firefly photo diary

The moment I passed under the shadow of the big, white exit tent of the Woodlands, I knew I couldn't wait to be back. The expansive grounds, the smiling faces and bright lights of the Firefly Music Festival in Dover Delaware only exist for a few days a year, but they're some of the most magical days I know. This year's festival fell on the summer solstice where the sun woke me up just before seven and didn't set when you'd expect. And when the sun stays up past its bedtime, it just makes the days seem longer and more important somehow.

 I got to go on an adventure where I camped out for four days (if you're skeptical, I have the bug bites to prove it), met some pretty awesome people, and scoured the site for some Teen Vogue worthy festival fashion (time out...TEEN VOGUE BABY!) So here's to a perfect weekend of beaded tops, good vibes, unwashed hair, almost sexy dance moves and lots of kickass music by some incredibly talented artists- Band of Horses, Iron & Wine, Hunter Hunted, New Politics, Outkast, Foo Fighters, Ms Mr, and Imagine Dragons- to name a few. 

Outfit Details: Top: Free People, Shorts: Free People, Backpack: Free People, Sunglasses: Free People, Do you get it: everything is Free People 

family never looked so festive

jammin' with the jake

baked mac and cheese bomb (bacon cheeseburger edition)

Outfit Details: Dress: Urban Outfitters (similar), Bra: Free People, Flower Headband: courtesy of the lovely sisters of AXO, Boots: Sam Edelman

arm candy

crowd surfing never looked so purple

so close that they got to sweat on me. radical. 

girls on shoulders = classic 

pre-backflip lead singer

"the lawn" one of seven stages at the festival 

in the pit at Hunter Hunted! 

a pumped up crowd 

some goodies from the Hub

relics

#nomakeup

Outfit Details: Black Tank: Free People, Bra: Free People, Shorts, BDG (similar), Headband: Nordstrom (similar), Necklace: Free People (similar), Sneakers: Converse

amazing necklaces from the market, and creative display too!

i ran into two girls and a guy who passed this camera along to me! You snap a picture of yourself and pass it along to the stranger. It gets returned to the festival lost and found and the owner gets some fun snapshots from the festival. Sweet deal, right? 

this lovely crew <3

Photo Credits: Me//Jake//Brian//random people

Until next year, Firefly!

yours,

Austen 

outlaws

I've never quite mastered the art of being a badass. I believe my last act of rebellion was writing the names of boys I had crushes on in the bathroom stalls at school with a crayon circa 2001. If you didn't laugh at that, you should know I was caught before the end of the day. Total time elapsed: less than 24 hours. My personality is pretty consistent- I'm dependable, punctual, and consistent; qualities that I pride myself on for sure. But talking the talk doesn't always cut it. You also have to walk the [tracks?] Some rules were made to be broken. Don't worry, I'm not going to shatter them all, but I'll ease my way in, starting with more daring additions to the wardrobe. You have your ways, and I have mine...  

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Jumpsuit: Free People, Shoes: Necessary Clothing (similar), Gold Armband: Free People, Silver Armband: Gypsy Warrior (similar), Bra: Free People, Long Necklace: Brandy Melville (similar)

yours,

Austen 

NYFW S14 001

That time of year again. All of the essentials were in place. Megabloggers in designer labels, photographers bundled up trying to get the perfect shot, and me in all black just soaking it all in. Same old, same old.  

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Top: LF, Chiffon Vest: Urban Outfitters (similar), Coat: Brandy Melville, Boots: Forever 21 (similar), Sunglasses: Free People (similar)

yours,

Austen 

overzealous

"Be careful about who you open up to.

Only a few people care,

The rest are just curious."

-Hemingway

Photos by Maddy

Outfit Details: Jacket: Free People (similar), Top: H&M, Skirt: Zara, Necklace: Free People (similar), Shoes: Jeffery Campbell

yours,

Austen