Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Festival Essentials

Today I left for Glasto with G and K so I've set up a few scheduled posts whilst I'm away getting muddy all weekend. This is the third year I'm going to Glastonbury and I'm super excited, despite the weather forecast. The first year the 3 of us went was in 2007, we had jobs working for the recycling team but it was a complete mud bath. We had to pick up litter from around the Pyramid stage every morning and even though we didn't have to pay for a ticket and got free food and drink it wasn't worth it. The work was horrible and was only made worse by the weather. The second time we went was in 2009 with fully paid tickets, the sun was shinning for the majority of the time and we had so much fun. Third time is hopefully going to be even better.

I've been to my fair share of festivals by now and my packing has somewhat improved over the years. Here's a few pictures of the most important stuff I tend to bring including outfits, accessories and a few essentials.

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I tend to wear pretty normal clothes and stay as comfy as possible without looking like a total fool at festivals. Plus I like my tops and bottoms to be interchangeable as I know I'll end up repeating items even though I bought enough outfits for each day. I'll be interested to see how many of these outfits I actually wear...

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The best way to keep warm and dry is by layering. I don't bring jeans because they get drenched so instead I opt for lots of leggings, cycling shorts plus a few jumpers, my floral raincoat and my green quilted jacket. Hoods on clothes are important too but I also have a hat and scarf packed for the cold evenings.

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Socks and lots of them plus the thicker the better. Being on your feet all day is hard work so you need to take care of them with lots of layering. Long socks are perfect with wellies but I've also bought a few little pairs for when I wear my trainers.

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It's the bare essentials when it comes to shoes at festivals for me. Wellies, trainers and flip flops. The flip flops are just for around the camp area as they are easy to put on in the morning. Hopefully it wont be too wet and I can wear my converse the majority of them time because as the weekend goes on wellies becoming increasingly uncomfortable.

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I like to bring a small over the shoulder bag that'll fit all my essentials into such as money, camera, phone, sunscreen, lip balm, moisturiser, tissues and sunglasses. This years I'm also bringing the bum bag I picked up in Thailand last November.

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I don't bother bringing any jewellery to festivals but I do like to bring a change of sunglasses. This years I bought some cat eye ones from ASOS and this fab round pair from H&M. They remind me of something between John Lennon and Lady Gaga, I can't wait to wear them. The Ray Bans are an old favourite.

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This little visor has kept the sun off my face for many a year now. I've used hats before too but they're too big to carry around so this year I've only opted for this little gem. I love how bright it is and of course the little bow is just too cute.

Of course there are other things I bring. I have a soap bag full of key products and first aid plus there is my Cath Kidston tent which I adore. A camping chair is a must and I also have a very chic granny trolley full of booze and an inflatable mattress. Must not forget the wet wipes ie the saving grace of all festival essentials!

What is your festival essentials list x

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23 comments:

  1. I'm so jealous right now.. I'm actually meant to be in Glasto but couldn't get tickets :( NEXT YEAR I WILL BE THERE!!! lol! Hope your having the time of your life!

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  2. Enjoy yourself Hannah! Those floral shorts are fab - hope it's warm enough to wear them lots.

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  3. Hope you have fun, i'd love to go to Glasto but am at school doing exams :P By the way I just love your wellies! They're absolutely adorable, as is your Cath Kidston tent. Again I want to say have fun :)

    Much Love

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  4. Eeee I hope you have a fantastic time!!
    A Cath Kidston tent sounds amazing, and I am in love with your cat eye glasses!
    Sirens and Bells xx

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  5. Have a brilliant time and take lots of pics! xx
    We Shop Therefore We Are

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  6. Can't wait to see how you get on!
    x

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  7. So jealous you're going to Glasto!! Have an awesome time - your outfits are perfect :)

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  8. Hannah, have such a bloody fantastic time over there!! I'm not much of a festival lover, somehow all the mud and cold doesn't sound too appealing to me haha! But I can see how people would love it! You picked super da duper outfits, nothing too crazy like i've sen celebrities wear and im like 'whaaa? no way you're actually wearing that in that weather and those conditions' just silly, should you ask me! But there you have it, your choice of comfortable, warm, fun and chic clothing right there. You should give them a lesson- if you meet any celebrities go like, here, i'm hannah and i'll teach you how to dress dear. :) haha! Let me know how it went :)

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  9. that second top is gorgeous!

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  10. Have a wonderful time! I especially like your flowery shorts and the aztec-y print bird t-shirt. Ooh, and the coral coloured hiking socks! All mine are brown and green, so I am now in the weird situation of having practical sock envy :P.

    I wish you much sunshine in which to drink your granny trolley booze :). x

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  11. Have fun at Glasto! It's going to be so much fun. I'm at my first ever proper festival this year, so I'm using your clothes tips for it!

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  12. i adore the wellies and the visor! I hope you have an awesome time :o)

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  13. Your outfits look smashin' must say great tribel t and skirt combo! I didn't take jeans with me either when I went to v fest, the rain would have soaked them through and my thighs would have been so sore! Hope you're having a great time Hannah!

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  14. Very jealous of you going to Glasto. But looking at the muddy pics now I am grateful that I'm sitting in my PJs sipping green tea ;) X

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  15. YES! i love this post! im off to my first festival and am so nervous about what to take. that bum bag is amazing! i have my own (but it isnt anywear near as nice as yours) and never thought of taking it but its def going in my bag now. xx
    Ella @ Belle Vintage

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  16. I hope you have fun! Your outfits look fab too :)

    Maria xxx

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  17. ah! enjoy yourself at glastonbury girl. i am a tad jealous. i have faith i will get there one year!

    i am loving the second outfit. the tribal feel is exactly what i envision on a summer festival day.

    and the bow gumboots are just amazing!

    -fb X

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  18. So jealous you're at Glasto! Great tips, hope you're having a good time. x

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  19. Hope you're having an amazing time at Glasto! Looks like you've packed some great things, I love that sun visor! x

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  20. festivals are so much fun. love your comfy pretty outfits.

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  21. I am loving the yellow sunvisor, seriously! Hope you had fun at Glasto. I was gutted to not get tickets but I'm making up for it with Arcade Fire and Pulp in Hyde Park this week - woop!

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