Your Ultimate Spring Break Packing List

You've got your plane tickets, poolside cabana and margarita dreams all set. But before you take off, you'll need to stuff your suitcase with 28 of the hottest essentials to bring to any beach week

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Kami Phillips
March 22, 2018 02:02 PM
<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Lusiana Ruffled Bikini Top, $135 and Lusiana Ruffled High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms, $135; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=493746.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=16680&amp;RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anthropologie.com%2Fshop%2Fmorgan-lane-lusiana-ruffled-bikini-top%3Fcategory%3Dswimwear%2526color%3D015&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">anthropologie.com</a></p>
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Morgan Lane

Buy It! Lusiana Ruffled Bikini Top, $135 and Lusiana Ruffled High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms, $135; anthropologie.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> The Carry-On, $225; <a href="https://www.awaytravel.com/luggage/carry-on/blush?utm_source=pepperjam&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;affiliate_id=131940&amp;click_id=2271426934&amp;utm_campaign=pj-131940" target="_blank" rel="noopener">awaytravel.com</a></p>
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Away

Buy It! The Carry-On, $225; awaytravel.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Semi-Riless Cat Eye Sunglasses, $285<em> (orig. $635)</em>; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=568290.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=5462&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.neimanmarcus.com%252FFendi-Semi-Rimless-Cat-Eye-Gradient-Sunglasses-w-Pyramid-Detail-Sunglasses%252Fprod206600113_cat45330747__%252Fp.prod%253Ficid%253D%2526searchType%253DEndecaDrivenCat%2526rte%253D%2525252Fcategory.jsp%2525253FitemId%2525253Dcat45330747%25252526pageSize%2525253D119%25252526No%2525253D0%25252526refinements%2525253D%2526eItemId%253Dprod206600113%2526xbcpath%253Dcat000000_cat4870731_cat2830735_cat45330747%2526cmCat%253Dproduct&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">neimanmarcus.com</a></p>
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Fendi

Buy It! Semi-Riless Cat Eye Sunglasses, $285 (orig. $635); neimanmarcus.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Knotted Hair tie, $12.50; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=466652.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=3380&amp;RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrew.com%2Fp%2Fwomens_category%2Faccessories%2Fhairaccessories%2Fknotted-hair-tie-in-liberty-swirling-petals%2FH7221%3Fcolor_name%3Divory-multi&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jcrew.com</a></p>
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J.Crew

Buy It! Knotted Hair tie, $12.50; jcrew.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Tassel Off the Shoulder Top, $68; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=390098.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=8157&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Ftopshop-tassel-off-the-shoulder-top%252F4910335%253Forigin%253Dcategory-personalizedsort%2526fashioncolor%253DWHITE%252520MULTI&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPMAR18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nordstrom.com</a></p>
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Topshop

Buy It! Tassel Off the Shoulder Top, $68; nordstrom.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Small Circle Straw Round Crossbody Bag, $34; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFASspringbreakKPFEB18/https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/small-circle-straw-round-crossbody-bag?category=bags-wallets-for-women&amp;color=014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">urbanoutfitters.com</a></p>
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Urban Outfitters

Buy It! Small Circle Straw Round Crossbody Bag, $34; urbanoutfitters.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Captain&#8217;s Hat, $17.99; <a href="http://hm.evyy.net/c/249354/226427/3909?subId1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hm.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2F71573%3Farticle%3D71573-C" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hm.com</a></p>
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H&M

Buy It! Captain’s Hat, $17.99; hm.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Ayana Hoop Earrings, $36; <a href="http://www.gopjn.com/t/8-11077-131940-143798?sid=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.baublebar.com%2Fproduct%2F36602-ayana-hoop-earrings%3Fsku%3D36602" target="_blank" rel="noopener">baublebar.com</a></p>
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BaubleBar

