Fashion
The Palm Heights Packing Edit
When packing for Palm Heights, I always start with pieces that feel expressive and fun to wear. It’s the kind of destination where getting dressed is part of the experience where color, shape, and texture naturally take the lead. I gravitate toward statement silhouettes and saturated hues.
For this trip, that meant anchoring looks around printed silk separates, fluid dresses, and swim that reads as part of the outfit rather than something worn only to the water. A Pucci silk skirt that slips on over a swimsuit for lunch, wide-leg linen-blend pants that carry through the afternoon, a roomy beach bag that goes everywhere, and jewelry that adds contrast and texture as the day shifts into night.
Instead of packing for every possible scenario, I work from a loose framework — a way of editing that keeps the suitcase versatile, playful, and ready for how the days actually unfold.
The Palm Heights Packing Formula
Swimwear:
One-pieces and bikinis in color or contrast designed to layer with skirts, pants, and shirts.
Dresses:
Dresses with print, color, or texture that hold their own at night and take well to accessories — styled with statement jewelry, heels, or a bag that shifts the look.
Day Separates:
Silk skirts, wide-leg pants, and beach shirts designed for mixing — worn over swim, paired together, and finished with accessories throughout the day.
Light Layers:
Dusters, kaftans, or maxi tops that add shape and flow, transitioning easily from day to evening with jewelry and shoes.
Shoes:
Flip-flops for beach to lunch, and a color-forward heel designed for long evenings.
Accessories:
Bags and jewelry meant to be layered, stacked, and swapped — pieces that bring color, contrast, and personality to every combination.
It’s about building a suitcase that feels easy and inviting — filled with pieces you’ll reach for again and again, ready for long days, warm nights, and whatever the trip unfolds into.
If you want to see how everything came together once we arrived, I shared a quick “unpack with me” video from Palm Heights in my Substack. In it I walk through the bags, shoes and clothing I actually brought—
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my rainbow sequin Chanel bag (so fun for a beach vacation)
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the little Prada mini wicker bag that works with everything
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my new Chanel 25 raffia travel bag
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and the swimsuits I never skip on a warm‑weather trip.
You can watch the full unpack with me Palm Heights video on Substack
Fashion
Swim That Stands Out
I’ve always preferred swimwear with a point of view, something in the texture, color, or shape that feels memorable right away. The pieces here reflect that: sculptural one-pieces, high-waisted sets, and bikinis with distinctive finishes that feel like a full look from the start. There’s a balance of bold color, graphic pattern, and refined detail that gives each suit its own presence.
Shape sets the foundation. One-shoulder silhouettes, supportive bandeaus, structured tops, and high-rise bottoms create a strong, flattering line, while fabrics feel smooth and substantial with just the right amount of hold.
Details bring everything forward. Floral appliqués, tie styles, fun fringe, and gold accents add a dimension that feels natural and elevated.
Color and print add personality. Saturated tones like green, and citrus sit alongside botanical florals and vintage-inspired patterns, creating a mix that feels fresh and wearable.
A simple sarong, wrap skirt, or oversized shirt turns each piece into an easy, complete look beyond the beach.
Fashion
Elegant Boho Summer Resort Wear for Women
Alemais Dress, Magda Butrym Scarf, Saint Laurent Sunglasses, Jenna Blake & Le Sun Dial Necklaces, JB X Margaux Sandals
Romantic boho is rooted in a sense of ease and individuality—clothing that feels expressive, feminine, and thoughtfully constructed. It’s defined by fluid shapes, artisanal detail, and natural materials that create a look that feels collected over time.
Designers like Zimmermann, Alemais, Etro, and Doen approach this aesthetic through soft tailoring, intricate finishes, and pieces that carry movement. You’ll see elements like fine embroidery, airy fabrics, layered prints, and hand-worked textures that give each piece a distinct point of view.
Begin with a fluid silhouette
Maxi dresses, tiered midis, and softly shaped minis form the foundation. Fabrics like cotton voile, gauze, and silk blends allow for movement while maintaining structure. A printed or detailed dress naturally anchors the outfit.
Focus on crafted detail
Pintucks, lace insets, stitched motifs, and subtle embellishments add interest in a considered way. These are the details that give the pieces presence without requiring additional styling.
Accessories feel tactile and collected
Woven bags and slides, crochet sandals, beaded necklaces, and silk scarves complement the clothing without overpowering it. These elements reinforce the natural, textural quality of the style.
Fashion
The Chartreuse Edit
Soeur Sweater, Sea NY Pants, Ferragamo Heels, Hermes Bag (similar, less expensive here), Janessa Leone Hat, Dior Sunglasses
Chartreuse sits between green and yellow, with a brightness that immediately shifts a look. It carries a certain clarity—vivid, expressive, and surprisingly versatile.
As a full look:
Worn head-to-toe, it reads as a confident statement. A satiny dress, a tailored set, or a tonal pairing of skirt and sandal creates a clean, uninterrupted line that lets the color speak for itself.
Through individual pieces:
A single addition—a satin skirt, a lightweight jacket, a knit—introduces a fresh element to an otherwise neutral outfit. It pairs naturally with white, cream, denim, and softer earth tones.
In detail and finish:
Beading, lace taffeta, and a subtle sheen add depth, giving each piece its own character within the same palette.
Accessories that carry it:
Ballerina flats, an embroidered bag, and tinted sunglasses offer a lighter way in, adding interest without shifting the entire look.
Floral Mini Bag
Floral embroidery meets a sculptural silver flower bud handle — this bag is the kind of statement piece that makes the whole outfit.
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