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Top Summer Festivals Around the World| 2016

Summer officially arrives on June 20th and 2016 is chock full of fun, unique events happening all around the globe. Perhaps one is happening in your very own city, or perhaps this will inspire in you a fit of wanderlust. Either way, if you’re up for a heart-pumping, experience of a lifetime, you’ll want to check out this list and put it to use before the summer slips away.

June 11 & 12th | Brighton City, UK

Wild Life Festival

The Wild Life Festival brings you two days of music and good vibes under the sun. Artists like Disclosure, Ice Cube, James Bay, Carl Cox and Busta Rhymes are slated to play amongst many others.

June 11 & 12th | Manchester, UK

Parklife

If you can’t make the Wild Life Festival in Brighton, Parklife is going down on the same weekend, about 250 miles north, in Manchester. Interestingly enough, the two festivals feature some of the same performers as well as some other well known musicians like The Chemical Brothers, Major Lazer, DIPLO, Flume, Grove Armada and more. Admission ranges from £54-85 or £145 for a weekend VIP pass.

June 9-12th | Manchester, Tennessee

Bonnaroo

Whether you’re in for the camping, concerts, silent disco, DIY station, workshops, comedy shows or cinematic experiences, Bonnaroo has a little something for everyone. 150 performances over 4 glorious days on 700+ acres of lush Tennessee landscapes. There’s not much more you can ask for out of a summer festival.

June 10-13th | Rhodopes Mountains, Bulgaria

Meadows in the Mountains

If Bulgaria wasn’t on your radar, the Meadows in the Mountains festival might just put it on the map. This event lasts three days in middle of the gorgeous Rhodes Mountains. If you really want a unique experience here, rent out one of the village homes or even stay with friendly locals. Those wishing for a campsite experience, bell tents with mattresses and sheep skin blankets are also available for rent. £115 will earn you a full 3 day pass. *Budget travelers may volunteer at the festival in return for a ticket, 3 meals a day (per working shift), and are allowed to camp for free.

Watch trailer here.

June 16-19 | Dover, Delaware

Firefly Festival

This festival is fairly new but has already garnered a pretty impressive lineup in the mere four years its been up and running. Check out acclaimed headliners like Kings of Leon, Deadmau5, Mumford and Sons and Florence + the Machine and experience anything from their brewery to the markets, or the hammock hangout.

Watch trailer here.

June 25-26th | San Fransisco, CA

Gay PRIDE

Gay or not, this historic polychromatic festival of fun takes place over the course of two fabulous days of street fairs, parades, concerts and all around merry making throughout the streets of San Fransisco. It’s free to join in on the fun and there is much to see and do, even aside from the festival.

Watch trailer here.

June 22-26 | Glastonbury, UK

Glastonbury Festival

The place to be to discover newer, up and coming artists like BØRNS and Khruangbin, or see some of your favorite A-List musicians. The festival has been going strong since the 1970’s and shows no signs of slowing down. Prepare for mud & controlled choas.

Watch trailer here.

June 24-26th | Vienna, Austria

Donauinselfest

Introducing Vienna’s free, open air festivals…One of the largest in Europe. With 12 stages and over 1,500 artists, this island boasts many genres including, folk, EDM, oldies and other hits.

Watch trailer here.

June 25 – July 2nd | Roskilde, Denmark

Roskilde Festival

Created by two Danish girls who know how to party, Roskilde is a rockin’ festival of over 3,000+ artists over the course of 4 days in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Watch trailer here.

Various tour dates | Las Vegas, MX, UK, Tokyo

Electric Daisy Carnival

EDC has made its international brand expansion a reality as of recently, adding on tour dates in Mexico, the UK and Tokyo. They’ve sure come a long way since the days at the Los Angeles Coliseum. This is an all out fantasy land for festival goers seeking a unique experience.

Watch trailer here.

July 21-24 | Abbots Ripton, UK

Secret Garden Party

Summer fesitivals in the UK seem pretty popular. Secret Garden Party or, SGP, as it’s known by, hosts a smaller scale independent arts and music festival each year. Prices range between £139.50 – 180 for tickets.

