Everyone’s got their tents ready and the weather’s looking gloomy – this can only mean one thing. Glastonbury is here.

The festival was started in 1970 the day after Jimi Hendrix died and ever since Worthy Farm has become arguably the UK’s best known country residence. Musical highlights of this year’s festival include headliners Beyoncé and Morrissey, cult bands such as Warpaint and Anna Calvi and mega groups Hercules and Love Affair and Queens of the Stone Age. But never mind the music; everyone knows that at Glastonbury it’s as much about the fashion as it is the music.

For the authentic Glastonbury look it’s all about a pair of cuffed Hudson shorts, some sturdy waterproof boots or wellies and whatever top you don’t mind dowsing in mud. Add a cross-body bag in a tan brown for festival essentials (camera, phone, sanitizer…) and, for a hint of glamour, a pair of sunglasses and a classic parka à la Kate Moss and Sienna Miller, stalwarts of the Glastonbury scene.

So it’s date night….Where is HE taking you? What are you wearing? Well for sure you should be wearing those “never take your eyes off me” skinny jeans with your “oh this old thing” sheer pink blouse that you obviously been waiting to wear just for today’s occasion. And don’t for get the higher the heel the longer your legs look when picking out shoes (this rumor is true, just saying). Now that we figured that out, here are some places HE should be taking you so start dropping those hints and bookmarking the yelp page in his iphone (on accident of course!).

The Dinner Date:

Pace, meaning ‘peace’ in Italian and pronounced (poch-ay), is a rustic gem located up Laurel Canyon. Step out the car and all the sudden you are in the Italian countryside (okay that is a bit of an exaggeration but go with it!). This place is great because it’s secluded, quiet, romantic, and delicious. Also, pretty much everyone else who is there is most likely on a date as well so if anything else there is always good people watching (you may spot a celeb or two).

The Movie Date:
Gold Class Cinemas: Gourmet food + drinks + comfy recliner chairs = we’re not at the AMC’s anymore Toto! Obviously the whole dinner and a movie is over done and takes a lot of strategic planning to get dinner done before the movie. So why not go have dinner well watching a movie! Genius idea right? Located in Pasadena right off Colorado blvd which makes for great walk and talk. Lots to see and lots to do after the movies is always a plus if the date is going well!

The Magical Date:
The Magic Castle: Any place where you have to be a member or gain a guest card is a place YOU should be! The Magic Castle is the for sure ultimate ‘outside of the box’ date night. With dinner, a bar, magic shows and a great view of LA….what more can you ask for?! This is for sure a great date idea that you’d need to experience at least once! And, who knows maybe the night will end with a magical kiss!

Image via New York magazine

Anyone who’s watched Sex and the City has heard of Fleet Week, but the insinuated meaning of the annual occurrence – sailors taking over the city’s street and women flocking to meet them – is hardly the reality of seven day experience. In truth, Fleet Week serves as an opportunity to honor the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and show them a bit of hospitality in the big city. During deployment, ships dock in major cities, including New York, to allow sailors a bit of a respite to enjoy tourist attractions, leading to an overwhelming number of uniforms around the Big Apple. With an insurgence of appreciation for those guarding our waters, the city turns into a veritable Navy obsessed environment, resulting in celebration in the form of flyovers and air shows. If you’re in the city this Fleet Week, show your appreciation for our U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and all they do for the country!

The Melrose Trading Post (or Fairfax Flea) is a staple Los Angeles Sunday afternoon activity! Whether you are rolling solo, with a crew, or your favorite guy or gal, it’s always a good time! You are bound to find something amongst the 200+ eclectic vendors which carry everything from mid-century modern furniture to vintage books. We love their boho dresses, retro belts, and cheapola sunnies which you can can snap up for as little as $12 bucks! We spotted fashion blogger, Jazzi McG (pictured), rummaging around for her upcoming trip to NYC! Get all the details on the famous flea market here.

Los Angeles is definitely blessed with perfect picnic weather, not too hot and not too cold, but just right. The basics for any solid picnic is a no brainer: finger friendly foods, a large blanket, lots of napkins and the quintessential summer cocktails! If you want to get extra fancy, you can always add in plates, utensils and cups (All recyclable and biodegradable, of course). As for ‘what to wear’, you can throw on your favorite comfy maxi dress, a pair of relaxed chinos, woven sandals and a floppy sun hat…oh and don’t forget the shades!

Since location is everything in LA, here are some prime locations to get your picnic on:
Griffith Park: Located in Los Feliz and can pretty much accommodate any sized picnic party. This vast oasis is home to the LA zoo, horse trails and the observatory (hello, best view in town). With such amenities, your picnic is just the beginning of an amazing all-day, action-packed adventure.

Elysian Park: Yes, home of the legendary “Love in LA” peace celebration in the 1960’s. Elysian Park is filled with not only history, but awesome hiking trails and beautifully arranged plants. A great setting for any picnic addict – you might even get a view of Dodger Stadium if you venture far enough!

