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A Cabo Packing Link Extravaganza
Welcome to my Cabo travel round-up: a time intensive (damn these take forever), curated collection of (almost) everything I brought, forgot, and fell in love with (again) during my trip.
This is our fifth time traveling to Costa Palmas, which essentially makes it our home away from home, if home was a luxury beachfront community complete with a marina, golf course, Four Seasons hotel, and casual multimillion-dollar homes. Jenna and I both typically “work” during the biannual golf tournaments but this time it was only J who had to keep the golfers happy while I was the relaxed plus one.
Travel Day
If you follow me on insta, I’ve probably already bullied you into buying my most loved sweat set that I literally can’t stop wearing. Really into a straight bottom pant paired with my Vomero’s to give me legs for days. The matching sweatshirt is just so perfectly oversized and saves me when hotel room AC inevitably leaves me frozen. My duffle always has moxa heat packs, a kindle, magna electrolyte packet, a moleskin packed with my random notes, a ginger chew and probiotic face mist to ensure I arrive refreshed.
Tops
If I am being honest I always bring way too many tops and wear far too few. This white t by RLT is like my security blanket while traveling, a true workhorse that can be taken from day to night. Also brought a handful of tiny tanks from Aritzia and Brandy Melville that go with almost any bottom for that ‘borrowed from the boys’ piece I always incorporate when getting dressed. And if you don’t know the three words that define your style yet - please order Wear it Well by Allison Bornstein and thank me later. My tube top in natural from Calle del Mar is always on repeat as an elevated basic (my color was custom made but you can find it in another color way here). The day before we left I received this crewneck which I proceeded to wear over and over again.
Bottoms
I have worn this white skirt from reformation probably 50 times since I bought it last summer and am thinking I need to buy another as a back up because I would be lost without it. Packed my rat & boa snake print skirt, I’ve owned for a few years and just when I think I am done with it, I fall in love with it all over again, effortless paired with a CDM Bandeau and linen blazer. Wouldn’t dream of going on vacation without my sporty & rich disco shorts which have me in such a chokehold, I won’t admit how many pairs I have. I was really excited to link my Enza Costa Linen Trousers which are beyond cool but have been removed from the website.
Swim
I can’t say I’m not open to new swimwear brands but I will say that I have my favorites and it’s going to take a lot to pry me away. Bond Eye Gracie Balconetee and Christy Brief in lavender floral was my most recent purchase as I have learned as a ‘summer’ that this color literally makes me more beautiful. Tropic of C Equator top and Praia bottom is hands down the best basic string triangle bikini you will ever wear (I have 4 colors and may just have 5 by the time I am done writing this). Slate swim Rain top and Jade bottom are also top of my list when it comes to comfort if you are looking for a bikini that you literally forget you are wearing its so soft.
Jewelry
Time to spend all your money. Just kidding, we have Dorsey to the rescue. I have so much fun stacking and swapping necklaces on vacation, something I normally don’t make time for in the morning. My base is Dorsey James Bezel (15 inch) and/or Cuban Chocker. The fun pearl necklace I wore this trip is sadly sold out but I found a few comparable options here and here. Earrings by Fie Isolde Alfa Diamond Hoops Light (she has generously shared 10% off for you all with code Natazia10). For night I wore these drop earrings that were a HUGE hit (and honestly perfect for mothers day if you are needing a gift). Of course my clash bracelet stayed locked securely on my arm and my usual rings stayed on leaving me with crazy tan lines that I only notice once I get home I pop everything into this cleaner because I want all my diamonds shiny at all times.
Shoes
My shoe of summer is The Demi in Butter Nappa, cannot believe how comfortable they are straight out of the box. Normally a 39 but got a 39.5. Chloe Jelly Sandal are my newest addition thanks to one of my epic friends who gifted them to me for my birthday. I wished I had the Jo Flip Flop in Guava but I continue to patiently wait for it to come back in stock in my size - linking it here probably wont help my cause. The real hero of the trip were my Rothy’s flip flops in black that they discontinued for reasons I can’t begin to understand - most comfortable shoe ever and so flattering on the foot - should we petition for them to bring it back??
Habits I Keep Up
My morning routine. No matter where I am in the world I wake up an hour before needing to be anywhere, take my probiotics, drink a warm drink and have breakfast (usually room service to ensure maximal chill). Rest + Digest tea EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. after dinner - especially when my days are spent in a bikini, I want zero bloat (and yes if the room doesn’t have a kettle, I call the front desk and request one). Exercise also stays in my routine, I don’t stress about the length of time but rather that I get some type of intentional movement in each day. This trip it was lots of 15-20 minute ab and glute focused workouts on Pyro by Kirsty Godso featuring my favorite pilates ball that I bring everywhere.
Forgot
Majorly bummed that I left my Dixie sunglasses in the car, luckily I had my ride or die Prada Symbole in Transparent Grey packed which carried me through the weekend. I’ve learned that I need my glasses to be both light in lens color and light in weight to keep them on.
MVP’s of the Trip
Wished I had brought another paid of whipped boxers, inevitable that I end up in these every night, even under sweatpants, literally better than being naked. Dorsey James Bezel can’t be beat, it just makes every outfit look polished, even when you’re just in a ratty vintage t (that high low combo is my personal fav). Hat Attack Bucket Hat is 10/10 for me always, have had it for over 3 years and it never gets old, easy to pack and gives the best sun protection while still being flexible. I try to only bring one bag per trip and this time it was my mini puzzle in light pear.
Reading
The Last Flight by Julie Clark and my never ending email inbox.
Listening To
Local birdsong, End of the World by Miley Cyrus, Binaural Beats for Healing and an audio book for bookclub at 1.4 hyper speed.
Eating
A concerning amount of papaya with lime, poke bowls with tofu instead of fish, lots of steak and cooked veggies, lemon sorbet (gasp the acupuncturist ate something cold) and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich packed by the hotel to eat on the plane.
Drinking
Sparkling water with lime all day every day, a tiny sip of Rose by , green juice with pineapple (J craves this so I recreated here), Coconut water fresh from the coconut, Rest + Digest Tea every night.
Thanks for this! It's a fabulous list! What are the sandals you are wearing in the image with the white blazer?
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