I’m excited to share with you that I’ve rounded up 22 beach vacation outfits for you! I hope this is helpful for your upcoming Spring Break trips and for summer too!

Pink crochet coverup // YSL beach tote // bucket hat // sunglasses

yellow bikini // green button up // white sandals // white shorts // Chloe bag // hat // Ollie’s swimsuit

pants // red bikini // sandals // hat // necklace // bag (old-similar)

floral bikini // white pants // sandals // Chloe bag // necklace // earrings

long dress // bag // necklace // sandals

white pants // white tube top // Gucci heels (similar) // purse // necklace

black shell bikini // black pants // sandals // beach bag // necklace // earrings

pink swimsuit // pink skirt coverup // necklace // wavy bracelet // necklace //cuff bracelet

white dress // white sandals // hat // necklace // beach bag

blue crochet coverup // bucket hat // YSL beach bag // sunglasses

white dress // necklace // purse // sandals

long black dress // bracelet

white crochet coverup // mesh beach bag // pink swimsuit

blue bikini top // necklace

my dress // shell clutch // Mara’s set // necklace

brown bikini // skirt coverup // bracelet // necklace // hat

top // shorts // sandals // bag // necklace // colorful necklace

white dress // clutch // earrings

blue bikini // bucket hat // sunglasses

red dress // sandals // bag

black top // white pants // sandals // Chloe bag // necklace

colorful swimsuit coverup // bag

black swimsuit // denim shorts // YSL Beach bag // necklace // sandals

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OMBRE MAXI DRESS

After every trip to Hawaii, I always have a few DMs asking where we stayed, our favorite beaches, etc. Especially with spring break around the corner, I wanted to share a recap of our trip a couple weeks ago.  (I’ve shared a few recaps of where we’ve stayed and our favorite activities when we went as a family – this trip was more of an adult trip but I have multiple posts with guides on past Hawaii trips: a Maui Travel Guide, Oahu Family edition, and more of our Oahu faves here.)

Since I’ve shared a lot of our favorites in the past posts, I’m just going to highlight my favorites from this trip like what to eat, where to stay, and where to play (like beaches, hikes, etc. 🙂

DETAIL: BLACK BEACH DRESS

EAT:

Best Burgers: Seven Brothers

So good I ate it before I could get a picture haha.

Food Truck: Shrimp

Shave Ice: Matsumoto

Dessert: Leonard’s Bakery & Ted’s Bakery

From Leonard’s I always get the Cream Malasadas. Ted’s has a bunch of different pies but I think the one I had was Chocolate Haupia (coconut) Pie – their signature!

STAY:

Marriott Beach Club Ko Olina

DETAILS: PINK HIGH-WAISTED SHORTS (TONS OF COLORS – UNDER $30!)

This was our first time staying here. We did a two bedroom condo and shared it with Cody’s family. Its great if you are traveling with friends. They have a kitchen, so you can cook some of your meals if you want to, it’s nice for breakfast especially. The views are gorgeous, I love seeing the ocean, mountains and beach all right there. It’s a little ways from down town so it’s not as busy and you have private beaches just for the resort.

PLAY:

Kahauloa Cove

This cove reminded me so much of the beaches in Europe! It’s right down from Hanama Bay. The water was crazy clear and sooo pretty! We saw turtles and whales – one whale fully jumped out where you could see it’s entire body. I’ve never seen that from the beach before – one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen!

The Pillbox Hike (Lanikai)

DETAILS: TIE DYE SWEATSHIRT | PINK HIGH-WAISTED SHORTS

This is one of our favorite hikes. The views are amazing and it’s pretty moderate – it’s a little less than 2 miles. We’ve also done with the kids but were able to go a little farther to the second view point just adults cause Beckam was like 4 when we went and got really tired. So depending on your kids age it could work with kids 🙂

FLORAL MAXI DRESS (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE & HERE) | SANDALS 

I also wanted to share some of my favorite spring break pics if you’re headed somewhere sunny and warm! Almost everything is under $100 and the majority is under $30. 🎉

1. MESH DRESS COVER UP
2. LEOPARD COLOR BLOCK BIKINI
3. RUFFLED SUMMER DRESS
4. BLACK RUCHED ONE-PIECE
5. WOVEN SANDALS
6. BLACK CUT-OUT ONE PIECE
7. WHITE SUNGLASSES (UNDER $15)
8. GREEN SHIRRED BIKINI SET
9. DISTRESSED CUT-OFF SHORTS
10. GOLD HUGGIE HOOPS
11. BLUE RUFFLED DRESS
12. WHITE BABYDOLL T-SHIRT DRESS
13. FLORAL TIERED DRESS
14. WOVEN TOTE
15. BLACK HIKING SANDALS
16. BEADED SMILE BRACELET
17. WHITE STRAPLESS ONE PIECE (ALSO LOVE THIS ONE OVER 50% OFF!)
18. PINK COVER-UP DRESS
19. RIBBON-TRIMMED VISOR
20. LEATHER SLIDES
21. RIBBED BELT ONE-PIECE *This product pic does not do it justice! Click to see a better shot – the ribbed detailing with the belt looks so high-end – there are 5 colors that have the ribbed/belt combo and they are under $30!*

Comment below if you guys are venturing out for spring break or staycation-ing it!

XX, Christine

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THE DESTINATIONS

Royal Caribbean has so many amazing destinations to choose from, but our day at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas, the first in their new Perfect Day collection of private island destinations, was probably our favorite stop yet! Honestly, I could put together a whole post just on the island – there was so much to do! It’s the perfect destination for families who have different speeds or interests (or both :). Cody and the kids are really adventurous, so they got their thrill with the helium balloon, Up, Up & Away (which gives you the highest view in all of the Bahamas!), Thrill Waterpark (which has 13 slides, including the tallest water slide in all of North America), and a 1,600 foot long zip line — did not disappoint. Then, over on the other side of the island is the most beautiful beach, Chill Island, where you can lounge and relax. The water is warm, super clear and a gorgeous color and when the tide is right, you can walk out really far (a couple hundred yards). We even found star-fish on the beach, which was a huge hit. There were also tons of great food options on the island. I could go on forever, but Perfect Day at CocoCay really had something for everyone in the family, and all in close proximity so you don’t lose any precious daylight going back and forth between different activities.

