Shorts: Aritzia l T-Shirt: c/o Joe Fresh l Sandals: Nordstrom (similar) l Striped top: Old Navy (similar)

Hoola Zero Tanlines: Benefit Cosmetics l Eyeshadow Duo: Benefit Cosmetics l Lipstick: Benefit Cosmetics l Sunscreen: The Detox Market l After Sun: Avene l Eau Thermale: Avene

Bikini: c/o Bikini Village l Scarf: c/o Joe Fresh

Body Fragrance: c/o Delectable l Multi-Stick Highlighter: The Face Shop l Multi-Stick Contour: The Face Shop l Necklace: Julie Vos

Luggage: c/o Hey’s l Shoes: Pretty Small Shoes

Headhphones: c/o Sudio Sweden l Pink beach cover-up: c/o San Diego Hat Company

Sunglasses from top to bottom: Le Specs l ban.do l Kate Spade l ban.do

Hat: c/o San Diego Hat Company l Yellow Dress: Zara l Yellow Printed Dress: Old Navy l Denim Dress: c/o Joe Fresh

Our beach vacation is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited to jump on the plane and head down south. I know I’ve shared an overload of vacay posts here and on Instagram over the past few weeks (suncare, travel style), but I hope with March break coming up that some of the info I’ve shared has been helpful to all of you.

Packing posts are probably some of my favorite reads from fellow bloggers because it gives me ideas about what to take on my next trip and what new items are available to make the most of my vacation. Today I’m sharing just a few things that I will be taking with me on my trip, from clothes to beauty to gadgets. See sources below each image above for shopping links.

I always love pretty dresses for vacay and I was able to pick up some really cute (and affordable) pieces from Old Navy, Joe Fresh, and Zara over the past few weeks that I’m dying to wear. I’ve also stocked up on an assortment of sunnies from various retailers that will complement my daily and evening looks. I like to buy cheap and chic eyewear because I always tend break them sooner or later, and cringe at the thought of damaging a really expensive pair.

Anyone else have an obsession with swimwear? I’ve got a different suit for every day we are away including this stunning Red Carter two-piece from Bikini Village that I can’t wait to wear! If you’re in the market for a new swimmer then you NEED to visit Bikini Village’s Instagram page right now to enter their amazing giveaway before it ends on March 10th. They are giving away one of their gorgeous bikini’s + a Fujifilm Instax Camera – the perfect vacation prize pack. Go enter now!

Another favorite item that I’m not leaving home without is my new Sudio Sweden Regent Headphones. I love my wireless earbuds from the brand that I’ve been using for months now, but these new super-comfortable headphones will be the perfect airplane accessory to watch movies and listen to music on our Expedia.ca vacation. Some key features are 24hr continuous playtime, bluetooth compatibility, and the cool interchangeable headphone caps like these marble ones I picked which match my Hey’s luggage just perfectly :) Be sure to use promo code “mintedmama” for 15% off at checkout!

I hope everyone has a great March break and you get some time to relax whether it’s at home or away somewhere warm!