Monday, August 3, 2015

Summer Vacationing: What's in my bag(s)

A lot of people are summer vacationing right now and my summer vacation is right around the corner so preparing for that is on my mind.  Let's face it - who brings just one bag on vacation anyway?!  I've broken it down today between my essential items, suitcase essentials and what's in my beach bag.

Summer Vacation Accessories
My top needed items?! A straw hat and/or a baseball cap to block some sun.  Only a few pair of shoes but always a nude heel or wedge and neutral sandals.  When I get a little extra sun sometimes I just squeak by with little makeup - mascara and blush are definites. A kendra scott rayne necklace (usually the white one), stud earrings and my monogram necklace are always packed in my accessory bag.  A clutch for nights and a tote with a zipper is essential because I like my items protected and zipped up.  My newest favorite for anywhere near water or a breeze is a headband to keep my hair out of my face.


Travel Essentials
I can't travel anywhere without a watch and if we're in a different time zone then I leave it on "home time" to try to stay on track.  Sundresses, maxi dresses (especially for travel days!) and comfortable shorts/t-shirts/tank tops that can be mixed and matched are at the top of my clothing list as well as some cute pajamas - what if the fire alarm in the hotel goes off?! I always like to have sneakers (as well as a workout outfit) if it's going to be really long walking day (comfort over looking nice) and sometimes try to squeeze a couple workouts in.  An extra makeup bag makes for the perfect item to hold little accessories like hair ties, my passport - with a cute cover and one of my favorite travel items - a backup portable phone charger. Last but not least - a camera because of course!


In my beach bag
If I packed my own beach towel - it would definitely be something cute like above.  A beach coverup that could transfer you right into happy hour is nice to have as well as some flip flops.  Headphones or another one of our favorites - portable speakers are perfect for entertainment.  Essentials like face wipes to freshen up, sunscreen to block the sun and lipgloss as well as plenty of magazines and books to read are high priority.  Sunglasses because of course.  A coin purse so I don't need to bring everything but still have some money for a snack and a water bottle to cool off.


What's Staying at Home??
I used to pack every comfort of home into my suitcase and now I prefer the less is more motto - I don't want to have a lot of unneeded items taking up space.  I've learned to leave at home my own blow dryer, beach towel, extra shoes, and too many extra jewelry pieces. 





34 comments:

  1. What perfect guides for each bag! So smart to have a cover up that transitions when you are at the beach, love the one you have pictured. My floppy hat, hair ties and sunscreen are my musts! Well, them and a good pool/beach drink of course! Rock it out this Monday, xoxo!

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  2. i love seeing what others pack in their bags! gives me ideas as well as new cute things to get. so many fun things and love the bright colors!

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  3. So many beautiful, bright colors! I thought I wasn't a hat person for the longest time and now I can't live without one in the sun! It keeps you so much cooler.

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  4. Great ideas for each bag! I tend to overpack so I like that you said you now leave certain things at home. I need to do that too.

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  5. Awesome picks girl! I usually keep my watch on "home time" too when changing time zones. Loving all the bright colors, you already know how much I love all of your gorgeous colorful dresses :)

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  6. All of these are perfect recs for what to bring! I love that you got even the small details like hair ties! haha
    Sounds like someone is ready for a vacation!! ;)

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  7. I could not agree more! Everything on your list is exactly what I try to bring. And what I did bring for my latest vacation. Where are y'all heading?!

    Hope you have a great Monday! :)

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  8. I'm literally just going to copy this for my packing list this week! I need a few more lightweight maxis to bring this weekend and then I'm set! I love how colorful the wardrobe is!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  9. Your bags are really similar to what I just packed. I pretty much lived in either my bathing suit or a sundress. Summer vacations really are the most fun to pack for.

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  10. Great ideas on what to bring with you on a beach vacation. I'm always forgetting something like my hair ties. No beach vacation can be without them. I do over pack as I like to bring so much stuff with me. I never use half of it but I feel better knowing it is with me.

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  11. This is a great post! You and I are on the same packing page - I typically overpack, but I'm determined to fix that for our upcoming trip!

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  12. I love packing for warm destinations! I can't wait to hear all about your trip! xo

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  13. All great suggestions! I definitely have been trying to cut down on my packing...these are all great ideas!

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  14. So cute!!! Love the bright hair ties and pink maxi!!

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  15. That is the cutest straw hat! I always have a hat at the beach. DYING for a Gigi clutch, orange is such a statement color, I love it!

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  16. Love that headband and tote (but of course, I carry longchamp). I love whats in all of your bags, I'm more like how you were, and take far too much in my bag. Like my whole life, oops.

    liz @ sundays with sophie

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  17. I try to live by the less is more when I pack, too. These are great (and cute) ideas!!

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  18. This is such a fun, visual way to showing what is in your bag, love it! That pink bag is SO cute!

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  19. These are all great items to take! I am working on not taking everything I own when I travel, it makes life so much easier!
    Kelsey
    http://www.thepeacockroost.com

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  20. Looks like a great list. If I'm getting sun, I too feel like I don't need to wear muchakeup. It's usually just mascara and Chapstick for me.

    --Samantha

    http://www.BesosFromAmerica.com

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  21. I love that maxi dress! We pretty much have the same beach bag essentials. Also, loving the summer vacation accessories.

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  22. It's so hard choosing only a few things when going traveling. I had to pack for a European trip recently & it was truly a grueling experience. :]

    // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

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  23. This is so fun! I love my longchamp for traveling!!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  24. I have that bright pink Longchamp and I love it so much. These are all great lists/essentials. Normally when we go on trips I just count the days and just bring outfits for those days. Nothing extra. The longest journey that we have done was going to Singapore and I carried on my makeup bag, fuzzy socks, and pajamas. :-) Thanks for sharing and I hope that you had a nice weekend!! :-)

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  25. I always struggle with packing for vacation. It's so annoying. No matter what I always pack too much or not enough. I love your list though. So good!

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  26. Love lists like these! I just got back from vacation so I definitely agree with the different lists. I think my favorite item is the passport cover, so cute!

    not a mom

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  27. Seriously, what an awesome list!! I love that pink Longchamp! I haven't bought a new one for like 5 years since I was in Paris, I think it's finally time to splurge ;) I will definitely be copying much of this next time I go on vacation!

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  28. What a fun post! I am totally obsessed with the monogrammed baseball hat and I think I need to add that hot pink Longchamp to my collection! Happy Monday!

    xo, Rachel
    www.ablondesmoment.com

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  29. You have some adorable picks!! The Longchamp purse is amazing since it hold so much!

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  30. Sooo much cute stuff and I love how it's all brightly colored. Just snagged my own baseball hat after I wore out an old monogrammed one; it's a must now!

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  31. The nude sandals/wedges and baseball cap are a must for me! Have to have a reusable water bottle too! Thanks for sharing, girl! Happy Monday!

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  32. I'm so bad at overpacking! I need to get better at it, I'm just so indecisive about clothes, so I want options.

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  33. Those face wipes are a great suggestion for a beach bag! After being in Hawaii with all the sunscreen we used I think my face is starting to freak out a little. And anything white Kendra Scott is perfect for a summer vacay!

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  34. I'm obsessed with everything in your bags... which is why you always look so put together!! You're totally ready for all the lake adventures, dining under the stars, and everything in between!

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