1. Take a page out of my book, and copy some fashionable campers from popular camp films, shows, or comics. I did a Camp Takota tutorial and a Lumberjanes tutorial on my youtube channel.
2. Plan for literally anything. Now, I'm not advising you to overpack. I'm just saying, it doesn't really matter that you're going camping in August: it could still get chilly, so bring some pants and a jacket. It doesn't matter that according to weather.com the skies will be clear: it could still rain a ton, so bring a poncho. Always be prepared. You don't want to wind up like Michael Scott, tearing up your suit because you're hot in the afternoon, and then trying to piece it back together because you're cold at night. So, plan for anything. Anything. Well, I mean, it's pretty safe to say you won't be needing a ballgown "just incase" but maybe bring a sundress. You never know. Jojo met that dude she was eventually mackin' on in RV.
3. Embrace the braid. If you're a long-haired lady headin' out to camp, the braid is your new best friend. It keeps your hair out of the way. It helps you maintain your hair regardless of the elements. And it's fly as hell, so get to braiding. This summer, I've been ALL ABOUT the Fishtail braid.
And because I love you, and want you to look supa fly while you're out in the woods, I've complied a list of some of my braid-related hair tutorials (I know. So generous. Not self promoting. Just straight up generositing.):
- Basic Fishtail Braid
- Tangled Inspired Mega Braid
- Braided Top Knot
- Fishtail Braids + Vintage Bump
- Braid of Braids
- Braided Side Bun
4. SPF everything regularly. Yeah, if you watched my Sunkissed Summer Tag video, you know, I don't typically wear sunscreen. But! If I plan on being outdoors for an hour or more? Or if I plan on being in direct sunlight? Oh, hell yeah, I'm sunscreening up. There's nothing less cute than a sunburn. So get yourself some moisturizer with an SPF, chapstick with an SPF, and sunscreen. And apply it all throughout the day.
5. There is, of course, no need to ever wear makeup. I don't just mean "you don't have to wear makeup when you're camping" I mean you don't have to wear makeup ever. But if you want to? You want to. It doesn't make you Lindsay Lohan's mean almost-step-mom in Parent Trap. If you're into wearing makeup, though, I'd like to advise you... keep it simple. Like: tinted moisturizer, finishing powder, chapstick, mascara, possibly tinted lip balm. Chances are, you'll sweat most of it off, anyway. So, you know, don't waste super expensive stuff, and try not to wear anything excessively chemically.
6. Bug spray regularly. The only thing less cute than a sunburn? Itchy red splotches all over your body.
7. Consider any potential camp-specific dress codes. If you're going to church camp or girl scout camp you may have dress codes to consider. Most commonly, I've encountered the "not shorts shorter than knee length," "no spaghetti strap tank tops," and "no two piece bathing suits." Maybe you don't agree with some of the dress codes (seriously, I went to one session at a church camp and I had to wear /shudder/ capris all week) but you'll probably want to abide by them.
8. Don't go too fancy. Seriously, camping always ruins stuff. It almost always rains and leaks into your tent and soaks all your belongings. Your shoes get coated in mud. You rip holes into your shirts. So, please, just leave your favorite pieces at home. Look cute, of course. But be sensible. You don't want to mourn the loss of your cutest shoes.
9. Drink lots of water. Dehydration? Not cute. Not cute at all. Plus drinking a lot of water is good for your skin. And it helps to relieve you of stress. Relaxation is super cute.
10. Shower shoes. They can be anything: flip flops, water sandals, crocs. Yes. That's right. If you were duped into buying a pair of crocs back in 2009, congratulations. You've found some place appropriate for wearing them: the nasty cement shower in the middle of a campground. Seriously, avoid foot funguses at all costs. Even if "at all costs" means "potentially getting caught wearing crocs." But, I hope, for the sake of style, you just get a pair of $2.00 foam flip flops from a department store.
11. Hats and bandanas! Hats and bandanas are cool AND they keep you cool, too. You'll probably find a lot of people rockin' the baseball cap on the campgrounds and this is a top notch choice. I mean, the baseball cap (despite being featured in Kim K's Hollywood) isn't necessarily stylish, but it's one of those pieces that isn't ever really out of style, either. Plus, the brim helps protect your face from sunburns! Yay! Plus if you're having a bad hair day (and let's be honest, you're outdoors and sleeping on the ground, so you're probably having a bad hair day) it can totally help hide the hideousness. As for bandanas... bandanas are hella fly. You can wear them around your neck, you can use them to mop up sweat, you can tie them in a band around your head, or you could do that little triangle flap hat thing that fourth grade girls do with 'em. I think I look super cute in a bandana, so if I were to go camping that's what I'd wear.
