5/21/2015 0 Comments Festival tipsFestival season is upon us on this upcoming summer which I hope is filled with fun and amazing adventures. This year I was very fortunate to be asked to participate as part of the Neon Desert Music Festival at El Paso Texas, which basically stands for a very outgoing festival filled with local artist as well as international artists in a three day weekend downtown. I am simply part of the volunteer staff, however I am still really excited to observe all the fashion festival that will be there, as well as to check out new music and food throughout the three days. Some of the headliners include Kaskade, Passion Pit, and J.Cole. Before the festival which will be happening this Memorial weekend, I thought these tips/diy's might help you. In case you're not a festival aficionado, then these few tips might also be great for typical summer days which you are feeling inspired to try new things.
1. Stay Hydrated It's going to be hot. Drinking simple water is a good way to start the day to see your favorite performances, but there will be anxiety to pee every second, therefore I recommend drinking as much water possible the day before you plan to go all out to check out the performances. I feel water is sometimes boring, so I suggest creating your own infused water with lemon, cucumbers,and mint the day before the festival so you can carry it around with your as a refresher. Plus the water you refill will maintain the fresh flavor. For the intensity of music festivals you need sugar to keep the energy going until the best performance occurs. 2. Keep your money close, and your phone closer. Be conscious of the money you have and where to hold it. Pickpocketing is always common, or its easy for your money to fall off, and purses are not efficient to have around. Try having your ultimate essentials in a wristlet, where your phone can also be. And if you're one of those people that have to take pictures and videos of every second of the festival, invest in a portable charger easy to carry and instead of the wristlet you can have a small over the shoulder purse that is light. Plus you can always decorate the portable charger into your favorite designs. Have money in multiple places and carry coins for emergencies. It's better to be safe than sorry, which brings us to the next point... 3. KEEP YOUR FRIENDS EVEN CLOSER The beauty of music festivals is that so many people gather together to enjoy the power of music, but this also means the immensity of these concerts can cause problems and you might be lost. Create a clear system of artist you want to see, times, and the first thing you do when you get there is to set clear location points to meet up at the end of the shows in case you stray away from your buddies. 4. Take care of your feet From past concerts and festivals I think it is safe to say that your shoes will get ruined and the closer you get to the stage, the chances of you getting stepped on increase. I suggest tennis shoes, or even small boots that will prevent sand from entering your feet, and make sure you won't mind these shoes in case they get ruined. If you get stepped on, do not let that ruin your festival moment, but once you get home safely, simply fill a small tub with water, ice, and mint and submerge your feet for a relaxing rest. As I embark this new journey on the experience of NDMF this weekend I will come up with more fashion tips, experiences, and fashion trends to follow up and I will post about it. Meanwhile I invite everyone in the El Paso area as well as close places nearby, to take a tour and visit El Paso and be part of the Neon Desert experience. Leave comments about what you want to see next. To Purchase tickets, view the lineup or be informed about NDMF go to: http://www.neondesertmusicfestival.com
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