To view several more photos of Electric Forest street-style, please click below.
Electric Forest street style is the combination of raver candy kids, old fashioned hippies, city-dwelling hipsters and it’s own brand of Rothburian forest fantasy, as you can tell from the photos of elf-like fairies – complete with wings. The more I see, process, and think about Midwestern style, the more I think it is defined by individuality. Rothburians are freer to create individualized looks than festival-goers at a mainstream fashion festival like Coachella.
The lack of a traditional “fashion scene” at Rothbury/Electric Forest allows people to let their inner self shine through personal style without fear of judgment or snark, similar to street-style in Chicago. One of the most beautiful aspects of Midwestern life is the general kindness and respect Midwesterners have for each other. As a result people here have the courage to put themselves far out there. The camping music festival environment is particularly conducive to this brand of extreme self expression, which is encouraged and celebrated by the culture.
Yesterday was an amazing day filled with tons of friends, laughter, and dancing. I continued my weekend ragefest with Maryhelen and her friend Stro, but also ran into a group of great friends from college. Caitlin and her friends Krishna and Brittany jumped up to say hi while I was walking through the crowd, and it was delightful to see some unexpected familiar faces! Below are just a few photos from yesterday. I don’t have time right now to upload all the pics I took, so the remainder will go up tomorrow.
Pretty Lights and EOTO tonight – can’t wait!
*No whining about my pigtails – it’s the only way to keep my hair under control in the festival environment!
To view today’s post about Jena on Refinery29,
click here.
Jena Gamabaccini is one of Chicago’s most prominent fashion bloggers and a good friend of mine. When I was contacted by a search engine to do a commercial about how my friendships influence my blog, Jena was the first person I asked. Jena was also the first person I ever met through blogging and one of my first Twitter followers. She has supported and encouraged me in every way possible. Without Jena’s advice and critiquing, I doubt ChicagoStreetStyle.com would be as successful as it is today.
I photographed her the day before the 8-person film crew flew out from Los Angeles to work with us. We met up to share ideas and most importantly, pick outfits! The commercial is going to be released early next week, and then I can openly talk about the company and the work.
Follow Jena on Twitter (@ChiCityFashion), on BlogLovin’, and on her newly renamed Tumblr.
She also blogs for Shop Influence, is one of the personal style bloggers at The Style Tribe, and is in charge of social media strategy at luxury consignment juggernaut Shop E-Drop Off. Jena also freelances at Refinery29 like me!
