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Coachella Style Inspiration

Coachella Style Inspiration

The Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California has gained global recognition for its incredible talent lineup as well as its fashion influence. Festivals have long been liberating style- from the hippie culture of Woodstock 1969 to the eccentric culture of Burning Man. The best part of festival fashion is that it’s not unique to any one style. Anything goes.

So, have fun with your own self-expression!

Coachella fashion has become somewhat of a household name inspiring celebrities like supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and pop star Katy Perry. I’ll be going to the festival for my 4th year and, like many girls, I’ve been planning my Coachella outfits on Pinterest for months. 

I have long obsessed over the colorful gypsy style of my friend, Sara. She inspires the fashion world via her blog, Sara Libby, with her oh-so-boho style that is unique and effortlessly chic. We got together with my friend and incredibly talented photographer, Carly Arnwine, to shoot a few of our favorite looks for some Coachella style inspiration.

Boho Chic Coachella Style

Leather & lace are the perfect elements for a boho chic look for Coachella

Boho Chic Coachella Style

Boho Chic Coachella Style

Boho Chic Coachella Style

Romper: Jen’s Pirate Booty | Triangle Bra: Kimchi | Belt: Lovestrength | Boots: Vintage | Bag: Brandy Melville | Hat: Target | Feather Jewelry: Handmade

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Coachella Friends Fashion

Coachella Friends Fashion

Flower Crown Coachella Style

Flower crowns have been a festival fashion staple for decades. They’re easy to make and add a fun touch to any outfit.

Coachella Flower Crown

Coachella Flower Crown

Coachella Flower Crown

Top: Flea market find | Shorts: Vintage LEVIs | Boots: Charlotte Russe | Bag: The Boho Bazaar | Necklace: Gypsy Junkies | Flower Crown: 1 Vintage Soul

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Red, White & Blue Coachella Style

Sport your stars and stripes for a perfectly patriotic Coachella look

Red White Blue Coachella

Red White Blue Coachella

Red White Blue Coachella

Bikini: Target | Shorts: Forever 21 | Sandals: Target | Hat: Urban Outfitters

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Wild West Coachella Style

Dress up a vintage pantsuit or unleash your inner-outlaw with a Native American concha belt.

Coachella Hipster

BlackDressDuo

Coachella Outfit Ideas

Coachella Pantsuit

Dress: Forever 21 | Pantsuit: Free People | Belts: Lovestrength

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Crop Top Coachella Style

Stay cool and cute at Coachella in high-waisted shorts and a crop top

Coachella High Waisted Shorts Coachella High Waisted Shorts

Coachella High Waisted Shorts

Top: Forever 21 | Shorts: Vintage LEVIs | Necklace: Urban Outfitters  | Boots: Charlotte Russe | Hat: Forever 21

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Whimsical Coachella Style

Woodstock lives on at Coachella with delicate flower headbands and flowy dresses

Hippie Style Coachella

Woodstock Style Coachella

Dress: Free People | Headband: Gypsy Junkies

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Coachella Hats

Be sure to visit Sara’s fashion blog, Sara Libby, for more gypsy fashion inspiration and Carly’s photography blog for more incredible photography!

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    1. Sarah Alfred

      You are such an inspiration. Love the ways you carry yourself. You go girl!!!

      February 20, 2019 at 4:51 am · Reply
    2. Catty Adrien

      Stunning Kiki, You are looking so damn gorgeous with your outfits. The best one I picked up is “Boho Chic Coachella Style”. I tried like this in Bangkok. Love your every collection showed up in this post.

      May 30, 2019 at 12:51 am · Reply

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