Hey, hey Thursday!
Guess what?
It’s my annual…
…post!
I started doing this years ago, and you ladies seem to appreciate it, so I’ve done it again. With our beachy vacation just days away, I thought I’d share some outfit deets and sunny finds should you be heading somewhere warm too (or just gearing up for summer). I have a wide variety of things from Nordstrom to Amazon. Now, I know, I know, I know, “what is the rest of your family taking”? I feel like I am doing good just to get this out and on my blog before it goes in my packing cubes, so I apologize for not having more. While we’re out of town though, should you spot something on a kiddo that you love, send me a DM/email/whatever, and I’ll share the details with you.
In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what I’m taking to wear at night…
…how cute is this dress?! I typically don’t wear longer dresses, but this Amazon find here was so cute (and comes in 20 different colors!) that I couldn’t resist. I bought it in the color watermelon. I’m wearing it with these gold heels too.
Speaking of Amazon dresses…
…I also grabbed this one too to wear with my flats. Thank you, Amazon, for offering dresses in multiple colors and patterns. This one comes in several!
I would also like to remind everyone that for YEARS now, I’ve only worn…
…these strapless bras (and this underwear). Seriously, Y-E-A-R-S.
For coverups this year, I am lovvvving so many…
I loved this one so much that I bought it twice! You guys, it comes in NINE different colors! I bought it in both grapefruit and bluejay. I also love my sandals. They’re “jelly” which just makes them perfect for the pool/beach.
This pink cover up screamed my name when I saw it 🙂 . It comes in other colors too!
I also picked up this tank and these shorts to wear as a cover up too! Really though, how fun are my sandals?!
I also grabbed this light weight open front coverup buuuut I didn’t get a photo of myself in it as it just arrived yesterday.
If you’re heading to the pool or beach, you should check out…
…my favorite beach bag! I love this beach bag so much that I’ve now bought it THREE TIMES! First, I had it in peach, then in pink and this year, I bought it in yellow (it comes in 23 colors!). I haven’t tossed out the other beach bags, I keep them at home for use around here (local pool, etc). I like to start the season with a fresh/clean one (no sand!) going into my suitcase. Right now, it’s under $17!!!
I just love this bag so much! The pockets are fabulous, they’re sturdy, they’re durable. In fact, this beach bag was the #3 most popular item on my blog in all of 2022!
Here’s a better look at my three pairs of shoes too. All three come in multiple colors!
And then…
…for some gear, you know I love these staple pieces!
I bought our very favorite beach toys set, a packable straw visor (I love this one!!), a clutch, my daily SPF for face, my favorite SPF for body, my favorite moisturizer for body, sandals and my beach bag 🙂 .
Of course, I am bringing swimsuits too!
If you missed my swimsuit round up for the whole family, here it is again:
#1: Cove Twist Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#2: Tapestry Strappy One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#3: Painted Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#4: Underwire One-Piece Swimsit • Sea Level
#5: Cross Front One-Piece Swimsuit • Sea Level
#6: Off the Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#7: Stripe Twist Front One-Piece Swimsuit • Sea Level
#8: Sunscape Goddess Tan Halter Tankini Top • La Blanca
#9: Color Code One-Piece Swimsuit • Becca
#10: Floral One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#11: Twist Front Multifit One-Piece Swimsuit • Sea Level
#12: Island Goddess One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#13: Colorful Banana Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit • Farm Rio
#1: Island Goddess Wrap Bikini Top
#2: Islands Away Reversible Plunge Bikini Top
#3: Tides Bandeau Longline Bikini Top
#4: Sunscape Swim Top
#5: Sunset Soft Band Bikini Top
#6: Color Code O-Ring Bikini Top
#7: Keyhole Banded Bikini Top
#8: Sorrento Stripe Bikini Top
#9: Blossom Jadie Ruffle Underwire Reversible Bikini Top
#10: Essential Tube Bikini Top
#11: Cobalt Blue Parade Reversible Bikini Top
#12: Island Goddess Overlap Bikini Bottoms
#13: Tides Banded Hipster Bikini Bottoms
#14: Sunset Adjustable Loop Bikini Bottoms
#15: Islands Away Reversible High Waist Bikini Bottoms
#16: Color Code Hipster Bikini Bottoms
#1: Kids’ Surf Patrol Stretch Cotton Button-Up Shirt
#2: Pristine Blooms One-Piece Swimsuit
#3: Kids’ Long Sleeve One-Piece Rashguard Swimsuit
#4: Kids’ Vibrant Ruffle One-Piece Swimsuit
#5: Kids’ Glow in the Dark Vintage Whale Graphic Pocket Tee
#6: Jefferson Pineapple Print Water Friendly Vegan Sneaker
#7: Kids’ Tassel Cotton Cover-Up Dress
#8: Kids’ Floral Tiered Cotton Sundress
#9: New Performance Breaker Shorts
#10: Kids’ Hooded Terry Cloth Cover-Up Dress
#11: Arizona Waterproof Slide Sandal
#12: Kids’ Juicy Fruit Swim Shorts
#13: Shipwrecks Board Shorts
#14: Islander Board Shorts
#15: Kids’ Polly Pack Swim Trunks
#1: Digital Tropical Print Polo
#2: Bali Beach T-Shirt
#3: Sunfaded Slub Scallop Tank Top
#4: Travis Mathew The Zinna Slub Piqué Polo
#5: Counting Cards Cotton Blend Polo
#6: Arizona Soft Slide Sandal
#7: Ulele Flip Flop
#8: Tropical Print Polo
#9: Tropicadas 7-Inch Swim Trunks
#10: Banks Hybrid Shorts
#11: Hey Dude Wally Slip-On
#12: Aim Shorts
#13: Cannonball Volley Swim Trunks
#14: Salem High Drape Performance Shorts
#15: Sano Swim Trunks
Plus, make sure you check out my 18 KEYS FOR PREPPING FOR A TRIP post…
…where I deep dive into how I pack and prep so that going on vacation with my crew isn’t insane.
