a lonestar state of southern

TOP color block bikini top (20% off with code TAKE20, wearing S) | BOTTOMS color block bikini bottoms (20% off with code TAKE20, wearing S) | SARONG color block swimsuit coverup | HAT floppy straw hat | SHOES white espadrille sandals (true to size) | TOTE straw tote

Spring and summer are my favorite seasons to travel in. Between flowy silhouettes, bright colors and light layers, the warm weather makes packing up so fun!

This time of year, I am always looking for fabulous pieces to take on my next adventure, and one of my favorite destinations for vacation-ready pieces that don’t break the bank? Forever21! Today, I’m thrilled to be partnering with Forever21 in sharing a few of my favorite suitcase-ready ensembles.

Then next trip I’ll be going on is… drumroll, please… my honeymoon! Andrew is keeping the destination a surprise, but he has let me in on a huge hint. It will involve warm weather and a beach!

So, as you can imagine, I’ve been on the hunt for fun, flirty looks fit for a tropical destination and I absolutely adore this set I found from Forever21. This pastel palm-print swim set (top and bottoms) and matching sarong are the first pieces I’ll be packing up! Can you believe I scored all three for well under $100?! Plus, all Forever21 full-priced swim and sport is 20% off today with the code TAKE20!

I was more than pleasantly surprised with the fabulous quality of this swimsuit, especially at such an amazing price. My mother even called it the “cutest thing she’s ever seen,” which you know means it’s good. I ordered a small in both the tops and bottoms and found they fit true to size. Best news ever? They’re currently completely in stock!

I’m also obsessed with these espadrille sandals I found for under $50. They’re so comfortable, and add the perfect amount of extra height to any look. And what’s a vacation without a sun hat and straw bag, am I right?

I’m constantly stocking the new arrivals online at Forever21, because they’re constantly coming out with adorable new pieces! In fact, I just ordered this pom pom set (top and skirt) for the honeymoon. How cute?!

Here are a few other vacay-ready pieces I’m loving:

This isn’t my first time to post about my love for Forever21, and I have a feeling it won’t be my last. Honeymoon, here I come!

Love from Texas,

Kate