'Calm before the storm': Kendall Jenner shows off her svelte model figure in a striped bikini top as first day of Coachella kicks off

Thousands are flocking to the desert to take in the sights and sounds of Southern California's renowned music festival Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

And Kendall Jenner was one of the many celebrities showing off their best festival fashions while taking in the dozens of musical acts during the first weekend of the annual music festival.

The 19-year-old model showed that skin was in as she proudly displayed her svelte figure in a striped bikini top while jaunting around the grounds at the event held in Indio, California.

Kicking it off in style: Kendall Jenner was one of many celebrities in attendance for the first day of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, California on Friday

Kicking it off in style: Kendall Jenner was one of many celebrities in attendance for the first day of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, California on Friday

Over the bathing suit top, she wore a short brown leather vest, ripped light blue cut-off jeans and a pair of snakeskin booties.

The reality star wore her raven-coloured locks down and had natural, complimentary make-up on her face as she appeared to be a dead ringer for her mother Kris Jenner.

She accessorised the look like many other festival goers with several silver necklaces and bracelets, aviator sunglasses and a grey leather fringed bag.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was joined by her fellow model gal pal Hailey Baldwin as the two held hands while strutting their stuff on the grass.

Showing off: The 19-year-old proudly displayed her model physique with her fashionable festival ensemble

Showing off: The 19-year-old proudly displayed her model physique with her fashionable festival ensemble

Festival fashions: She wore a small brown leather vest over a strriped bikini top, cut-off denum shorts and snake leather booties
Festival fashions: She wore a small brown leather vest over a strriped bikini top, cut-off denum shorts and snake leather booties

Festival fashions: She wore a small brown leather vest over a strriped bikini top, cut-off denum shorts and snake leather booties

Fitting in: She obviously got the memo on how to dress for the highly-popular festival as she rocked plenty of necklaces and bracelets

Fitting in: She obviously got the memo on how to dress for the highly-popular festival as she rocked plenty of necklaces and bracelets

The 18-year-old daughter of Stephen Baldwin rocked a  bright red vest, daisy dukes and knee-high black leather boots.

Hailey had her blonde locks up in a ponytail and also accessorized with aviator style shades. 

Brooklyn Beckham was also spotted enjoying the festival as he walked around the grounds in a comfortable ensemble for the long day of performances. 

Gal pals: She was also joined by fellow model and friend Hailey Baldwin

Gal pals: She was also joined by fellow model and friend Hailey Baldwin

Dynamic duo: Kendall matched avitor shades with the 18-year-old daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin as they jaunted around

Dynamic duo: Kendall matched avitor shades with the 18-year-old daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin as they jaunted around

These boots were made to... Hailey donned a bright red vest, daisy dukes and leather knee-high lace-up boots

These boots were made to... Hailey donned a bright red vest, daisy dukes and leather knee-high lace-up boots

Chatting it up: The two friends certainly seemed to enjoy one of the performers at the event

Chatting it up: The two friends certainly seemed to enjoy one of the performers at the event

'Can you take a picture of me?' Kendall seemed to ask a male friend to take a picture of her in the crowd at the event

'Can you take a picture of me?' Kendall seemed to ask a male friend to take a picture of her in the crowd at the event

Sisterly love: Kylie also joined her older model sibling as they walked along the festival grounds as the 17-year-old posted this photo with the caption: 'Wish I could be with all my 8 other older sibs on this day xo'

Sisterly love: Kylie also joined her older model sibling as they walked along the festival grounds as the 17-year-old posted this photo with the caption: 'Wish I could be with all my 8 other older sibs on this day xo'

He wore a white shirt with a doughnut printed on it and the sleeves rolled up along with black skinny jeans and a pair of all black Vans sneakers.

The 16-year-old son of Spice Girl Victoria and former footballer David Beckham also had his hair up in a pompadour  and sported a pair of black wayfarer shades.

Earlier in the day, Kendall took to her Instagram account to post a few photos of the pals making their way to the festival. 

Kicking it: Brooklyn Beckham was also spotted at the three-day concert event

Kicking it: Brooklyn Beckham was also spotted at the three-day concert event

Casual customer: The 16-year-old star donned a white shirt with a doughnut printed on it, skinny black jeans and black Vans sneakers
Casual customer: The 16-year-old star donned a white shirt with a doughnut printed on it, skinny black jeans and black Vans sneakers

Casual customer: The 16-year-old star donned a white shirt with a doughnut printed on it, skinny black jeans and black Vans sneakers

Staying connected: The son of Victoria and David Beckham tapped away on his cell phone

Staying connected: The son of Victoria and David Beckham tapped away on his cell phone

Just the two of us: Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl of The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger, who is one of the acts who performed at the event

Just the two of us: Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl of The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger, who is one of the acts who performed at the event

The daughter of Kris and Bruce Jenner posted a picture of she and Hailey sitting in the back of a Jeep and another one of their footwear while driving to the highly popular concert event.

