The Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California has gained global recognition for its incredible talent lineup as well as its fashion influence. Festivals have long been liberating style- from the hippie culture of Woodstock 1969 to the eccentric culture of Burning Man. The best part of festival fashion is that it’s not unique to any one style. Anything goes.

So, have fun with your own self-expression!

Coachella fashion has become somewhat of a household name inspiring celebrities like supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and pop star Katy Perry. I’ll be going to the festival for my 4th year and, like many girls, I’ve been planning my Coachella outfits on Pinterest for months.

I have long obsessed over the colorful gypsy style of my friend, Sara. She inspires the fashion world via her blog, Sara Libby, with her oh-so-boho style that is unique and effortlessly chic. We got together with my friend and incredibly talented photographer, Carly Arnwine, to shoot a few of our favorite looks for some Coachella style inspiration.

Boho Chic Coachella Style

Leather & lace are the perfect elements for a boho chic look for Coachella

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Flower Crown Coachella Style

Flower crowns have been a festival fashion staple for decades. They’re easy to make and add a fun touch to any outfit.

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Red, White & Blue Coachella Style

Sport your stars and stripes for a perfectly patriotic Coachella look

Bikini: Target | Shorts: Forever 21 | Sandals: Target | Hat: Urban Outfitters

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Wild West Coachella Style

Dress up a vintage pantsuit or unleash your inner-outlaw with a Native American concha belt.

Dress: Forever 21 | Pantsuit: Free People | Belts: Lovestrength

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Crop Top Coachella Style

Stay cool and cute at Coachella in high-waisted shorts and a crop top

Top: Forever 21 | Shorts: Vintage LEVIs | Necklace: Urban Outfitters | Boots: Charlotte Russe | Hat: Forever 21

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Whimsical Coachella Style

Woodstock lives on at Coachella with delicate flower headbands and flowy dresses

Dress: Free People | Headband: Gypsy Junkies

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Be sure to visit Sara’s fashion blog, Sara Libby, for more gypsy fashion inspiration and Carly’s photography blog for more incredible photography!

Follow Kiersten @TheBlondeAbroad’s board Coachella Style Inspiration on Pinterest.

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January Wrapped 🗓️
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We landed in Cape Town mid-January and hit the ground running.

Oliver and I packed up our life and moved abroad for a year — chasing a simple question: what’s the best that could happen?

My parents joined us for the first month — which meant extra hands, loving support, and the sweetest way to begin this chapter.

Between toddler sickness (IYKYK) and playing full-time tour guide, we somehow managed to squeeze in so much life.

A long weekend in Paternoster.
Glamping under the stars at Camp Canoe.
Summertime in the city.
Oliver starting at his new preschool.
Adventures through the Cape Winelands.
Slow weekends at the farmer’s market.
Afternoons stretched long at the beach.

It’s been messy and magical.
Exhausting and energizing.

Somewhere between pharmacy runs and beach swims, it started to feel less like a move…

and more like the start of our biggest adventure yet! 🌍
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#capetown

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January Wrapped 🗓️
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We landed in Cape Town mid-January and hit the ground running.

Oliver and I packed up our life and moved abroad for a year — chasing a simple question: what’s the best that could happen?

My parents joined us for the first month — which meant extra hands, loving support, and the sweetest way to begin this chapter.

Between toddler sickness (IYKYK) and playing full-time tour guide, we somehow managed to squeeze in so much life.

A long weekend in Paternoster.
Glamping under the stars at Camp Canoe.
Summertime in the city.
Oliver starting at his new preschool.
Adventures through the Cape Winelands.
Slow weekends at the farmer’s market.
Afternoons stretched long at the beach.

It’s been messy and magical.
Exhausting and energizing.

Somewhere between pharmacy runs and beach swims, it started to feel less like a move…

and more like the start of our biggest adventure yet! 🌍
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
#capetown

Sun-drenched mornings, salty air, and the kind of place that makes you instantly exhale @waldorfastoriacostarica ✌️
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Our stay at this brand-new property was truly a dream — sweeping ocean views, elevated design, and more pools than I’ve ever seen at a hotel in my entire life.

From award-winning wellness to coconuts by the pool, every detail felt thoughtful and intentional.

🧖‍♀️ The Spa
Recently named Costa Rica’s Best Resort Spa, this sanctuary blends modern wellness with local healing traditions — volcanic mud rituals, rainforest-inspired therapies, and grounding treatments that leave you floating.

🛎️ Amenities
World-class service, beachfront access, a stunning collection of pools (truly — endless), curated experiences, and those sweet elevated touches everywhere you turn. Newly opened, yet already operating like a seasoned 5-star icon.

💦 Kids’ Club
One of the coolest spaces for littles — crafts, games, toys, and outdoor play areas that made traveling with Oliver feel easy (and fun for him, too).

🥥 The Food & Coffee
Fresh, locally sourced Costa Rican flavors with elevated execution. Oceanfront bites, poolside snacks, handcrafted coffee experiences, and yes… plenty of coconuts.

🌿 Sustainability
Proud holders of the Bandera Azul Ecológica for conservation and environmental efforts — luxury and responsibility beautifully intertwined.

We truly cannot wait to come back. ✨

If you’re looking for a luxury, family-friendly escape in Costa Rica — this is your spot.

A huge thank you to @waldorfastoriacostarica for hosting us on this sunshine-soaked getaway.
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#costarica #waldorfastoria #luxuryfamilytravel #familytravel

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A little late sharing this — but I needed time to sit with 2025. It was so much more than what made it to Instagram.
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This was the year I stopped measuring life in miles traveled… and started measuring it in the days we weren’t promised.

Not in passport stamps.
Not in hotel check-ins.
Not in how far we could go.