The view from the ship as we pulled up to Perfecy Day at CocoCay.

Getting ready to go up on Up Up & Away!

It’s the highest view point in The Bahamas — so cool to be able to go up and see a view you can’t get anywhere else!

Next stop – Thrill Waterpark!

Last but not least, the most beautiful beach!

You know it’s a been a good day when you can’t keep your eyes open, haha.

THE FOOD

Food is half of the experience of a cruise, so you definitely want to choose a cruise line that has the good stuff! Royal Caribbean has so many great options. I love good Mexican food so we hit up the taco spot, El Loco Fresh, every day for lunch while on Navigator of the Seas. Cody and I got the steak and chicken tacos every time and the kids’ quesadillas were really good, too! We also tries Jamie’s Italian one night for dinner and the food was amazing. Call me crazy, but the kid’s spaghetti was my favorite. And the desserts alone were worth the trip. 😂 And last but not least, the unlimited soft serve ice cream – I swear it is every kid’s dream come true! Strawberry swirl all day long!

THE WIFI

It’s the last thing you think about when you book a fun vacation, but one of the first things you think about when you are out at sea and start to lose cell coverage. I love that Royal Caribbean has Voom – the fastest at sea Wi-Fi – so we can stay connected to family at home. Plus it meant we were able to share some of our highlights in real time ;).

THE JOURNEY

Whoever said it’s all about the journey and not the destination was probably thinking of cruises haha (although the destination was pretty hard to beat!). We were on Navigator of the Seas which has so much to do on board that it was impossible to do everything. It has one of the longest waterslides at sea, The Blaster, and also The Riptide waterslide – which actually twists and turns over the water – the coolest view and feeling like you are floating in air! Wes also rode the FlowRider surf simulator for the first time. Wes got up so easy; that kid is so naturally athletic. It’s so cool to experience so many firsts with the kids… One of my favorite parts of traveling!

The FlowRider is so much fun to watch, I can’t even imagine how fun it is to actually do it!

The waterslide went over the water it was so crazy! The coolest waterslide! It felt like you were floating above the ocean.

Mara, Wes, and Beckam splashing on the Navigators of the Seas pool deck.

THE SUNSETS/SUNRISES:

Ok, we need to come to terms with the fact that all of my travel guide must-dos will include a sunset or sunrise view! I love a good sunset no matter where I am in the world, but there’s something about being out at sea and having the full horizon light up the sky with so many colors! I will never get tired of it!

Special moments aboard the Navigator of the Seas.

Have you guys cruised with Royal Caribbean before? What are some of your favorite ships or destinations? I would love to add to our must-do list!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Royal Caribbean.

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PRESET: DIRECT SUN

Direct sunlight can be really harsh to shoot in, so it’s all about how you edit! This is my go to preset when I’m directly in the sunlight.

PRESET: OASIS I

This one is perfect to brighten up those beach shots and capture that beautiful teal water.

PRESET: OASIS II

Forget the shadows and brighten up the dark shots with this edit.

OASIS BRIGHT SUN:

Shooting in harsh light can make it impossible to capture true to color, so this one helps correct the harshness and brighten up those beautiful blues like you were there in person.

SUBTLE EDIT:

Some pics don’t need much of a filter – this one is perfect for just adding a subtle contrast and pop to your pictures.

The  Hawaii: Island Edition presets come in a 5 pack and they are on sale right now! So snag them on discount while you can 🙂 And make sure and use #hellofashionpresets so I can check them out. You can also check out my other presets here that I use for my photos and instructions for installing them below!

**TO INSTALL – Download them to your computer first and then email or airdrop it to yourself so you can open on your phone.

**Requites Lightroom CC for your mobile device, which is a free download! Once you order, there is a short video on how to install the presets from the downloaded zip file.

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: POLKA DOT PANTS | WHITE BIKINI TOP (UNDER $100 – LOVE THE BACK DETAIL) & BOTTOMS | STRAW TOTE | STRAW HAT (UNDER $50)

Hi guys! TGGGGIF! A bunch of you have been dm-ing me asking for details on our trip so I wanted to put together details on our stay. Putting this travel guide together is making me MISS the beach!  I’m excited to share a few more pictures of our trip, along with 8 reasons why we loved staying at the Montage Kapalua Bay in Maui. 

DETAILS: FRINGE SWEATER (UNDER $100) | CHAMBRAY PANTS | SUNGLASSES | LEOPARD PRINT BIKINI

1. Breakfast of Champions: Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and the breakfast at The Cane & Canoe restaurant was as delicious as it looks! Our server recommended the pog juice (passion fruit – orange – guava) and I almost turned it down for my favorite fresh-squeezed orange juice, but I’m so glad I didn’t! The pog juice was delicious – definitely try it when you get a chance! The mini muffins were a close second – yum! I went back every morning and got them as a morning snack even the days we went off property to eat 😉 

DETAILS: CROCHET BIKINI TOP AND BOTTOMS (ALSO GOT THIS SET – TOP & BOTTOMS)

DETAILS: WHITE MAXI DRESS | SUNGLASSES

2. Spacious Rooms: The suites are really large and perfect for families! We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite with  Cody’s brother and his family. It’s so perfect for family trips!  The room had a full kitchen so you can cook/prepare meals instead of eating out every meal. It also has a full washer and dryer which comes in handy after a few family trips to the beach. The balconies are also amaaaaazing they have tons of places to sit with a super comfy oversized chair and half you can cuddle with the fam and a table and chairs to eat dinner or play games.  We would just sit and enjoy the view every night! All of the rooms are ocean-facing so you have beautiful views wherever you are at which is pretty unique for properties.