Buy It! Ayana Hoop Earrings, $36; baublebar.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=466652.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=3380&amp;RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrew.com%2Fp%2Fwomens_category%2Fswim2%2Fjcrew-playa-nantucket-tieshoulder-bikini-top%2FH8433%3Fcolor_name%3Dvintage-pink&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPMAR18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Playa Nantucket Tie-Shoulder Bikini Top</a>, $27.50 <em>(orig. $32.50)</em> and <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=466652.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=3380&amp;RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrew.com%2FUS%2Fp%2FH8448%3Fcolor_name%3Dvintage-pink&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPMAR18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nantucket Cheeky Bikini Bottoms</a>, $17.50 <em>(orig. $22.50)</em></p>
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J.Crew

Buy It! Playa Nantucket Tie-Shoulder Bikini Top, $27.50 (orig. $32.50) and Nantucket Cheeky Bikini Bottoms, $17.50 (orig. $22.50)

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Open-Back Ruffle Romper, $49.95; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFASspringbreakKPFEB18/https://www.ae.com/women-ae-open-back-ruffle-romper-yellow/web/s-prod/1399_2412_700?cm=sUS-cUSD&amp;catId=cat8440099" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ae.com</a></p>
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American Eagle Outfitters

Buy It! Open-Back Ruffle Romper, $49.95; ae.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Small Ark Handbag, $318; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=390098.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=8157&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Fcult-gaia-small-ark-handbag%252F4816198%253Forigin%253Dkeywordsearch-personalizedsort%2526fashioncolor%253DMULTI&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPMAR18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nordstrom.com</a></p>
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Cult Gaia

Buy It! Small Ark Handbag, $318; nordstrom.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Silicone Sunglass Stand iPhone X Case, $46 <em>(orig. $65)</em>; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=516657.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=24983&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.katespade.com%252Fproducts%252Fsilicone-sunglass-stand-iphone-x-case%252F8ARU2287.html&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">katespade.com</a></p>
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Kate Spade New York

Buy It! Silicone Sunglass Stand iPhone X Case, $46 (orig. $65); katespade.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Tall Wedge Espadrilles, $95; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=504092.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=23604&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.shopbop.com%252Ftall-wedge-espadrilles-soludos%252Fvp%252Fv%253D1%252F1506064760.htm%253FfolderID%253D13487%2526fm%253Dother-shopbysize-viewall%2526os%253Dfalse%2526colorId%253D12867&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shopbop.com</a></p>
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Soludos

Buy It! Tall Wedge Espadrilles, $95; shopbop.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Red Fruit Punch Cover-Up Romper, $68; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=390098.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=8157&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Fsurf-gypsy-red-fruit-punch-cover-up-romper%252F4876059%253Forigin%253Dcategory-personalizedsort%2526fashioncolor%253DRED&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPMAR18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nordstrom.com</a></p>
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Surf Gypsy

Buy It! Red Fruit Punch Cover-Up Romper, $68; nordstrom.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> South Beach Black Straw Fedora Hat, $19; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=460292.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=20904&amp;RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fus.asos.com%2Fsouth-beach%2Fsouth-beach-black-straw-fedora-hat%2Fprd%2F9146812%3Fclr%3Dblack%2526SearchQuery%3D%2526cid%3D16663%2526gridcolumn%3D2%2526gridrow%3D13%2526gridsize%3D4%2526pge%3D3%2526pgesize%3D72%2526totalstyles%3D494&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">asos.com</a></p>
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ASOS

Buy It! South Beach Black Straw Fedora Hat, $19; asos.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Fluxus Sunglasses, $69; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=504092.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=23604&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.shopbop.com%252Ffluxus-sunglasses-le-specs%252Fvp%252Fv%253D1%252F1545621272.htm%253FfolderID%253D13558%2526fm%253Dother-viewall%2526os%253Dfalse%2526colorId%253D52250&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shopbop.com</a></p>
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Le Specs

Buy It! Fluxus Sunglasses, $69; shopbop.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFASspringbreakKPFEB18/https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/out-from-under-winnie-printed-strappy-bikini-top?category=swimsuits-for-women&amp;color=082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Out From Under Winnie Printed Strappy Bikini Top</a>, $45 and <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFASspringbreakKPFEB18/https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/out-from-under-printed-strappy-side-bikini-bottom?category=swimsuits-for-women&amp;color=082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Printed Strappy Side Bikini Bottom</a>, $39; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFASspringbreakKPFEB18/https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/swimsuits-for-women" target="_blank" rel="noopener">urbanoutfitters.com</a></p>
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Urban Outfitters

