Saturday Shopping | Packing for Vacation

Cheers to the weekend! Yahoo!!! We are cleaning up the dust and dirt from the bathroom remodel. With the exception of some finishing touches we are nearing the end. Can’t wait to show you. We are also getting super close to vacation time and I am having a blast planning what I am taking. This is the first time my husband and I have gone on vacation since having children {other than a quick weekend away}. To say we are excited is a huge under statement. And what a great opportunity to wear some really fun outfits.

Aside from swimsuits and cover ups, I am packing sundresses and a few shorts/top combinations for going out to dinner. I love wearing shorts with heels when we are going out in nice weather. And my favorite tip on a hat. . . you can always switch up the band color with any grosgrain  ribbon. An easy and cute way to match your outfit, too. The other day I saw a girl in a red bikini and her hat had a red stripe around it. So easy to do if you switch out your ribbon!

What sold me on this top is not only the really nice quality of the fabric {great body to it} but also the way it ties in the back. It’s so unique and different and perfect for summer months. And I searched high and low for cute wedges {as my dear friend Leah will attest to}. Here is the deal. . . I am not a fan of the platform wedges on me so I was looking for lightweight wedges that read more like heels. No surprise that Louise et Cie makes the ones I fell in love with . They also make the cage sandals I have and love. I will say this. they are not cheap. It’s true. But they will be my summer sandals for date nights and when I dress up a tad. I love how lightweight they are and I could honestly wear them for hours. Louise et Cie is known for beautiful quality and comfort. Hard to find. The gold detail buckle is darling, too. They are a rose gold color and will go with everything.

white top | shorts | hat | sunglasses | watch | wedges

I actually had great advice from a friend to bring wedges versus heels to tropical vacations as they do much better on sand and on docks. I never would have thought of that! The shorts are from Forever 21. Super inexpensive and darling. I adore the gold zippers on either side. Fun detail that makes them unique. scarf | sandals | graphic tee {the one I have}| maxi | sunhat | striped bag

We are taking a red eye and comfort is a must. But red eye or not I almost always travel in a maxi. If the plane is cold your legs are covered but if it gets toasty you can easily pull it up a bit. A graphic tee and maxi skirt is almost like pajamas. And I always wear a pair of shoes that take up more space in my suitcase. No need to wear flip flops when those pack so nicely. I do take a pair of socks in my carry on so I can kick off my shoes and have cozy feet. A scarf is also great to wrap around you if you are chilly. Once we land, I head into the airport bathroom and quickly slip on a sundress which I have rolled up in my carry on. There is something about putting on a fresh sundress versus something you have slept in for 8 hours. Are you with me? Easy to do and then you feel more put together walking into your hotel or going to grab breakfast.

white linen pants | bikini top | sandals | necklace | tank top | watch

I found these linen pants for $15. Sometimes I prefer a white pant with my bikini when I am hanging out or if we go for a bike ride. The necklace is a new favorite and will be coming with me. I always take a stack of bracelets and a couple of necklaces. Any time you add some simple jewelry to an outfit it pulls it all together. And you can see the gold is a common thread so I will be sticking with my standard gold and pearl combination. As for the bikini top I LOVE this one. The fabric has a nice shimmer. I will say this, this is a large. If you are very blessed up top, this is not the top for you. They definitely run small.

fringe | sunglasses | gold tote | bikini | striped bag | scarf

Always fun to have a tote or purse to take to the beach or with you on an outing. All three are darling . . . which one fits your style best? And my $12 sunglasses will be coming with me. Such a great vacation accessory . . .and if you accidently lose them you won’t be breaking the bank to replace them. Always a good thing.

linen pants | swim suit | mint blouse | sandals | hat | sunglasses

I’ll be taking my breezy mint top with me, too. I think it will be cute unbuttoned over my suit. And the back of this suit had me at hello. Such a fun, sporty look. I see some paddle boarding in my future.

wedges | gold sandals | striped | espadrilles | green sandals

I have shown you most of these before. All favorites for the summer season. Don’t forget it’s triple point time at Nordstrom. Good time to shop as you can earn Nordstrom notes {pretty much like shopping with a discount!}. The countdown is on! I can hardly wait. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend. We are off to watch our #9 out on the baseball field! See you back here on Monday. *affiliate links used