July 22-24 | Boom, Belgium

Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland has steadily been gaining in popularity as one of the E.U.’s most sought after festivals in the EDM scene. This year marks 16 years since its inaugural show and their roster just keep getting better. Check out their full 2016 lineup of world class DJ’s and artists online. Tickets start at €98 for one day or €273 for a three day pass.

July 28-31st | Chicago, Illinois

Lollapalooza

Known as one of the most organized festivals in the world, and with bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers and Radiohead taking the stage, it’s no wonder why this event has become a beloved one amongst fest heads. Be prepared to pay a hefty price, though, these tickets seem to get quite pricey. $120-335 for a day pass.

Watch trailer here.

Touring March – August | Various Locations in the U.S.

Vans Warped Tour

If a broader, eclectic mix of music is more your speed, the Warped Tour will be right up your alley, it also happens to be the longest touring music festival in North America. Get your fix of rock, pop, punk, elector and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUmtUQWlYaQ

Last Wednesday of August | Buñol, Spain

La Tomatina Festival

Add the La Tomatina Festival to your list of most uncommon food related experiences. Participants generally stay in Valencia and come to Buñol for the worlds largest food fight. The week long festival includes music, dancing, parades and fireworks with a paella cooking competition taking place on the evening before the tomato fight takes place on Wednesday. Come morning time, a canon shot signals the beginning of the main event and a tall greased pole with a ham on the top is used to entice participants to climb up and claim it. Only when someone has attained it is the food fight officially able to commence. From there, prepare to get doused in over a hundred metric tons of tomatoes! *Goggles and disposable clothes are highly recommended.

Watch trailer here.

August 10-17th | Budapest, Hungary

Sziget Festival

Sziget got it’s start in 1993 and has since grown into a 400,000+ event, with people gathering from all around the world to partake in this week long extravaganza of music, culture, theater and exhibitions in the very heart of Budapest. Day tickets will cost you €59.

August 28 – September 5th | Black Rock Desert, Nevada

Burning Man

If you haven’t heard of Burning Man until this post, you must’ve been living under a very heavy rock. This year marks its 30th anniversary and will be celebrating with the subtext art theme, ‘Divinci’s Workshop’. Burning Man claims it “isn’t your usual festival. It’s a vibrant participatory metropolis generated by its citizens.” Black Rock City is completely created by this temporary international community of people who are there to live, love and party for one whole week in the desert.

Watch trailer here.

September 3-4 | Philadelphia, PA

Made in America Festival

It’s getting difficult to think of something Jay-Z isn’t involved with and this festival is no different. As curator, the lineup is heavily influenced by one of the industry’s top artists.

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Photo courtesy of Tomorrowland

June 8, 2016
In the Nude

| LA |

Photography by Richie Chance

As a boot lovin’ summer chaser, I am really digging these Italian leather Iva caged pumps by Charles David. I can still get my bootie fix while keeping it cool and summery with these geometric cutouts and slim heel. Perfect for pool parties, luncheons and kicking ass. The best part? They’re comfortable and also come in black. I guess good things also come in two’s!

*Now on SALE!

Dress by Forever 21 | Booties by Charles David | Purse by Forever 21

July 22, 2015
How to Pair Summer Flats

“Shoes are just a pedestal. What interests me is the power of the woman who wears them.”

A good pair of flats can not only save you from achy feet but really make an outfit casual chic. I love a cute pair of heels as much as the next girl but I have found that the right pair of flats can compliment your look by giving it a more relaxed yet sophisticated semblance. Flats may not give you the same sexiness factor that heels do but there’s something to be said for a woman who can still exude the same kind of confidence in the way she carries herself. So in some way, it’s kind of liberating.

In big cities like Miami and Los Angeles, its not uncommon for women to wear heels everyday. Some are even required to wear them to work but it seems brands have recognized the consumers desire for more versatile shoes. More women are exploring footwear designs for everyday wear that offer a more modern and styled look. Futhermore, our generation is significantly more aware of their overall health (Yes, they’re cute as hell but heels are not good for your feet, back or posture). Perhaps you’ve discovered the beauty of flats long ago but I for one am finally appreciating all different varieties of flats other than just my combat boots and Uggs these days.

