Showing posts with label mexico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mexico. Show all posts

3/23/15

Maxi State of Mind



Bag: Woven Tote (old, similar here and here) / Watch: MK Oversized Gold Watch
Sandals: DV by Dolce Vita Archer

The last night in Tulum and I couldn't wait to hit the streets again...or rather roads! Tulum is nested in a quiet and quaint area 1.5 hours south of Cancun. The drive here was super easy, one straight shot until reaching Avenue Coba Sur and you're there! Once on the main Tulum road you finally see the dozens upon dozens of beach and jungle establishments.

Dinner in Tulum starts pretty early. I heard wonders about Hartwood restaurant in the heart of Tulum...an American couple who left the Concrete Jungle for life in paradise. It was advised that we get there early so we did, at 6pm. Unfortunately, dinner was already completely booked for the entire evening! The trick is to go to restaurant at 2:30 to pick a reservation for the same evening. To be continued till tomorrow! Instead, choice of dinner was Italian at Posada Margherita. It was actually perfect for the vibe I was hoping for. As you walk down to a zig zag wooden planked path, you find yourself coming upon a partial outdoor candlelit restaurant. Sitting down you get the cool ocean breeze and the ever ending music is the sound of the rolling waves. I'm telling you guys, it was a magical dinner!

I chose this colorful geometric printed maxi because I wanted a pattern with a more tribal feel. I wanted to embrace the essence of the Mayan Riviera! The flowy pleated fabric kept me comfortable and cool during long walks under the beaming sun. While keeping me covered for long strolls at night. This dress will definitely be a essential piece for my future beach vacations!

I thought these other maxi's were quite nice as well!
Thanks for stopping by Dolls!


3/14/15

Sera Sarong


Swimsuit: J.Crew Striped Underwire Bikini / Beach: Coqui Coqui

Surprisingly this was the only day I dedicated to a full beach day. I initially envisioned long beach days everyday but Tulum has a lot more to explore than I expected! Most of the days have been spent walking through the neighborhood, exploring the old city ruins and trying all the little hidden restaurants. The days have flown by but I have no complaints on how I spent each day :-)

Usually before I plan a beach vacay (or any vacay requiring a swimsuit) I get on a super strict workout plan. Unfortunately, I didn't plan very far in advance so that meant no crazy workouts before reaching this beach destination! Oh well, that's why sarongs and cover-ups were created right?! I can strut down the sandy beach wearing my bikini with my head held high. Every beach destination has a little shop or hut housed with coverups and sarongs from wall to wall. But there are plenty out there if you don't want to chance your go to coverup before you take off. Check out a few coverups I'm loving...which could easily be worn with a pair of denim pants or shorts!

Talk soon beauts!
xoxo