Over 10 days we will be spending some time with my grandparents* and on a short cruise to Cozumel and back to Florida.
*these cool folks
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| Photo by Lucy Hewett |
This is my first vacation in 2 years and I'm SO ready. (beyond ready. wish i was leaving right this minute.)
I am excited for 10 days full of sun, sand, ocean, reading, my grandparents, good food and quality husbandry time. (I also will not be blogging! If I get antsy, I might start researching some projects that I am planning for this summer :) )
As soon as our flights and cruise tickets were booked, my pre-spring break Maxxinista vibes sent me directly to TJ MAXX (of course). In Spring Breakinista fashion, I picked up these beauties in anticipation for our vacation.
$98.00 BCBG shoes for $39.99. Not too shabby.
Generally, when I have a trip coming up, I head straight to the store(s) and stock up on lots of cheap trendy clothes. Instead of the usual impulsive vacation buy, I only bought these shoes and bowed out of TJ Maxx gracefully without apparel. (My accelerating rate of maturity is impressive, I know.)
I have some heels and some flats, but these are:
1. not too tall
2. not too short
3. look fairly comfortable (time will tell)
4. can dress up or dress casual
1. not too tall
2. not too short
3. look fairly comfortable (time will tell)
4. can dress up or dress casual
Each of us are only taking a carry on suitcase for 10 days, so multi-functional outfits will be imperative.
I decided to check my closet before I made any unnecessary clothing purchases. I've gained some weight since last summer (probably because I eat too much pulled pork as explained here), so I was a little worried. I tore my closet apart and tried on all my warm weather clothes and dresses. I was impressed on what I found, what still fit, and the fun outfits I created out of clothes that I forgot about! (It's amazing how 6 months of cold weather can freeze your memory.)
When it was all said and done, I ended up purchasing some basic items that will hopefully transcend trends, and be wearable for a few years. These can all be paired up with my trendier closet clothes!
1. full length black maxi dress/bathing suit cover up $19.99 (orig. $40)
2. white short sleeve henley top $14.99
3. restocked my basic black and white tank tops $12.99
4. comfy calvin klein cargo capris $19.99 (orig. $59)
5. nuetral long sleeve light weight cardigan $17.99 (orig. $70)
My entire spring breakinista purchases were under $140. I should be all set for spring and summer this year!
What is your favorite find this spring?
happy spring! xo
*I'll be back to blogging the first week of May. Hopefully, with some awesome pictures!
*I'll be back to blogging the first week of May. Hopefully, with some awesome pictures!
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