Raver Spotlight: @Mynamesnotmelissa
If you're active within the EDM community on Instagram, you're probably already following @Mynamesnotmelissa. Whether you follow her for her modeling pictures, those killer makeup photos or because you actually want to know if her name is really Melissa (will we ever find out?!), there's no doubt that @mynamesnotmelissa is both beautiful and talented.
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Pretty Princess Glitter Tutorial
I wouldn’t call myself a glitter expert, but I've been putting glitter on long enough to know a thing or two about how to style it. Once glitter was introduced into the world of raving, I was immediately hooked! When I started adding glitter to my makeup routine for events, my friends started asking me: how do you do that?! To inspire and help others with their glitter needs, I’ve come up with one look that will have you feeling pretty fabulous!
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Score an A+ at Bass Academy 2018 with These Outfits
It’s time to head back to school with Bass Academy 2018! Get ready to graduate with a degree in bass from USC Events on Saturday, April 7th at the Tacoma Dome. Looking to be best dressed? Check out these A+ looks for Bass Academy outfit inspiration!
Continue ReadingWhat It's Like to Rave With Your Mom
At the beginning of this year, my boyfriend (and rave babe) was deployed to the middle east for a whole year and would be missing out on the entirety of festival season. In an attempt to bond with me during this difficult time, my mother reached out to me, “Why don’t you take me to one of those rave thingies?” She asked. The idea of raving with a parent had never really occurred to me before.I was intrigued. I needed to see my mom in that setting!
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Festival Glitter Tutorial: Moon Kitty Look
I’m always looking for new makeup ideas since I try to make every outfit unique and I was recently inspired by The Gypsy Shrine’s moon face glitter. I decided to give it a test run on myself and share with my reader’s my version of the glittery moon. In this tutorial, I’ll be using various glitter products, festival jewels, and some iHeartRaves accessories to create this Moon Kitty look!
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Bass Academy 2018: School's Back in Session
Welcome to Bass Academy where you’ll be schooled in all things bass. This annual event is taught by USC Events here in the Pacific Northwest on Saturday, April 7th. Bring your pens and notebooks, you’ll want to take notes about this massive headbanger's event.
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iHeartRaveBae Winners
Valentine's Day may be over, but love is still in the air! Last week, we announced the winners of our #iHeartRaveBae contest - an Instagram contest where we asked participants to submit a picture of their rave bae or festie bestie and tell us their story! Read about our winners in this blog post.
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DIY Flower Crowns for Music Festivals
Festival season is right around the corner! As the weather warms up and the sun shines longer, it's almost time to start planning festival outfits for spring festivals! Now is the perfect time to start thinking about festival fashion ideas. What better way to start than with a DIY flower crown?
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5 Artists to Check Out at Phoenix Lights 2018
Founded in 2015, Phoenix Lights Festival is a 2 day massive music festival, held just outside Phoenix, Arizona. This year's event boasts a killer lineup and is set to take place at The Park at Wild Horse Pass on April 7th & 8th, 2018. The event's host, Relentless Beats, has been paving the way for Phoenix’s rave scene, organizing diverse and fresh lineups, especially this year's.
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DIY Fashion: How to Customize Rave Bottoms
Getting ready for the big rave is always my favorite part. Ever since I’ve gone to my first rave, I’ve never really worn a rave outfit that I purchased just as I saw it. I’m always looking for new DIY fashion ideas. In this article, I’m going to dive into how to make some custom rave booty shorts and skirts.
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5 Reasons Not to Miss Out on Beyond Wonderland 2018
With each day getting slightly longer and the weather beginning to warm up, I can feel the excitement of Beyond Wonderland 2018 quickly approaching, especially here at iHeartRaves headquarters. Check out five things I’m looking forward to most about kicking off festival season.
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The Commandments of PLUR
Whether you are an experienced raver or new to the scene, there is an unofficial set of guidelines every raver should live by and its important we all follow them! I took a poll on Instagram to see if my tips were aligned with that of other ravers. Check out my compiled list of the Top Commandments of PLUR
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