COACHELLA 2019

I did it, I made it to Coachella! It was definitely an experience from salvation mountain to the festival itself. I still can’t believe it’s all over.

I’m so glad that I went and had this experience. I left for California from NYC the Wednesday before the festival. The flight was fine except for the crazy turbulence over Nevada and when I say crazy I mean CRAZY. I thought we weren’t going to make it to Cali for a second 😅

EN-ROUTE

Besides the major turbulence, my flight was good. I kept hydrated by using a Moisturizing Mist and face masks.  When traveling you really need to keep you skin hydrated throughout the flight. Drink lots of water and put on a hydrating mask. Who cares what you look like on the plane, it is how you look for your trip that matters!

ARRIVAL

Once I arrived in LA I headed to all the most IG worthy locations on Melrose including Alfred’s tea room. I picked out the ultimate IG worthy drink coconut matcha 😍 not only was it delicious, but it made for a fantastic photo opt! That night I stayed at the Crowne Plaza next to LAX for connivence. The facility was nice and the staff was friendly. Overall not bad for a night stay if you are in and out.

THE ROAD TRIP FOR LA TO PALM SPRINGS

Who says road trips are boring? I had the best time road tripping to Palm Springs. A trip that supposed to be 3hr turned into a 5hr trip since I had to headed down to salvation mountain that day. BTW there will be an entire post on salvation mountain and how sketchy it was, BUT for now, I’ll just say I got some amazing photos and it is definitely a must see location, but in a group I DO NOT recommend heading there on your own. Side note Palm Springs is absolutely STUNNING, just driving from the hotel to the festival was sheer beauty. While in Palm Springs I stayed at the most serene hotel called Korakia Pensione I highly recommend staying here with your S/O. It is so romantic and they have the best breakfast in town.

THE FESTIVAL

Coachella itself was AMAZING. I had so much fun putting on all of my outfit and doing up my makeup, adding tons of jewels and glitter to my skin oh and of course adding in a ponytail extension for fun! The days at the festival were hot and super crowded, but the lights were chilly. If you plan on spending the entire day there, getting a locker is a must.  Get the priority parking pass! If you do not like to wait around do not bother with the shuttles. I am a true New Yorker and driving myself was a must, I do not have time to wait for shuttles!

I have a lot more to tell you guys about this trip so stay tuned for more exciting west coast details! If you plan on going to Coachella 2020 let me know in the comments I would love to give you so tips!