THE COACHELLA EDIT: Reported from... London

This weekend there's only been one thing on everyone's minds: Coachella. Whether you have seen pics plastered all over the various social networks, have been hopelessly wishing you were basking in the Palm Desert sun (exhibit A = me) or if you were actually one of those revellers lucky enough to be there, you must know what I mean. So sadly, here I am, sitting next to the potted miniature palm tree in my garden dwelling over the missed festival wardrobe-buying opportunity.

That aside, the weekend has brought along some serious Instagramming from bloggers like Leandra Medine (@manrepeller), Chiara Ferragni (@ChiaraFerragni), Aimee Song (@songofstyle) via Rachel Zoe as well as some of my other style stalkees Rita Ora and Whitney Port - Just to name a few.

Fortunately the sun has peeked out over London today so (not feeling too sorry for myself), I've managed to put together two days worth of Coachella-inspired looks that I would have packed into my suitcase for the event.

DAY 1:

Black lazy brim fedora, ASOS

Pink rimmed round sunglasses, River Island

Grey spike stud crop tee, ASOS

Tie-dye fringe maxi skirt, ASOS

Neon aztec print backpack, original from Peru

Fringe detail boots, All Saints

DAY 2:

Printed logo cap, BOY London

Clubmaster sunglasses, Ray-Ban

Spike chain necklace, Urban Outfitters

Flower print playsuit, Motel

Neon yellow skinny belt, ASOS

Fringe detail boots, as before

BEXX

LOOK OF THE DAY: Beyond retro

Today I'm catching up with two of my best friends. Let's be honest, an obvious Starbs sesh would most likely be on the cards, but after Easter none of us were feeling prepared for the guaranteed caramel latte/ Rocky Road/ tuna-melt panini ensemble. The activity choice was looking slim - then it suddenly came to us; pottery painting. And yes I'm talking about the full-on, age 7 birthday party, I'm-going-to-paint-a-unicorn pottery painting works. So obviously my outfit today is definitely representing the old school.
(Backpack say whaaaat)

Grey beanie, SHADE London at ASOS Marketplace

Neon & silver chain, H&M

Purple galactic print leggings, ASOS

Nike AirMax trainers

White leather mini backpack, ASOS

BEXX