothing, folks still want it to be the finest version they can get their hands, even if they have two left thumbs.  Leave it to the fashion designers to do all the patchwork and embroidery for you.

An alumni of Diane von Furstenberg and Steven Alan, Hilary Star de Roy took her technical garment skills and knowledge to refine the crafty, patchwork nature of the Daisy Duke then make it stylish for the Los Angelenos going "hippy" for two weekends in Palms Spring.

Anything but basic black, throw on a white tee and sandals and step out the door ready to head to the beach, a casual dinner, Sunday brunch or errands around town. And you certainly won’t see yourself coming and going- the vibrant saturated colors and original hand blocked patterns guarantee that no two pairs are exactly alike.  The classic shape and cut of Royal Native allows for a flattering fit on all body shapes. Matching printed bags are essential carry alls for any occasion.

Since Hilary meant to be for the jet-setting "Gyspet" set, her glamorized Daisy Dukes, paired with a preppy button-down Oxford cloth shirt, is Gen-Y's and Gen-X's version of their wacky "Go-to-Hell" patterned shorts in Montauk to St. Barths, up and down on the East Coast.  Here on the West Coast, especially during Coachella, it is considered "Haute Hippy" wear topped with a crochet knit top, boob tube, or a skimpy but silky camisole.

New York's hippest designers had always snuck into Coachella as an "Escape from New York" Spring Break to get some fresh air while drinking the Vitamin D sunshine while getting to nature, moshing in the mud at the concerts themselves or sipping their antioxidants from vitalizing fruity cocktails at the poolside parties as they soak up the balmy sunshine.

Being the fashion arbiters that they are, they use Coachella for trend-forecasting.  Rory Beca is one of them.  These are some of her picks for Coachella, from tie-dyed cover-up to ethnic print dress to peacock poet blouse to top your deluxe Daisy Dukes. 

Don't forget Coachella is taking a quaint desert town, meaning it goes from blazing hot during the day to freaking cold at night.

Juicy Couture knows Cali climate and culture cold.  You can your warm-weather white maxi dress with a light-weight chambray shirt then carry all your essential in a fringed cross-body purse, so you can party-hop 'til dawn.

Remembering that you're getting down and dirty in the mud during any Summer/Spring outdoor music festival, your feet need extra-protection, you can't go wrong with Timberland boots and Clarks.  They were made for the outdoors.  Plus, with all that walking, running, jumping, and dancing, your feet will be thankful you left those high-heel pumps behind.

Again, the Daisy Duke is the foundation of your Coachella wardrobe.  Accentuate your legs with Timberland's 14-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot in Wheat Nubuck like Gwen Stefani or go
Rihanna wearing the Timberland Men's Heritage Classic 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot in Black.

If durable and low-key are more your taste, can't go wrong with the combo of Clarks Desert Shoes and loafers and Gant or Guess Sunglasses, which you really need partying under the blazing UV rays.

 

Can't forget your poor skin crackling underneath the sun or you getting down and dirty.

Don't want to get loaded down and worry about hefting all that grooming and beauty stuff?

Well, this scribe is going too and just want to let loose like everybody else but a spritz and a dab never hurts anyone.

The travel grooming and beauty company, 3FLOZ offers the Coachella Essentials:

No water? No problem!  Big Sexy Hair Travel Size Volumizing Dry Shampoo ($18.00) to give flowing waves or pony up-do an instant pick-me-up. Spray in after a night of camping, or keep in your bag to give hair an instant boost! 

Super Goop!'s SPF 30+ UVA|UVB MintFusion Lip Balm ($8.50) for stale breathe and chapped lips, and

SPF 30 Antioxidant-Infused Sunscreen Mist ($13.00) is a must have for a hot Coachella weekend! This easy to use spray keeps your skin protected with a thin layer of mist that doesn't feel heavy or hot. 

Since the majority of folks are camping, do what road-hogs of young bands are doing (say the ones rocking out at Coachella), and make do with Yes to Graprefruit Towlettes ($6.00) are a quick fix to giving your skin a just washed feel without the hassle.

Is your face already clogged and don't need any powder? Use Tatcha Blotting Pads ($12.00) to soak up the sweat and grease  without disturbing makeup or stealing moisture from the skin giving you a glowing complexion!

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Since your backpack or satchel is going to be a jumbled mess with all those tiny-weeny toiletries, let Jouer Cosmetics help you keep your makeup neat and organized with their interlocking, customized compacts of lip/cheek tints, powder, bronzer, and gloss for a personalized palette.

For all those ‘in-a-pinch’ moments, Jouer's peachy-bronze Instant Chic offers a tailored makeup collection of just the basics which all you need for Coachella. For capturing style that’s simple and chic, this is your go-to palette.

 

Since rocking out in the sun is optimal time to get your tan on, do it safe without the burn or the resulting wrinkles and the skin cancer.

 

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For when temperatures go over 100 ­ the only way to survive is with Sol Survivor! Sol Survivor is Fake Bake¹s answer to advanced sun protection ­ a spray-on SPF 30 sunscreen that protects your skin AND your golden glow! It¹s also compact and fits in the smallest of purses .  Specially formulated to use over your existing Fake Bake tan, Sol Survivor provides protection against the sun and harmful UVA & UVB rays. The refreshing mist is non-greasy and dries quickly so you don't have to worry about sitting this one out while your sunscreen sets in.

So far, this is your and this scribe's survival guide to grooving in the desert. Have Fun!