Festival Features

Janelle Monae is sure to get the party started at Coachella. The singer first caught the attention of the mainstream pop world with 2010’s ‘The ArchAndroid,’ a futuristic R&B album that weaved together rock, funk and pop elements -- it also earned her a Grammy nomination and a tour with Bruno Mars. Th...

It's still cold in much of the country in March, but it's balmy and warm in Austin, Texas, where SXSW takes place. Selena Gomez, who hit up the fest for a premiere of her new film 'Spring Breakers,' dressed for the weather without sacrificing any of her fashion forward style...

There's nothing wrong with showing a little skin when roaming around at SXSW 2013, as British songstress Charli XCX did. The singer, who made the rounds at the event, performing more than once and making the most off her time, showed off her taut belly in a cropped black top and plaid pattern pants that look a bit like pajamas...

Warm days and cool nights at SXSW 2013 in Austin mean you need a light topper, like this adorable denim jacket sported by one of our fave redheads - Hayley Williams of Paramore. It won't make you sweat when it's warm and will keep you warm when it's cool...

With the weather toasty and sunny in Austin, the dark, solid colors can stay at home in favor of bright prints, which can be mood-elevators, since they are fun to look at. Also, the pleasant weather is welcoming to sandals and open-toe shoes...

SXSW 2013 fashion isn't just about looking trendy. It's about the utilitarian purpose and promotional accessorizing, like those still-ubiquitous rubber bracelets (like the yellow Livestrong ones) that display the causes you support. This tattooed arm (arguably an accessory itself) is wearing a few black rubber charity bangles...

SXSW is usually a mecca for hipsters, so much so that the non-hipsters grouse about it. Beards are a part of hipster style, so they are omnipresent at SXSW 2013. Just look at 30 Seconds to Mars singer and actor Jared Leto. He's rocking that unkempt but delightfully disheveled, just-rolled-outta-bed look, with messy hair and overgrown face fuzz...

This SXSW 2013 attendee hits a bazillion style high watermarks with her easy-to-replicate outfit. Cool, colorful and architecturally shaped kicks, a slouchy beanie, an armful of bracelets, oversized sunglasses and a cropped leather jacket, come together to make this outfit pop...

All girl K-Pop act SMTown are a shining example of the rocker chick and street style hybrid. The girls load up on accessories, with gobs of bracelets and funky necklaces. One of the ladies is rocking a purposely schlubby vintage Misfits tee, letting her inner rock chick take center stage...

Shoes are boring -- wear sneakers. That's the Converse mantra, and clearly, SXSW attendees are taking that notion to heart. Converse Chuck Taylor kicks are classic, comfortable, come in all sorts of colors and customizable patterns and SXSW-ers are running all over Austin in their fave pair...