The picture shows a pair of bright white low-top Converse sneakers, next to a coordinating pair of white sneakers, followed by knee-high black leather boots. 

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star captioned the picture of the stylish footwear: 'calm before the storm' 

Ride along: Kendall posted a photo of she and Hailey en route to the event while sitting in the back of a Jeep

Ride along: Kendall posted a photo of she and Hailey en route to the event while sitting in the back of a Jeep

'calm before the storm': The modelling duo also showed off their festival footwear in an Instagram snap the reality star shared on Friday

'calm before the storm': The modelling duo also showed off their festival footwear in an Instagram snap the reality star shared on Friday

In another snap the girls were joined by a third friend, Josephine Skriver, who wore a white tank top, and the three brought along a bright orange rubber ball.

Josephine later shared a dreamy photo of the three girls sporting wide grins in front of a scenic blue sky.

Kendall pouted her lips and Hailey raised her arm in celebration in the photo Josephine excitedly captioned: 'Let the games begin [smiley face emoji] coachella' 

Ready to ride: The girls showed off sleek Aviator shades as they made their way to Coachella on Friday

Ready to ride: The girls showed off sleek Aviator shades as they made their way to Coachella on Friday

'Let the games begin' Kendall and Hailey's pal Josephine Skriver shared this snap of the trio looking excitedly forward to the start of the weekend

'Let the games begin' Kendall and Hailey's pal Josephine Skriver shared this snap of the trio looking excitedly forward to the start of the weekend

They were not the only ones taking to social media to show off their are at Coachella as Gigi Hadid also took to the picture-sharing social network to share a snap of her travels, followed quickly by Scott Eastwood.

Amber Rose will also be taking part in the festivities, along with close pals Christina Milian and Karrueche Tran. 

Gigi looked radiant and ready for the ride as she posed in a bright white T-shirt embellished with a smiley faced emoji.

'Get your emoji on!' Gigi Hadid was Coachella-bound on Friday afternoon, and she took to Instagram to share a snap of her travels

'Get your emoji on!' Gigi Hadid was Coachella-bound on Friday afternoon, and she took to Instagram to share a snap of her travels

Her long blonde locks were slicked back into a ponytail, and she hid her eyes behind a pair of reflective white sunglasses.

She sported shiny pink lip gloss in the photo she captioned: 'Desert bound in my sissy @lanzybear's new brand @currentmoji Get your moji on!'

Scott also donned a pair of brightly colored reflective sunglasses in his on-the-road selfie on Friday afternoon.

'Here we come!' Scott Eastwood looked ecstatic in a post shared to his Instagram account on Friday, with the star noting: 'My dad 84 still coachella ing. Can't wait to see my family'

'Here we come!' Scott Eastwood looked ecstatic in a post shared to his Instagram account on Friday, with the star noting: 'My dad 84 still coachella ing. Can't wait to see my family'

The Longest Ride star seemed to be screaming in excitement in the shot, in which he looks casual in a white and black T-shirt.

He captioned the emphatic photo: 'Coachella !!!! Here we come. My dad 84 still coachella ing. Can't wait to see my family.'

Scott continued: 'So excited for my movie opening today #longestride #fleek #byefelicia thanks @hovenvision for the shades. @lagoogs'

Traveling in style: Amber Rose showed off her curves in an Instagram snap alongside Christina Milian and Karrueche Tran which she captioned: 'Coachella baes @christinamilian @karrueche Vanessa and Muva'

Traveling in style: Amber Rose showed off her curves in an Instagram snap alongside Christina Milian and Karrueche Tran which she captioned: 'Coachella baes @christinamilian @karrueche Vanessa and Muva'

Amber Rose showed off her famous curves in a form-fitting red and green plaid ensemble as she prepared for the ride to Indio, California.

She pursed her lips in the shot, showing off a trendy berry lip color, while her two-piece ensemble revealed a bit of the star's midriff.

Amber's sheer plaid top also showed off the revealing black bra that the model was sporting underneath.

Coordinating: Christina and Karrueche both favored black and white looks for Friday's drive

Coordinating: Christina and Karrueche both favored black and white looks for Friday's drive

She accessorized with a black choker necklace and hid her eyes behind a pair of coordinating black sunglasses.

