Happy Monday from the Sunshine State! I’m enjoying some R&R this week in southwest Florida and while it’s been absolutely beautiful so far, I can share that I was definitely not mentally prepared for the humidity. RIP straight hair, matte skin, dry bath towels, etc.

I bought this high neck tank in this gray and white striped version as well as a solid and am really going to have to try hard to convince myself that I don’t need more.  It’s a longer length, perfect for leggings, and very comfortable.  I wore my fuchsia one on the ride down to Florida and it was comfortable enough to curl up and nap in the backseat in, but also was easy for me to throw my jean vest over and look presentable whenever we stopped.

I strategically planned my latest DITTO swap and opted to ask for something I knew I’d love versus a trendy pair of shades; I love the flexibility of trying a pair for two or three days, not liking them and sending them back.  I also love that there’s no judgment when I ask for my tried and true pair again.  You can try a free month trial of the subscription service right now when you sign up with code whatnicolewore; if you end up deciding the service isn’t worth $24/month, you can cancel at the end of your free trial.

I was originally in jeans on this day and quickly realized that if I didn’t want to continue to slowly boil, I should probably switch to shorts.  Of course, I still needed something to complete the look so I threw on this orange and blue statement necklace that I snagged off of eBay.  It’s a great dupe for this necklace from Stella & Dot and a fraction of the price — always a win in my book.

As much as I love swapping out my accessories, I knew for this trip that I wanted to try to minimize how many accessories I brought so that I could bring more swimsuits + beach towels.  I own a few different watches, but I love that the tan leather strap on this one makes it so versatile.  Want to bring more bold color in? Go with a colorful statement necklace like I did here or throw on a couple of your colorful bracelets.

This beach bag from Vera Bradley’s latest collection has me swooning. Not only is it super cute, it’s also very lightweight while still being sturdy enough to load up with towels and all your other beach or pool essentials.  I own quite a few of their different beach items, but couldn’t resist this super cute striped tote {it comes in two other color options!} and I love the tassel charm that’s on the bag.