The view from the spa!

Before and After at the spa – such a cool facial!

3. The Spa: The views at the spa are insane! Cody and his brother still love to work out even when were on vacation, and they said the facilities were really nice. I go for more of the R&R approach 😉 I had the Valmont North America masterpiece facial and it was heaven. I always try to pack face masks on trips because traveling wreaks havoc on your skin, but obviously I would take a spa facial over a sheet mask any day haha. They do multiple masks on your skin so you leave GLOWING! One of the masks during the facial is called the ‘Cinderella mask’ because it just makes your skin beautiful and I was really excited for the collagen mask – it’s a medical grade collagen mask so it has instant plumping and fullness. Seriously so good! You have to try it if you have a chance to visit the spa. Also the view from the spa was all the heart eyes.

4. Always thinking of the kids. One of my favorite things about the Montage is they really cater to kids. We’ve stayed at a couple of their properties around the US and they always appeal to the kids to much. They give them free stuffed animals, Beckam still has his shark, and picked out one for Mara and Wes. They also do this merit badge program for the kids! They can earn different badges for activities like seeing wildlife, learning how to hula, going to a luau, all sorts of different things. Beckam was set on getting as many as he could and he would carry his paper with his badges around all day. We brought them home and he wants to put them on his backpack now 🙂 Another hit with the kids is the koi pod. Beckam loved getting to feed the fish in the Koi pond – he remembered it from last time we came to the Montage for lunch and was so excited to be able to do it again while we stayed here this time!

5. Cliff Jumping: Cody is always looking for his next chance to do something crazy! Last time we were here I did it too, so ladies get brave it’s not that bad! I was just paranoid with being pregnant doing anything extreme. But this is a super close walk from the resort, maybe 5 minutes, and the water is so clear and crystal blue!  Even Beckam jumped! Proud/terrifying mama moment! Haha. 

DETAILS: WHITE MAXI DRESS | SUNGLASSES

6. The Grounds and Gardens. I am a sucker for flowers it’s no joke, the whole property at the Montage is covered with the most gorgeous flowers! and gardens! I was stopping every couple minutes so excited about the flowers haha. 

7.  Easy Beach access and Whale Watching: Walking around the property in the early morning, you could see whales! They have access to a beach that is a 1 minute walk. Everyone we talked to said its some of the best snorkeling! We didn’t make it snorkeling but have it on our list for next time!

The pool area is so nice they have lots of padded lounge chairs, umbrellas, and the big chair and half that you fit with a couple people, and it’s not over crowded. There is nothing worse than when you feel so claustrophobic at the pool jammed with people. It was peak season, full occupancy during Spring Break and you didn’t feel crowded at all. 

One of my favorite pictures of B, I didn’t say pose like this or relax on the floaty or anything I just looked over and he had his arms up like this with his eyes closed I could not stop laughing! They also have a large shallow area for the kids, Beckam made instant friends with other kids staying and they would play catch for hours!

DETAILS: WHITE ONE PIECE (UNDER $100)

8. We’ve never met a beach in Hawaii that we didn’t like, but when it comes to pools these ones were so beautiful! We always bounce back and forth between the pool and the beach and the Montage Kapalua has an amazing pool area, complete with multiple different pools, tons of places for kids to play (including mini waterfalls!).

9. The views. When you first walk into the resort the view literally takes your breath away (I’m so mad I took like 4 videos of it but didn’t get a picture 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️). Every person that walks in pauses, and especially at sunset its unreal. Make a point to go down to the beach or the lawn at sunset, it’s so beautiful!  

Now that I’m reliving it I’m ready to go back, haha! Do you guys have any fun beach trips coming up?

PIN NOW – SAVE FOR LATER

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: WHITE ONE PIECE (UNDER $100)

DETAILS: LEOPARD BIKINI TOP

Hawaii is always one of my favorite destinations – it has become a family tradition to go every winter and we are always jumping at any chance we have to go back. I always get so excited for the beautiful flowers, great weather, and of course the chance to trade in my sweaters for swimsuits!

I just got this white one piece and love the mesh cut out details. It’s also super comfortable – it has adjustable shoulder straps which I have discovered is a game changer if you have a long torso like me. A lot of times with one pieces, it’s either a wedgie in the back or my boobs hanging out in the front haha – so needless to say I love that you can adjust the shoulder straps for Summersalt’s suits. They also have built in padding in the bra so you don’t have to worry about getting too cold (if you know what I mean ;). All of their suits are really great quality and under $100 too. (It’s also a smaller company and the owner is so sweet I love supporting other women-owned businesses!)

Below are some other Summersalt styles I love:

XX, Christine

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This swimsuit is one of my new favorites! So comfy & flattering.

DETAILS: SWIMSUIT BOTTOM | TOP | HAT (Old -Similar)  | SUNGLASSES

Everyone loves a good beach trip right?! I got so many requests and messages asking me to share what I packed / what my beach vacay essentials are. My outfit above is one of my favorites from the trip, and I have rounded up some other essentials that I took with me as well.

On beach trips, I always pack a big floppy straw hat to help protect me from the sun, and a big straw bag (shown in pic below) to hold all my stuff in for the beach. This is the bag I took to Hawaii recently and I loved it! I’ve actually had it for 2 years I think and they just restocked it. It’s such a good bag and can hold a lot but not be too heavy.

The majority of the clothing I take with me are cute swimsuits, cover ups, and light weight linens for the beach and pool! I found this brand last year called POSSE and their pieces are AMAZING! They are really light weight and I love the neutral color palette they have. I’m wearing their rose linen top above. I try to take neutral cover ups that go with anything, so that I can wear them more than once.

