From Ski Boots to Bikinis: My Spring Break Packing Reality

Hi loves,

There’s the version of spring break packing I imagine and then there’s the reality of it.

Reality, for me this year, looked like 5 suitcases filled with cold weather gear that hadn’t seen the light in 3 years, skis, kids, and a toddler walking/crying around in what felt like 20 pound boots. Somewhere between the airport and the mountain, I just accepted it this was not going to be a fashion moment.

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And honestly? That shift made everything easier.

For our ski trip, I stopped trying to force outfits and just focused on what actually works.

Warmth became the priority.

I packed my cashmere sweaters from Quince, which I basically lived in, layered with thermal underwear, and relied on really good long sleeve tees under my ski gear.

Not glamorous, but incredibly effective.

One thing I didn’t expect to become a hero was face oil. I used Oak Essentials nonstop (body cream, oil, & moisture rich balm. The cold, wet air is no joke, and having that extra layer made such a difference. Less dryness, less windburn, just better skin overall.

Of course, there were moments where I thought, I should have packed something cuter for après ski. But then I would be carrying skis, snacks, gloves, and a child and quickly remembered why I didn’t.

Survival first. Style later.

From there, we pivot straight into LA to hard launch our Rebecca Minkoff Sunnies and Swim, which feels like a completely different personality.

Now I’m packing jorts, which I truly cannot believe, including a great pair from Gap, plus a vest and my new shoes I am really excited about. I will also be wearing our flat sandals and leaning into that easy California style but still keeping my rock and roll edge.

LA dressing is simple, refined, effortless.

You do not need much. The weather does the work for you.

And then, because why not, I have exactly one day at home before heading to a friend’s 50th in the Bahamas.

Which means full swimwear mode.

I have been mixing Victoria’s Secret, which I know... but is actually really good right now, and some swim from solids and striped, and Left On Friday. I am trying to do as many sets as I can to make dressing easy and some surprisingly great Amazon finds.

Then I elevate everything with a few higher end pieces like Isabel Marant and Rachel Comey, my Rebecca Minkoff bags and shoes ofc and away we go, sunburned and all.

High low always wins.

What this stretch of travel has reminded me is that living out of a suitcase is not about perfection. It is about knowing what works for your life in that moment.

Some trips are about function. Some are about style. Most are a mix of both.

And sometimes, looking cute just is not the priority and that is okay.

But when it is, you do not need a million things or a huge budget. You just need pieces that work, a little editing, and the ability to pivot.

That, to me, is real travel style.

xx