Next week I’ll be blogging from the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast, where I will be vacationing along with several thousand other people from the Memphis-Shelby County area. Call it the ‘Redneck Riviera’ and make fun of it all you want, I think Destin has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. When I die, just put my ashes in a bottle of Coppertone and bury me in the sand.
I have pretty strict guidelines on what I will and won’t take/ wear/ do on vacation. Here’s a complete list of what I AM taking:
- Swimsuit - in coral. Bikini. With two options for tops so as to avoid tan lines.
- Cover Up - in turquoise
- Sun Dresses (10) - in variety of summer colors and prints. None are: fitted, binding, lined or belted. Several don’t even have waistlines.
- Underwear (10 pairs)
- Flip flops (3 pairs) - in brown, black and turquoise
- Sunscreen - in 15, 8, and 4 SPF. Also a 30 in case there is sunburning. And 15 SPF lip balm.
- Make up - tinted moisturizer, eye liner, mascara and lip gloss
- Shampoo - extra gentle for daily washings
- Conditioner - extra strength to fight sun/ salt/ chlorine damage
- Venus Razor & extra blades - there will be a lot of shaving going on
- Beach Reads - Such a Pretty Fat (Lancaster), Bringing Home the Birkin (Tonello), Dandy in the Underworld (Horsley), People, US Weekly, In Touch
- Misc: hair bands, after-sun lotion, deodorant, perfume, toothbrush, toothpaste, vitamins, bottled water, my own pillow
What I am NOT taking:
- Bras
- High-heeled sandals
- A Watch
- A Flat iron
- Base, concealer, & powder make up
- Work
My vacation rules include comfortable clothes, a lot of relaxing and no hair straightening. What are your vacation rules?
Responses to “Vacations RULE!”
June 25th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
My vacation rule. . . . NO KIDS! Woo Hoo! That is momma’s time to relax and soak up the sun while sipping colorful drinks with umbrellas in them. LOL Enjoy your time away!
June 25th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Back in the day, my vacation mantra was “no bra, no watch, no makeup”. Unfortunately, age & gravity are taking their toll & the bra is mandatory but I skimp on makeup (tinted moisturizer, mascara & gloss) & leave the watch at home. I must have books to read, sunscreen, lip balm for every pocket/purse/beach bag & at least one Pina Colada for every two beers.
June 25th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Since my dream vacation is anywhere that isn’t the beach, I’m going to need a few things that aren’t on your list - like bras and good shoes! I would love to have a few days in the mountains to just sit and read, but the hubby thinks we must be on the go all the time. That means that vacation doesn’t end up to be all that relaxing! I could do with tinted moisturizer and a ponytail for a week, but, again, hubby feels we must make appearances, so my hair has to at least look like it’s been brushed! Enjoy your trip!