I'm obsessed with the eyelet hem on this dress. It feels very romantic, and the dress is just easy to "pull on." I love that dresses take little effort but actually make it look like you tried. The fabric on this one is breathable in the heat and airy enough for humid destinations. 

Since the dress was one color, I wanted to bring in some personality with the accessories. I love this pink bow purse. It's so girly and this ballerina pink color is one of my faves. 

The necklace allows you to choose which charms you want and how to organize them. You can reconfigure for different outfits. I loved the colors in the wedges as they would work with a lot of outfits. They would also match the two outfits above. 

This last dress is another great option for dressing up or dressing down. You could explore all day if you swap the heels with some white sneakers. But the real MVP here is the white wide-brim hat as it protects you from the sun while looking super cute.

The white bow heels are elegant without being impractical, and the baroque pearl bracelet is the quiet little finishing touch that makes the whole look feel intentional.

Luggage and Bags

Let's start here, because well, everyone needs a bag to travel. I love these sets from Amazon. They come in cute colors (the pink blush if my favorite) and have three different sizes to choose from. And while you're at it, grab this cup holder for your carry on. I like this one in particular because it has a zip pocket in the front that's perfect for your passport, and a pocket on the back for your phone. I usually travel alone and trying to hold all these things at once is stressful. Especially true when you have to go to the bathroom, like where am I putting this stuff??

Now, let's talk about the essentials for inside your luggage. I love organizing my clothes with packing cubes. I usually use a packing cube for each "type" of clothing. I'll have one for shirts, one for bathing suits, etc. It helps me stay organized when I'm at the hotel too. This past trip to Belize, I was moving to a different hotel every few days, so it was pointless to unpack. I just kept everything in my cubes. 

I'm not the biggest fan of bringing jewelry on vacation, but if you are, you definitely need this jewelry case to keep everything organized. I hate having to untangle necklaces, and why am I so bad at it too? Anyway, this one will keep your necklaces tangle free and also comes in that soft pink that I love. There are two other bags I never travel without- a waterproof bag and a laundry bag. The waterproof bag can come in handy in so many scenarios. I use it when I'm going on any water activity like snorkeling, diving, etc. It's also great if you need to pack any wet bathing suits. I like this one in particular because there's a bunch of size options (the larger ones are backpack style), and it comes with a waterproof phone case too. The phone case is great for tubing, water parks, the beach, etc. Now let's talk laundry... there's nothing worse than putting your dirty clothes with your clean clothes. I need to make sure that smell is closed up. These ones are a good size, and they come in some cute designs. I, of course, love the sun one the most. 

Lastly, you need a good backpack when traveling. I used this one on my last trip, and it worked out perfectly. My favorite part is the "hidden" zipper pocket in the back that's perfect for your passport and some cash. I also travel with my tablet, and it has the padded sleeve inside. If you have a larger laptop, there is a larger size available with a standalone compartment that might be better for larger devices. I'm not trying to kill my back, so I usually just bring a tablet with a portable keyboard/mouse. I like to watch TV on it when I'm relaxing in the hotel at night, and then if I have to do some work, I just add on the keyboard. Oh and the backpack has the strap on the back so you can attach it to your suitcase handle (very handy).