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Indio // OOTD

  • Wednesday, May 27, 2015

The truth is I'm still having Coachella withdrawals. I miss the music & the atmosphere. It wasn't just music; it was an entire experience. You go camping for three days but it's unlike any other camping you've witnessed. You're surrounded by thousands of other campers. 

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When you wake up at 1 a.m. you hear people at the disco, dancing & enjoying the reverberating beats. When you wake up again at 3:30 people are still chatting away, although there are less of them. Wake up again at 6 a.m. & people are barely rising, a slow chatter starts to form. If you wake up at 8, pretty much everyone's awake because the sun starts to beat down, causing your tent to be an uncomfortable sweat fest.

indio ootd

indio ootd

This was my traveling look when we drove from San Diego to Indio, CA. I wanted something comfortable for my feet & light for the rest of my body. It's the desert after all. These photos were taken before Coachella at our cute little motel. Notice that my dress is reversible! Woohoo!

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Dress: Kohl's // Shoes: Target // Socks: Rue 21 // Necklace: Vintage

How has  your May been? Are you looking forward to anything this year? A festival, a wedding, a trip? :]

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63 comments

  1. Eden MintMay 27, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Love your dress, pretty look for spring and summer!

    http://www.mintnotion.com

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  2. Natalie PetersonMay 27, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Very cute look! Love the shoes and its cool that the dress is reversible. You'll have to do another post showing the other side :)

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  3. Sophie JennerMay 27, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    love your trainers! They are so bright! :)
    Sophie
    x
    *Check Out My DIY Felt Plush Cute Robot FREE pattern on my blog!*

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  4. Christina LangnerMay 27, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    I love your trainers, it makes up for such a sporty yet chic look!

    Much love xxx
    CHRISTINANISTA.COM

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  5. NeeMay 27, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    what an awesome outfit:) love the colors of the dress <3

    lots of love xx

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  6. Shian KMay 27, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    I'm digging the kicks! I'm on the hunt for a new pair soon and I am not opposed to a lower-priced Target option.

    Xoxo,
    Shian | The Fashion Investigator

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    1. Carmen VarnerMay 30, 2015 at 11:54 AM

      Target has great shoes. So loving these sneakers. :]

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  7. thatcrazygiraffeMay 27, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    I love that dress <3 I'm so jealous that you get to go to Coachella...

    thatcrazygiraffe.blogspot.co.uk xx

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  8. Euge EtcheverryMay 27, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Great look! Love the sneakers!
    Obsessed Fashion Blog

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  9. Sammie FosterMay 27, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Great look, I love festivals so much. Will need to get tickets for some soon before they all sell out.

    Sammie

    Little Blonde Life - Lifestyle Blog

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  10. Rimanere nella memoriaMay 27, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Nice Casual Look

    FOLLOW my Blog!!! Maybe we can follow each other!!!
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  11. Keisha RamsayMay 27, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Super cute outfit! I'm loving your footwear!

    Keisha xo
    www.chrysalisgals.blogspot.com

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  12. Julie LyMay 27, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    You look super cute, love the dress. xx

    Julie
    www.rainingcake.com

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  13. Falasha CMay 27, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    I am with you on missing Coachella, I didn't camp. We had a house across the street but we pretty much went with out sleep and laid by the pool like it was a campground.

    xx Falasha
    Bite My Fashion ll Instagram ll Bloglovin'

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    1. Carmen VarnerMay 30, 2015 at 11:55 AM

      That sounds so awesome. I'd love to do that! :]

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  14. Shannon JenkinsMay 27, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    So cute! I am loving that floral dress! Kohls has been having such cute stuff lately!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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    1. Carmen VarnerMay 30, 2015 at 11:56 AM

      Yeah! They've been partnering with great designers as well. :]

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  15. My Notebook of StyleMay 27, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    Lovely dress!

    http://mynotebookofstyle.com

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  16. GabrielleMay 28, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    I love ditsy floral prints like this and your styling of it is so interesting - great trainers! :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice

    x

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  17. May ChoMay 28, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    Coachella sounds so amazing, ahh. Love the look, Carmen! It looks super comfy, especially those socks!

    May x • http://themayden.blogspot.com

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  18. Chrystin AponteMay 28, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    Cute, colorful and casual! I absolutely love those shoes! Turquoise/aqua is my favorite color! And I couldn't believe they were from Target! I thought for sure they were Nikes and that I'd have to shell out over $100 for them!

    http://amateandarottweiler.blogspot.com.ar/

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  19. Marta IbrahimMay 28, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    I really love your sneakers
    Marta Ibrahim

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  20. Miss LovelyAttitudeMay 28, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    So cute look :) I totally fell in love with your shoes :)

    http://lovelyattitude.com

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  21. Jessica WynneMay 28, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    I missed out on Coachella this year but definitely plan on attending next year! This is such a cute festival look!

    xo,
    Jessica
    www.fortheloveofbubbly.com

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  22. Grace Strickland de SouzaMay 28, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Oooo love the shoes!

