Trip Packing!

Late next week I'll be off for some much needed R&R and to attend my best friend's wedding! I've been looking forward to this trip for such a long time and I just realized now that I have barely began thinking of what to pack aside from one dress that I know I'll be wearing to her bachelorette party.

It's going to be ridiculously hot since the wedding will be at the beach but escaping the cold DC weather right now is a God send!

So far I know I'm going to bring:

- 2 swim suits (1 one piece, 1 bikini)
- shorts
- tank tops
- gladiator sandals
- one pair of black flats (?)
- skinny jeans
- dresses
- leggings
- light jacket

I'm in a quandry on what dresses to bring because I have too many that I want to wear in the heat. I guess thats a good problem to have though! hehe...

on gilt groupe

I love this olive cowl neck silk dress from Alexander Mcqueen. I purchased a dress a little while back from an amazing etsy designer that is similar to this dress except it is sleeveless made from dupioni silk in a gold-greenish hue.

If you've got the cash, it's available over at Gilt!

my etsy want of the day

The twiggy- white sporty mini dress or tunic with huge funnel/ cowl neck long sleeves and cute pockets by J. Alvo

Jackie Alvo is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, with a bachelor’s degree in fashion design, my design esthetic is inspired by everything I see, hear, and read, usually translated in to hip, modern, clean designs that work with the fabric's natural properties.

She has a number of pieces that I would love love to purchase (perhaps with my tax refund? haha!) includign a cowl neck sweater dress and a wonderful ultra-light weight jacket.