my packing list

Vacation season is here or near.  This is my go-to packing list for going away (including staying at a shorehouse rental, which incidentally is why I started this list since 1998):

1. Bikinis
2. Underwear
3. Bras
4. Sleep T-shirt & shorts
5. Jeans
6. Shorts
7. Tops (dressy & casual)
8. Dresses
9. Shoes (dressy & casual)
10. Sneakers
11. Gym clothes (sport bras, shorts, tanks)
12. Gym socks
13. Baseball cap
14. Jean jacket / cardigan sweater
15. Zip-up hoodie
16. Long sweat pants (for cold a/c)
17. Long-sleeve shirts (for cold a/c)
18. Bathrobe
19. Big J. Lo Sun Hat (for beach)
20. Camera & Battery charger
21. Hairdryer
22. Toiletries & Makeup
23. Passport / Driver’s License
24. Flight Itinerary / Online Boarding Pass
25. Cash / Credit Card / Insurance Card
26. Eyeglasses & Sunglasses
27. Jewelry
28. Evening Purse / Clutch
29. iPod & Charger
30. Cell Phone Charger
31. Advil / Airborne
32. Books / Magazines
33. Beach Tote bag
34. Beach towel & blanket
35. Sunscreen & Aloe gel
36. Mosquito OFF! fan & extra batteries
37. Bath & Face towels
38. Plastic bags for laundry, wet clothes
39. Umbrella
40. Slippers (for hotel room)

I don’t pack all 40 types of items, but I edit appropriately for the specific trip.  If I scan this while packing, I don’t forget anything essential.  Hope it helps you out!

Anything that I should add to my packing list?
Or, just tell me where your next planned vacation is.  I’d love to hear it!

Jacquard Noir

Theia jacquard paper bag dress (no longer available); L.K. Bennett Sledge2 pump in taupe leather (no longer available)

Sorry for the blurry double pictures, they were taken in mere seconds and they were the only 2 that did not come out super blurry.  I finally got to wear the Theia dress out to dinner in NYC (first mentioned in this post).  What a great dress, so flattering and very feminine.  Very Mad Men-esque.  Or, Breakfast at Tiffany’s (a non-black version).

You can’t see the back (blurry pics again), but it had a low scoop back.  I think the dress is called paper bag because of the detailed pleats where the skirt meets the bodice.  And there was crinoline underneath the skirt.  How very retro.  I think I need to take better close-up shots the next time I wear this, ha.

Can you notice I flat-ironed my hair?  I liked the look and it seemed to make my hair length appear longer than usual.  But, stupidly, I forgot my heat protectant spray so my hair is a little fried now.  😦

All in all, it was a fabulous night out and I felt I dressed the part.

What’s your favorite “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” type dress?  I would love to hear about it!  xo

ETA:  Here’s a few jacquard dress options, if you’d like to have a whirl in a girly dress:

ASOS Petite Party Dress

ASOS Lantern Dress

The 1st dress, BB Dakota, was very popular among bloggers since December and I’m pleasantly surprised it’s still available for purchase.  I love that dress!