Austin City Limits should be on
everyone’s to-do list. The music is incredible, the food is delicious and the
fashion statements are always a hoot!
Every fall hot artists come to
Austin and sing their hearts out on stages set up in Zilker Park. Thousands of
fans crowd the park to jam out to their favorite bands and hang out with fellow
music fans.
I’ve gone to ACL a few times and
it’s always a fantastic time. The Eagles, The Black Keys and Vampire Weekend
were a few of my favorite acts in Fall 2010. A bunch of my friends and I packed
towels and water bottles and headed out for two straight days of awesome tunes.
ACL has bands and performers that
attract a multitude of different audiences, but your typical festivalgoer is
most likely the artsy, Indie type. I noticed a plethora of tattoos, piercings
and converse during my stay.
The term “Indie” refers to a music
genre of independent artists and has now become a token word for a certain kind
of fashion style. Popular indie themed articles are ripped jeans, band t-shirts,
and layered bangles.
Some people don’t rock the indie
look, but don’t sweat it. Really anything and everything goes for ACL fashion.
Except heels. I love my stilettos, but not when I spend hours on my feet,
walking around in the mud and grass. I recommend comfy flats or Converse.
Converse are so cute paired with jean shorts and a flowy tank. The ambience of
it all alludes to a kind of free spirited, chill person while still looking
fabulous.
(Image found at http://www.stylefemale.org/images/2012/02/Converse-One-Star-Shoes-1.jpg)
The most important thing to
remember while dressing up for the music festival is the weather. More often
than not it’s super hot outside so shorts and tanks are probably your best bet
at being comfortable and not looking like you just came out of the swimming
pool when you’re actually covered in sweat.
JBrand has a large selection of
shorts that are flattering for anyone. They are a bit pricey, but they’re
totally worth it. They’re super comfortable and you’ll be able to wear them for
years without them falling to pieces or anything like that.
While preparing for your musical
endeavors, check out Free People or Urban Outfitters!! These stores stay true
to indie fashion and they always have very reasonable prices. Forever 21 also
has incredible deals, although you’ll probably have to do some hunting to find
an appropriate outfit. That store is huge and it’s not exactly the most
organized so you’ll need to dedicate a good chunk of time for your wardrobe
search in there.
Another observation I made was that
people were decked out in accessories. I witnessed so many headbands, jewelry
pieces, belts and scarves! Urban Outfitters and Free People carry all of this
stuff so you can kill two birds with one stone here! Accessory Auctions is an online-based
company, catering to customers via Facebook. I’ve purchased a handful of stuff
they have to offer and I would recommend the site to anyone. Just go to their
Facebook page, “Like” them and log in every Monday at 8 for their auctions.
This is me at ACL! Notice the flats (comfy!) shorts and tank (to stay cool) and necklace (from Accessory Auctions)! I really do mean all these tips on this blog! Go forth and rock on, my friends!!
