Tomorrow I’m taking the boys to South Padre Island for Spring Break, and packing of course has been on my mind. I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite things that have made their way into my Getaway Bag to help get me through the next 5 days in comfort and hopefully a little bit of style.

one.) Susan Posnick lipstick in Miami is the perfect shade of coral. The bright pop of orange displays just how excited we are to get out of town, and the excellent formulation keeps lips uber soft! two.) Stella and Dot Sparkle Studs are the ultimate in Spring Break Essentials. At only $19, they look like 2 carat diamonds, but keeps you free from worry if one falls out in the ocean. three.) The very first romance novel I ever read was Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught–thank you Coco for introducing me! Who wants to read something heavy during Spring Break? Pour yourself another Salty Dog, kick back under a Palm Tree and fall in love with Whitney Stone and Clayton Westmoreland. four.) Coola Sunscreen. My. Absolute. Favorite. five.) I keep telling you the Getaway Bag is my number one essential from Stella and Dot. EVERYONE needs one for Spring Break travels! six.) These Lace-Up flats by Ivanka Trump are stellar. Including these flats in your Getaway Bag are essential for two reasons: one, flats are necessary for travel and keeps your ensemble casual and two, the lace-up element provides a cool, en-trend addition to your outfit, elevating simple black shorts and a white T to a dinner worthy look. seven.) A fun graphic T goes a long way on Spring Break. They are playful and comfortable–everything Spring Break should be. eight.) The Riad Necklace. This necklace launched in January and quickly became a best seller. It can be worn multiple ways and highlights the tassel trend, the layering trend and the mixed metal trend. No brainer.

one.) Susan Posnick lipstick in Miami

two.) Stella and Dot Sparkle Studs

three.) Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught

four.) Coola Sunscreen SPF 50 in Fresh Mango Scent

five.) Stella and Dot Getaway Bag

six.) Ivanka Trump Tropical Ballet Flat

seven.) I know Guacamole is Extra T-Shirt

eight.) Stella and Dot Riad Necklace

*Note: The Art of Living Beautifully would like to thank Rachel Connell for this excellent suggestion in post topics–xoxo

-ciao for now-

lauren