This flowy maxi dress (shown above) is amazing! This brand has lots of cute flow pieces that are colorful and playful.

You can’t forget swimsuits!! I love this swimsuit, this one piece suit, and this one piece that I shared on my Instagram!  This swimsuit (shown above) on is a good one for any body type, comes in like 10 colors and it’s under $100.

Comfy pants are an essential of mine for beach vacations too! I like to have something lightweight and flows (in case you get burned 😉 or it’s just too hot and you don’t want crazy tight fitting clothes.  I got these pants and wore them almost every other night to dinner. I love how effortless and cute they look and they’re so comfy to throw on after a long day outside they feel like pajamas! These are a BIG STAPLE!

For makeup, I always stay very minimal when outside at the pool and beach – I rarely do my makeup when we travel.  I usually just put on some tinted moisturizer – this one is a recent favorite and I love that it has SPF in it!

And of course – its always important to have a good suitcase to get you to the beach!  I got this cute red suitcase a couple months ago and I am still loving it. I have also been using this bag when traveling – I love that its big and holds everything I need as a purse and is easy to clean!

Let me know if I missed anything you saw me wearing and I will be sure to link it!  Hope this helps when packing and hope you are all going somewhere fun & warm soon 🙂

XX,
Christine

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1. SANTORINI, GREECE

DETAILS: 1. BIKINI

Water is warm and the sea adventures are a must do!

DETAILS: 1. WHITE OFF-THE-SHOULDER BODYSUIT | 2. BLUE SHORTS (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE)

(SEE FULL POST HERE)

2. HAWAII

DETAILS: 1. STRAW HAT (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE) | 2. SWAN POOL FLOATIE

Hawaiian sunset colors are UNREAL! (SEE FULL POST HERE)

3. COSTA RICA

DETAILS: 1. TANKINI TOP | 2. HIGH WAISTED SWIM BOTTOMS

4. BALI

DETAILS: 1. RED BANDANA (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE) | 2. BLACK BIKINI TOP | 3. BLACK BIKINI BOTTOMS | 4. SILVER WATCH | 5. SUNGLASSES (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE)

(SEE FULL POST HERE)

5. PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

DETAILS: 1. ORANGE JUMPSUIT | 2. BAMBOO CIRCLE BAG | 3. GREY SUEDE SLIDES

(SEE FULL POST HERE)

Where are you planning your next getaway to?!

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DETAILS: BLACK PRINTED TOP | MATCHING SHORTS | MIRRORED SUNGLASSES

Hey guys!! I have soooo many travel guides still in my saved drafts I need to post still so I’m telling you guys here and now that I’m going to post them with in the next 7 days! I think by writing it down it holds me accountable haha but I’m excited to share our travel diary from our trip to Punta Cana earlier this month. It was our first time to the Dominican Republic so we were super excited to go! We stayed at the Nickelodeon Punta Cana. They opened about a year ago, so it’s really nice and new still. The kids said it was their favorite trip we have done, and honestly Cody and I went with the intention it was going to be super kid focused but it was actually super fun for adults too! With that, here are 7 reasons to visit the Nickelodeon Punta Cana Resort:

DETAILS: BLUE STRIPED BIKINI TOP AND BOTTOMS| WHITE TORTOISE SUNGLASSES (SIMILAR HERE UNDER $50!) | MICHELE DECO WATCH

1. There’s something for everyone. Going to a themed resort, we were expecting it to be more geared towards the kids but I was surprised at how adult-friendly it was! There’s the full-fledged kids area and water park, but then there is an area with several pools and direct beach access with cabanas, food, endless Pina coladas and the perfect body surfing waves! So it appealed to the whole family, not just the kids!  Every day we would see at least a couple characters around the resort, but they weren’t out 24/7 so the magic and excitement at seeing a new character never went away.

KIDS DETAILS: MARA’S PINEAPPLE SWIM | BOYS SWIM TRUNKS (SIMILAR HERE)

2. The accommodations. If you guys followed along on Insta stories at all, you know what I’m talking about. The villas are insane! They have tons of different options for rooms that are all amazing- this one even had a pool in the villa. Especially when you are traveling as a family, the room is always high on my list because the kids need a break from the sun sometimes so it’s nice to have a spacious area to come relax. Also they had an outdoor shower and tub and it was my favorite part of the room!! The kids took a bath every night outside and Cody and I would wake up and relax in the tub. Seriously I highly suggest the upgrade! Also one of the villas is the shape of a pineapple – Spongebob’s House!

Mara took this pic.  The kids have really gotten into photography it’s so cute to see them just pick up the camera and take their own pics of each other 🙂

3. The Waterpark Foam Party. This reminded me so much of a kid-friendly version of spring break haha. They had the foam party a couple days a week and foam up parts of the water park, which ends up flowing into the lazy river and kids pool. Definitely a highlight! Make sure you do it! The water park in general is super nice! They have tons of water slides for all ages and so the kids were entertained for hours!

DETAILS: RED POLKA  TOP | CUT OFF SHORTS | SUNGLASSES

4. The beach. Direct beach access is SO NICE! The stretch of beach right in front of the resort had little waves (it might have just been windy the day we were there). Cody and the kids loved it because it was perfect water for body surfing. Yes I went a couple times, but you guys know how scared I am when I can’t see the bottom of the water (shark phobia!)  I know so pathetic so I only went for like 15 minutes before my anxiety would set in! haha please tell me someone else gets it?? But the water is also super warm so it’s easy to get in.

If you walk super smooth water you can walk not even 2 minutes to the left, the water is totally calm so you really had the best of both worlds right there. We took a taxi to another beach about 5 minutes away which was also amazing but I’ll be sharing that in a full post soon!

(The Italian restaurant – so pretty!!!)

