Resort Wear Over 40 – Souvenirs

Part of the fun of vacation is shopping for souvenirs, at least it is for me (I think my husband might disagree).  In the past, I’ve brought home my share of clothing and jewelry that I never end up wearing, so I’ve learned the hard way what to buy and what to pass by.

I always like to think ahead a bit about what I might want to get, while still leaving room for a have-to-have surprise! It was just my luck that the embroidery trend happened to coincide with my Puerto Vallarta trip! The markets and boutique were full of pretty cotton blouses with floral embroidery.  I knew for sure I want to get myself a good quality one that fit just right, so that I’d actually wear it once I got home. But then if you’re anything like me, you can’t wait to wear what you bought! I try to add one souvenir piece to an outfit rather than looking like a walking billboard for the local shops.

Outfit Details & Shopping Links

Blouse – local boutique (I’ve linked a few adorable ones down below)

Jeans – cut offs made from old Old Navy jeans

Sunhat – Coolibar

Sandals – Clarks

Earrings – Kendra Scott

Sunglasses – Topshop

I’ve pretty much stopped buying t-shirts on trips, yet when I saw this one, I couldn’t pass it up.  Not only did it have a photo of the amazing Frida Kahlo, it also was a Vogue cover!

Now, the husband has his own ideas about souvenirs and wanted to bring home an iguana.  I love animals, but … umm, no.

Outfit Details & Shopping Links

T-shirt – local souvenir (a few cute Etsy versions below)

Maxi skirt – old

Sandals – Sam Edelman

Sunglasses – Illesteva

Tote – Uncommon Goods

 

I also bought a pair of pretty silver butterfly earrings, along with several funky handmade earrings at the local flea market. We were tempted to bring home pretty Talavera pottery, but wasn’t sure if it would make the trip back without breaking. We also saw lots of fabulous paintings by local artists, but nothing that we thought would actually fit our decor at home. It’s hard not to come home with everything!

So Dolls, what do you like to buy as a souvenir on trips? If you buy clothing or jewelry do you wear it right away or wait until you get home? Has your husband ever wanted to bring home an iguana?!

For those of you following my lap top drama, I’m happily typing on my new one right now.  I decided my accident of spilling coffee on my old one brought two gifts with it:  Number 1, a reminder to slow down and not try to do ten things at once (which I was doing when I spilled), and Number 2, an excuse to buy a shiny new one.  I always try to find the positive in any situation anyway!

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OXOX

Dawn Lucy

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