Lollapalooza 101
Hey all!! Lollapalooza is this weekend and if you're like me, and planning on rocking out in Grant Park for 3 days, you're gonna need some tips, tricks, and a survival guide. Read below, and don't forget to share your favevtips and tricks with me!!
Getting Ready:
Make sure to look your best while protecting your assets. I always use a tinted moisturizer with a bit of shimmer. (Full coverage foundation is TOO much for the heat.) My fave is Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20. It gives you a great festival glow, a bit of coverage, and good protection so you can party in the sun!
Always wear some head gear. What screams festival-goer more than some awesome cranium accessories? PLUS, if it's windy, or the weather is inclement, it will keep your hair secure and out of your face. Fedoras or wide brimmed hats are a NO-GO for the same reason, if it's windy you'll lose it... plus you'll annoy all the people standing behind you.
Shoes. For the love of God, NO heels people. And no open toed shoes or sandals, especially flip-flops. We all know that Lolla can get muddy, and if you're wearing flip flops they will constantly get sucked off your feet. And your feet will look like you've been on Survivor if you wear sandals of any type. Wear comfy boots or comfy gym shoes. PERIOD. Converse or combat/cowboy boots are not only going to keep you feet happy, but you'll stay clean, protected, and look stylish too.
Bags: Do not bring any type of bag you have to carry. Belt bags or Cross body bags are life savers for festivals. You want your arms free for jumping, dancing, and carrying multiple beers for you and your friends. Belt bags are not only functional, but these Gabby Fringe bags from 84 Rockwell SCREAM festival. My favorite cross body bag right now is my new Coach Rhyder cross body in pebble leather.
84 Rockwell Gabby Fringe
Coach Rhyder Cross body
DURING LOLLAPALOOZA:
Lolla Cashless- Did you know you can link your Lolla wristband to your debit card/credit card? You can pay for all of your food, booze, and merchandise just with a tap of your band. Brilliant! To activate, click here.
Phone chargers- The only thing worse than having no cell service while at Lolla, is having a dead phone. Keep that from happening with these handy little portable chargers that can fit in any pocket or purse. Urban Outfitters
Got lost??: Download the app Glympse. Glympse is a fast, free, and simple way to share your location in real time with the people you trust. So this way you can find the friends you were with if you get lost, or find the friends you're supposed to meet up with easily.
GETTING HOME and POST LOLLA:
Surge Protector: Uber is ALWAYS the way to go, but sometimes the surge pricing, especially after a huge festival or event, can be astronomical. Surge Protector finds locations close to you with lower surge pricing, and helps call an Uber close to those spots. Genius!
Walk!!! Always my choice.... thankfully I live close. But walking home from Grant Park is usually a great way to wind down after the craziness AND get in a bit of exercise after a day filled with food and a ton of drinks.
Hydrate: Drink a ton of water throughout the day as well as benefit from drinks like Ginger tea and coconut water to help combat hangovers and keep you ready to rock for the next day!!