5. The food! At a lot of the inclusive resorts we’ve found that even if you eat at different restaurants, the food starts to feel the same, but that wasn’t the case at all here. The food was so good. Our favorites were Verdello (Italian – loved the bolognese spaghetti and the lasagna!) and Wok Wok (Asian Fusion – the fried rice was amazing!). There was also a cute little coffee shop that had the best caramel macchiato I’ve ever had! They had ice creams and gourmet desserts around the clock so the kids stopped every couple hours for a treat 🙂 They said the ice-cream was their favorite.

We also did a character breakfast one morning. You can either do all the characters of ninja turtles. The kids opted for ninja turtles and Wes was so excited. He got the most into it, Beckam liked it for a second then got scared haha.

6. The kids’ zone. The kid center was really nice. They had a different character theme every day – one day was Dora the Explorer theme complete with a treasure hunt. They also had a Paw Patrol day (Beckam’s favorite!) and a cool Paw Patrol slide like the show. The kids loved it and always wanted to go back, so it ended up being perfect timing for Cody and I to sneak in a spa service 😉

DETAILS: ORANGE JUMPSUIT (UNDER $50) | BAMBOO CIRLCE BAG (SIMILAR HERE UNDER $50) | GREY SUEDE SLIDES

5. The entertainment. Every night the Nickelodeon Punta Cana Resort had a different show going on. It was fun to have something to look forward to every night! Our favorite was the circus show. They also play a different kid movie on a big projector in the common area with free treats and a old school popcorn machine. They put out toys like hola hoops and stuff for the kids to play with. Mara and Wes made new friends from New York and still talk to them even since we’ve been home 🙂

6. The spa. I wish I had a good picture of the spa. If you saw my stories you know the joke lol. I asked Cody to take a pic and he said got it and it was a blurry one of me with my eyes closed lol. Haha we all can relate! But the spa was so so nice. We got a couple massage. Make sure you go to the back serenity and pool area to relax. It’s so peaceful.

7. GET SLIMED! I think this was what Wes was MOST excited about. He literally was shaking he was so excited. We all got slimed big time!! Wes loved it so much we did it twice 🙂 For sure a must do!

I still have tons of pictures from our trip to share so let me know if you guys have any questions about the resort or Punta Cana that I can address in my next post!

XX, Christine

*Thanks to Nickelodeon Punta Cana for hosting our family!

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This post is so long overdue – I had shared a couple posts here, here, and here when we were in Maui, but wanted to share a mini travel guide of some of our Do’s and Don’ts for Maui!

FIRST ONE is 1. DON’T: Over book. Maui is a really laid-back, slow-paced spot and even though there’s so much to do on the island, you won’t be able to appreciate it with a full itinerary. Cody’s family is always go-go-go on vacation and I tend to lounge more, so I think it ends up being a good balance – where there’s enough on your schedule to keep you moving but not too much that you don’t have down time. There’s nothing better than finding a good hammock with a view, or a pretty spot to let B get some energy out.

DETAILS: STRIPED ONE PIECE (BIKINI VERSION 40% OFF HERE AND RED STRIPE VERSION ON SALE HERE) | BLUE MIRRORED SUNGLASSES | STRAW HAT | SWAN FLOATIE

2. DO: Stay at the Four Seasons Wailea. The property is right on the beach (a non busy beach which is nice!) We were constantly going back and forth from the beach to the pool so I loved the location! Infiniti pools are my all time favorite, but they are 1000x better with a view overlooking the beach. So pretty! The rooms are so spacious, especially the bathrooms! I love having big bathrooms when we are at beachy places because we are always all usually trying to get ready so fast after the pool or beach to head to dinner and explore more. The resort has great restaurants and daycare so you don’t have to leave if you don’t want to, but there is a lot of stuff right by the Four Season’s too: shopping within quick walking distance, good restaurants, and of course beaches.

Favorite lounge place at the resort! Best views for sunset!

Tell me this isn’t the best ‘Wet Floor’ sign you’ve ever seen at a resort! I have an obsession with pineapples!!

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3. DO: Cliff jump. Even if you are afraid of heights, or don’t think jumping off a cliff into the ocean is something you would ever want to do, DO IT!!! There is nothing like the rush of doing something you never think you would do!Make sure you get a photo to prove it though. 😉 We went cliff jumping over by Kapalua Bay it’s on the opposite side of the island about 45minute drive so plan a day for exploring and seeing different beaches.

4. DO: Stop at the Fresh Fruit Stands! I couldn’t get enough of all the cool food trucks and fresh fruit stands.  This smoothie stand was so cute and of course everything tasted amazing (would you expect anything less of fresh fruit in Hawaii? haha). Also obsessed with all the pineapples!

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5. DON’T: Be afraid to go barefoot! Embrace the island, go no makeup, go barefoot! It’s seriously so freeing!

6. DO: Pay attention to the waves and currents! We went to Big Beach and jumped right in. We heard the waves were big but didn’t think much of it – I thought I was a strong swimmer then the under current kicked in and me and my friend both got sucked under. The life guard is yelling get out of the water get out of the water lol. What was more funny is literally two minutes later, local kids were rolling in the waves no big deal! The locals definetly handle the waves soooo much better but don’t under estimate how strong the current is! It can easily suck you under!

DETAILS: FLORAL BIKINI TOP (UNDER $50 – ALSO IN RED HERE) | FLORAL BIKINI BOTTOMS (UNDER $50)

7. DO: Catch every sunset. I always make it a point, no matter where we are traveling, to have a good view at sunset. Cody teases me that I comment on how amazing the colors are, and that I’ve never seen anything prettier, and then say the exact same thing 30 seconds later and repeat it about 10 times before the sun actually sets. The Four Seasons Wailea has some amazing view points for a good view of sunset over the water. Nothing beats those colors! Also wait it out!!! The first picture below is at the verrrrrry end of the sunset the colors all of sudden went crazy bright and colorful like nothing I have ever seen before. The ones below that pic are earlier in the sunset so wait it out for the rich colors! They only last seconds but they are so beautiful!!

