Edition #3: Beach Black
Would you wear black to the beach? The black items I bought and want. Flight deals to popular beach destinations, and an unearthed travel tip that's worth its weight in lattes.
Did you know Amazon has a luxury division? Me, either! I only found out about this from one of the many Prime Day sales emails I received last week. What I found more interesting in those emails though was this $27 straw handbag by Ayliss, which was promoted by both Vogue and another high-end women’s fashion magazine. Intrigued, I was, but I ended up buying this now-sold-out linen knit tote bag from Onia Swim (pictured). I got it in black since I already own beach bags in a variety of colors, and I felt that black was a color that I could use in the city as well.
🛍️ THIS WEEK’S PICKS
I’ve been tracking the price of the Scholl x ISSIMO Pescura sandals since I first learned about the collaboration. I haven’t had any luck finding them on sale yet, though. However, I can still get the look with either the original version, which sells for $120, at Nordstrom, or I can go for the low-cost-per-wear option at Macy’s, which is currently on sale for $27. But, I really like the black heel. I think it would pair well with a floaty black summer dress like this Everlane Poplin Caftan or this convertible bandeau dress from ME+EM. Normally I don’t wear black to the beach because white looks better against my complexion after a day in the sun. However, I’m willing to make an exception if it will make me look like I’m on an Italian holiday.
✈️ BOOK YOUR BEACH
Airfare Spot has been featuring a lot of *summer* and *late-summer* sales. Here are the ones that caught my attention:
See all the deals here.
🏖️ WISH YOU WERE HERE
When I visited Playa del Carmen, Mexico in November 2020, I stayed at Mahekal Beach Resort. It is ideally located on the beach and within walking distance of Mamitas Beach Club and Quinta Avenida—the two places where I spent most of my time during my brief visit. I booked Mahekal because of the bungalow-style accommodations and because every bungalow comes with two hammocks. In the middle of a global pandemic, it provided much-needed respite, and it sits on one of the best beaches in the area.
🤑 MONEY-SAVING TRAVEL TIP
This one from Recomendo has been hiding in my bookmarks since 2019! I can’t believe I forgot about this. All those Euros and Bahamian coins cluttering up my junk drawer could’ve been extra hot skim milk cappuccinos, and a slice, or two, of lemon cake. Well, I’m heading to Canada next week so I will take advantage of this tip and report back. Hope I don’t forget again.
Here’s a tip I haven’t tried yet, but it sounds like a great idea. When you’re leaving a foreign country and still have some of the local currency, take it to a Starbucks and load it onto a gift card. You can use the card later in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and the Republic of Ireland. — MF
of course I would! Black is chic and sexy and who doesn't wanna be those two things?!