style files: osheaga bound (music festival style guide)

For the past few weeks, thoughts about Osheaga, Montreal's music festival, have been running through my mind. I went to Bonnaroo in 2009 and swore that I would never go to another outdoor event like that again. But when Becca mentioned that Osheaga's line up and the fact that it was in Montreal, I was sold. (Okay, I was really convinced after she told me that there was no camping. I can't do the whole port-a-potty thing again. Once in a lifetime was more than enough.) Can you believe that this is going to be my first trip into Canada, albeit the French speaking part?

In honor of all things Santigold, M83, and Justice, I've put together a few style guides in dressing for your typical outdoor music festival.

Grungy Cali Fashionista

You like all things that have crosses and spikes and wore them way before everyone and their moms started studding everything in sight. You also pride yourself on the fact that you wore Litas before the bloggers stole your fashion idea, and are convinced that Erin Wasson copied your signature look. You probably go to art school/design school.
Favorite site: Nastygal.com
Osheaga artists: The Black Keys (for the commercial), Black Lips

Topshop Moto sleeveless denim jacket, Nasty Gal 'Get Down' tank, Nasty Gal 'Francine' leopard shorts, Nasty Gal 'Love Triangle' Handpiece, Topshop navy lace triangle bra, Nasty Gal 'Cross To Bear' necklace, Nasty Gal 'Lennon' sunglasses, Topshop 'Alvin' studded western boots, Nasty Gal twisted cross cuff

Indie Rap Girl

You grew up listening to 2Pac and Biggie and initiated yourself into the music scene during the east-west rivalry. Now that you're older, it's all about the new generation of rap artists who haven't been sold out to doing pop collabs with Drake. A streetwear queen, you wear the big labels like Supreme but have carved out a little niche to bring some flash.
Favorite site: Karmaloop.com
Osheaga artists: A$AP Rocky, Killer Mike, Santigold

ASOS metal half frame cat eye sunglasses, Topshop jewel embellished cami top, Karmaloop chunky chain bracelet in rose gold, ASOS cross sunglasses chain, Topshop MOTO flag printed hotpants, Flud Pantone watch, Joyrich leopard spot mini backpack, Supra Skytop for women

Dubstep Diva

Skrillex hair? Please, everyone knows that Alice Dellal started that trend. And the minute she did it, you followed in suit. Too good for what's become "commercialized" dubstep, it's all about finding the newest in the electronic music craze. Glowsticks are child's play. You'd rather wear the cosmos on your body.
Favorite site: Blackmilkclothing.com
Osheaga artists: Knife Party, Birdy Nam Nam, Madeon

ASOS Eye Rock Shadow Transformers, Topshop Denim Zip bralet, ASOS leather and print backpack, ASOS pink wig, Black Milk 'Cross of St. Peter' black skirt, Baublebar phospho 'Chevron' cuff, ASOS x Piers Atkinson I Heart U Ears headband, Black Milk x Jeffrey Campbell 99 Tie 'Rainbow Galaxy' wedges, Baublebar Neon 2 Link Strand Necklace 

Folk Fairy

You play the ukelele and have seen every Zooey Deschanel film. "500 Days of Summer" is your mantra, and your dream man is the sensitive Ryan Gosling in "Lars and the Real Girl." You plan on chomping on kale bars and championing flower power. Most likely to wear closed toe shoes in sweltering hot weather, probably Buster Browns or lace up oxfords.
Favorite site: Modcloth.com
Osheaga artists: James Vincent McMorrow, Andrew Bird, Feist

J. Crew Two Tone Straw Hat, Modcloth 'A Bird of Advice' dress, ASOS rabbit across body bag, Topshop tortoise shell cat's eye sunglasses, ASOS High Brow Moustache ring pack, River Island oversize bow ring, Marc Jacobs Daisy eau du parfum, Modcloth 'Reading Room Romance flat brogues