Buy It! Out From Under Winnie Printed Strappy Bikini Top, $45 and Printed Strappy Side Bikini Bottom, $39; urbanoutfitters.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Darcie Slide Sandal, $89.95; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=390098.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=8157&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Fcaslon-darcie-slide-sandal-women%252F4783969%253Forigin%253Dcategory-personalizedsort%2526fashioncolor%253DMUSTARD%252520SUEDE&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nordstrom.com</a></p>
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Calson

Buy It! Darcie Slide Sandal, $89.95; nordstrom.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> <a href="http://www.revolve.com/for-love-lemons-anabelle-eyelet-crop-top-in-white/dp/FORL-WS225/?d=Womens&amp;srcType=dp_style&amp;sectionURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.revolve.com%2Fshorts%2Fbr%2F9d2482%2F%3Fnavsrc%3Dsubclothing&amp;fbreq=el" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Annabelle Eyelet Crop Top</a>, $147 and <a href="http://www.revolve.com/for-love-lemons-isla-striped-short/dp/FORL-WF10/?d=Womens&amp;page=1&amp;lc=3&amp;itrownum=1&amp;itcurrpage=1&amp;itview=05&amp;fbreq=el" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Isla Striped Short</a>, $119; <a href="http://www.revolve.com/women/?navsrc=main" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revolve.com</a></p>
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For Love and Lemons

Buy It! Annabelle Eyelet Crop Top, $147 and Isla Striped Short, $119; revolve.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Trio Shaped earrings, $39; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=461258.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=22672&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.stories.com%252Fus%252FJewellery%252FAll_jewellery%252FTrio_Shape_Hanging_Earrings%252F590767-0614306001.2&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stories.com</a></p>
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& Other Stories

Buy It! Trio Shaped earrings, $39; stories.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Spacepak Packing Compression Bag Set, $100; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=390098.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=8157&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Fflight-001-spacepak-packing-compression-bag-set%252F4768629%253Forigin%253Dcategory-personalizedsort%2526fashioncolor%253DCAMO%252520MULTI&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nordstrom.com</a></p>
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Flight 001

Buy It! Spacepak Packing Compression Bag Set, $100; nordstrom.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Ne(X)t Level High-Waisted Denim Short Short, $44.95; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFASspringbreakKPFEB18/https://www.ae.com/women-ae-ne-x-t-level-high-waisted-denim-short-effortlessly-cool/web/s-prod/1333_4982_078?cm=sUS-cUSD&amp;catId=cat8230068" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ae.com</a></p>
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American Eagle Outfitters

Buy It! Ne(X)t Level High-Waisted Denim Short Short, $44.95; ae.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Mini Pinata Bag, $98; <a href="http://www.revolve.com/kayu-mini-pinata-bag/dp/KAYR-WY42/?d=Womens&amp;page=1&amp;lc=51&amp;itrownum=17&amp;itcurrpage=1&amp;itview=05&amp;fbreq=el" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revolve.com</a></p>
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Kayu

Buy It! Mini Pinata Bag, $98; revolve.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Solitaire Embellished Seersucker Swimsuit, $180; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=531417.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=6894&amp;RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2F1048571%2Fhunza_g%2Fsolitaire-embellished-seersucker-swimsuit&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net-a-porter.com</a></p>
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Hunza G

Buy It! Solitaire Embellished Seersucker Swimsuit, $180; net-a-porter.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> The Kick Crop Jean, $78; <a href="http://www.gopjn.com/t/8-9711-131940-104709?sid=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.everlane.com%2Fproducts%2Fwomens-kick-crop-jean-ltbluewash%3Fcollection%3Dwomens-newest-arrivals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">everlane.com</a></p>
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Everlane