DETAILS: RED OFF THE SHOULDER TASSEL DRESS (UNDER $50 – MAXI VERSION HERE) | SUNGLASSES

8. DO: Go to the cutest lemonade and smoothie place on the island. It’s called Wow Wow Lemonade! Typing this post is already making me crave their delicious smoothies again!

9. DO: Take a private helicopter ride to a secluded waterfall! This is an exclusive experience through the Four Seasons and hands down, the coolest thing we did in Maui! They take you on a private helicopter tour to a private, secluded waterfall (up to 4 passengers :). I was screaming so much I lost my voice before we even landed at the waterfall. It was an open-door helicopter so we got that adrenaline rush but the views were even more of a rush. Seriously I can’t even describe it, but it’s one of those things that I never would have thought to add to my bucket list but now that I’ve done it I can’t suggest it enough. These pictures don’t even do it justice, but it was such a trip! I’ll be sharing more pictures soon but had to share a few!

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What are some of your favorite things to do in Maui??

XX, Christine

*Photos by Aaron Brimhall and some from my iphone 🙂 // Also big thanks to the Four Season’s for hosting our family!

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CODY: BLACK SWIM SHORTS (UNDER $50 – ON SALE 20% OFF)

Hey from Bali! We have fallen in love with this island! I have really been slacking on posting on the blog but I can’t wait to share more of our trip and all our favorite spots. I’ll be putting together travel guides and also tips for traveling with kids on long flights and dealing with jetlag.

I am obsessed with this one shoulder swimsuit! The asymmetrical silhouette makes any silhouette feel really fresh and updated. You guys know how addicted I am to swimwear but this one is definitely one of my faves! Also love this similar one-piece version and how pretty is the back of this one?

Below are more one shoulder pieces that are perfect to spice up your swimsuit collection:

And more pretty travel pieces I’m loving:

XX, Christine

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his face! he loves to be spun in circles so much but HATES to be thrown high in the air lol.

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Happy Monday guys! Hope you all had a great weekend celebrating with your families for Father’s Day! We just got back from California last night. Cody has always had a thing for cars and California so we did a quick weekend getaway to check out the old school cars at the Concours event on Rodeo Drive this weekend. I know I say this every time, but we love California and I dream about being able to call it home some day. From the beaches to palm trees and perfect weather, we are always finding a good excuse to go visit. 🙂

I wanted to share another one of my favorite moments from our trip to Maui! The sunsets every night were something out of a movie. So unreal! This was the beach right outside our resort with perfect sunset view! I got this cute off the shoulder swim coverup for under $50! It also comes in a maxi version here. I love the bold red – definitely a must for the beach!

Check out more great red coverups and dresses below:

And more getaway essentials here:

XX, Christine

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Pool floaties! I can never get enough haha. I love this swan one and also got this pineapple one. How cute is this shell and cactus one?

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Happy Friday! We are off to Beverly Hills for an exciting project for Father’s Day. Can’t wait to celebrate with the kids this weekend! We are definitely beach people and never say no to a California getaway.

You guys know how obsessed I am with stripes, so when I found this swimsuit I had to have it. I love the lace-down detail in the front to make it more of a statement swimsuit and the stripes are such a timeless, classic print! I also found it in red here for 40% off and in this jumpsuit version that’s also on sale! Below are a few more great swimsuit finds:

And some more of my favorite fun beach essentials here:

Hope you guys have a great weekend!

XX, Christine

*Photos by Aaron Brimhall.

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This wicker bag! I can’t get enough of all things wicker and straw!

obsessed with this pink one piece!

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Hawaii is our favorite beach spot in the US. Well it might be Cody’s favorite tropical escape overall. This was Cody’s first time to Maui and my second. I went years ago with my family, it was when Cody and I had first started dating and my parents said I didn’t even pay attention to anything because I was busy texting him the whole time lol. Ooops! It felt so good to be back!

The first day we got in we just lounged at the resort (we stayed at the Four Seasons Maui) went swimming and of course had to catch sunset! Sunset is my favorite part of the day whenever we travel! We make it a point to catch everyone!

I have such a soft spot for swimwear! They are all so different! I had my eye on this pretty pink one forever, it sold out and then when they restocked was so excited to get it!  I love the classic one piece silhouette and of course it’s pink so I love it! This wicker woven bag was another one of my favorite pieces from the trip. The tassels are so pretty and it’s a must-have for vacation!

You can find more of my favorite pink suits here:

And some great beach-bag finds below:

XX, Christine

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Obsessed with this swim under $20!

DETAILS: ORANGE BIKINI (UNDER $20 – MORE COLORS HERE) | BLUE MIRRORED SUNGLASSES (UNDER $50)

CODY: COLORBLOCKED SWIM SHORTS

HAPPY MONDAY Fam!! We were in St. Lucia at the new Sandals Over Water Bungalows last month and it was seriously magical!!  One of my favorite islands we’ve been too (working on a full travel guide :)! I’ve gotten a lot of questions on this bikini and I just found it on sale for under $20 so I had to share before it sells out! It’s one of those really unexpected colors that looks flattering on everyone. It makes any tan look 10 times better, so don’t shy away from this statement color. I fell so in love with the orange I just ordered this bikini and this orange ruffle one piece. I love the detail on this one too.

I know bright colors aren’t everyone’s thing, so if you want more of a softer neutral the orange bikini I’m wearing above comes in like 5 other colors here.

More colors here:

And more great orange swimwear options here:

XX,
Christine

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I’ve been on a one piece kick lately! Swimsuits are one of my favorite things to buy. Love this blush ruffle one!

