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Despite writing about packing and vacation planning all day long, I’m not exactly the expert in actually doing either in a responsible manner. Usually, I think about making a packing list all the way up to a few hours before my actual flight, at which point I’m stuck throwing tons of pieces into my carry-on and hoping for the best. The result? Me ending up in Berlin without a coat, jacket, or any outerwear option at all or touching down in Mexico City sans a single pair of walking shoes.
Given that I’m flying to Miami for the Formula One Grand Prix in roughly 24 hours and have yet to take out my suitcase, I clearly haven’t learned my lesson. Luckily, I live in a city that allows me to never be more than a walk, train ride, or cab away from Zara, where right now, everything in stock feels primed for a tropical vacation. Ahead, see which items I’m planning to buy and pack when I sprint over to whichever one is closest to before I take off tomorrow.
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Contrasting Midi Dress
$60
Dropwaist dresses have been living rent free in my mind for months now. They’re simply too pretty not to be.
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Rhinestone Bikini Top
$30
Not gonna lie, I would believe this bikini was designer and therefore $300+ if you told me it was.
Shop the matching Sparkly Bikini Bottom ($28).
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Linen Palazzo Pants
$70
Breezy linen pants are my favorite airport trousers in the spring and summer. Nothing in the world is more comfortable and you skip the annoying part when you land in a warmer location and you’re melting because you dressed for your departure city.
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Oversized Ramie Shirt
$50
A linen button-down is my ultimate packing item.
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Heeled Ankle Bracelet Sandals
$50
I saw these in person and fell hard for them. They’re very simple and chic.
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Ruched Asymmetric Top
$30
I’m cheering for the team in red, so of course, this red set with delicate, gold hardware is coming with me.
Shop the matching Draped Midi Skirt ($36).
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Ruffled Dress
$46
Nothing says Miami like a sheer, cutout dress. Count me in.
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Open-Back Linen-Blend Top
$36
Tip: Click the link and look at the photos of the back of this top. You won’t be sorry.
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Strappy-Toe Post-Heeled Leather Sandals
$80
I actually already bought these last week for this trip, so I guess I’m not completely ill prepared.
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Raffia Earrings
$23
Sofia Richie’s hot-pink Oscar de la Renta earrings from her wedding weekend and honeymoon inspired me to consider bringing back colorful, statement baubles.
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Midi Dress
$60
There’s no such thing as too many little white dresses—especially in the summer and especially especially in Miami.
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Striped Organza Dress
$50
This is my kind of cover up.
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Poplin Shirt
$36
Nothing is as satisfying as a fresh poplin shirt.
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Buckled Shoulder Knit Dress
$70
The hardware on this LBD is too chic to pass up—period.
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Braided Strap Swimsuit
$48
I’m a big fan of a classic, elegant one-piece.
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Midi Dress
$90
Oh, she’s good.
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Heeled Metallic Leather Slides
$80
I’ll be needing to do a lot of daytime dressing to nighttime dressing, and a pair of statement, formal footwear is a must for that. These will be perfect.
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Off-the-Shoulder Rib Dress
$40
Hello, gorgeous.
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Half Moon Earrings
$23
Jewelry makes the biggest difference when it comes to a vacation wardrobe. Don’t sleep on it.
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Jute Tote Bag
$50
My new designer-looking beach bag.
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Crossed Strap Bikini Top
$30
This color had my jaw on the floor when I first scrolled past it.
Shop the matching Bikini Bottom ($28).
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Strapless Textured Dress
$60
Swoon.
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Flat Leather Sandals
$60
$36
These on-sale slides are just what I need for the beach.
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Knit Top With Metallic Thread
$28
Your favorite tank top, but better.
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Crochet Shorts
$36
You know I need to bring a pair of crochet hot pants.
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