But in the quiet relief of “clear.”
In small hands squeezing mine tighter.
In birthday candles and quiet camping mornings.
In laughter that came back after fear.

2025 was the plot twist year.

The year I learned strength doesn’t look like control —
it looks like surrender.
It looks like showing up anyway.
It looks like choosing joy even when you know how fragile it is.

And it looks like being surrounded by the people who love us most.

We traveled the world.
But more importantly —
we celebrated what we almost lost.

And at the end of it all?
We packed up our life and chose a new continent. 🇿🇦

2025, you were heavy.
You were also beautiful.
You changed me.

2026 — I’m ready.
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#2025wrapped

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A little late sharing this — but I needed time to sit with 2025. It was so much more than what made it to Instagram.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This was the year I stopped measuring life in miles traveled… and started measuring it in the days we weren’t promised.

Not in passport stamps.
Not in hotel check-ins.
Not in how far we could go.

But in the quiet relief of “clear.”
In small hands squeezing mine tighter.
In birthday candles and quiet camping mornings.
In laughter that came back after fear.

2025 was the plot twist year.

The year I learned strength doesn’t look like control —
it looks like surrender.
It looks like showing up anyway.
It looks like choosing joy even when you know how fragile it is.

And it looks like being surrounded by the people who love us most.

We traveled the world.
But more importantly —
we celebrated what we almost lost.

And at the end of it all?
We packed up our life and chose a new continent. 🇿🇦

2025, you were heavy.
You were also beautiful.
You changed me.

2026 — I’m ready.
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#2025wrapped

My favorite smart features of my old home! 🏠
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I put a lot of thought and design into my home, so I knew I had to get curated, high-tech window shades to match.

Enter @rollishades — sleek, custom motorized shades that actually elevate the space while solving the very real sunlight problem. From light-filtering to blackout options, everything is tailored to fit perfectly and controlled with the touch of a button (or app). It’s the kind of smart, intentional design that makes a home feel finished. 🪟🤍

I easily installed these in my guest bedroom and let me just say, when guests come over, they’re getting what feels like a hotel experience in my home (minus the room service).
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#gifted #homedesign #interiorinspo #smarthome #rollishades

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My favorite smart features of my old home! 🏠
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I put a lot of thought and design into my home, so I knew I had to get curated, high-tech window shades to match.

Enter @rollishades — sleek, custom motorized shades that actually elevate the space while solving the very real sunlight problem. From light-filtering to blackout options, everything is tailored to fit perfectly and controlled with the touch of a button (or app). It’s the kind of smart, intentional design that makes a home feel finished. 🪟🤍

I easily installed these in my guest bedroom and let me just say, when guests come over, they’re getting what feels like a hotel experience in my home (minus the room service).
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••⁠
#gifted #homedesign #interiorinspo #smarthome #rollishades

🚨 FINAL SPOTS. 🚨
Our @tbaescapes Luxury Peru Journey is nearly sold out — and we are down to the last remaining spaces 🇵🇪🦙
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We shared this experience first with our email waitlist… and it filled fast. Now, we’re down to the very last spots — and this is it.

When they’re gone, they’re gone.

This is your chance to join one of the most extraordinary trips we’ve ever offered!

Think: luxury accommodations, a fully all-inclusive experience, a bucket list rail journey and overnight stay at Machu Picchu, and a once-in-a-lifetime finale cruising the Amazon Rainforest aboard a privately chartered luxury riverboat.

📍 Peru
🗓 September 6–16, 2026

No planning. No second-guessing.
Just iconic places, seamless logistics, and the kind of sisterhood that makes these trips unforgettable.

🚨 Spots are extremely limited! 🚨
For full details and a direct link to apply, drop “PERU” below ⛰️✨
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#tbaescapes #peru #machupicchu #amazonriver #luxurygrouptravel

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🚨 FINAL SPOTS. 🚨
Our @tbaescapes Luxury Peru Journey is nearly sold out — and we are down to the last remaining spaces 🇵🇪🦙
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
We shared this experience first with our email waitlist… and it filled fast. Now, we’re down to the very last spots — and this is it.

When they’re gone, they’re gone.

This is your chance to join one of the most extraordinary trips we’ve ever offered!

Think: luxury accommodations, a fully all-inclusive experience, a bucket list rail journey and overnight stay at Machu Picchu, and a once-in-a-lifetime finale cruising the Amazon Rainforest aboard a privately chartered luxury riverboat.

📍 Peru
🗓 September 6–16, 2026

No planning. No second-guessing.
Just iconic places, seamless logistics, and the kind of sisterhood that makes these trips unforgettable.

🚨 Spots are extremely limited! 🚨
For full details and a direct link to apply, drop “PERU” below ⛰️✨
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
#tbaescapes #peru #machupicchu #amazonriver #luxurygrouptravel

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Ximena

I love it. This post just inspired me to buy a top and sweater from Free People! (Can I send you that bill?) Time to dig in to my mother’s closet for all her turquoise jewelry and “concha belts.” Had no idea that they were called that but I’m so glad she’s a hoarder and still has all those goodies!

March 24, 2014 at 9:24 pm · Reply

Kiersten Rich

Haha! Ya the original belts are a long-time Najavo tradition. Pretty cool, right?! Love how vintage comes back. And Ya. Could easily blow my life savings on Free People. Everything is so cute!

March 24, 2014 at 9:32 pm · Reply

Ryann McCaffrey

The real mystery here is why did my dear friend not tell me she was a professional model??? 🙂 you and Sara look absolutely stunning and I adore every single one of your outfits!!! Such a beautiful post!!!

March 24, 2014 at 11:42 pm · Reply

Kiersten Rich

Haha Ryann you’re hilarious. Thank you! xoxo

March 25, 2014 at 8:17 am · Reply

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