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I am proud I used only my carry-on backpack for this trip! Summer dresses that pack and unpack without a wrinkle are key for easy traveling with a carry-on.
What I wore the few days in San Diego:
Hat and dress from Anthropologie Polka dot bathing suit from ModCloth; coverup from Free PeopleDress (and matching bathing suit) from J.Crew; Tory Burch flip flops; headscarf from ModCloth
What I wore for two days in Disneyland:
My Minnie Outfit! Dress from Zulily; Mickey bag from the Disney Store; Minnie Crocs. I did go back to the hotel mid day and put on my sneakers and grabbed my hat. The ears hurt my head after a few hours lolPooh has been my fav since I was 1!Tank top from Zulily; shorts from Athleta; Reebox sneakers not shown; Disney headband from 1953 Designs (use code Janice15 for a discount!)
What I wore at Universal Studios:
Cotton On dress was thrifted; Reebox sneakers from QVC; jean jacket from Stitch Fix. Love my Griffindor mask I got there!
I also had on a black bikini from J.Crew underneath a bunch of these outfits. We lucked out with having nice and even a little rainy weather while in California. In the past it’s been super hot in August out there and I knew to be prepared for the heat. Didn’t need to on this trip! The swimsuit underneath helps a lot with the water rides and sweating. We got soaked on literally all of them in both Disneyland and Universal. You dry faster 🙂
I can still feel the hot sun on my cheeks, the warm water washing over my toes while I take a deep breath of island life. Ahhhh, peace washes over me.
I usually pack all my belongings in one carry-on bag and I did NOT for this trip. I knew I wasn’t doing laundry and I would be sweaty, therefore rewearing clothes was going to be limited. I was correct.
I only brought two pairs of shorts, the pink ones below (Boden) and a Target jean short pair. Other than that I wore dresses and coverups. For shoes I flew and wore to dinner a few times my black Salt Water sandals and then only brought two pairs of flip flops. That’s it for shoes!
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The prints!
Pink flip flops are iPanema, love them!Travel outfit- Madewell tank (Exact one) and Evereve pants; Dinner outfits: black Michael Stars dress, white floral dress (Nordstrom, older), J.Crew cover up (sold out sadly)
This Anthropologie dress above was one of my favorite to wear! It sold out ridiculously fast. Haven’t found anything similar but I do love this one too.
I brought four swimsuits with me but mostly wore these two:
Gap one-pieceJ.Crew strapless one piece (sold out but they have it in leopard print), matches the pattern in the cover up
I have had this Anthropologie hat for a couple of years and I love to travel with it because it is snug enough to stay on even with a wind blowing but breathable so I don’t sweat in it. Has been well worth the $50 I paid for it. It’s the rancher style, similar here.
Honestly the only thing I would have packed differently would have been warmer pajamas! It was cold in our room at night and I slept in the hotel provided bathrobe many of the nights, even after adjusting the air conditioning. Glad the issue wasn’t the other way around with it being too hot in the room 🙂
What’s your favorite thing to pack for a tropical vacation?
Momma Wanderer 