The waves were SO BIG! They were so pretty to watch!

Cody kept trying to pull me in, but I am REALLY scared of the ocean haha. I’ve watched a few too many shark weeks, so I’m always more of a wading type girl or swimming in clear water where I can see the bottom lol. Anyone else?? Hoping I can get over my fear of deep ocean water someday!

DETAILS: BLUSH RUFFLED SWIMSUIT (LOVE THIS ONE UNDER $50) | PRINT ROMPER | SUNGLASSES

It always takes me forever to get my travel posts up… I still have a few trips even from last year I haven’t shared yet. Better late than never right 😉 This was a new beach we found on our trip in January. A local referred us to this hidden cove. The backdrops were so beautiful! The prettiest lush mountainsides against massive waves and the pastel ocean. Hawaii really is one of our all time favorite destinations – life seems to move slower, the beaches are so beautiful, and things just seem at peace there. Cody and I always talk about living there part time when our kids are older and out of the house.

I got tons of questions on this swimsuit (love this blush one under $50) It was one of those pieces that was love at first sight. It’s the prettiest shade of pink and I’m obsessed with the feminine ruffle detail! It also comes in a bikini style here and comes in black here. We have another beach trip next week so I’ve been looking at swimsuits. Just ordered this one and this one (under $100).  With everyone heading out or planning for spring break there is an amazing selection. Below are a few more fun pieces for the beach that will get you excited for your next getaway, whether it’s booked or still in fantasy stages haha (we’re all dreaming of our next island getaway, am I right? 🙂

XX, Christine

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 WHITE MAXI CROCHET DRESS  (SIMILAR HERE UNDER $100 – OBSESSED WITH THIS ONE UNDER $50!)

This year my side of the family decided to skip out on presents and do a family getaway! Cody, the kids, and I had gone to Hawaii last January for Mara’s birthday and it was one of our favorite trips so we wanted to make it an annual trip! We were so excited to have the whole crew out there with us! My parents, aunt and uncle, cousins and there kids, it was a party with the full group of 15! With so many of us we wanted to stay somewhere that had lots of stuff to do for everyone.

Oahu is actually pretty big, so we stayed on a whole different side of the island than last time we went. It felt like a completely different trip! With that here are 9 of our favorite things to do at the Four Seasons Oahu:

1.BREAKFAST WITH A VIEW: With the time change we were up pretty early each morning so we caught almost every sunrise and sunset. The kids loved the breakfast buffet because they got chocolate and sprinkles on their waffles or loads of whip cream 🙂 I tried a couple different things on the menu, anything with eggs is always my favorite! The kids also get a free toy so they were really excited!

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2. GUYS GOLF GETAWAY: We went to Hawaii with my parents and cousins and their families and it was so much fun. While we had girl time, the guys snuck away and went and played a round of golf at the Ko Olina Golf Club. I’m an only child so my Dad gets really excited to do stuff with Cody and hang with the guys. I was really excited there was something there for the guys to getaway and do their thing.

3. SOAK UP THE SUN AT THE POOLS: The Four Seasons has have three different pools on sight. We spent so much time at the pool!! The pool grounds were so beautiful! ADULT POOL:  They have an infinity adult area which is the best spot to watch the sunset. Since we had my family with us Cody and I were able to sneak away a couple times for some time just for us.

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KIDS POOL: The kids area was where we hung out the most. They have a huge pool for kids and the best part is they have a really shallow area that is attached to the bigger kids pool so Beckam was able to play in the huge area where he could stand and Mara and Wes could swim all in the same spot. They seperate it with a little wall so they are connected but not, if that makes sense. Also a huge perk, kid’s under 5 eat for free, kids meals over 5, are only $6 and they come with a ton of food. It was big enough for Mara and Wes to share one.

This is the shallow area B pretty much lived in! Wes would pull him around on his boogie board. They loved it!

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We would swim until like 7 or 8 at night sometimes. The kids are seriously little fish!

4. FREE BEACH AMENITIES AND CLOSE BEACH ACCESS: There’s a hut at the Four Seasons Oahu where you can rent sand toys, boogie boards, and all your beach toys and necessities for free. We took the toys and board with us when we went to beaches off site which was super nice! They also have beach bags and towels you can take with you so it makes exploring outside the resort really easy. There is beach access right on the property and lots of other cute coves that are with in walking distance with more beach access.

View from our room 🙂

My parents always dressed my cousin and I in matching outfits so I get excited to get the girls matching things too 🙂

This beach was about a five minute walk from the resort. We loved to go their at sunrise and watch the tide come in!

5. SNORKELING AND PRIVATE YACHT TOUR: This was such a fun family activity! We went on the Serendipity, the Four Season’s private yacht for a family snorkeling experience and all the kids got to snorkel too (well minus B). Mara and Wes needed a little extra encouragement to get in the water, but once they did they were excited. We were hoping to see dolphins (they said typically you get to see dolphins and whales on the tour) but I was bummed we didn’t catch any this time. We did see the cutest blow fish, oh my word! He wasn’t puffed up yet and had the hugest, cutest eyes! The snorkel instructor even fed him and the kids were so excited to get to see it.

We saw so many sea turtles! They were so big!! I feel like pictures you can’t tell when there is nothing next to it for size comparison but they were so cute!

B fell asleep sitting up it was so cute!!

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6. COUPLES MASSAGE: Cody and I are obsessed with massages. We go pretty consistently at home so when we are traveling its always one of our favorite things to do together! The spa area at the Four Seasons was SO pretty! They had all these tropical plants and you can get your massage with open doors so you can hear nature and soak in the beauty while you get a massage.

7. MAKE LEIS: When you check in you get a calendar of activities on the property, 90% of them are free, like lei making, painting, jewelry making, etc. Our family loves crafts, I was an art major so it’s one of my favorite things to do with the kids. Anything crafty we are in! Lei making was probably one of my favorite things we did on the island!!

