Two things I love—the beach and fashion. In a few short days, I’ll once again be sipping mimosas, soaking up rays and breathing the salty air in Perdido Key. The Write Dish will decidedly not ever be just a fashion blog. However, a few posts on “what I wore” may filter in on occasion.
A favorite tale my mother tells about me as a young child is when I toddled into a room with an outfit on and plainly stated “this is not the look I was going for”… I think I was three…
Despite this love for fashion, I have always been the penultimate packer. One vacation found me in Florida with a stuffed suitcase and only a few things I was able to piece together for a passable outfit.
Which leads to my next post. In the spirit of embracing adulthood—and the skill of planning ahead I was recently required to adopt when I gave birth nine months ago—I present to you “packing for Perdido Key.” I’ve curated a collection of actual outfits that include pieces other than the embarrassing sweatpants, t-shirts and gym clothes I’ve been almost exclusively living in since baby girl came.
When it comes to beach fashion, I’d best sum up my style as bohemian-casual. Think flowy kimono robes pulling double-duty as cover-ups, band t-shirts and jeans. I aimed to pack pieces that are low-key, comfortable and versatile.
Novella Royale Jane Robe, Paige button-fly jeans, Susto acid tee 
Novella Royale Jane Robe, Free People cut-offs, Dimmer Twins (#DBT) tee
A brand I absolutely adore is Novella Royale. I seriously lust after each new pattern when it’s launched. The price point is high, but I’ve acquired a piece here and there when sales hit and have a growing collection.
Novella Royale Linda trouser, Novella Royale Alice tank, Gola cheetah print sneakers 
Novella Royale Jane robe, Bishop & Young dress, Sbicca leather flip-flops
And keeping my mommy-style real, I’ve packed my “fancy” sweats and a few super casual outfits for just hanging out. I’ve also packed a jumpsuit and Frye slip-ons that are super comfortable for daily wear, but stylish enough for a glass of wine at an upscale restaurant.
North Face shorts, Venus bikini 
Novella Royale sweat pants and cropped sweat shirt, Free People tank, Minnetonka moccasins 
Jean skirt, J-Crew navy bikini, Minnetonka moccasins, Ryan Bingham coyote tee 
Chaser flutter-sleeve tank dress, Free People cut-offs, Ann Taylor snake print skinny belt 
J.O.A. navy animal-print jumpsuit, Frye Melanie perf slip-ons 
Patagonia Barely Baggies, Z-Supply cotton tee, Hard Tail lounge pants, Lucky Brand sweatshirt, Snoozies slippers
I don’t leave home without my Patagonia baggies. They’ve seen me through many adventures, and are as good as everyone says they are. Z-Supply is always a go-to brand for tees and Snoozies slippers are LIFE for this momma!
So, there you have it…what I’ve packed for the beach. And I didn’t forget to pack underwear, but some things are better left un-photographed…
Love,
L.N.
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