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When it's nearly 100 degrees in the desert on the outskirts of Palm Springs, clothing is limited, and sometimes even optional.
2013-04-18In recent years, the annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has become as much of a fashion show as it is about the music.
Some trends we noticed on the fields this year: bikinis, body paint, masks, headdresses, wigs, floral crowns, cut-off shorts, and embellished sunglasses.
Usually all worn at once.
Coachella-goers are known to bring out their craziest and most colorful outfits for the three-day festival in the hot desert.
Even the musicians — like Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards of Deap Vally — get in the spirit.
Masks and head gear were a big theme this year.
Everything from cartoon-themed ...
... to scary bandanas.
Others were just confusing.
Embellished glasses were both fashion-forward and useful for blocking out the sun's strong rays.
There were many different styles of eyewear.
Some went with a color theme.
Others, like Katy Perry and Mia Moretti, wore hats and headdresses.
Colorful hair was popular, too.
And wigs.
And wigs with bows.
APRIL 13: Do Lab performers dance onstage during day 2 of the 2013 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 13, 2013 in Indio, California. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images for Coachella)