Lei making with the little princess!

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8, DINNER AT NOE: This restaurant was sooooo pretty I couldn’t believe it! There were hemp lights hanging from tree branches around the tables and it was right next to a little stream, covered in palm trees. It was seriously picture perfect – it was all I could do to stop taking pictures and eat my dinner. 😉 I tried squid for the first time ever! I was surprised there wasn’t a fishy taste at all, but I’m a freak when it comes to texture so it didn’t make it onto my favorite foods list 😉 but the bruschetta and lobster spaghetti were really good!

DETAILS: BLUSH OFF-THE-SHOULDER DRESS (SIMILAR HERE) | TORTOISE SUNGLASSES

9. CATCH EVERY SUNSEST AND SUNRISE: We made it a point not to miss a single sunset while we were in Hawaii. If you stay on the ocean view side of the resort, you can get an amazing sunset view from your room. There are also so many spots to enjoy it on the resort. One night we watched it from hammocks, another night from the inifiniti pool, from our table at dinner, and there’s also easy beach access for a straight beach meets horizon view. We even saw 2 couples getting married during sunset while we were there. (I always love seeing brides in their pretty dresses!)

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All the cousins! They are all close in age and are seriously best friends! I love watching them all play together!

TRAVEL TIPS FOR THE RESORT:

• The Four Seasons Oahu is a 20-30 minute drive from the airport
• It’s set in a cove so the water is really calm and there’s instant beach access from the resort. There is also another cove that is walking distance that is known for sea turtles!
• My kids are ALWAYS snacking so we stopped at Target which is only like 7 minutes away and loads up on snacks to keep in our room.
• Kids care: We had so much family with us we had lots of babysitters if Cody and I wanted to go do something for an hour, but the resort also has a kids area where the kids can do all sorts of crafts and games. It’s a huge area! It’s available for free from 8-5 I think, I can’t remember the exact hours, but we went in the last day just to look at it and the kids didn’t want to leave! So if your traveling just with your family it’s a great opportunity to just get a quiet meal with your significant other while the kiddos play or something.
• Renting a Car: Our family got a van because we have a little bit of ADD when we travel and love to explore beyond the resort where we are staying, but we met multiple families at the resort that were there for a week and never left, so there are definitely enough activities and amenities that you don’t have to leave. So I think it’s really a preference and comes down to your travel personalities 🙂

Nearby Food:

There are so many great restaurants within walking distance from the resort. Below are a few great spots we tried. (These were all right across the street – literally a 2 minute walk but they also have golf carts available and the kids were always so excited to ride the golf cart to dinner.)

• Just Tacos Mexican Grill & Cantina: Of course we found a Mexican place while we were in Hawaii. I’ll vote for Mexican food at any place or time. 😛 Just be sure to get the mild salsa because the hot one burnt my mouth so badly – you’d think with my latin blood I could handle it. 😉
• Monkeypod Kitchen: This was a great spot and had something for everyone in the family. They are known for their happy hour – pizzas were just $9! – and make sure to try dessert! The banana cream pie was sooooo good.
• Island Country Markets: I didn’t get a chance to try this one, but my dad for banana pancakes for breakfast at the cafe in the market and said they were really good.

If you guys have any more questions about our trip let me know!! I’ll be sharing some of our favorite beaches we visited soon 🙂

XX, Christine

• *Special thanks to the Four Seasons for hosting our family

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There was a crazy fog in Santa Monica two of the days we were there, it was so pretty mixed with the palm trees! It was a whole new feel for California.

Love this scent! It’s a romantic, feminine fragrance with a mix of clean and fresh notes.

B’s favorite game right now is tag and hide and seek.  Cody kept chasing us in the sand and B thought it was the best thing in the world!

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Love, love, love. The older I get the more I realize there are so many beautiful stages of love. I look back at when Cody and I first met and we were UNCONDITIONALLY, HEAD OVER HEELS, INFATUATED with each other. It was a high like no other. I still remember the first time he went to hold my hand and it sent chills over my whole body. I knew instantly at that moment he was the one! We have gone through many highs and lows over the years. We are not perfect! Some of the lows were really hard times, but through those hard times they always brought us closer together in the end. Other times are comical to look back at and think was that even a big deal!! If there’s one thing you learn about love after 5 years of marriage, kids, working together, etc it’s that love is relentless and unconditional. No matter how in love or perfect for each other you are, there will always be hard times, and it’s how you choose to love and forgive each other through those hard times that really define your relationship. Love is beautiful!

Cody and I were on the plane the other day reading this article about funny things spouses do. So, inspired by the new Love Relentlessly fragrance by Tory Burch, I thought it would be fun to share 5 things I do that drive Cody crazy but that he learns to love (or at least laugh at ;).

1.  Eating my cereal in bed.  I LOVE CEREAL! It’s a tie between that and french fries as my favorite food! Every night before I go to bed I eat a bowl of cereal. I’m usually the last one to bed a lot of times, so I bring my bowl of cereal into bed while Cody is trying to sleep and all you hear is the crunch crunch crunch. Hahah it drives him crazy he will always be like “Soooo how’s that cereal babe? Sounds pretty tasty” lol.
2.  Leaving candles burning when I leave. Thankfully I haven’t burnt the house down yet!
3.  Take 5 hours to pack. I’ve openly admitted what a bad packer I am! Cody always teases me because the night before a trip I wander in circles around the house because I can’t think straight about what I’m going to bring. He’s gotten to the point he always plans to go see a movie the night before we leave somewhere because I can’t make any decisions about what to bring.
4.  Ask him a million questions in the middle of a show. Oops!
5. Eating when I’m trying to talk to him on the phone.  Hahaha apparently I have some issues I need to resolve with my food manners lol.

What are some of the things your husband always teases you about?

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Tory Burch.

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