2022 Resort Shopping Guide
đź“ŤSt. Pete, Florida
Dress || Similar Sandals || Tote Bag || Straw Hat || Earrings || Bracelet
This is a sequel to one of my favorite blog posts from last year, a 2021 Resort Shopping Guide. Living in Florida, we’re pretty fortunate to have vacation-like weather for most of the year. It brings visitors from the northern states in the “harsh” winter months. Partnering with Cabana Life, one of my favorite women-owned companies seemed like the perfect opportunity to round up my favorite Resort Trends for the year 2022. Happy shopping!
Sun Protective Dresses
My love for Cabana Life is no secret! If you plan on jetting off to somewhere sunny this Spring Break, I highly recommend packing a dress or two from their collection. Each is embedded with UPF 50+ to help your skin be healthy and sunburn-free. Better still, they offer a rainbow of different patterns in almost countless styles. There’s a perfect piece for every member of your family.
Woven Straw Tote Bag
The first thing I grab to get ready for a beach vacation is my oversized rattan tote bag. It makes for a surprisingly great carry-on and holds whatever you need. About this time last year, I brought mine on our trip to Harbour Island. From wandering around the resort to scootering to another part of the island, it was incredibly practical.Â
Raffia Earrings
Raffia earrings are here to stay! I loved them last year, and I still love them today. The biggest difference in 365 days is the size. Raffia earrings seem to be even bolder than their 2021 counterpart. Because the material is so naturally light, you can truly make a huge statement without sacrificing your ears. These earrings from St. Armands Designs are favorites that I wear as often as the occasion allows.Â
Natural Inspired Sandals
It seems, each year I treat myself to a new pair of sandals. Since they are my number one shoe, I wear them almost every day, and they take a beating. The must-have pair for the year is this raffia pair from Carrie Forbes sandals. I get compliments each time I wear them, and they’ve been holding up so well! When finding a beach sandal, I recommend something that can be dressed up or down, just in case you opt for dinner afterward.
A Grand-Millennial Sun Hat
Do you want an additional piece of protection from the sun? How about an oversized straw hat! It’s incredible how much they help, even with the sunscreen and sunglasses. Last year, I splurged on this beautiful work of art from Sarah Bray Bermuda, and it was such a great investment! They are so many different styles to choose from. Plus, you can pick from a rainbow of ribbons (including vintager florals) to create a hat that perfectly fits your style!Â
Retro Inspired Sunglasses
Just like skincare, your eye health isn’t something to be taken lightly. That’s why, when I go to the beach, I say the bigger, the better! These cat-eye J. Crew specs have been my most used pair of sunglasses for years. They give off an updated Jackie O vibe. I love them so much, I have them in both tortoise and black.
Personalized Beach Towels
And don’t leave home without it! Your beach towel will wear so many hats on your day out to the sand and surf: blanket, hair wrap, coverup, and the list goes on! Weezie makes the closest thing you’ll find to the perfect beach towel. It’s soft and plush but somehow isn’t a magnet for all the sand you could pick up along the way. As a great alternative that is so much easier to pack, I can’t wait to start carrying around my new Julia Amory Pareo for whenever the mood strikes! Please visit the blog later this week to see how I style the latest addition to my wardrobe.Â
Vacation Worthy Reads
Although I’m typically partial to biographies on incredible women, I’m trying to sprinkle in more lighthearted novels. So far into 2022, I’ve been doing a pretty good job of that! I have a long list of beach reads to pack along inside my rattan tote bag for my next vacation. One that I’ve heard so many great things about is aptly named Beach Read. It’s the top recommendation, and I can’t wait to have it on my bookshelf.Â
As the weather begins to warm up, be sure to treat yourself by filling your closet with new vacation-ready pieces. Find the joy in shopping for new destinations. Don’t forget to book an incredible trip along the way. Happy travels!
Love from Florida,
Katie
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