The Beach: From Venice to Manhattan to Malibu, the beach is always a good option. For non-grass lovers and for those that prefer a cool breeze and front row ocean views, this is perfect! You can literally plop down your blanket anywhere, but the best option for sure is the fire pits! Can’t go wrong with a sunset and s’mores…YUM!

Cinespia: Operated only in the summer time, this picnic + movie deal is something everyone in LA should try at least once! Hosted in the iconic Hollywood Forever cemetery, this event screens some of the best classic films such as “Young Frankenstein” and “Airplane”. The major bonus is that it’s BYOB, so while the lines may be long, it’s absolutely worth the wait!

As soon as the summer months hit, the clock strikes 6 PM and everyone rushes out of the door and heads to their favorite watering hole with an outside patio for happy hour! So fun right? Well, not fun when you are wearing the same outfit for the 8th hour and your office crush surfaces. We know you don’t want to overdo it but we’re all for freshening up a bit! Snag a pair of this ultra comfy Marilyn Crop pants in army green, sub your flats for some wedges, pop on a statement piece necklace, add a spritz of perfume and you are happy hour ready!

It’s easy to go overboard with the nautical trend. Stripes, brass details, woven accessories and knots are all indicative of this season’s sailor inspired obsession, and when done right, the look is chic and classic. Start with bright red Hudson May Skinny Cropped Jeans and build on the maritime moment. Add a bit of edginess thanks to a zipper accent, a touch of feminism from youthful friendship bracelets, and sophistication thanks to tasteful black pumps. Nautical done right, without going overboard.

Wayne Hemingway is the kind of designer who has made his mark in all possible arenas. A child of the 60′s, he, with his wife Gerardine, founded the iconic fashion label Red or Dead from a stall in the famous Camden market. From there, they went on to win the prestigious British Fashion Council’s Streetstyle Designer of the Year award three years in a row (1996 – 1998).  It would seem fitting to say he hasn’t looked back since, but the smattering of old photos and timelines that adorn his websites suggest otherwise. The Hemingways, in fact, take pleasure at looking back, and then moving forwards onto the next project.

Nowadays Wayne and Gerardine keep busy at Hemingway Design, an anti-elitist design studio specialising in affordable social design, where they’ve already won a number of awards for their Staiths South Bank project in Tyneside. They’re also the co-founders of the annual music and fashion festival Vintage at Goodwood, which this year (its second year) takes place at the Southbank Centre. Celebrating the 40s through to the 80s, yet again, the Hemingways have simultaneously managed to capture the zeitgeist – a pleasure for looking back.

Downtown LA is quickly becoming the creative melting pot of Los Angeles, boiling over with the most innovative beings who are lucky enough to be in the center of great bars, good eats, and the coolest independent art!

The Art district, which is colorfully painted with fashion students, art intellects, interior designers, and inspiring actors, dictates most of the style here. Everything from altered vintage pieces and combat boots to lazy boyfriend sweaters with skinny jeans and chunky wedges are owning these  mean streets.

DTLA, as the locals call it, is home to tons of street art so much so that The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA collaborated with actual street artist from around the world and basically threw them a party. MOCA’s newest exhibit: Art in the Street is jam action packed with all kinds of  street art and is definitely a must-see exhibit.

If your looking for some moonshine and some bass drumming tunes we suggest you skip on over to the Villian’s Tavern where you can get drinkable poisons and check out the most tasty cocktail list that has yet to disappoint. Up for a dance party? Be sure to  hit up La Cita for the always fun Dance Right parties!

With the Royal Wedding firmly behind us, the nation is now experiencing a collective come down. The mass of street parties on the 29th April ensured that revellers woke up the next morning with an almighty hangover. But more than that, after months of anticipation and excitement, it seems Brits are now attempting to regain normality after the big day… or they’re embracing a love of all things royal and British!

For those wanting to hold on to the wave of patriotism that the nation is now swept up in, we suggest a visit to the newly opened Zetter Townhouse, where the decor manages to strike the balance between regal, kitsch and elegant.  Indulge at cocktail hour with such signature cocktails as ‘The Richmond’ (Chivas Regal 12yr, apple honey & Lillet blanc) and ‘Rhubarb Kir Royal’ (Homemade rhubarb cordial & Perrier Jouet champagne).

Image courtesy of Andreas von Einsiedel

Image courtesy of Jefferson Smith

With the Summer on the horizon there’s a spate of celebrity weddings still to come – Kate Moss and Jamie Hince, Lily Allen and Sam Cooper, Lily Aldridge and Caleb Followell, not to mention ‘alternative Royals’ Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall, whose nuptials have even caused creative ad agency Albion London to produce quirky memorabilia to rival the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s plates and mugs!

If you’re still feeling the Royal Wedding hangover after all the above distractions, our best advice to you is to take yourself to the beach with a pair of HUDSON shorts!