Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

Music Festival Checklist: 6 Essentials you Need to Pack

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pantene. The opinions and text are all mine.

 

Music festival checklist: 6 essentials you need to pack, featured by top US life and style blogger, Alicia Tenise

Did anyone else get FOMO after seeing all of the fun in Palm Springs this weekend?

A few years ago, my friends would call me the music festival queen. I would go to about 4-6 festivals a year and travel the country for it. So far, I’ve gone to Coachella, Governor’s Ball, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, and Landmark Festival (RIP), just to name a few. 

I’ve slowed down on the festivals a bit mainly because my knees don’t function like they used to (gotta love getting old!), but I still try to go to at least one festival a year. Here is my music festival checklist including a few things that I’ll always pack with me!
 
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5 Questions to Ask Before Attending an Influencer Event

Influencer Event featured by top US influencer Alicia Tenise; Image of a woman wearing Madewell Slim Wide-Leg Jeans in Garrett Wash.

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If I had a dime for every time a new influencer moved to D.C. and DM’d/emailed me about getting on local PR companies’ radar for events, well, I’d be able to retire.

Going to events is a great way to grow your brand and get your name out there. You can meet other influencers, attract new readers, and network with brands. However, after blogging for nearly eight years, I’ve also learned that not every event is worth your time.

For my fellow influencers: the next time you’re invited to an influencer event, ask yourself these five questions to determine if you should go or not!
 
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My Rent the Runway Review

Rent the Runway Review featured by top US fashion blogger Alicia Tenise; Image of a woman wearing THE FIFTH LABEL WINE QUARTER COAT.

** This Rent the Runway Review was Updated: 4/15/19

I’ve received so many messages and DMs about Rent the Runway over the past few years. While I’ve shared my looks with RTR on the blog, I don’t think I’ve gone into detail about how it works, the best way to find a piece that will fit, and what’s the absolute worst case scenario. So I decided to share a full Rent The Runway review with you, my friends!

I figured I’d break the process down for everyone who’s interested in trying the service in a single post. I like RTR because let’s face it: I’m a fashion blogger, and I tend to wear things only once. And with Rent the Runway, wearing things once is perfectly ok. It’s more economical (and environmentally friendly!) to rent clothes rather than continually buying new pieces for your closet!

While I’ve worked with Rent the Runway before for the blog, this is a straight up honest Rent the Runway review of the service. While there are many pros, I have had a few bumps in the road with renting, so I’m going to lay out the good AND the bad in this post. Plus, stay tuned for an exclusive discount code! 
 
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