9 January 2026

New Finds on My Radar: Vacation Edition

New Finds on My Radar: Vacation Edition

With an upcoming trip to Cabo, it felt like the perfect time to round up all of the vacation finds worth noting. What started as a Mexico getaway has become a favorite tradition and some really special time with my parents, something I look forward to every year ❤️

Naturally, in the weeks leading up to a trip, what to wear (and pack) is always top of mind. After some very serious “research,” I’m sharing my favorite vacation finds: wishlist items, tried-and-true pieces, and a few things my credit card wishes I hadn’t discovered.

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SHADES OF GREEN

1. Fish bag | 2. Necklace, more here | 3. T-shirt | 4. Book | 5. Earrings | 6. Striped shorts | 7. Bronzing drops | 8. Staud sandals | 9. Jil Sander bag | 10. Swimsuit | 11. Denim shorts | 12. Sandals | 13. Dress

Two things I’m dangerously close to buying: these Staud button sandals and this Jil Sander bag my mom put on my radar years ago (now I see it everywhere).

One thing I did actually buy: this necklace — and after getting it in the mail, I have zero regrets.

This fish handbag took over my IG last summer, and I finally see the vision.

 

SPLASH OF COLOR

1. Sarong | 2. Bikini top | 3. Bottoms | 4. Josie Maran fragrance mist | 5. Striped dress | 6. Necklace | 7. Hat | 8. Beach towel | 9. Lie Studio tote | 10. Gianvito Rossi heels

If you haven’t heard of Monday Swimwear yet, consider this your sign. Some of my favorite swimsuits with quality that’s truly worth it… this orange set has already made its way into my suitcase.

These Gianvito Rossi heels are at the top of my vacation wishlist, but the price sent me straight to this Amazon dupe.

 

COOL TONE CHIC

1. Brown dress | 2. Earrings | 3. Bikini top | 4. Bottoms | 5. Bracelet | 6. Bucket hat | 7. A.EMERY sandals | 8. Teal coverup | 9. Terry bikini set | 10. Shell dish | 11. Mango tote, similar here | 12. Fish bag | 13. Zimmermann dress

My inspo for this roundup was “The Row” vacation: simple colors, minimal prints, and effortlessly cool.

Everyone needs a good bucket hat after a little too much sun, and this one feels especially chic. More options here.

This teal cover-up shirt feels understated and elevated. Throw it on with denim shorts, these A.Emery sandals (Amazon dupe here), and a bucket hat for an easy vacation look that just works.

 

BONUS FAVORITES

1. Swimsuit, more here | 2. Heels | 3. Reformation dress | 4. Ulla Johnson dress | 5. Necklace | 6. Flip flops | 7. YSL clutch| 8. Shimmer oil | 9. Sunglasses | 10. Silver cuff

 

MUTED MUST-HAVES

1. Alemais dress | 2. Necklace | 3. Swimsuit top | 4. Bottoms | 5. Earrings | 6. Beaded bag | 7. Jeffrey Campbell jelly sandals | 8. Linen robe | 9. Ulla Johnson dress | 10. Sisley highlighter blush | 11. Jil Sander bag

 

Happy Vacationing! ☀️

 

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