The mother-of-one was joined in the shot by close friends Christina and Karrueche, who both looked a bit more laid back in black and white ensembles.

Christina also showed off her toned midriff in a fitted black and white crop-top sweater, which she coupled with a form-fitting white pencil skirt.

Showing some sass: Christina, Karrueche, and Amber all showed off their pouts in this snap, before heading to Coachella on Friday

Showing some sass: Christina, Karrueche, and Amber all showed off their pouts in this snap, before heading to Coachella on Friday

Sharing a laugh: The trio seemed to be in good spirits as they prepared to head to Indio for the beginning of Coachella music festival

Sharing a laugh: The trio seemed to be in good spirits as they prepared to head to Indio for the beginning of Coachella music festival

The reality star wore her hair in long braids, and accessorized with large hoop earrings, as well as coordinating gold bracelets and rings.

She finished off her outfit with a pair of black and white Nike sneakers that coordinated with her classic black and white look.

Karrueche bundled up in a cropped white hoodie, which showed off the star's toned stomach, and which she coupled with a pair of white shorts.

She accessorized with a pair of shiny gold sneakers, and wore her long raven locks styled straight for the ride.

Missing out: Vanessa Hudgens took to Twitter to share her sadness for missing out on Coachella, as she is currently in New York performing in Gigi on Broadway

Missing out: Vanessa Hudgens took to Twitter to share her sadness for missing out on Coachella, as she is currently in New York performing in Gigi on Broadway

The girls couldn't help but laugh as they posed for a series of silly photos together before taking off in a luxury Motor run to Coachella.

The trio of friends were taking a convoy of exotic cars from Los Angeles to the popular music festival in Indio.  

The celebrity most known for her love of Coachella - and most-envied festival fashion - was absent from Friday's preparations.

Showing some skin: Kendall Jenner shared a sultry snap modeling a tiny yellow bikini on Thursday

Showing some skin: Kendall Jenner shared a sultry snap modeling a tiny yellow bikini on Thursday

Vanessa Hudgen's, who is currently in New York performing in Gigi on Broadway, took to Twitter to express her sadness for missing out on this year's festivities.

'Coachella is tomorrow!! Ahhh!!! So sad I won't be there! Keep my spirit alive with these tips!!' she wrote.  

'bird in a nest' Kate Bosworth shared a fresh-faced photo to start her day, as well as the first weekend of Coachella

'bird in a nest' Kate Bosworth shared a fresh-faced photo to start her day, as well as the first weekend of Coachella

'See you soon!' The Blue Crush star shared her excitement for the upcoming Coach Backstage event, along with a snap of a geometric print bag by the brand

'See you soon!' The Blue Crush star shared her excitement for the upcoming Coach Backstage event, along with a snap of a geometric print bag by the brand

Kate Bosworth poked fun at herself in a sun-filled snap in which she had her blonde tresses strewed over her face.

'bird in a nest. G'morning #Coachella,' the Blue Crush actress wrote, alongside the fresh-faced photo.

She sat in front of a wooded background in the picture, in which she sported a grey and white striped tank top.

Kate KILLIN' #Coachella in this look.

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She accessorized with two eye-catching gold rings, but otherwise kept her styling simple for the shot.

Kate also shared a snap of a beautiful beige, yellow, and pink geometric print Coach bag, as well as a festive floral headband.

'see you soon @coach mates! me too, can't wait,' the star wrote, referring to the brand's Coach Backstage celebration, which will feature the band echosmith.

Not amused: Jennifer Hudson didn't seem too thrilled about the morning drive, jokingly captioning her Instagram shot: 'The to coachella ! Where's my damn car face !'

Not amused: Jennifer Hudson didn't seem too thrilled about the morning drive, jokingly captioning her Instagram shot: 'The to coachella ! Where's my damn car face !'

Getting to the meat of the matter: Jennifer followed her first, sassy post with a pensive-looking one, writing: 'Wait , I'm hungry'

Getting to the meat of the matter: Jennifer followed her first, sassy post with a pensive-looking one, writing: 'Wait , I'm hungry'

Jennifer Hudson wasn't one to miss out on the fun, although she seemed to hint that she wasn't ready for the morning drive. 

The songstress jokingly captioned her Instagram photo: 'The to coachella ! Where's my damn car face !'

In the picture Jennifer sports somewhat of a scowl as she sits on a bench in a fitted black crop-top which reads: 'Salad is my best friend.'

Problem solved: The songstress followed her last post up with a shot of her meal, captioning it: 'There it go! Yep burger n chips ! U ain't want non did ya....????'

