Tear drop makeup on raver
Kellie Burch |

Rave Makeup: What to Wear?

Whether you’re the creative type or not, there are some basics to rave makeup that apply no matter what you’re festival fashion is or where you’re going. We’ve created the ultimate guide to rave makeup that will not only help you decide what to wear, but also explain how to make your look last all night. Continue Reading
Set up an a Photoshoot at Home
Kellie Burch |

Experiment with a New Look or Style - Tips from @Sunflowerraver

Seeing festival after festival canceled or post-poned can feel pretty disheartening, but I promise you don’t need a festival to dress up in your rave gear! In fact, now is the perfect time to have a photo shoot at home and start experimenting with a new look or style. Check out these tips for finding your new festival style and then capturing it on camera.  Continue Reading
Phoenix Lights Lasers
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Kellie Burch |

Get your look to be EXTRA-terrestrial: Phoenix Lights 2020 Style Guide

The alien theme at Phoenix Lights is amazing, and there’s so much creative inspiration that comes out of that. Vibrant colors, shiny golds and metallics, futuristic styles, etc. The creative possibilities are endless when it comes to other-worldly art and fashion. Luckily, iHeartRaves has the perfect clothes, shoes and accessories for Phoenix Lights! I came up with a style guide for five Phoenix Lights outfits that are hotter than a supernova explosion.

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Beyond Wonderland Outfit Inspiration
Kellie Burch |

Beyond Wonderland Outfit Inspiration

For many of us in SoCal, Beyond Wonderland marks the start of festival season. Year after year, the Insomniac Events team creates new ways to explore the theme of Wonderland. One of the most fun ways to participate in this event is to dress the part. Check out this style guide for outfit inspiration at Beyond Wonderland! Continue Reading
St. Patrick's Day Outfit Inspo
Kellie Burch |

St. Patrick's Day Outfit Inspo

Just your luck, spring is around the corner and this also means St. Patrick’s Day. There are tons of St. Patricks-Day themed festivals and events taking place the weekend of the 13th and 14th! Try your luck with some of these St. Patrick’s Day outfit ideas that will have you feeling lucky all weekend long (and save you from some pinches)!

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Crush 101: Everything You Need to Know, Including Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration
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Tessla Goodwin |

Crush 101: Everything You Need to Know, Including Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration

Whether this Valentine’s Day finds you single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, there’s no reason why you should have to spend it alone! For those of us who want to be in an environment saturated in love around the day dedicated to just that, Insomniac’s Crush events are the move. This year we are blessed enough to have Crush in three cities across the U.S. Check out this guide for everything you need to know about Crush, including outfit inspiration.  Continue Reading
Why Do People Wear Accessories at Raves?
Kellie Burch |

Why Do People Wear Accessories at Raves?

If you’ve found yourself wondering “Why do people wear glasses at raves?”, you’re not alone - it’s a source of confusion for many inexperienced ravers. It’s not just eyewear that people are confused by when it comes to rave apparel, however. If you’ve ever walked up to a rave and noticed people wearing what look like surgical masks (before the COVID-19 pandemic made them a necessity), you’ve probably been equally confused. There are lots of interesting nuances to rave culture when it comes to apparel and accessories, and we’ll break it all down for you. Continue Reading
Song Inspired Outfits: Resolution Festival  2020
Kellie Burch |

Song Inspired Outfits: Resolution Festival 2020

Next month, thousands of ravers will flock to the WaMU Theater in Seattle, Washington for one last epic rave of 2019: Resolution. Trust me when I say that Seattle doesn’t mess around when it comes to themed-events and Resolution is no exception. I can guarantee that a HUGE majority of the people attending this event will be wearing white and gold themed outfits. In order for you not to feel left out, I’ve compiled a list of some must-have gold and white accessories, as well as some complete gold-and-white-themed outfits.

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Sparkle Twin Outfits
Kellie Burch |

Countdown NYE Style Guide

Take us to your leader! We couldn’t be more excited to blast off to space this New Year’s Eve with Insomniac’s annual SoCal rave, Countdown. Countdown 2019 is now only a few weeks away, but there’s no need to panic! iHeartRaves has got you covered on putting together your ideal New Year’s Eve outfit. 

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Dreamstate Outfit Inspiration
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Kellie Burch |

Dreamstate Outfit Inspiration

Taking place November 22nd and 23rd in San Bernadino, CA, Dreamstae is the place to be for all trance lovers! This event is an excuse to bring out all of the sequin, all of the faux fur, rock all of the trends at once, and prance around like the festival goddess you are. Check out this style guide for Dreamstate outfit inspiration! 

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Nothing To Wear! A Plus Sized Girl's Experience With Rave Wear
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Nothing To Wear! A Plus Sized Girl's Experience With Rave Wear

For me the hardest part of dressing up or wearing some of the more revealing outfits that seem to go hand and hand with raves isn’t what other people say. The hardest part is silencing the little voice that seems to think it knows what everyone is thinking. Continue Reading
Halloween Fashion Horoscope
Kellie Burch |

Halloween Fashion Horoscope

One of the most important decisions of Halloween is choosing the perfect look for the spookiest night of the year! If you're feeling indecisive, why not let the universe decide? We've put together the perfect Halloween look for you, based off your astrological sign! Will you be a sexy cheerleader or a holographic Skelton? Read more to find out what's in store for you! Continue Reading