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SAME URL, NEW BLOG!

hi everyone!

due to some issues with my domain host, i have had to switch bebehowell.com over to a new blog.

please give it a follow if you did so on this one! i’m so happy to see so many people reacting to my first few posts ♡

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aaaand just as i promised... here it is!

new to the rave scene? unsure what kandi is, how to make it, or how to trade it? then this is the video for you!

if you guys have any more questions, my inbox is always open under the “faq/ask” section of this blog.

happy raving!

xx bebe

[bebe--howell]

thank you everyone for the love on my first couple of posts; it’s made me 10x more eager to create content for you all ♡

i’m very excited to say that my first video will be up within the next few days! i’m going to be talking all things kandi :)

what is kandi?

why do we wear it?

how do i make it?

what sayings should i put on them?

how do i trade it?

i’ll be covering all of these questions + more. stay tuned!

plur ♡

[bebe--howell]

so excited to have this blog finally up and running! 

if you are here from my last post, WELCOME! i can’t wait to share so much content with you all regarding the edm community and rave culture. it is truly one of my greatest passions and i couldn’t be happier to share it with the world.

be sure to follow to stay updated with each post! i’ll be talking all things rave fashion, kandi, insider guides to festivals, what to bring to festivals, first-time raver tips, subgenres of edm, + much, much more!

plur ♡

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“WHAT DO I WEAR TO MY FIRST RAVE?”

this is the most commonly asked question i hear from people who are going to attend their first edm festival/event. 

the only rule is this: THERE ARE NO RULES.

the next thing i tell people is not to stress about their body “not looking good enough” to wear these types of outfits. the edm community is so body positive! i remember for one of my first raves i was so worried that i wasn’t thin enough to wear such little clothing; i threw a mesh shirt over my sparkly bra top because i felt so insecure. flash forward to two or three songs into the first set, i took the mesh shirt right off! not only did i lose any sense of insecurity that i previously had going into the festival, but my body also felt much cooler.

that’s a main reason that you’ll so often see such little clothing being worn at these shows: it is usually HOT. you’re going to be sweating from dancing and being in the crowds, so be sure to dress accordingly. check the weather beforehand too! 

with all that being said, let me break it down for you:

TOPS

most girls usually wear some sort of bra top/crop top. bathing suit tops are also a great option. you can wear them on their own, or throw a cool shirt (mesh ones are super popular) over it too. other options are pasties (yes, this is completely acceptable) or some merch that reps one of your favorite artists!

(iheartraves) - $19.95

(dollskill) - $28

etsy - $28

BOTTOMS

the most popular option are rave shorts/”hotpants”. these can be found on various websites. they are shorter-than-your-average shorts, but come in various styles and coverages so you can pick a pair that make you feel most comfortable. don’t rule out bathing suit bottoms, either. i’ve also re-worn old shorts from my dance/gymnastics days since they’re so stretchy and easy to move in. biker shorts are becoming increasingly trendy as well!

freedom rave wear - $36

rave with mi gente - $40

iheartraves - $19.95

BODYSUITS

this is a great option if you don’t want to wear a two-piece number! i’ve seen these around lots of festivals lately, and so many stores sell really cool ones.

forever 21 - $25 

boohoo - $22

SHOES

i’m going to be doing a whole separate post about what kind of shoes to wear to festivals; it’s a debatable topic. the best answer to the shoe question is to wear ones that are a). already broken into, and b). comfortable to wear throughout a regular day. for me, these are my AF1s. i’ve been wearing them to almost every festival and show for years and i’ve never once complained about my feet hurting. you’ll see a lot of people wearing any old pair of sneakers, especially converse/vans. boots are super popular as well as platform shoes, however, i’ve yet to find a pair that i can do an entire 3-day festival in. 

a pro-tip is also to put sole inserts (such as from dr. scholl’s) into whatever shoes you do end up wearing. trust me, you do not want to risk being uncomfortable-- it’s the worst feeling when you want to enjoy a show!

iheartraves - $34.95

nike - $100

ACCESSORIES

this is my favorite part of any rave outfit! the options for accessories are endless. here are some of the most popular items:

face masks

face jewels 

glitter

hair color extensions 

fishnets/leg wraps

animal ears

fluffy jackets

sunglasses

diffraction glasses/goggles

pacifiers

funky socks 

and most importantly... KANDI!!!!!!

i’ll be doing separate posts to focus on most of these, so don’t worry that i’m not going into detail just yet ;) 

THE BOTTOM LINE IS...

NO RULES. wear whatever your little heart desires!

edm festivals are unlike regular music festivals in that people do not tend to spend tons of money on clothes, decide what to wear months before, and/or judge other people based on their outfits

your body is beautiful in anything that you decide to wear

check the weather before you choose

comfort is key, especially for shoes

accessorize, accessorize, accessorize :) 

more posts are coming to address the many subtopics that exist within this post. make sure to follow to stay tuned!

plur ♡ ;)

xx bebe