Problem solved: The songstress followed her last post up with a shot of her meal, captioning it: 'There it go! Yep burger n chips ! U ain't want non did ya....????'

She accessorized with pair of denim shorts, a long cream-colored cardigan, and stylish black leather combat boots.

However, perhaps the star's poor mood was simply due to hunger, as she quickly followed that post up with a photo captioned: 'Wait , I'm hungry' 

The star then treated herself to a burger and chips from Fatburger, sharing a photo of the meal and writing: 'There it go! Yep burger n chips ! U ain't want non did ya....????'

'Coachella here we come!' Jennifer was ready to hit the road after eating, writing: 'Got a song to sing now!' and 'This should be fun!'

'Coachella here we come!' Jennifer was ready to hit the road after eating, writing: 'Got a song to sing now!' and 'This should be fun!'

The former American Idol contestant seemed ready to ride following her meal from Fatburger, and shared another photo on Instagram of her back in her car.

She showed off her toned legs in the latest shot, which she captioned: 'Ok now let me stretch my legs first and I'm ready to go!'

Jennifer excitedly continued: 'Got a song to sing now ! Coachella here we come ! This should be fun!'

Drake also took to Instagram to share a photo celebrating the upcoming festivities in Indio, California.

Main event: Drake, who will be headlining the show on Sunday April 12 and 19, shared this scenic photo, simply captioning it: 'Chella'

Main event: Drake, who will be headlining the show on Sunday April 12 and 19, shared this scenic photo, simply captioning it: 'Chella'

The rapper is headlining the popular event, performing at the music festival on Sunday April 12 and 19.

He shared a picture relaxing in front of the festival grounds, sporting a red sweatsuit and a pair of white sneakers.

Tents, stages, and a Ferris wheel are visible in the background of the snap that Drake simply captioned: 'Chella'

Self promoting: Kimberley Garner showed off one of the pieces from her Kimberley London swimsuit line as she checked out the festivities

Self promoting: Kimberley Garner showed off one of the pieces from her Kimberley London swimsuit line as she checked out the festivities

Soaking up the sun: The former Made in Chelsea star was spotted dipping her toes in a pool as well as dancing along the grass
Soaking up the sun: The former Made in Chelsea star was spotted dipping her toes in a pool as well as dancing along the grass

Soaking up the sun: The former Made in Chelsea star was spotted dipping her toes in a pool as well as dancing along the grass 

Former Made in Chelsea star Kimberley Garner also hit the scene, showing off one of her own stylish bathing suit designs.

The blonde beauty sported the Beverly Hills piece from her Kimberley London line, which is a trendy white monokini with daring cut-outs along the front.

The reality star coupled that with a flowing white floral skirt - at times donning a pair of distressed denim shorts - as well as a pair of beige, heeled ankle booties.

'It's just starting...' Former Disney Channel star Bella Thorne seemed thrilled to be back at Coachella, as she posed for a photo alongside two male friends

'It's just starting...' Former Disney Channel star Bella Thorne seemed thrilled to be back at Coachella, as she posed for a photo alongside two male friends

Blonde beauty: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley posted this snap from the festivities as she cuddled up with pal Stuart Vevers

Blonde beauty: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley posted this snap from the festivities as she cuddled up with pal Stuart Vevers

She seemed to be in good spirits as she was spotted dipping her toes in a pool and dancing along the grass.

She accessorized her summery look with a tan cowboy hat, and hid her eyes behind a pair of black sunglasses.

Kimberley wore her long blonde locks styled straight, and finished off her look with statement pieces of gold jewelry.  

@JenaMalone looks coy at the #CoachBackstage party at the Soho Desert House to kick off #Coachella.

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Bella Thorne seemed excited to be back at Coachella, sharing a festive-looking photo to her Instagram account on Friday.

The former Disney Channel star sported a bright yellow flower crown as she posed alongside two shirtless male friends.

She wore a blue and white striped tank top which showed her midriff, and coupled that with a pair of light wash denim shorts.

The DUFF star accessorized with a few rings, and showed off a bright pink manicure for the occasion.

'It's just starting .. @romanpalumbo @ryanturley_' the young star captioned the photo, in which she playfully stuck her tongue out at the camera.

Parties here: Thousands flock to the Southern California desert for the event

Parties here: Thousands flock to the Southern California desert for the event

Extravaganza: The festival grounds also feature several large art pieces

Extravaganza: The festival grounds also feature several large art pieces

Desert heat: One of the more iconic things at the event year-by-year is the large Ferris wheel

Desert heat: One of the more iconic things at the event year-by-year is the large Ferris wheel

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