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festival fun - boho odyssey

There is no better time or excuse to unleash your inner tree-huggin'-hippy than the blessed outdoor music festival. Just ask Sienna Miller who practically created the boho look and subsequent trend at Glastonbury Festival a few years back.
What's great about this style is it's relaxed and earthy nature which equals instant chic comfortability.
So what's the festival that's got my attention this week? It's the Odyssey Day Festival being held this Saturday, September 10th at Perry Park in Sydney. Here's what the organisers have to say:

"For those sick of Sydney clubland with its overpacked clubs, aggressive security and bland music policies, an alternative has arrived! Join us for a FREE relaxing afternoon in Perry Park, Alexandria for the first Odyssey Day Festival! Featuring a mish mash of local musicians performing/spinning dubstep, downbeat disco, deep house and a smidgen of funk!"

Certainly sounds like my idea of a great time and while the weather isn't exactly set to sizzle in Sydney on Saturday, it is forecast to be clear and sunny. So whip out your little boho dress (or click through to get this one now from birdsnest.com.au, with their super-fast delivery you'll have it at home right on time) and head on down for a free day of dancing in the park.

festival fun - boho odyssey by tessthomson featuring crystal bangles

Dress
90 AUD - birdsnest.com.au

Friis & Company beaded sandals
€38 - welikefashion.com

Fiorelli clutch handbag
£20 - mylabel.co.uk

Samantha Wills crystal bangle
$199 - frockaholics.com

Oasis crystal earrings
£16 - oasis-stores.com

Cheap Monday glass shades
$50 - generalpants.com.au

Gold belt
$20 - bardot.com.au

festival fun - texas timekeeper

It's the last day of Winter, hallelujah!
Springtime sees the arrival of the official music festival season, and it seems like every year there are more and more to choose from. In September alone, Australia will host a number of festivals from the small and regional; the Wollombi Music Festival will be held on September 17th, to the huge national variety; the Parklife Festival will start it's tour across the country in Melbourne on September 24th.
There are also major music festivals happening all over the world, practically every weekend. El Paso, Texas will host it's first major music festival; The Sun City Music Festival this weekend where it's forecast to be a balmy 37 degrees. Sun City has a pretty rad line-up and I've been daydreaming about what I'd wear if I got whisked off to Texas for the weekend. (I know, I've got a pretty wild imagination at times!)
I'd be protecting my mug from sun damage with this gorgeous bright floppy hat, finding a pair of stand-out and comfortable flat sandals such as the delightfully bright blue pair below and getting my hands on a fun wrist watch to make sure I don't miss out on seeing all my favourite acts.
Are you excited for the arrival of Spring?
Do you have any plans to go to a music festival this Spring/Summer?

festival fun - texas timekeeper by tessthomson featuring blue sandals

Feather top
45 AUD - birdsnest.com.au

One Teaspoon short shorts
$100 - generalpants.com.au

Zigi Soho blue sandals
$15 - dsw.com

Jane Norman cross body shoulder bag
£15 - janenorman.co.uk

Nixon crystal jewelry
$100 - generalpants.com.au

Miss Selfridge enamel earrings
£6.50 - missselfridge.com

Floppy hat
$50 - topshop.com

9 to 5 inspiration - shift it up a gear

Take your standard work-wear look up a notch by pairing a beautifully tailored shift dress with some unexpected colours and textures. Silk with lace? Totally unpredictable and yet somehow, completely wearable.

9 to 5 inspiration - shift it up a gear by tessthomson featuring a button down dress

Button down dress
$170 - witchery.com.au

Ally Fashion | LACE BLAZER | 2-TOPS | Ally Fashion Pty Ltd
$35 - allyfashion.com

Elliott Lucca logo handbag
$198 - nordstrom.com

Gathering Eye quartz jewelry
$35 - generalpants.com.au

Shoe boots - the latest trend fresh from the runway. Browse our range...
45 AUD - zushoe.com.au

parading in panama

Mixing prints is officially the trickiest trend of the season and you can expect to hear much more about this from me in the weeks to come. For now, enjoy this little teaser demonstrating how florals and animal prints can actually work together to create epic fierceness. The trick here is not to put these opposing prints right next to each other. Don't believe me? Keep scrolling for the beautiful example Rachel Bilson gave us earlier in the week with her gorgeous leopard pumps and sweet as pie floral blouse.

parading in panama by tessthomson featuring printed tops

Printed top $20 - allyfashion.com

Alice In The Eve lace mini skirt $80 - generalpants.com.au

Luichiny platform wedge $85 - heels.com

Crossbody handbag $70 - witchery.com.au

Samantha Wills turquoise earrings $75 - frockaholics.com

The gorgeous Ms Bilson shows us how it's done

weekend warrior - bright winter accessories

Dressing for the weekend sees comfort mixing with your true style personality. This weekend, why not try mixing some lush knits with a maxi skirt and some fun bright accessories? I'm personally loving this striped maxi from General Pants which is totally workable right now and will continue to be wonderfully versatile right through to summer.