Buy It! The Kick Crop Jean, $78; everlane.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Candance Block Heel Sandal, $164.95; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&amp;subid=0&amp;offerid=390098.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=8157&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Frebecca-minkoff-candance-block-heel-sandal-women%252F4828751%253Forigin%253Dcategory-personalizedsort%2526fashioncolor%253DPINK%252520SUEDE&amp;u1=POFASspringbreakKPFEB18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nordstrom.com</a></p>
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Rebecca Minkoff

Buy It! Candance Block Heel Sandal, $164.95; nordstrom.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Round Double Bridge Sunglasses, $188; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFASspringbreakKPFEB18/https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/RB3647N%20UNISEX%20005-round%20double%20bridge-gold/8053672737646" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ray-ban.com</a></p>
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Ray-Ban

Buy It! Round Double Bridge Sunglasses, $188; ray-ban.com

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Polka Dot Bikini Top, $19.90 and Bottoms, $12.90; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/POFASspringbreakKPFEB18/https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/swimwear_all/2000218730" target="_blank" rel="noopener">forever21.com</a></p>
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Forever 21

Buy It! Polka Dot Bikini Top, $19.90 and Bottoms, $12.90; forever21.com

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Morgan Lane

Buy It! Lusiana Ruffled Bikini Top, $135 and Lusiana Ruffled High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms, $135; anthropologie.com

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Away

Buy It! The Carry-On, $225; awaytravel.com

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Fendi

Buy It! Semi-Riless Cat Eye Sunglasses, $285 (orig. $635); neimanmarcus.com

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J.Crew

Buy It! Knotted Hair tie, $12.50; jcrew.com

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Topshop

Buy It! Tassel Off the Shoulder Top, $68; nordstrom.com

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Urban Outfitters

Buy It! Small Circle Straw Round Crossbody Bag, $34; urbanoutfitters.com

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H&M

Buy It! Captain’s Hat, $17.99; hm.com

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BaubleBar

Buy It! Ayana Hoop Earrings, $36; baublebar.com

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J.Crew

Buy It! Playa Nantucket Tie-Shoulder Bikini Top, $27.50 (orig. $32.50) and Nantucket Cheeky Bikini Bottoms, $17.50 (orig. $22.50)

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American Eagle Outfitters

Buy It! Open-Back Ruffle Romper, $49.95; ae.com

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Cult Gaia

Buy It! Small Ark Handbag, $318; nordstrom.com

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Kate Spade New York

Buy It! Silicone Sunglass Stand iPhone X Case, $46 (orig. $65); katespade.com

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Soludos

Buy It! Tall Wedge Espadrilles, $95; shopbop.com

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Surf Gypsy

Buy It! Red Fruit Punch Cover-Up Romper, $68; nordstrom.com

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ASOS

Buy It! South Beach Black Straw Fedora Hat, $19; asos.com

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Le Specs

Buy It! Fluxus Sunglasses, $69; shopbop.com

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Urban Outfitters

Buy It! Out From Under Winnie Printed Strappy Bikini Top, $45 and Printed Strappy Side Bikini Bottom, $39; urbanoutfitters.com

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Calson

Buy It! Darcie Slide Sandal, $89.95; nordstrom.com

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For Love and Lemons

Buy It! Annabelle Eyelet Crop Top, $147 and Isla Striped Short, $119; revolve.com

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& Other Stories

Buy It! Trio Shaped earrings, $39; stories.com

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Flight 001

Buy It! Spacepak Packing Compression Bag Set, $100; nordstrom.com

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American Eagle Outfitters

Buy It! Ne(X)t Level High-Waisted Denim Short Short, $44.95; ae.com

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Kayu

Buy It! Mini Pinata Bag, $98; revolve.com

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Hunza G

Buy It! Solitaire Embellished Seersucker Swimsuit, $180; net-a-porter.com

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Everlane

Buy It! The Kick Crop Jean, $78; everlane.com

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Rebecca Minkoff

Buy It! Candance Block Heel Sandal, $164.95; nordstrom.com

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Ray-Ban

Buy It! Round Double Bridge Sunglasses, $188; ray-ban.com

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Forever 21

Buy It! Polka Dot Bikini Top, $19.90 and Bottoms, $12.90; forever21.com

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