GET FESTIVAL FABULOUS!!

 The countdown to Oxygen is on .......shenanigans kick off in 9 days and if you are one of the thousands who plan of braving this bipolar weather, that we lovingly call summer, it's time to start thinking about getting your tent, wellies, and battery-powered hair-straighteners in order. So I have decided to give you my top ten tips for ensuring that you stay festival-fabulous.

Forget packing light. Who knows what the weather's going to be like? Pop everything (well, except your KG's, they should stay home) into a wheely suitcase.  Don't forget your Dry shampoo, Wet wipes festival essentials!!  

Make some friends
Get to know your neighbours and they’ll watch out for your stuff, share dodgy cider with you and generally give you a warm feeling. 

Equip your iPhone. The Tent Finder App stores the location and a photo of your tent, and your mates' too, plus it has a torch - all to help you get home in the wee hours, or else you might be sleeping with the Hari Krishnas!

Mix and match. Don't be precious about your clothes: reason that the most stylish (and photographed) girls at festivals look laid back and 'thrown together' is because they share with their mates as they go along.  Mix and match is the key!!!

Tune in to festival radio. Dedicated stations give you up-to-the-minute info on what's happening.  

Wear a cross-body bag. My number one fashion must-have: make sure that it's big enough for your phone, money and other essentials. Leave any other valuables (yes, even your pretty new iPad) at home.

Leg it!!.  Packing several pairs of leggings will give you something lightweight, clean and dry for your lower half on a daily basis (jeans once wet, will stay wet and heavy). If it is a wet one, keep smiling and count yourself lucky that you have the opportunity to float through the festival on an inflatable object or mud wrestle if it takes your fancy!!

Prepare for the end. It's sad when it's time to go home! But you will feel much less sad if you keep a set of clean clothes for the journey back, and make sure to keep them in a plastic bag, so they stay clean and dry all weekend!

But most of all............ENJOY IT!!!