Substituting flats for heels took some getting used to but I’m glad I’ve diversified my shoe collection for many reasons. Flats are a favorite amongst many because they’re so low maintenance and easy to throw on but there are some guidelines to be aware of depending on the height of the shoe itself (ex: sandals, ankle booties, knee-high, etc.) and shape. Once you have that figured out, you can concentrate on styling your outfit.

For a casual chic daytime look, try pairing your flats with some distressed denim and fitted blouse or solid color tee. I really like these Charles David slip on’s because the low cut elongates the leg and has a slimming effect. This will also work well on heavier set women but beware if you already have long feet. The space between the cuff of your pants and top of your shoe can exaggerate the length of your foot.

Showing a little ankle is tasteful and sexy but be careful not to choose a pair of pants that have too wide of a leg or it will make your feet look oddly skinny. For this reason, I love ankle skinny jeans. And since bell bottoms are making a gradual comeback, might I recommend wearing them with some moccasins or thong sandals.

If it’s too warm for pants, a skirt or pair of shorts could also work. Long flowing skirts tend to look better with shoes that show a bit more toe so you’ll want to opt for a shorter skirt with closed toe flats. Perhaps the exception for this would be a pair of low cut ankle booties…do they ever do any wrong?

Pencil skirts and a loose top or blazer make a killer combination with flats for the work place or lunch with the girls. On more casual days, a nice pair of sneakers can look quite nice with a pair of tailored pants. Fortunately our weather in California can allow such an outfit, even in summer!

Summer dresses just might have been invented for cute flats. Free-flowing dresses with flats are a great match but remember, just like with the floor length skirts, open-toed shoes tend to pair better with longer cuts.

Don’t be afraid to get wild with colors and cuts! Sometimes just a simple pop of color on your shoes can really make a neutral outfit seem more fun and au courant, so get to shopping and tag your favorite looks with #DeziStyle on Instagram so I can see your creations!!

Photography by Devin Anderson (My not so lil bro!)

Blouse by F21 | Jeans by O2 Denim | Shoes by Charles David

July 15, 2015
Pelican Cove x Lychee Swimwear

Photography by Richie Chance

Location: Rancho Palos Verdes | CA

Swimwear by Lychee | Special thanks to CLD Style

Memorial Day weekend was one of maxin’ and relaxin’ at the beautiful Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. Luckily, the ominous weather in the days leading up to the famed 3 day weekend dissipated into crystal blue skies and balmy weather. I was mostly excited to just lounge around in my bikini and order food by the pool but it’s in my nature to explore and that’s exactly what I did.

Just a stroll away are some impressive cliffs and rocky shorelines. If you follow my stories on Snapchat, you explored a small cave with me that was only accessible by climbing down a steep rockfall and timing your leap onto a patch of wet sand with the rolling waves…try doing that in a bikini! I happened to catch the eye of a few spectators on the cliffs, apparently inspiring two younger boys to follow suit into the cave and ask me to take a photo with them. I had to admire their initiative.

On the other side of the resort, far from the pools and restaurants, a precipitous pathway led to yet another beach, the shore made up of large weathered rocks. This one was more secluded and quite a trek to get down to the bottom but well worth it. If you want to feel like you’ve stumbled across a small European enclave, Pescadero Trail is your spot. I couldn’t pull myself away until the sun had already set itself behind the lonely lighthouse on the cliffs and it was a race against the remaining light to reach the top. Pastel clouds swallowed the sun like a delicate shell just as I made it back to the resort, forcing me to retire from my adventures for the day and hang my bikini up to dry for the following day’s shenanigans.

Anyways, since my favorite season is just around the bend and many more trips are to follow, I’ve been actively on the hunt for some new summer suits. I just adore the tropical vibe of Lychee swimwear and the navy birds of paradise print couldn’t have been more appropriate for my mini vacay. With my choice of pool, spa, beach and jacuzzi, I pretty much lived in this bikini all weekend long. In fact, its taken me longer this past week to adjust back into the real world than some of my international travels have. I guess that means it was a successful getaway. Don’t get me wrong though, I’m already plotting the next one and you’d better believe it involves a bikini or two!

