This past weekend's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was equal parts hipster fashion show and epic showcase of the most hyped indie rockers of the past year. The desert landscape did not hinder the crowd's fashion sense, and the MySpace generation was not afraid to strike a pose to show off their carefully constructed nonchalance. In fact, one could say the entire fashion scene felt like being backstage at a Williamsburg/Silverlake-themed musical, with over-the-top looks being a dime a dozen. Mustaches, fanny packs and droves of American Apparel took center stage and despite the extreme heat, the crowd epitomized the notion of cool. Guys were decked out in short shorts (denim cutoffs or athletic mesh) and new Vans sneakers were spotted everywhere, while girls sported fluorescent nails, brightly colored Wayfarers, and Native American-inspired garb.

The mainstream appeal of this year's festival headliners had a few music snobs scoffing at a main stage lineup that included big names like Jack Johnson, Portishead and Prince, to name a few. The real gems of the festival were in the details of the smaller stages that packed in audiences who favored the upbeat sounds of Mark Ronson's dance-heavy set with one-to-watch Sam Sparro; perennial favorite Hot Chip; and rising star Santogold. The new kids on the block - Does It Offend You, Yeah? and Black Kids - further made their mark on the indie rock scene as they drew an impressive crowd of concertgoers dying to hear what all of the buzz was about.

While music and fashion have continually inspired each other, Coachella once again proved to be the festival that seamlessly combines the two. If this past weekend is any indication, the forecast for this summer calls for loads of feathers and tassels, fluorescent accents, and nods to retro mod style in everything from white sunglasses to minidresses.