Also…
…you can catch SHAY’S ULTIMATE BEACH TRIP PACKING LIST where I share all the details on what we bring on every beach vacation (the list is comprehensive!!).
Or…
…if your family is heading somewhere cold this spring, make sure you check out my TOP 10 TIPS FROM A SKI MOM!
One last thing…
…if you’re looking for a workout to do before your next vacation (or any old day!), check out ANDREW’S BEACH READY WORKOUT!
Whew! That wraps up this Thursday!
I’ll see you all back here tomorrow 🙂 !
Elspeth Mizner says
Those jelly sandals look too cute! I love all the bright colors!
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Erika Slaughter says
I can’t wait!!!!!
Heather Foshee says
What size suitcases do you use for everyone?! Leaving on our first Disney cruise tomorrow and I love the idea of packing by days, but wondering how big the suitcases are.
Hallie says
Those dresses from Amazon are so cute!! Do you have a link for your coral shirt yesterday??! Very spring vibes, I love the color!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s a Nantucket Vineyard Vines top that I bought there. I love the color too!
Lynn says
Are you sure your favorite color is green? Because you seem to be having a moment with neon yellow 😉 haha
Mix and Match Mama says
I just lol! I am! It’s just so HAPPY! I would never say that yellow is one of my favorite colors, but right now, it is! You’re so spot on!
Tina says
I’m terms of swimsuits, I’m having a hard time finding a suit for my 15 year old daughter. She is quite modest and only wants to wear tankini’s but the tops need to cover as much belly as possible. No bikini tops. She’s at that weird age where she’s pretty much outgrown kid sizes (especially chest size) but it seems that adult styles (in XS) are just about impossible to find in the style she prefers. The only tankini tops I find are designed for a more mature woman…with deeper V necks, underwire, padding and ruching, all of which she doesn’t need. Any ideas??
Mix and Match Mama says
Try Athleta for her! Kensington started wearing Athleta (not Athleta Girl) last summer, and it was a great find for her. They are great for women of all ages and sizes.
Tina says
Thank you!!
Bev says
That watermelon maxi dress looks beautiful on you! 💖
Mix and Match Mama says
You’re too sweet, Bev!!
Andrea says
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, but I can’t quite get my packing cubes to work for me the way other people’s seem to. I can’t fit nearly as much in. The pressure is on because we’re traveling to the UK this summer, and my husband is determined to bring less luggage this trip. If you ever feel like doing one of your tutorial videos about packing cubes, I could desperately use it!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes!!! I believe I’ve done that in the past, but I will certainly do it again. I am a huge believer in them. I will really try to video them this week for you and post on IG!
Emily says
The beach bag is seriously the best!! It survived an entire summer at the pool with my kids and has deep, study pockets. And the whole thing is mesh so it never gets dirty!
Mix and Match Mama says
YES, YES, YES!!
Kara says
At what age do you feel confident that your kiddos can match/pack the necessary items?! Or do you still oversee the older kids choices? ☺️
Mix and Match Mama says
My big kids have been packing their own suitcases for probably 3 years. So maybe when they turned 10? Ashby and Mades both pack their own carry on bags, but I still help them with their suitcases though when they spend the night at grandparents’ houses, they pack for themselves.
Julie says
I have a question about the cute shorts with the black tank. I see that there are matching swimsuit separates on the Nordy’s website, so I’m wondering if they are made of swimsuit material or something more “sturdy”
Mix and Match Mama says
The shorts are more of a “coverup material” (in my opinion), but the tank is just a basic tank. I do think you could wear the shorts though out and about as it’s not sheer.
Natalie says
Shay I know you say that’s your fave bag but you have to try a bogg bag. They never fall over and can spray sand off