When i'm with you (i have fun)

Every year, coachella marks the start of festival season. the celeb-filled music fest always tops the style stakes, giving the rest of us inspiration for our own festival outfits in the coming summer. the reliable sunny days and long balmy evenings, along with limos awaiting to bring them to their 5 star hotels makes it easy for our famous counterparts to look impeccably 'boho chic' and fresh. Irish girls don't have it so easy. battling with the wind, rain and spending nights in stuffy tents doesn't produce that same chic look. wellys and anoraks have become the accepted uniform for oxegen and electric picnic.

But for now, let's pretend that alessandra ambrosio's summer-hippy look is perfectly achievable and practical. the flippy cream dress with the bohemian fringed scarf, the sun kissed skin and summer-inspired accessories. to me, this is dream festival dressing. check out the rest of the coachella style on justjared.com, also worthy of a mention are isabel lucas (in a tie dyed maxi) and kate bosworth.

There's a possiblity

How did two weeks pass in what feels like two minutes?

Study marathons infused with dashes of fun and games, not the worst lifestyle but doesn't leave a lot of time for blogging, or sleeping for that matter. highlight of my week, month (year?) waslykke li in tripod. to say i was blown away is an understatement. she is the most incredible performer, relaxed yet impossibly energetic, brimming with passion and talent and absolutely beautiful. she commanded the stage with such an ease, using nothing but a swinging black curtain and a pair of drumsticks as props for the spectacular show. the crowd were an awe. if you don't know who lykke li is, you should. immediately search 'i follow rivers' and 'little bit' on youtube. that's an order. and i will be back soon. that's a promise.

Star burst

The iconic anna dello russo demonstrating colour blocking at its best. of course, it's head to toe jil sander. for me, this picture really sums up fashion right now. anna depicts the woman we all want to be this season. brave, bold and brimming with confidence. she's glowing, using the burst of colour as a platform to stand out in a sea of muted tones.

I immediately thought of fashions leading lady when i saw this blazer, €47 in river island. it's certainly no jil sander creation, but i predict it will take a leading role in my summer wardrobe, inspiring me to emulate anna every day. here's hoping!