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<\/p>\nLast week I was bad. I was invited to a daytime pool party that I wasn\u2019t sure I was going to be able to make. In fact, it would\u2019ve been a complete surprise since to be honest, I just don\u2019t go to pool parties. I\u2019m not really a fan of outside. Especially in Arizona.<\/p>\n
At any rate, I was definitely bad and just \u201cin case\u201d I should have a change of heart I went out and spent an inordinate amount of money on a new bikini. I don\u2019t know why. I\u2019ll probably never even wear it unless it\u2019s a night. I mean, it\u2019s amazing but still, not sure what I was thinking.<\/p>\n
Why the confession? Well, aside from the guilt, it just goes to show you how it helps to just plan things. If you\u2019re going to splurge, at least go to the event. Or if you\u2019re going make sure you have the right things with you! So with that in mind I figured for all of you going away this weekend it\u2019d be best to have a list and make sure you have in handy everything you need. Here\u2019s your Memorial Day Weekend packing essentials.<\/p>\n
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You\u2019ll definitely need a cute bikini. This Milly yellow ruffled one is super girly. It also comes in a peach and teal color too. $96. shopbop.com.<\/p>\n
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The cool thing about swimwear right now is that if you\u2019re not into bikinis, there\u2019s tons of cute one-pieces out. This Rosa Cha one-piece is definitely sexy. $395. Neiman Marcus.<\/p>\n
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Or if you\u2019re looking for something with still a bit more coverage, this Red Carter tuxedo swimsuit might be an option too. $340. Neiman Marcus.<\/p>\n
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Speaking of covering up, I\u2019m obsessed with this Michael Kors caftan. A really really super cute coverup option. Net-a-porter.<\/p>\n
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I could pretty much do a whole post on cute coverups. In fact, maybe I will. Here\u2019s a long option from Diane von Furstenberg. $339 on sale. Shopbop.com.<\/p>\n
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You\u2019ve got a swimsuit and a coverup, now it\u2019s time to pick some sandals. These Tod\u2019s jelly sandals are quite cute. I\u2019m still feeling the jelly sandal trend. $175. Neiman Marcus.<\/p>\n
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These gold metallic Beverly Feldman flat sandals are a fun pick too. A metallic gold option, or a clear jelly like the one above, will match with just about anything you bring. $230. Neiman Marcus.<\/p>\n
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People always forget towels. Sure there might be a plain white one at the hotel or place you\u2019re staying, but this Diane von Furstenberg one is so much more fun. It\u2019s bright and perky and definitely puts you in a beachy mindset. $120. shopbop.com.<\/p>\n
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You\u2019ll also need a cute day dress, one that can go to night too like this red T-bags dress (also comes in black) is a fab find. $212. shopbop.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Last week I was bad. I was invited to a daytime pool party that I wasn\u2019t sure I…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[608,604,610,606,607,56,609,53,292,576,577,170,605,603],"class_list":{"0":"post-2609","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-scottsdale-fashion-how-tos","8":"tag-cute-coverups","9":"tag-diane-von-furstenber","10":"tag-memorial-day-weekend-essentials","11":"tag-memorial-day-weekend-packing","12":"tag-memorial-day-weekend-shopping","13":"tag-michael-kors","14":"tag-mily","15":"tag-neiman-marcus","16":"tag-net-a-porter","17":"tag-phoenix-fashion","18":"tag-phoenix-style","19":"tag-shopbopcom","20":"tag-t-bags","21":"tag-tods","22":"cs-entry","23":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"\n