What’s better than the arrival of spring and summer? Choosing which music festivals you’ll be going to.

It’s music festival season. Have tickets will party, right? Better make sure you also have your festival look essentials ready to go.

SXSW was in March. Coachella is quickly approaching on April 10th. And there are tons of other shows and festivals coming up, too.

Sure, you are going to hear great music and have lots of fun, but we all know music festivals are a fashion show of their own. You’ve located the perfect hat, comfy sandals, and adorable wellies for the shows. Want to know what makeup and hair to pair with them? Gotcha’ covered.

Music Festival Beauty Must Haves

Whether you go for the natural look or the whole Swarovski-crystaled nine yards, there are some makeup basics that will keep you party ready. Most important, sun protection. You will likely be catching some good sun time. Getting fried will ruin your experience, not to mention the long term damage. Be sure to use mineral sunscreen for max safety.

Suntegrity 5-in-1 Natural Moisturizing Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 30

To get that modern festival chic vibe, black eyeliner is a must. A thicker pencil eyeliner not only lasts longer than the creamier kind, but looks great after a little (or a lot!) of smudging.

Dr. Hauschka Eyeliner in Jet Black

You may be able to pull off full on sparkle for Day 1, but the look has a shelf life. Shimmer is much more doable and can be easily reapplied. A highlighter stick gets your glow on in an instant.

Ilia Beauty Illuminator in Polka Dots & Moonbeams

If you only take one beauty item along this season, it has to be a glossy lip balm. One that hydrates and protects lips, while offering glam shine.

Suvana Beauty Paw Paw & Honey Organic Lip Balm

Comfort and longevity are key to happy festival hair. One word … braid. Simple, durable, and, of course, fest-worthy. Added bonus, hair looks great when taken out of braid too. Dry shampoo will be your BFF over a long, shower-less weekend to absorb greasiness and turn up volume.

Lulu Organics Travel Size Organic Hair Powder

And don’t forget a wrist full of cute hair ties and headbands for a quick up do. Double as accessories.

Free People Organic Braided Headband

Now make sure you’ve located your Camelback and solar phone charger, and you are good to go.

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If you missed Coachella this weekend, you can still dress the part, by opting for flowy dresses, desert boots, Navajo-inspired patterns, layered jewelry and eco-chic shades.

This past weekend, the music festival Coachella took over the desert outside of Palm Springs in California. Since its inception, this event has developed a distinct, trend-defying look all of its own. If you aren’t able to be there, you can still recreate the look at home. It’s all about flowy dresses, desert boots, Navajo-inspired patterns, layered jewelry and shades to shield your eyes from the sun.

Desert Dress by Popomomo
Made from cupro, a fabric made from repurposed cellulose, this appropriately named “Desert Dress” is perfect for a weekend of festival activities, and it’s much less predictable than a pair of cutoff denim shorts. Like all of Popomomo designer Liz Wasserman’s pieces, it’s designed and sustainably made in Los Angeles.
$150, Popomomo

Freewheelin’ Necklace by Erica Weiner
Named in honor of Bob Dylan, this tiny (1-3/8″ long) Hohner harmonica has 4 single holes, 8 reeds, and plays a full octave in the key of C. You’ll certainly impress people with that party trick. Erica Weiner’s jewelry is handmade in New York City, using mostly vintage, deadstock and repurposed materials.
$45, Erica Weiner

Lucky Seven Fists Bangle by Alkemie
Featuring seven small moving rings, this bangle has just the right amount of jangle. Bohemian chic outfits like this one requires lots of layered bracelets, use this one as your starting point and add others that you may have at home already. Handmade in Los Angeles, from 100% reclaimed metal.
$176, Alkemie

Erin Considine Shale Necklace
A great layering piece, this necklace is designed by New York-based artist and third-generation craftsperson Erin Considine. The silk chenille cord is braided using the Japanese style of kumihimo and dyed with madder root, which gives it a rich saffron color. Other materials used are cutch-dyed cotton and vintage brass. The necklace is made by hand in NYC and comes with a hand-dyed lavender dust bag.
$375, Anaise

Zoe Desert Pull-on Boot by Cri de Coeur
Since it rarely rains in the desert (well, except the first day of this year’s Coachella) it’s safe to leave the wellies at home. You still want to make sure you wear a comfortable boot that can stand for lots of walking and standing. These boots by Cri de Coeur have an asymmetrical shaft and stacked heel made from reclaimed wood. The beautifully colored vegan suede is offset by nice decorative details, such as intricate tonal embroidery. Made in Los Angeles.
$337.50, Cri de Coeur

Lizzie Fortunato Phoenix Bag
Nothing says “music festival in the desert” like a good Navajo print, and this one gets bonus points for being beaded. Based in NYC, Lizzie Fortunato is designed by sisters Lizzie and Kathryn, who are famous for fusing high fashion with low, and implementing unexpected materials – reclaimed and precious – sourced from around the world.
$640, Beklina

Shwood Canby Sunglasses
Anyone who’s ever been in the desert knows that sunglasses are a must. These eco-chic frames by are made in Shwood’s Portland, Oregon workshop, from sustainable wood that is sourced from authorized and supervised plantations in Africa. The Canby is inspired by classic wayfarers, comes in Cherry, East Indian Rosewood or Zebrawood, and is Shwood’s best-selling model.
$125, Shwood

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