Aloha again! On vacations like this one, I find myself packing a few dresses, a couple pairs of jeans and a few tops to rotate around. Of course, then the suitcase grows with the new items I find along the way... Thank you to two of the shops here at Hualalai, Seaside Beach and Seaside Active, for adding great pieces to my suitcase. With the warmer weather, I lean toward simpler silhouettes and materials. Only really need two sandals and a wedge or heel.
First outfit I went for white boyfriend jeans (Current/Elliott), Michael Kors wedges and my favorite J.Crew top, the 'Carrie' cami. Comfortable and effortless.
Photo Cred: Joan Davidson (the 3rd) / Production: Joan Davidson (the 2nd)
The dress above I bought in Vienna ages ago. Like all my dress, it got a major hem; fun trying to explain all that in our broken Italian and her broken English! While I think this dress leans more dressy, it's still fun to pair a sandal with it just to bring it down a couple notches. Then it can be a fun and slightly dressy lunch outfit. Dress is Max & Co and the shoes are Louise et Cie.
Photo Cred: Joan Davidson (the 3rd) / Joan Davidson (the 2nd)
This black dress, a brand called Motto 55, is one of my new finds! It's rooched from the bottom up on both sides, very form fitting. The material has SPF in it! I thought that was so wild! Very comfy and stylish and good for your skin! This dress could very easily be paired with a heel or a wedge and be quite fancy but I had more fun with just a cute flat sandal. My necklace is from the summer collection at J.Crew.
Photo Cred: Joan Davidson (the 3rd) / Joan Davidson (the 2nd)
This last dress is also new... It caught my eye a few times before I was able to try it on. It's James Perse and truly, so insanely soft. It is certainly a sneaky undergarment moment otherwise it would be a show. Not only is this dress super comfy but I feel so pretty and sleek as well. I paired this dress with the Michael Kors wedges too and a J.Crew necklace from this past holiday season. Initially I thought a long necklace would look better but it battled with the pocket.
For myself, the goal when packing a suitcase for your island or desert trip is simplicity. Keep it classic and clean. Toss in a print or two and some different jewelry. Don't forget your curling iron and mascara. Upon arrival, unpack and then find yourself poolside with a glass of rosé... Enjoy!