V Festival and Download: 12 super-easy DIY ideas to upgrade your festival look

Yet being 'on trend' can leave your pockets empty – and the last thing you want is to spend loads of cash on outfits that will get all muddy and have unsightly grass stains on them. But there's a way you can upgrade your look without spending your hard-earned cash… if you are up for a bit of planning and DIY.

With Download Festival and V Festival now on the horizon, here are some Pinterest DIY ideas to help you nail that festival wardrobe.

1. Summer shorts with cute pockets

Want to stand out from the crowd of thousands of other denim hotpants wearers who will be gracing the festival circuit? Then give your shorts an upgrade to catch every fashionista's eyes. Tutorial here.

2. Scarf dyed with permanent markers

Permanent markers sounds scary but it could give those tatty silk scarves lurking in the back of your wardrobe a new lease of life. Tutorial here.

3. Woven fringe top

4. Glittery ‘festival bride’ look

Want to take your make-up to the next level? Then this "festival bride" look is worthy of your time and attention. Tutorial here.

5. Cool beach nails

6. Floral head wreaths

If you are aiming to channel your inner boho bride, there's no reason to spend your hard-earned money on shop-bought items when you can make your own floral wreath quite easily. Tutorial here.

7. Half-up, half-down hairdo

8. Five-minute DIY necklace

All you need are a bunch of old "O" rings and a chain to go with it and you'll have a necklace ready in no time. Tutorial here.

9. Sparkly under eyes

10. Psychedelic scarf bracelet

This bangle's so unique, your friends will be jealous when they check out your latest arm candy (yes, we mean bracelets). Tutorial here.

11. Upcycled no-sew T-shirt

12. Eye-catching scarf sandals

We can't guarantee sunshine and great weather – but if luck is on your side, then set your sights high and turn your old pair of sandals into something gorgeous and make your friends jealous. Tutorial here.