13. Wearable camp crafts. If you're going to a camp, rather than just going camping, there are usually activities, including crafts, planned out for you. In these situations, there are certain wearable camp crafts that are often crafted while at camp. For instance, friendship bracelets made with embroidery floss or tie dyed t-shirts. You should definitely wear this stuff. Why? Well, because, they're cool anyway. Like, even if you aren't at camp. Alli (best friend, camp counselor, chaco fan) wears friendship bracelets all the time and she is hands down the coolest person I know. And there's a reason people still tie-dye stuff. And it isn't because accidentally dying you're hands blue is super fun. So, if you've just made some friendship bracelets or a tie-dyed t-shirt? Wear it! It's a physical representation of your involvement, it's super camp culture, and it's hella rad. Before you go to camp, though, consider these wearable camp craft tips:
All right, now go get 'em you stylish little camper, you!
11. Hats and bandanas! Hats and bandanas are cool AND they keep you cool, too. You'll probably find a lot of people rockin' the baseball cap on the campgrounds and this is a top notch choice. I mean, the baseball cap (despite being featured in Kim K's Hollywood) isn't necessarily stylish, but it's one of those pieces that isn't ever really out of style, either. Plus, the brim helps protect your face from sunburns! Yay! Plus if you're having a bad hair day (and let's be honest, you're outdoors and sleeping on the ground, so you're probably having a bad hair day) it can totally help hide the hideousness. As for bandanas... bandanas are hella fly. You can wear them around your neck, you can use them to mop up sweat, you can tie them in a band around your head, or you could do that little triangle flap hat thing that fourth grade girls do with 'em. I think I look super cute in a bandana, so if I were to go camping that's what I'd wear.
Along with my awesome hat tips, you should know: some people wear those floppy fisherman hats. Here's the thing: I totally support anyone wearing whatever they want. But that's a lie. I hate floppy fisherman hats. They're stupid and limp. So just get a regular freaking hat, okay? I don't care that floppy fisherman hats protect your face from the sun. I don't care that they help protect your head/face/hair/ears from getting fishing hooks caught on them. I think they're stupid. So if you wanna wear them? Go ahead. I support you in the "wear whatever you feel like" sort of way. But don't let me see you wear them. Because I cannot support you assaulting my eyeballs.
12. Chacos. Here's a thing, my best friend is a camp counselor. And according to her, chacos are all the rage amongst the cool camp counselors. She explained the reasons (and I'm quoting verbatim here) that Chacos are so popular as: "They have good arch support and are comfy, are adjustable, you can get them wet, dirty, hose them off, they're more or less indestructible, and you can get them resoled or restrapped, [amd] they give you an awesome tan line."
13. Wearable camp crafts. If you're going to a camp, rather than just going camping, there are usually activities, including crafts, planned out for you. In these situations, there are certain wearable camp crafts that are often crafted while at camp. For instance, friendship bracelets made with embroidery floss or tie dyed t-shirts. You should definitely wear this stuff. Why? Well, because, they're cool anyway. Like, even if you aren't at camp. Alli (best friend, camp counselor, chaco fan) wears friendship bracelets all the time and she is hands down the coolest person I know. And there's a reason people still tie-dye stuff. And it isn't because accidentally dying you're hands blue is super fun. So, if you've just made some friendship bracelets or a tie-dyed t-shirt? Wear it! It's a physical representation of your involvement, it's super camp culture, and it's hella rad. Before you go to camp, though, consider these wearable camp craft tips:
- Study up. Watch some ColorfulSteve videos to get some tips on rad tie-dye designs.
- Bring a few extra white t-shirts. Then, maybe you can do MULTIPLE tie-dyed shirts. OR if some of the other girls left their shirts at home, you could give them your extra shirts. And ta-da you're the most popular girl in camp. (Semi-related: ladies! Always carry lots of feminine hygiene products on you. Because when you run into a lady in need of a tampon in a public restroom, you can GIVE HER ONE and ta-da you have a new friend.)
- Make a bunch of friendship bracelets before you go to camp. Then, add another 1-2 every day. Pretend other campers gave them to you. Suddenly, your wrists have so many friendship bracelets on them and that must mean that you have so many friends. And then because you look like you are friends with basically everyone, basically everyone will want to be your friend. And ta-da you're the most popular girl in camp.
- Look up a variety of friendship bracelet tutorials so you can make a wide variety of super cool friendship bracelets. For instance, you can check out these tutorials for a fishtail bracelet, a chain bracelet, and a wrap bracelet.
All right, now go get 'em you stylish little camper, you!
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