Here is a dreamy packing list for 5 days & 4 nights in Miami, just you and your love. :)
Miami style is all about being easy and breezy, with a touch of color and exotic flair. South Beach especially is very trendy and full of some AMAZING street style. So I knew I immediately wanted to use some flowy garments, global influenced accessories, touches of bright colors and a little bit of animal print!
With all of this in mind, I did my best to come up with some fantastic Miami looks with that were easy and breezy but also very on trend, but never losing her signature classic style! So below you will find 5 daytime, 4 beach, and 4 "night out" looks!
Miami Day 1
Daytime Outfit
The Look:
When I found this gorgeous maxi dress I couldn't not use it! Maxi dresses look gorgeous on nearly everyone, this one is so breezy and the colors are perfect for Miami. It's fun and bright, perfect for a day in such a vibrant city! For cover from the sun, or just a more laid back look add a classic -yet very on-trend- jean jacket and a punchy fedora. Hats are always chic for summer, but especially important somewhere so sunny. No one wants a sunburnt face on the first day of a romantic vacation! To accessorize this look I added these GORGEOUS heels so light for summer, but so detailed! These can definitely be swapped for the sandals featured in any of the other looks for comfort! But these were too beautiful not to show! Classic aviators are always perfect, but keep it simple with such a colorful ensemble. This beautiful white fossil bag is the perfect size for walking around the city while carrying just the essentials, plus the white is so trendy for summer. Lastly, and my favorite piece is this eye-catching exotic bracelet from 31 bits (a company that sells jewelry made by women in Uganda). It finishes off the look with ease, but also a touch of that exotic / global style that is everywhere right now!
At the Beach
Swimsuit // Aviators // Beach Tote // Sun Hat
The Look:
This season one pieces are right on trend. I love this for multiple reasons... the main one being: look what kind of gorgeous things designers are coming up with! Among the other reasons are that they make it so much easier to go from beach to water to restaurant! Just add shorts and you are ready to go. Plus for practical reasons they are so much better for those of us who actually want to move on the beach or be in the water. Another hot trend is the bustier top. This is not only sexy it's very practical as well. All in all I think this suit is perfect for South Beach! This tote bag is gorgeous! I always favor the straw ones, but the added touch of sequins is so glam! Again, the aviators you can't go wrong with and I thought that this statement making floppy hat was the perfect final touch for this beach look!
A Night Out
The Look:
So maybe you want to take you honey out dancing or to a fancy dinner... Why not pick out a gorgeous dress and some sexy heels. Well I've planned several of these combos.. but I think that this is still one of my favorites because there are a few really unexpected elements to the outfit. For instance when you wear this blazer over the LWD you have no idea that it's backless. His jaw will drop! So gorgeous! In addition these colorful heels are so unexpected. I love that they are more of a magenta pink because it gives them a bit of sophistication... while still being so wild and fun. Add these fun little tortoise shell tear drop earrings... and you are ready for a sultry night on the dance floor!
Miami Day 2
Daytime Outfit
The Look:
Few things say summer better than white denim. These fossil pants are cropped to that perfect trendy length that is oh, so flattering on everyone. Add a breezy white button up blouse and you've yet again got an easy base for your Miami ensemble. I added this fantastic statement necklace from 31 bits that adds a pop of color and texture to give the outfit that exotic feel. I can't get over how gorgeous it is! I pulled the pop of melon from the necklace and thought that a little melon bag would be the perfect compliment. This is the same bag as day 1's daytime look above but in another color. And when I saw this gorgeous two-toned fedora with a coral accent band... I knew it had to be the finishing touch of the accessories for this look! Put on those aviators again and these gorgeous Steve Madden sandals (love the thick chain! So on trend!) and you are ready for a day on the town!
At the Beach
Shorts // Striped Tote // Bikini // Fedora // Sandals
The Look:
I love this simple black bikini. It is alluring and makes you look longer to figure out why it's different. I just love the cutout that is created by the wrap on the top! Keep that fabulous two-toned fedora and those fantastic chain accented sandals. Grab a preppy striped beach tote and the perfect pair of denim shorts and you are ready for a low key afternoon on the beach!
Night Out
The Look:
This little slip dress seems like your basic, perfect LBD and then you catch the detail on the strap. So unexpected and fun. Perfect for your laid back locale. I love the gold jewelry in the image as well! I picked this funky little bohemian clutch, so exotic! Lastly, these gorgeous electric blue pumps will draw the eye down to those gorgeous stems! The blue color is just the right bright for a night out in lively Miami. I also love that there is a teeny bit of a similar blue in the clutch... but not so much that it is too matchy-matchy.
