Vacation Edit: Resort Wear

|| Dress: J.Crew (sold out) || Heels: Target (also available in black, blush and or gold) || Scarf: Target (also available in white, black, pink, yellow or lilac) || Earrings: kate spade new york (birthday gift from a friend) || Necklace: J.Crew (fall 2017) || Braclet: J.Crew (fall 2017) || Ring: Tiffany & Co. || Photos: Melanie Foster Photography ||

In May, Jered and I will celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary. I cannot believe we have hit this milestone so soon. It seems like yesterday we were off on our honeymoon. When we travel, we always seem to find a beach. There is something about these trips that are truly relaxing. Picture yourself with a drink in your hand and sand between your toes curled up with a good book. Sometimes when I am stressed out at work, I close my eyes and think of just that and immediately feel calmer. Each year, we take a trip together, only the two of us. We call this the "abandon annually trip." I cannot stress enough the importance to have quality time with your spouse. We have visited the Dominican Republic, Fiji, Costa Rica and Mexico. Can you see a pattern? We are a big fan of turquoise water.

Back in February, Jered and I made a trip down to Los Cabos. One evening, I ended up wearing an adorable romper out to dinner. Since we decided to dine outdoors, it was way cooler than what I had in mind. Our waiter could tell I was cold (which is crazy because I am extremely hot natured). He found a blanket and wrapped it around me. I will never forget this moment, he went above and beyond to make our dinner special. After our trip, I found this beautiful dress at J.Crew and I knew it would be perfect for our next seaside vacation. I can't believe it is already sold out. I think this look is the definition of resort wear. It's dressy without being stuffy, effortless and makes a statement. Right now, J.Crew's ready-to-party collection would be a great place to start if you are looking for inspiration.

With summer just around the corner, vacation season is upon us! If you are lucky enough to be packing your bags for an exotic location, lucky you! Not going to lie, I am a tiny bit jealous of you. There is nothing better to me than the sounds of the ocean, the smell of suntan oil and a fresh book waiting in my beach bag. If you are planning a vacation to a beach resort, I would highly suggest checking to see if there any dress codes, especially if you are going to be dining out. A week before you leave, I would also check the weather forecast. No matter what, I always pack a fancy dress for a night out on the town. If you will be out later in the evening, it's worth thinking about bringing a great scarf, jacket or light sweater to complete your outfit. If you happen to be outdoors when the sun goes down along the water, it might be a little chilly. You don't want to pull a Lindsey and have a waiter feel bad for you because you are shivering.