Coachella 2011.

The annual Coachella 3-day music festival took place in Indio, California over the weekend. Acts such as Kings of Leon, Kanye West, Duran Duran, Chemical Brothers and Arcade Fire played up the crowd at the Empire Polo Grounds and tinsel town stars were seen having a blast. From big names like Leonardo DiCaprio and Katy Perry to influential style icons like Nicole Richie and Alexa Chung, it was like a fashion parade out there.
Vanessa Hudgens was one of the few celebrities who attended all 3 days of music-goodness. The young starlet, who has expressed her interest in making a name in fashion, had the shutterbugs snapping away at her hippie-style outfits as she hung out with friends and rumoured new beau, Josh Hutcherson.
Day one saw Vanessa in a bright cropped top worn over tribal-printed pants, which were accessorized with her favourite floppy hat (she wore the same one at Coachella last year, which she attended with ex-boyfriend Zac Efron), a crochet cross-body bag and a whole load of chunky necklaces and bracelets. The Sucker Punch actress later went ahead to unveil her well-toned body while donning a floral bikini top.

*credits: Vanessa-Hudgens.org
On the second night, Vanessa was seen once again showing off her abs in a cropped teal cheesecloth top and a see-through crochet skirt. Sporting aviator shades and hair-extensions, the actress let the paps snap away.

Ending Coachella on a high-note, Vanessa Hudgens was cute with her hair up as she strolled the crowded fields with her friends in a skimpy crochet halter top worn over a pair of high-waisted denim cut-offs.

Personally, I don't like any of Vanessa's outfits. Probably because I've seen her dress better. I believe she's trying to get across to everyone her personal style through her bohemian-inspired outfits, but while it's a long way from Queen of Boho Nicole Richie, I still prefer Vanessa in clothing that is less loud or a little more balanced. What I mean is, I think she's taking this boho-vibe a little too far with too much bohemian elements in every single outfit. Her dressing these days has taken on a whole new feel that is kinda extreme but I do think that the old Vanessa looked a lot more stylish and unique. I do see a touch of the old Vanessa in the second outfit, but I hated the black crochet skirt. It's not appealing at all, looks rather distasteful, if you ask me. I don't really fancy those brown tribal print pants (Vanessa's day 1 look), either. Just like how I don't get this look of hers when she was in Europe promoting Sucker Punch.

So if I had to choose, the 3rd day outfit would be my preferred look at Coachella for Miss Hudgens.
However, I'd like to share some of the outfits that I did like at the music festival.
Nicole Richie, the true style icon, looked effortlessly chic in a printed top worn over a pair of denim shorts. I love her turquoise bag!

Isabel Lucas is another boho babe, channelling bohemian vibes in almost any outfit she's seen in. Her maxi dresses are to-die-for! Isabel's head-piece adds another unique touch to her free-spirited style.

Whitney Port of The City was unleashing her inner Californian girl in this cute outfit that consisted of a fun, floral mini-skirt, grunge shoes and a studded mini-bag. Love how she tied her tank top into a knot for an interesting twist.

Twilight's Ashley Greene showed up at Coachella with her new boyfriend, not long after ending things off with Joe Jonas. Ashley's look at the music event is a classic example of casual chic - black tank top, jean shorts and low-cut boots dressed up with a straw fedora and fringe bag. I loved everything about this look, something I'd absolutely wear, not to mention perfect for a celeb who wants to look fashionable but not draw too much attention to oneself.

Victoria's Secrets model Alessandra Ambrosio looked gorgeous in a flirty short dress worn with light brown boots and a cross-body fringe bag. It's nice that Alessandra added that patterned scarf to spice up her outfit. Very well executed mix of soft versus strong pieces here.

*credits: JustJared.buzznet.com
Kate Bosworth - one of the few actresses who has her own unique, distinct style, channelled her personal twist of bohemian cool at Coachella. Showing off her patriotism with a tee printed with the flag of USA, she finished off her otherwise simple outfit with a pair of interest footwear.

*credits: JustJared.buzznet.com