    Mimicryer x UK fashion & beauty

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  23. Haute AllureMay 28, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Such a cute dress!! Looks so comfortable and summery! xo - Katie - hauteallure.com

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  24. Joyce PakMay 28, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Those are definitely the best travel sneakers. Punchy, fun, stylish and the best for walking around all day!

    Characters & Carry-ons

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  25. Hannah SimpsonMay 28, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    This is such a cute little outfit - definitely comfortable and casual which you need for travelling, but still stylish and fun! So jealous that you were at Coachella, it's something I would love to experience :)

    Hannah Simpson Writes

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    1. Carmen VarnerMay 30, 2015 at 11:59 AM

      Thanks Hannah. I'm new to the dress & sneakers trend, but I loved it. :]

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  26. EMAMay 28, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    Lovely!

    XX

    http://www.themirroronthewall.com

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  27. Danielle LozanesMay 28, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Love your outfit!!! And coachella feels!!

    Hope you can visit my blog too and tell me what you think about my recent post. Let me know if you wanna follow each other! All the love. x

    Kept and Found on Midnight Blues

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  28. Maria PolanskyMay 28, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Cute dress! Coachella sounds really fun but if I ever went I would want to stay in a hotel, I can never sleep well in a tent. x

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  29. Seersucker SassMay 28, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Such fun style! I love your dress :)

    XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass

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  30. Bea CastroMay 28, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Your dress looks perfect with your shoes <3 And I've never been to a festival before. Hoping I end up liking one and going to it this year

    BCfactor.blogspot.com

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  31. Olivia MonopoliMay 28, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Aw you are so lucky that you have gotten to experience Coachella! It sounds lovely although not a lot of sleep heheeh! I would love to go to Coachella although it is so expensive! Hopefully, one day :) You look so cute! I love the sneakers with the dress!
    Olivia | Her Name Was Celebration

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    1. Carmen VarnerMay 30, 2015 at 2:15 PM

      It's definitely pricey, but it's an out of this world experience. :]

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  32. June PaskiMay 28, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Your experienced on Coachella sound very amazing, It makes me want to go there next year. I really love your dress is so perfect for summer! I will go to my friend wedding next week :)

    Xxx June
    Www.junepaski.com

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  33. ArabesqueMay 28, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    I love floral dresses for summer ;)
    If you'd like you could check out my new blog arabesque - I'd be honored ;)

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  34. Justyna FrymusMay 29, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    I wish I had Coachella in Europe! BTW, the hut + stones remind me of The Flintstones LOL :)))))

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  35. Made in MauveMay 29, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Lovely look. Love the color of the shoes

    Made in Mauve ☆ Bloglovin

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  36. Laura MMay 29, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    Those shoes are all kinds of fabulous! Loving the color!

    She Likes to Shop

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  37. Jessica @ Here&NowMay 31, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    I love music festivals & hope to attend Coachella one day! The floral print of your dress is so fun!
    xx
    Here&Now
    Enter to win a Chloe + Isabel earring/necklace set!

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  38. Manasa RaoMay 31, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    i love your outfit.. looking pretty in this dress..

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  39. Natalie AnnJune 1, 2015 at 3:55 AM

    Great outfit! I love those shoes! So bright! :)

    Natalie Ann xo // Petal Poppet Blogs ♥

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  40. ClaireJune 1, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    jealous that you got to go to Coachella! It sounds incredible, and you looked great! Love the dress!


    www.outfitsandobservations.blogspot.com

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  41. Layla SprinklesJune 1, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous - love the whole look!! :)

    Layla xx

    www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk

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  42. Diana MariaJune 1, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Loving your outfit, the dress is adorable! I can't believe you went to Coachella I am so unbelievably jealous! I've wanted to go for ages, I'm hoping to go next year finally! Lovely post xx

    Diana xo | My Lovelier Days

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  43. Jasmine HwangJune 1, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    LOOOVE the pop of color from your sneakers! You looked adorable! I've never been to Coachella but I would love to go one year! :D

    be the plebeian

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  44. Anna MartinJune 3, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    That's a super cute dress. <3 I love the socks that you wore with your shoes, too! Awesome colors! <3

    - Anna

    www.melodicthriftychic.com

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  45. linet nkiroteJune 8, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Love the simplicity of the look. Nice shoes.

    http://pearlsprettyskin.blogspot.com

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  46. Carolin SchroeterJune 8, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    I love your Coachella outfit. You look so summery! I'm going to Glastonbury soon and it's my first time so not yet sure what to wear. Thank you so much for sharing your outfit and some insights what will await me at a music festival with camping. Hope we'll speak soon xxx

    Caz | Style Lingua

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