5 Things I Want This Week: Spring Break

This week’s edition of my shopping addiction files feels especially justified because the city decided to start feeling like California this weekend, which can only mean one thing: spring break is dangerously close. 

This absolutely scorching forty degree weather has naturally derailed my ability to think about anything practical. Instead, I’ve been sourcing bikinis and convincing myself that it is time to photosynthesize. 

So while it may technically still be winter, my brain has already relocated somewhere much sunnier. Here is a list of pieces that are fueling my dreams of long beach days, frying to a crisp, heading back to shower and changing into a perfect outfit, and then biking to dinner… and doing it all over again the next day.

Songmont Small Gather Bag

Songmont has been building a very well deserved reputation in the mid-range bag category. The silhouette of this bag is simultaneously effortless and architectural, and the gathered detail gives it this softness and dimension that most bags at this price point simply don't bother with. The navy color is such a transitional neutral, and it feels polished yet versatile enough to carry throughout the day.

Holli Studio Ana Leather Halter in Deep Bordeaux

The Ana halter introduces an unexpected material into warm-weather dressing. The deep Bordeaux leather gives the piece this richness and structure, while the minimal cut ensures it remains wearable within a relaxed seasonal wardrobe. Rather than functioning exclusively as outerwear or statement layering, the material becomes an effective way to add weight to lighter seasonal fabrics. 

Havaianas Square-Toe Flip-Flop

Yes, they’re Havaianas. Yes, I have owned and lost approximately a million pairs. And yes, I will still be buying more, because every summer someone tries to reinvent the sandal, and every summer we end up right back here. The Slim Square version is the sharper, sexier option on the classic, with a square toe, barely-there straps, and that long line profile that elongates your legs.

Triangl Vinca Black Bikini

I have done a lot of bikini testing over the years. As a self-proclaimed swimwear expert, I will always gravitate toward a little black bikini. This Triangl one is the hottest Alexis Ren, 2016 summer bikini on the market. It’s universally flattering and effortlessly versatile across skin tones. It’s the bikini you reach for when you just want to feel good.

Asta Resort Ana Top and Carolina Skirt

This is the exact kind of effortless set that I envision throwing on for a vacation dinner after tanning. The ivory sequins peeking through introduce texture and catch light without overwhelming the design, while the halter silhouette and long skirt keep the shape clean and modern. It’s a little sheer, a little resort, a little Capri. Paired with sandals or a heel, it easily transitions from dinner to drinks.

The best part of a good vacation wardrobe is not having to think about it once you arrive. You step off the plane and feel the warm air, knowing you are going to look and feel good.

In just a few weeks, I will update you from a beach somewhere in my little black Triangl bikini.

Xoxo,

Annie