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Pack with me for my solo dive trip to Cozumel! 🇲🇽
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items I’m turning 30 baby 🍰 (how’d I even get here??) and I just wanna be in that water! I got certified at 13 but have not dove enough in my lifetime as I would have liked! Cozumel is known for its diving and I’m excited to see what’s out there. Let’s se...
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The looks
The essentials
The non-glamorous essentials
The looks
I mean it's a vacation, I wouldn't be a girl if I wasn't excited to be in beach wear again.
I got this for xmas and it's going to be such a stable of mine. It's a skort so I feel so comfortable in it! Catch me at the beach, at dinner, on a bike....It pairs so nicely with a cute cardigan and sandals as well for a summer look or even with boo...
Scoopneck Linen Blend Micro Skort | Abercrombie & Fitch
Being short but also a bit curvy, I need everything in place when i'm in and out of a wet suit and not just laying in the sun. This is a classic one for me! Flattering fit.
Black Textured Plunge Swimsuit
these are such a classic and pair with an easy tank or tee.
Women's High Rise 90s Cutoff Short
I love an easy beach dress I can throw on for the day and I'm still on a dark brown kick. So many cover ups are see through which bothers me and this is a good staple!
Textured Beach Dress - Dark brown - Ladies | H&M US
I got a dress just like this in Gili T, Indonesia and I admire it so much. I just feel so feminine and free in it and it's becoming my new tropical vacation outfit! This is a very similar one linked.
Boho Maxi Dress Lioness / Beach Cover Up / Summer Tie Dye Dress
I’m a sucker for a babydoll top and urban always has such free flowing tops. I always feel comfortable in this! Easy to pair as well.
Kimchi Blue Edith Ruffle Babydoll Tunic Halter Top
H&M has such solid easy breezy pants. Wore these in Morocco and can’t wait to throw these on for any beach day ahead. They look cute and casual with a tank but also even with a one piece.
Linen-blend drawstring trousers
These have held up SO well on my trips in SEA, Morocco, ect. From the beach, to a sweaty walk, they feel so sturdy on my feet and I don't look like a dweeb wearing strappy sandals with a dress at night. They blend in so well! Originally got these at ...
Strappy Tan Sandals
I got these recently for a green pop and they are such good quality! Not flimsy at all, the polarized lenses are so nice. A nice touch for a vacation too.
Fiji Polarized Acetate Sunglasses in Moss with Brown lens
now, this is totally unessesary for diving but i HATE when my thin, fine baby hairs are all over the place and between the mask and the longer hair, I need everything tucked away. And hey, the cool girls are wearing whale shark printed accessories.
Whale Shark Print Scuba Diving Headband | UV Sun Protection, Quick Dry, Stretchy, Non-slip
This counts as a look right? I always want that dewy look, especially on vacation but also want to pack light and stay minimal. This duo set lets me do both! Such petite bottles, I’m wondering if I can even re-use once I’m done with them.
e.l.f. SKIN The Hottest Drops Duo - Bronzing Drops & Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops Mini Duo - 2ct/0.33 fl oz
This may be my new signature perfume, so of course I want to add it into my look so I feel my best! It’s a little earthy, a bit warm, but also feels light to me. I don’t like scents that are too sweet and go for a more sandalwood vibe. Sometimes on s...
0.27 oz Indigo Eau de Parfum - NEST New York | Ulta Beauty
I really love this set, it’s so easy to throw on. You can even mix and match and wear the pants with a one piece or tank
ASOS DESIGN Abi beach pants in multi floral print | ASOS
This top is adorable within the set but also would be cute with a white skirt or jeans too! I always find the tie tops so flattering and comfortable.
ASOS DESIGN Abi beach top in multi floral print | ASOS
The essentials
I’d be panicking a bit if I forgot these. Hey I might be on vacation but I gotta get the content and feeling prepped with all my little gadgets.
Ah my beloved GoPro! I’m excited to get more content with some creatures. I will say Costco has a great deal as well. The 11 has great quality!
GoPro HERO11 Black Camera - New
The black hole duffel versions really are that girl. I feel so comfortable with this duffle on versus lugging a rolly or a one strap duffle on my trips. And this fits a couple packing cubes!
Patagonia Black Hole 40L Duffel Bag - Accessories
My hair gets wrecked by the salt water and this is basically the only trusted reef safe mask to put on before a dive. Always wet your hair with freshwater first of course. Gotta be kind to the hair and the coral!
Leave-In Hair Conditioner - Full Size 6oz
I won’t lie, I did in fact want a clear mask for the aesthetic but when I last used this in Bali I had trouble clearing! It’s a different alternative to the clunkier masks and fits my nose much more than the rented ones!
Oceanic Shadow Single Lens Low Volume Frameless Dive Mask
I have various sling bags and pouches but this is such a great adventure size for all my gadgets for the day and I don’t feel like I’m cramming things into my bag like my go pro, sunscreen ect!
KAVU Rope Sling Pack - Women's
Non negotiable for me! I replace this as a foundation while traveling because I don’t want the extra step and I need the coverage. This blends in so well into my (dry!) skin.
Medium Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion with Sheer Tint SPF 30 - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
No relaxing trip is complete without a good book. I just finished “What I was doing while you were breeding” which would have been a perfect travel book while off on a solo adventure but I’ll see what I have next for a read!
Amazon Kindle 6" e-Reader (2024) - Black
She’s sleek, she’s my (second) favorite color, and I take her everywhere. My emotional comfort bottle at this point with my stickers on it.
Summit Water Bottle - 32oz - Sea Glass Sage
Again with my fine hair - but it gets so dry and frail. Especially on trips where I’m not getting the best water for my ends! I put this in a little travel sized bottle and keep it around for my frizz.
Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Penetrating Oil - OGX | Ulta Beauty
The non-glamorous essentials
The things I don’t want to bring, but have to be an adult about!
One thing I DO NOT play about is my gut health when I travel. New food? busy activities? I have zero time to be on a toilet and taking a probiotic has always kept me feeling confident in this. And be sure to start taking them a few days before the tr...
MaryRuth's Women's Daily Care 3-in-1 Probiotic Capsules - 30ct
uh hey why are we still using salty sugary powder in our water for hydration? I've been shouting from the rooftops that calorie free drops are IT. Plop these in whatever drink and we keep it moving. The second I get dehydrated I start to slow down an...
Energy Drops - Unsweetened Electrolytes + Caffeine for Any Beverage
I forget I have this and it can really come in handy when I’m exhausted and everything hurts (and I don’t have time to be!) After many broken bones and surgeries, I can still get very worn out and this CBD cream really takes it up a notch to help!
Extra Strength 3:1 Releaf Balm
As difficult as these are to take off, I use them when I’m in the water all day for braids and keeping my fine hair out of my face!
Prep Clear Polybands - Scünci | Ulta Beauty
A bit random, but when I’m so busy on a solo trip sometimes I run low on energy even between meals. I pack 1-2 of these just for an emergency and they’re perfect for me. I’m allergic to nuts (slightly) so I can’t do a lot of bars but these are yummy ...
GoMacro Oatmeal Chocolate Chip MacroBar - 4ct/ 7.1oz