June 3, 2015
5 Things You Must Absolutely Do This Summer

1. Take a road trip. Go anywhere! Even if you’re not quite sure where you’re going, just get in the car and go! Richie and I have had plenty of mornings where we’ve woken up and decided to skip town for a night or two. It’s exhilarating to pack a quick bag and just get on the road with no set plans. Its the adult version of being a kid and the adventures your bicycle could take you on. Most of us are so accustomed to hoping a flight to vacay but a road trip is a great way to gain a broader perspective of the city or state you call home. Roadtrippers is an awesome site I recently discovered and helps you find anything you’re looking for, be it strange attractions, the best places to eat or a way to tour all your favorite film locations along your route.

2. Go to a concert. Better yet, make it an outdoor one! Summer doesn’t seem complete without enjoying an afternoon or two of live music. It just does something to the soul. Summer brings on plenty of tour dates for popular performers but live bands at local digs or festivals are sometimes more fun and less expensive. Let Fest 300 tell you what’s going on in your area.

3. Picnic. It’s one of my favorite ways to get together with friends and family and there are so many fun places to do it. Don’t limit yourself to parks or beaches, try rooftops or lakes, museums, vineyards and even some cemeteries have beautiful grounds that are open for such outings. If you’re in LA, Discover Los Angeles.

4. Play a sport. Maybe you aren’t inclined to join a team, although it has recently come to my knowledge that there are legitimate adult kickball leagues, but you should consider organizing a weekly or bi-weekly rally of friends for a physical activity. I’m a beach girl so my rallies usually consist of what I call a ‘Beach Gang”. We get together and cruise the boardwalk with bikes, skateboards and rollerblades. Beach volleyball, tennis and hiking are also great exercise and fun to do with friends.

5. Spend more time with loved ones. This goes without saying but sometimes we get caught up with our social lives and summer plans. The aforementioned ‘must do’s’ are easy to incorporate family and friends into however, don’t disregard how rejuvenating an afternoon lounging at the house can be. Good conversations and quality time with your favorite people is one of the most rewarding ways you could spend your time.

April 28, 2015
Summer Beauty Essentials
Summer is my absolute favorite time of year. The world seems alive and there is so much to see and do! Most notably, summer brings the warmth and plenty of afternoons spent under the sun. I certainly don’t like spending a lot of time getting ready for a beach day or brunch with a girlfriend but I also like to feel like I’ve put myself together. Lately, I’ve been using these products as my key essentials for creating a soft, fresh look when I’m on the go.

Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Foundation – The Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay offers full coverage as well as SPF-15 which helps protect your skin against sun damage and premature aging.

Tarte Cosmetics Cheek Stain – Their cheek stain is a great way to add a pop of color to your face and it also adds a dewy, hydrated look.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer – This is my all-time favorite concealer ever, ever, ever. I can’t emphasize that enough. It has the best coverage and a creamy texture that gives skin a smooth and porcelain like appearance. This is a must have no matter what the season.

Benefit Cosmetics Sun Beam Highlighter – I just discovered this baby a few months ago and really love the subtle shimmer it gives my skin. You need to use it sparingly but it’s guaranteed to make you glow like a goddess.

Lancome Juicy Lipgloss – Juicy tubes are where it’s at. These pocket-sized lip glosses give you just the right amount of sheer color and glazed goodness.

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara – The mascara really finishes off the look for me since I don’t have very dark eyelashes. I always feel like I look a bit more awake once I put it on. I’ll probably never stop using this mascara no matter how old I get. It really is one of the best ones and you can’t beat the price.

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A P P L I C A T I O N T I P S
- Always prep your face before applying makeup by cleansing and moisturizing
- Use NARS creamy concealer under your eyes to create a more ‘awake’ look
- Apply a small amount of cheek stain to the apples of your cheeks and use your fingers to blend
- Cheek Stains can also be used as lip stains
- Curl lashes before applying mascara. To retain a curl longer apply more mascara to the roots of your lashes than the ends
- Apply a waterproof mascara over your regular mascara for long lasting wear
- Use a small dab of the Benefit highlighter on your cheek bones, cupids bow and the bridge of your nose
- A small amount of lipgloss can also be used to create a dewy look by adding it your cheek bones or eyelids
What are some of your favorite summer essentials?
April 9, 2015

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