Get your back packs on, glitter your faces and dig out those old Wellington boots, because the festival season is coming for ya! I’m not entirely sure what is so appealing about English festivals, it usually rains a lot, tents get waterlogged and you always seem to run into one paralytic druggy in a dance tent; but nevertheless, they can be very fun!
I think it goes without saying that glitter is a MUST! I love any opportunity to glitter up and look like a big disco ball, but this only ever happens on a rare occasion when I actually have a reason to. But festivals are that perfect reason; the main trend is to put it around your eyes, over your cheekbones or from your cheekbones to your forehead. What I am really into doing at the moment is applying it to the lips, then just using subtle make-up on the rest of my face; I find it adds that extra pop and if you want to stand out amongst the other glitter crazed individuals in the crowd, this is certainly a good way to start!
As previously mentioned, WELLIES! They should be the first thing you pack in fact, because regardless if BBC weather is showing you clear skies and happy days, the sky is a demon during festival time. It’s better to be safe rather than sorry, those lovely new sandals you bought from Newlook won’t last long sinking in the mud. You should also pack an anorak as well, I don’t know about you guys but I think that the wackier they are the cooler you look; only at festivals though – probably not best to walk around your home town in the Fifi and the flower tots styled anorak you bought from Amazon; might get some weird looks.
Next up, shorts. You’ve got to be prepared for all weather, if it’s baking hot then jeans will just get on your nerves all day, especially with lots of walking and busy crowds. Denim shorts go with pretty much anything, from floaty tops to crop tops and you’ll be comfy as well as looking good.
HAND SANITIZER! Festival toilets can get very gross very quickly, and with them not having the staff to constantly replenish the hand gel that they usual come with, it is always good to bring your own. You can grab the small ones for around 50p. On a similar note, probably best to bring at least one toilet roll with you; just to be safe!
This brings me on to another hygiene factor, and that is make-up/baby wipes. Unless you are able to get a ticket which allows you to use the camp showers, you are most likely not going to be able to find a great water source to wash yourself. This is where the wipes come in! It’s not entirely the nicest feeling in the world, you know, being in your own dirt for a couple of days, but it’s all part of the experience. The wipes will certainly help.
And there we have it, 7 essentials that will allow you to keep your sanity during festival season, and help you to look great! Also, don’t be that person to forget your ticket, pack it where it’s close to hand and where it can’t get lost, otherwise you’ll have to wait until next time. AND STAY HYDRATED!
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