My First Experience at Ultra Music Festival 2018
I’m a fan of all genres of EDM, so Ultra Music Festival was perfect for me: from trap to trance and everything in between, I was able to see artists of all different genres. My first Ultra Music Festival exceeded my expectations.
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Tips for Fixing Broken Kandi and Perlers
If you love wearing Kandi at raves, you’ve probably had that “OH SH*T” moment when you realize that one of your pieces has broken. Take a moment to shed a tear (I know! It totally looked cute on you), but I’m here to show you how you can save the Kandi you love.
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The History of Rave Fashion
Trends come and go but rave fashion from day one has revolved around fantasy and stepping out of everyday life. I spoke with two rave experts, Rosa and Brooke to get their insight on the ever-changing fashion in rave culture. Rosa began attending raves in the early nineties and is retired from the scene. Meanwhile, Brooke is a young college student and is still actively attending events. Both women were able to provide insight into the scene.
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Get to Know iHeartRaves' Hair Wizard: Tasha Tripp
If you're following iHeartRaves on social media, chances are you've definitely seen some gorgeous hairstyles during our lifestyle shoots. From dying hair to glitter roots to space buns and elaborate braids, this Hair Wizard does it all. Introducing the woman behind the comb, Tasha Tripp!
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Beyond Wonderland 2018: Down the Rabbit Hole with Rave Fashion
Beyond Wonderland set the bar for rave fashion! The fashion was at epic levels March 16 & 17, 2018 in San Bernardino despite the cold and rain. Ladies and gents were done hibernating for the winter and ready to bust out the glitter and wear all the colors of the rainbow! Check out the hottest looks from Beyond in this recap.
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The Inside Scoop with Disco Eyes - Biodegradeable Glitter for the Future
It's a beautiful thing when an individual can sparkle as much on the inside as they do on the outside. That's exactly what the founder of DiscoEyes is like and we are thrilled to start carrying her amazing brand. DiscoEyes creates all types of glitter products, including biodegradable glitter.
I sat down with Jamie, an artist, body painter and founder of DiscoEyes, to dig a little deeper into the creation of this fabulous new brand.
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Kick off Festival Season at Spring Awakening Music Festival 2018
As the chilly, winter weather of the Midwest takes a turn for the better, Spring Awakening Music Festival is just around the corner! This annual springtime event is scheduled to return to the heart of the bustling city of Chicago on June 8-10th. This 2018 Spring Awakening lineup is coming in full force with stacked artists - what better way to kick off festival season than at the beautiful Addams/Medill Park?
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Okeechobee Music Festival: Florida's Hidden Gem
I had such a great experience my second year of Okeechobee! If you’ve never heard of this magical festival in Okeechobee, Florida, I’m about to add a new festival to your bucket list. Located in the heart of South Florida, this immersive music festival includes all genres and will transport you to another world - literally.
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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!
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What 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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