I've just been to V-Festival and it was A-mazing! I got to see so many amazing artists, including the flawless Queen Bey! I survived mud, portaloos and a sh*t covered tent (seriously someone took a sh*t on another persons tent). As much as festivals are about showing off your fashion credentials there are important steps you can take to keep your skin and hair healthy and of course avoiding the dreaded festival flu!
1. Wellies-Obvious but essential! They keep your feet warm and dry as well as being flat so you can stand comfortably through hours of your favourite acts. I opted for Cath Kidson wellies, keeping me looking girly knee deep in mud!
2. Thick socks-Again essential for keeping your toesies warm, especially if it's raining; keep your feet and head warm and you limit your chances of getting festival flu.
3. Rain coat-Okay so it isn't the sexiest piece of clothing in your wardrobe but when its chucking it down and your using a programme to keep your hair dry, you will be wishing you'd brought your good ol' rain coat!
4. Sunglasses-If you're fortunate enough to enjoy some sun at your chosen festival then you NEED sunglasses. There is nothing worse than squinting the whole way through The Script (hello Danny!!) and it's important to protect your eyes from the sun.
5.Over the shoulder handbag-This is important for carrying the valuables you don't want to leave in your tent; purse, ID,phone...vodka) or alternatively opt for a small back pack.
6. face/body wipes-the likelihood of having a shower is slim so keep (somewhat) fresh by having a baby wipe bath every morning, mmm fresh! I only use makeup wipes in an emergency but its difficult to cleanse, tone and moisturise at a festival, especially after a few ciders but try to remember to take your make up off and let your skin breathe.
7. Moisturiser/lip balm-Being outside and drinking alcohol can leave skin dry so make sure you moisturise every day and keep skin happy! Lip balm is also important to keep your lips from peeling and drying out during the day.
8. Sun cream-At a festival a couple of years back my friend (who is very fair) got sun stroke and had to stay in her tent for the rest of the weekend! avoid this by packing some sun cream and top up throughout the day.
9. Pan stick-Doing a full face of make-up everyday is a lot of effort when it's just going to sweat off anyway but again Danny O'donoghue was present so i felt an effort must be made! Pan stick is a foundation and concealer in one, it will hide blemishes and give your skin a boost of colour.
10. Deodorant- Well, pretty self explanatory...
11. Hair band/Hair bobbles-Greasy hair is not a good look, keep plenty of bobbles handy to scrape hair back and even add a pretty hairband to distract from the grease. Nice.
Bex