Miami Day 3
Daytime Outfit
Shirt Dress // Clutch // Sandals // Sunglasses // Statement Necklace // Fedora // Belt
The Look:
I immediately knew that I would want to make an outfit with a shirt dress for day. I opted for chambray here because it's nice and light, but not white like some of the other outfits, however it does come in white and black as well. To dress it down a little I like this woven fossil belt which coordinates well with those gorgeous sandals! To give it that trendy and tropical flair I picked yet another (of course!) great statement necklace from 31 bits. This one has such fun colors! From there I picked a coordinating teal fossil clutch and the fedora with the lime band. Top it all off with some glamorous retro tortoise sunglasses and you are ready for a day on the town!
At the Beach
Sandals // Beach Tote // Cover Up // Fedora // Aviators
The Look:
I absolutely love this crocheted looking cover up wrap from Victoria's Secret to wear over a swimsuit. The color is so fun and the fit is ultra flattering. You could really pair anything with this... but I love these fun colorful sandals. They are so effortless but make you look like you tried really hard. The lime fedora pairs nicely with the sandals and then I added a fun beach bag with some global flair from the tassels. Add the aviators and you look like another celebrity on South Beach!
A Night Out
The Look:
As soon as I saw this fun printed dress with it's tropical-esque print I knew it had to be included on this trip! Bold and larger floral and botanical prints are so on trend right now, and the style of this dress sophisticated but still breezy because of the knotted front. While it could be great for day, I ultimately decided that it was so gorgeous it needed to be worn at night! I paired it with these uniquely shaped gold hoops, so unexpected and the gorgeous teal clutch from the daytime outfit. Lastly, there are these exotic snake skin Manolos. Swoon. If this doesn't say Miami heat, I'm not sure what does!
Miami Day 4
Daytime Outfit
The Look:
Lime is such a great color for an exotic getaway. Again I went with a breezy yet classic button up. These sleeves are really great with the cuff.... so perfect for steamy weather. Pairing it with the white jeans is just perfect. For the shoes I had to do these modern lime heels, but for comfort any of the sandals from the previous collages would work just as well! Adding some long layered exotic necklaces from 31 bits adds a playful bohemian air to the look, as does the gorgeous vintage-y global inspired clutch! Add the aviators and you've got Miami street chic mastered. This is the perfect outfit for indulging in some fantastic Cuban food and then having tropical drinks at a beach-side bar!
At the Beach
Swimsuit // Sun Hat // Sunglasses // Beach Tote
The Look:
Sometimes a classic look is the best way to go on the beach. I adore this seafolly vintage style one piece. So flattering, so vintage and so sexy! Adding a large brimmed hat and retro tortoise style sunglasses is a no-brainer to accessorize this beach glam look. Lastly, this embroidered Kate Spade beach tote is beautiful. It's reminiscent of simpler times but oh, so now! The citrus embroidery is so fun!
A Night Out
The Look:
When in doubt a black dress never fails. The one I featured earlier is ultra fun and modern. I love this one because it's got sort of a vintage glam look to it. The fabric is lovely and the cut all around evokes an image of romantic Latin dance. Take advantage of the hemline to show off these gorgeous beaded heels. Add this silver and black clutch to tie it all together and add a bit of global feel we love so much.
Miami Day 5
Daytime Outfit
Dress // Bangle // Layering Bracelets // Aviators // Sandals // Heels // Sun Hat // Beach Tote
The Look:
You might be thinking... 'this gorgeous dress looks so familiar!' - why yes it is the same one as the daytime look on day 1 only in a solid color. I think they look different enough you could definitely pull it off twice. All of the colors are amazing, but I lean toward this emerald one because it reminds me of a lush tropical landscape... much like the one you've been thoroughly enjoying for the past 4 days. The pleats give it a flow-goddess-y quality that is so lovely! I've paired it with effortless layered bracelets from The Shine Project & Fossil. Bring back that gorgeous sequined beach tote, a wide brimmed hat and your aviators to spend your last day in style. (and out of the sun!) No one likes a sunburn for the plane ride home either! Lastly I added these gorgeous semi-gladiator style heels with this fabulous scalloped pattern that reminds me of a mermaid. A very, very chic mermaid! For comfort the ever-popular chain adorned sandals would also look perfect! Enjoy your last day in Miami in style!
Am I the only one with some serious Miami wanderlust right now?
I hope this gives all of you some ideas for summer! ... or perhaps a Miami trip in style?
Have you ever been to Miami? Or on a tropical vacation?
What do you like to wear when it's reaching sweltering temperatures outside?
XO,
Alexandra
*all images of clothing etc. credited to the site that sells them. All collages made by me*
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