trnd Travel: Indio California - Coachella 2015

Ahhh…Coachella. The desert, music, and fashion individuality thrives at this gathering of eclectic trendsetters. We’ve attended the Coachella Music & Arts Festival the last 5 consecutive years... Each year, the diverse mix of art and culture never ceases to inspire and amaze us!

Brixton Tassel Hat

Quirky Graphics - James Franco Print Bikini

High/Low Shift Dress with Dreamy Palm Trees

Novelty Pom-Pom Necklace worn by Blogger, Stylist, and Designer Emily Men

Desert Daze 2015: Inspiration and Street Style

The musical artists weren't the only trendsetters at Desert Daze. Below you'll find some of our favorite art inspiration, vendors, and street style from the festival.

Artwork by Celeste Byers

Electric Love Company

Shoppe 815

Luckie Penny

Rusty Little City

Desert Daze 2015: White Lung, Chelsea Wolfe, Deap Vally & Warpaint

While the entire day was jam packed, and we weren't able to have one-on-time with every artist, we still felt inspired by every performance. 

Below are some highlights from from bands where the front women not only rock as musicians, but also serve as tastemakers for the fashion industry.

White Lung

Label: Domino

Musical Style: Punk Rock, Indie Rock

Band Members: Mish Way, Anne-Marie Vassiliou, Lindsey Troy, Kenneth William

Chelsea Wolfe

Label: Sargent House Records

Musical Style: Art/Folk

Band Members: Chelsea Wolfe, Ben Chisholm, Dylan Fujioka, Andrea Calderon

Deap Vally

Label: Island Records

Musical Style: Rock & Roll

Band Members: Lindsey Troy, Julie Edwards

Warpaint

Label: Rough Trade

Musical Style: Smooth, Smoky Indie Rock

Band Members: Emily Kokal, Theresa Wayman, Jenny Lee Lindberg, Stella Mozgawa

A special thank you to Moon Block Party and Motor Mouth Media for putting on such an excellent festival and letting us be a part of it!

Desert Daze 2015: Interview with Feels

Label: Lolipop Records / Burger Records

Musical Style: Psych Punk Grunge Post Future Rock & Roll

Band Members: Laena Geronimo, Shannon Lay, Amy Allen, Michael Rudes

What brands are you wearing today for apparel, accessories and footwear? 

Laena: Crap Eyewear, Generic Surplus shoes, American Apparel shorts, vintage everything else

Amy: I borrowed my hat from my dad. It's important to know when function should take priority over fashion. Nobody wants a sunburnt peely nose. When I got dressed for the desert that morning, I knew I wanted to wear as little clothing as possible, but I also wanted to be comfortable. I threw on a see through tank dress over a bikini halter with gold velvet shorts and felt like a winner all day.

Mike: I bought my bandana from a homeless man in Echo Park.  

Do you have any go to brands, or any particular store you’re loyal to when choosing what you wear while performing?

Leana: Not really. Levis jeans I guess? I wear mostly simple things that I'm comfortable playing, loading equipment, sitting in the grass and walking for miles in. I'm happy to keep the focus on the music.

Shannon: Squaresville Vintage in Los Feliz!

Do you associate yourself with a particular style?

Leana: Not any in particular, I like to combine and be moody with it.

Do you have any style icons? Where does your style inspiration come from?

Leana: Patti Smith had great style. I like androgynous stuff mostly. At the end of the day I'm pretty sure my style just comes from my awesome art punk weirdo parents.