Sometimes I’m really glad I go to college only about an hour and a half away from Philadelphia, and even more so now that Made in America, a music festival hosted by Jay-Z, in its fifth year running, is happening next month. Two pop music icons, Coldplay and Rihanna, are headlining this year with a slew of other amazing performers, like Chance the Rapper and FKA Twigs and many, many more. The official Budweiser poster is featured here: 
Just looking at the poster is giving me chills, and noted among others are the Collegrove Project (Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz), Madeon and dreamy, techno-pop queen Grimes. Tickets are on sale here.
The festival will take place on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, September 3rd, and 4th.
However, in anticipation of what will surely be a HOT festival— and I’m not just talking about the weather, people— I want to celebrate Rihanna’s top looks. No matter what, her performances are controversial, jaw-dropping, electrifying, and always a crowd-pleaser. Here are my top four favorite looks from Rihanna’s live performances over the years, in no specific order:
- “B**ch Better Have My Money," iHeartRadio 2015
ICONIC. If I could just say that and move on, I definitely would. With the green fur coat, go-go boots, and giant helicopter, anyone would feel as bad-ass as Rihanna looks in this live performance.
Completing the Look:
Kelly Green Go-Go Boots, Rusty Zipper, $30.21
Feather Jacket, Saint Laurent, $5,754
Black BodyCon Dress, WetSeal, $19.90
Funky Oversized Glasses, $9.99
Black Helicopter, $40,000~$1,000,000
2.”Diamonds”, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, 2012
SLAAAAY, Riri! This look was a fantastic mix between Audrey Hepburn, and Lady Gaga (circa MTV’s VMA awards in 2009).
Do you see it now?
Yeah, I thought so.
Complete this Look:
Sweetheart Style Black Strapless Dress, DressSale, $151.99
Long Black Lace Fingerless Gloves, $20.09
Stockings and Garter Set, Nordstrom, $14
Multi-Strand Pearl Choker, Wanelo
Pearl-lined Sunglasses, uvZero, SOLD OUT
3. “Work”, BRIT Awards, 2016
A little less grandiose than the others, this look is simplistic yet modern, and the cool light show on the white suit was mesmerizing. Plus, the ruffle pants are pretty cute too.
Complete the Look:
White long-sleeve crop top, Express, 29.90
White ruffle pants, Go Jane, $54
Ruby gold pendant necklace, Macy’s, $831.99
“Lust Extract," MAC, $17
So there you have it, everyone! Channel Rihanna every time you go out. Stay tuned for more coverage of the Made in America music fest as well.
