Dressing up is something that my friends and I consider a requirement for all excursions we go on. So as you can imagine, a journey through London, Lisbon, and Positano required quite the wardrobe. On multiple occasions, during our three-day stint in London people stopped us and asked if it was one of our birthdays since we were dressed in our finest apparel.We were just celebrating life but took this FAQ as a compliment. After all of that commotion, I feel the need to loop you in on what I ended up packing for my trip.

My suitcase delivered a plethora of statement pieces that made a lot of noise because, “when in Rome,” no? Below see the 11 looks I wore that you may want to consider copying ASAP.

In London, I just know a classic black and white dress like this one would be perfect for exploring the city. Meredith Blake would approve of this look.

It’s the cutouts for me.

I can’t imagine a more comfortable yet chic sneaker to wear throughout my travels.

The second look that I wore in London was a probe at the Spice Girl aesthetic that lives on. Sometimes all you need is a sequin mini and ribbed white tank.

These earrings completed the look.

I can’t believe this hasn’t sold out.

Such a comfortable heel to travel in.

Afternoon tea required quite a lot of glam and this bustier top was certainly a head-turner. The quality was unmatched.

Oversized sunglasses are a must on any vacation.

I thought this was designer when I pulled it out of the box.

Waking up in Italy in a beautiful piece of lingerie is a priceless memory. Everything about this dress is perfection.

Sleek and chic.

I had been looking forward to this beach day for many many weeks and it fully lived up to the hype. My bikini of choice was strapless to avoid pesky tanlines and flatter the bust.

So flattering.

These made for the ideal coverup.

I captioned this photo, “I’m not really a minimalist rn” because wearing a dress like this makes you never want to go back to neutrals. 

This is the only statement necklace I packed and it did wonders.

I was nervous this would get damaged in transit but it held itself together.

An Italian getaway is incomplete without a dress like this. Every detail makes it stand out from the contrasting prints to the fabulous halter moment.

Isn’t she lovely?

Renting this bag was definitely the move, I’d never seen it before!

I love a nostalgic silhouette and the corset on this dress is sublime. It ended up being another dinner look that I did not regret packing.

Perfection.

Of all the amazing high heels in my closet, this pair I got from Amazon are one of the most comfortable.

I knew I had to wear this set the moment I laid eyes on it. Low-rise, knee-length skirts are thriving right now.

Praying it comes back in stock.

Oversized sunglasses are required during a vacation.

I was waiting for the moment that I could wear this dress and it finally arrived during my travels. The fascinating seashell print caught a lot of attention.

Now this is a vacation dress.

If you’re looking to make a statement, this is the dress for you. The lace-up back is so flattering amongst the many ruffles that adorn it. Plus, who doesn’t love the color orange?

I love it here.

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