Fashion

The Four Codes of a Vacation Wardrobe

Montce Bikini, Farm Rio Pants, Magda Butrym Head Scarf, Eliou Necklace

My most recent trip was the kind where the house set the mood before the suitcase was unpacked. We stayed at Casa Rosada in Sayulita, a Summer Thornton-designed house full of color and texture, with pink walls, tiled corners, woven details, and an indoor-outdoor ease that makes everything feel more vacation the second you walk in.

Once I hung everything up, my closet became a little moodboard of its own. Brightly colored swim, tropical printed dresses, raffia and shell details, all of it felt right at home. The look that set the tone, a butterfly bikini top with yellow-and-white printed pants and a crochet headscarf, was the kind of outfit that could only live by the sea.

That spirit carried through everything I packed, and it kept coming back to four codes that, to me, make a vacation wardrobe.

Swim That Dresses Up

The bikini that goes straight from the pool to a long lunch, paired with a printed pant, a beaded necklace, or a wrap skirt. The suit with enough personality to be the outfit.

The Tropical-Print Dress

The dress that does the most with the least effort. The right print holds its own against green palms, pink casita walls, and the wash of a late sunset.

A Textural Moment

Raffia, shells, woven details, sculptural extras. Texture is what gives a vacation look its dimension. A raffia-trimmed bag, a beaded fish clutch, a pair of shell earrings.

The Pareo

The piece that keeps changing the plan. Tie it as a skirt over a bikini, twist it into a top with linen pants, wear it as a wrap once the evening cools down. The easiest way to infuse the unhurried energy of vacation into your look.

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Amazon Sundays: Resort Mood

Amazon Bikini & Pareo, Call It By Your Name Tote & Pouch (customize yours here), Janessa Leone Hat

This week’s Amazon edit is full of resort pieces that bring vacation energy the second you put them on. I packed a few of these myself for our trip to Mexico, like this zigzag print bikini and pink printed pareo, a full poolside look for under $60. This 100% cotton pareo is one not to miss. It comes in so many cute prints, the quality is amazing, and it’s become an essential in my beach bag because I can style it so many different ways. Twist into a top and wear it with linen pants, tie it as a halter dress for lunch, or wrap it as a maxi skirt over a bikini. It works beyond the beach without taking up extra room in my suitcase.

It’s the accessories here that really bring a simple beach look to life. Whether it’s a beaded tote bag (I have this one and I love it), shell earrings, or a pair of pink jelly sandals, the finishing touch elevates without feeling overdone. For more resort inspiration, visit the JB Amazon Shop and Amazon Storefront, updated with seasonal new finds weekly.

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Cart Confidential Vol. 38

One look at my cart this week and it’s clear summer has officially arrived (or at least it’s right around the corner!). The color palette feels sun-kissed, in rich oranges and moss greens, with little touches of fringe, wood, and mesh that make everything feel more special up close. We’ve officially settled into the time of year where I’m gravitating toward pieces that feel really easy but still have something charming about them.

For the littles, it’s warm weather pieces with ruffles, embroidery, and crochet. The girls have been very into my seashell jewelry lately, so this DIY necklace-making kit felt like the perfect summer craft for the girls, something sweet they can make their own.

For the house, I’m drawn to texture you can actually see and feel, especially in pieces that work for outdoor entertaining. Lunch by the pool has become the plan of choice these days, so anything with a woven edge or a burst of color feels like the easiest way to make a tablescape feel intentional.

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The Summer Swirl

Zimmermann Top & Shorts, Janessa Leone Hat, Sherman Field Necklaces, Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses

Tie-dye has always belonged to summer, the kind of print that brings back memories of summer camp crafts, backyard afternoons, and the fun of turning something plain into something completely one-of-a-kind. It’s nostalgic in the best way, familiar without feeling expected, and somehow always finds its way back into my wardrobe when the weather gets warm.

This season’s takes feel like the best version yet, with swirled silk sets, printed bikinis, watercolor dresses, and whimsical jewelry and accessories that finish the look. The swirls and spirals I loved as a child, reimagined for the way I dress now, with all the same playful charm that made us fall for it in the first place.