Whenever I think of my ideal vacation, it’s always tropical. I want a suitcase full of bikinis, dresses, skirts, and kitten heels—with beaches, warm weather, and seafood for literally every meal.
During the never-ending cold spell in New York these past few months, I feel like I couldn't stop saying, “I want a tropical vacation.” (Over and over and over.)
It’s finally warming up, so it feels like we’re out of the woods, but still… I want a tropical vacation. And my list of dream destinations just keeps growing: Bali, Mexico, Australia, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico, the DR, Saint Lucia.
While I plan my next trip, here’s what’s currently in my Revolve, H&M, and Nordstrom carts.
Revolve
This polka-dot dress is so good.
I have a NIA dress that always gets so many compliments every time I wear it.
In my head, a tropical vacation is the ideal time to wear something like this.
Cou Cou's sets are effortlessly chic.
Like this midi skirt.
I've been eyeing Peachy Den for a while.
Bevza has beautiful dresses.
With Jéan is now on Revolve.
Kitten heels by Tony Bianco have been on my list for ages.
I've been loving Miaou.
A cover-up for the beach.
H&M
This sheer dress from H&M is the perfect piece for summer.
A boatneck tank.
I like having a staple long black skirt.
My friend told me she buys all her swimwear from H&M.
I like a tankini.
Matching bottoms.
A sweet powder-pink slip.
Elevated basics, like knit tanks.
Nordstrom
A linen mini.
The most classic summer flip-flop.
If you don't have a white cotton skirt yet.
I gravitate to simple swimwear, but as I build out my collection, I've been trying to include colorful ones too.
This green is fun.
I've been considering jelly flats.
I'm a Courrèges fan.
I'd definitely pack kitten-heel sandals.
Dôen dresses are lovely.
Timeless.
How could I not wish for this Jacquemus beach towel?
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