I was naive about Palm Springs

I had no idea how beautiful the landscape would be. What was I picturing? Flat lands and a million swimming pools. But now that I’m here, I’m in love. The desert, the mountains, the colour of the sky at sunset — it is so beautiful.

California desert

Which is why I am even more excited about Coachella.

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So what did I bring with me? This vintage, floral, fluttery number. Perfect for the desert, but it wasn’t always this way. Back in the day it was long. Like Rachel Zoe long. And it was gorgeous, but just too heavy to wear.

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But back to Coachella. Lexie, you were wondering which bands I am dying to see (and re-see)? Today it’s Yeasayer (who will be playing in Vancouver on April 21), Passion Pit (even though I just saw them on Sunday), the dance-tastic LCD Soundsystem, the one and only Jay Z and my boy Erlend of the Whitest Boy Alive.

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And because my husband loves them, we’re also going to see the way-too-heavy-for-my-taste Dillinger Escape Plan. But we won’t go anywhere near the front of the stage for this reason.

Man, I cannot wait.

First photo found here.

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10 Comments

  • Reply Tash April 16, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    More on Palm Springs when you return plz! Debating a weekend getaway there ~ always love your travel photos and insight!

  • Reply Melissa April 16, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    My Dad and his friends go to Palm Springs for “old man spring break” every year to golf so i’ve heard nice things but i’ve never been.

    I can’t wait to see all your pictures!

    Have an amazing time :)

    Melissa

  • Reply MizzJ April 16, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    I had no idea you were married! You look too young to be married :) Anyhoo love your dress, the floral pattern is absolutely gorgeous.


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  • Reply Anya April 16, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    I’m so jealous. I love the Whitest Boy Alive. Can’t wait to see all the amazing pictures!

    Love the floral dress in its shorter version.

  • Reply Lexie April 16, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    Thank you for answering my question (:
    and can’t wait for your pictures of Coachella!

  • Reply K-L April 16, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    That first photo looks just like an airbrushed postcard…. SOOO pretty!

  • Reply Abby April 16, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    My parents went a few years ago and stayed at THE hotel of Palm Springs The Parker (it was a work related thing was the reason for going). Jealous – they got to pick lemons. Only reasons I would ever live in really warm climates is to have a lemon, lime and avocado tree. Have a great time!

  • Reply janettaylor April 18, 2010 at 4:21 am

    Floral things are good! So good…

  • Reply Saskia April 19, 2010 at 7:39 am

    That first photo is INSANE. In a good way. Wow!!

    And you look gorgeous in your floaty fluttery flowery dress.

    x

  • Reply Kelsey May 11, 2010 at 10:39 am

    Tash — So happy to hear that. If you’re looking for a warm, chill place, Palm Springs is your destination. And don’t miss the outlet malls. They’re fantasgreat!

    Melissa — You should go one year too. You’d love the sun and the palm trees and the shopping.

    MizzJ — Thank you soooo much for saying that! I hate to admit it, but I’m older than I look (or act, for that matter).

    Anya — Whitest Boy Alive was amazing. Erlend Oye is my hero.

    Lexie — Any time, mon amie!

    K-L — It’s gorgeous, isn’t it?

    Abby — And that’s as good a reason as any.

    JanetTaylor — You can’t go wrong with florals, can you?

    Saskia — Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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