Outfits & Attire
Rae Gross
Metamorphoses: Women's Outfits for The Burn 2019
Metamorphoses: Women's Outfits for The Burn 2019
Themes
Rae Gross
The Burn Theme 2019: Metamorphoses
The Burn Theme 2019: Metamorphoses
Shelter & Shade
Rae Gross
Shiftpod Decoration: How to Maximize Comfort in ...

Adriana, aka Dusty Princess and Greg took their ShiftPod to the playa for the first time this year. They came prepared with everything from a swamp cooler to a closet. See some photos below where I point out a few items that made the difference.

Shiftpod Decoration: How to Maximize Comfort in Your ShiftP
Outfits & Attire, Beginner's Guide
Rae Gross
What to Wear to The Burn 2019
What to Wear to The Burn 2019
Shelter & Shade
Rae Gross
SHIFTPOD MINI Review: The Burn 2019

When I saw that SHIFTPOD had released a MINI version of their tent I was so excited because not only is it more affordable, but it's also is much lighter and easier to travel with (hello Afrika Burn!)

Watch my video to see my first impressions of the SHIFTPOD MINI:

SHIFTPOD MINI Review: The Burn 2019

costumes

Metamorphoses: Daytime Outfits for The Burn

Metamorphoses: Daytime Outfits for The Burn

For the yet to be christened burner, and even those with some experience, choosing outfits can be time consuming and perhaps a bit stressful. Choosing a wardrobe is hard enough, before you even consider that there are lots of events like the Billion Bunny March, White Wednesday, and Tutu Tuesday that you only hear about once on playa. Of course you could probably borrow a set of bunny ears or a spare tutu, but if you're anything like me, you prefer to be prepared. It's all about self-reliance right?

Metamorphoses: Nighttime Outfits for The Burn

Metamorphoses: Nighttime Outfits for The Burn

Temperatures can drop significantly at night on the Black Rock Desert, and while you may be smart have pack a playa coat, you won't want to wear a heavy coat the entire time you are out. So I've organized a variety of outfits based on events, themes, and color that will be sexy, but warm.

Metamorphoses: Women's Outfits for The Burn 2019

Every year the org that puts on the burn releases a new theme that is meant to shape the art and inspiration for the festival. One of the most accessible ways to participate in the theme is to create outfits based on that year's topic.

Metamorphoses offers a variety of color options from beautiful butterflies to a phoenix rising from the ashes. Below are some ideas based on this year's theme:

Make Your Own Wings

Don’t wait for someone else to come along and make you change. Take yourself to the highest of heights, put on your wings, and soar. Have fun with this transformational rainbow butterfly outfit: 

You First Must Burn

In order for a phoenix to be reborn, it first must burn. All transformations come with their pain, but rising from the ashes, triumphant, is something we can all understand.

Always Be Yourself

Unless you can be a unicorn, then you should be a unicorn. Transform yourself into one of the most fun mythical creatures with this holographic unicorn ensemble.

You’re An Animal

Perhaps your next transformation should be an homage to your spirit animal! Channel your inner shaman and the energy of your spirit guides with an animal inspired outfit. Since my spirit animal is the dragonfly, you can see what I’ll be wearing below.

Don’t know what your spirit animal is? Take this fun quiz and find out.  

Put The "Y" in Cyborg

You were once human, but now you've been assimilated. Use your superior hive mind to solve the most important question, "where's the good music?"

I, Robot Outfit Ideas for Women

I, Robot Outfit Ideas for Women

There are so many ways you can interpret this year's Burning Man theme: I, Robot. If you want to see some complete outfits check out my blog with a variety of interpretations for I,Robot. 

Below I've pulled together some ideas and base pieces for building a variety of different robot themed outfits. 

I, Robot: Men's Outfits for The Burn 2018

I, Robot: Men's Outfits for The Burn 2018

Every year Burning Man releases a new theme that is meant to inspire the art and inspiration for the burn that year. One of the most fun ways to participate in the theme is to create outfits based on that year's theme.

While I, Robot might inspire images of tin man and C3PO, and who doesn't love a shiny outfit, the organizers have asked people to be inspired by current and future technologies (including robots). 

Playa Guide: Your Pre-Burn Beauty Regiment

Playa Guide: Your Pre-Burn Beauty Regiment

In the days and weeks leading up to the burn you may start hearing about how alkaline the dust is and that your hair or skin may dry out in these harsh weather conditions. Most burners after their first burn create a plan leading up to the burn so they can limit their exposure once on playa. 

Playa Guide: Customizing Your Playa Ride

Playa Guide: Customizing Your Playa Ride

Having a bicycle at the Burn is something I recommend to everyone. Anything with knobby tires can handle the terrain, but if you want to ride with style I've put together this short tutorial with suggestions for customizing your playa bike:

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Dusty DIY: How to Add El Wire to Your Playa Coat

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Dusty DIY: How to Add El Wire to Your Playa Coat

I searched high and low to find the best instructions to add El Wire to my new (Goodwill scored) playa coat. When I didn't find anything simple I decided it was time to write my own blog.As I've mentioned in previous blogs, having a long, very warm playa coat is critical for late night excursions, but sometimes you are just going out for a few hours, and hauling around a huge coat that is unnecessarily warm just doesn't make sense.

Dusty DIY: How to Customize Your Goggles for The Burn

Dusty DIY: How to Customize Your Goggles for The Burn

I can appreciate the crafting that goes into some of the goggles that I see on the playa. But I have to be honest, I don't have $100+ to spend on a pair of goggles that I use once a year. Tragically I lost my goggles last year, and so this year I decided to take the leap and decorate my own pair.

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Playa Guide: Five Fashion Staples for Women

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Playa Guide: Five Fashion Staples for Women

When it went to my first Burn I was fashion aspirations were overly ambitious to say the least. Contrary to what I thought my days would be like, I found myself spending most of my days in outfits that were more comfortable, and easy to bike in. So below I'm sharing the five staple fashion items that I wear burn after burn, even as my handmade pieces come and go. 

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Dusty DIY: How to Make a Feather Collar

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Dusty DIY: How to Make a Feather Collar

If you're looking for a way to amp up your look at Burning Man, here is a simple step-by-step guide for creating your own feather collar. I borrowed half of the items on the list from friends, and found old buttons on a shirt from GoodWill, so get resourceful when finding what you need:

Radical Ritual: Top 5 Women's Outfit Ideas for The Burn

Radical Ritual: Top 5 Women's Outfit Ideas for The Burn

This year's art theme is Radical Ritual, and according to the organizers, they are inviting "participants to create interactive rites, ritual processions, elaborate images, shrines, icons, temples, and visions.”

What better way to participate in the art at Burning Man than donning costumes that pays homage to the sacred and the sacrilegious.