Cosmo UK Coachella Style

Photo Credit: Leanne Bayley for Cosmopolitan UK

THE LONG WEEKEND

 I am reporting back after a long weekend vacation, which in reality was more like a week plus a few lingering days on the side, and somehow I feel more exhausted than before I left - funny how that always seems to happen. Packing for this trip turned out to be far easier than I expected thanks to my pals at Wildfang, who happened to send over some of their favorite new pieces just in time for me to stuff them in my suitcase, and get on the road.

Day 1: NEUW shirt thanks to Wildfang, vintage blazer, Topshop jeans, Chloe Sevigny x Opening Ceremony boots, and Karen Walker sunglasses.

Day 2: Topshop leather jacket, Topman shirt, shorts thanks to Paige Denim, TUK creepers thanks to Wildfang, and Illesteva sunglasses.

Day 3: H&M mens denim shirt, Bec & Bridge slouchy leather pants thanks to Wildfang, Isabel Marant boots, and Tom Ford sunglasses.

VIDEO: SHOOTING WITH BEAUTY IS BORING

Here's the behind the scenes video from my shoot with BEAUTY IS BORING, a photo essay project from the creative mind of make-up artist and photographer Robin Black. I was honored Robin wanted me to be apart of the project that also includes supermodels, actors, musicians, and everyone in between (I think that's me!), and to top it off; it's shot entirely with a vintage Polaroid camera, film, and flashcubes. Head over to BEAUTY IS BORING to check out the finished results of our shoot, see what products Robin used, and browse through the archives.

Make up & photography: Robin Black @ Starworks
Model...me!: Krystal Simpson @ Next
Film & music: Aaron Gonzalez

THE NEW TOUGH MAGAZINE

Finally found my page from The New Tough magazine's Freedom Issue that I was in (and made it S.F.W.). I was also beyond stoked to be next to legendary Z-Boys (Dogtown!) skater and surfer Jay Adams. Many thanks to Robin Black!

You can check out the rest of the magazine, order a copy, and check out the newer issues here.

DRIES

(Dries Van Noten x Linda Farrow SS/2013 sunglasses, Topshop leather jacket, vintage flannel shirt)

Coachella 2013: Day 3

When I think back to day three of my Coachella experience, all I can recall is pure exhaustion. Thankfully for me and my love for all things shaded, and in this case, long-sleeved, we were able to spend that third day at a few rad pool parties that were oasis-like saviors from the unbearable heat, that later developed into an epically-uncool-buzz-killing sandstorm.

Wearing an ASOS men's suit, Converse sneakers, Tom Ford sunglasses, and a Proenza Schouler PS 11 bag.

Coachella 2013: Day 2

Photo credit: Yapert

This photo was taken at the Galore Magazine pool party at The Hard Rock Hotel during the second day of the festival, and yes; it was hot as fuck, yet I still wore pants and a long-sleeved shirt. I sort of felt like I had to make up for wearing a dress the day before, and also I was diligently trying not to fry my pasty skin.

Wearing a denim shirt thanks to American Apparel, American Gold floral bell trousers thanks to Spanish Moss, Ray Ban aviators, Isabel Marant boots, and my Krystal Simpson x Coach fringed leather bag.

Coachella 2013: Day One

Look Ma! I'm in a dress! But to be fair, it was well over 90 degrees that day.

Wearing a denim dress from Topshop, collared shirt (underneath) from Somedays Lovin', Yves Saint Laurent men's leopard boots, Proenza Schouler holographic PS11 bag, and pink sunglasses from Illesteva.

Shop Bazaar/Pavan Liqueur at Coachella

I had a blast during day 1 of Coachella hanging poolside at the Parker Hotel for the Harper's Bazaar Shop Bazaar pool party. It was total paradise found moment when one moment you're covered in dust and burning in the sun, and the next you're in an oasis of trees and icy drinks; with tunes by Mia Moretti, and a cabana full of clothing and accessories curated by Bazaar editors, and way-too-tasty drinks by Pavan Liqueur, it was a perfect escape from the Palm Springs heat. You can check out more snaps from the party here.