I’m a huge Lollapalooza nerd, and I don’t mind saying so. I get a thrill from having any laminated festival-related press pass strung from a lanyard around my neck. All year, I think about Lolla-worthy nail polish colors and the kinds of outfits I’ll need for each of the three days. Nothing too cutesy, nothing too hot—preferably a succession of lightweight tie-dye cotton dresses paired with appropriately comfortable flip-flops—plus some kind of rocker-chic cocktail frock for Galapalooza, the Parkways Foundation kick-off event on the night before the festival begins (and my favorite party of the year)… read more »