Guess what? I’m going to Kauai in ten days! This development happened in the blink of an eye and I might be breathing into a paper bag right now, but I’m thrilled beyond belief.
D and I never had a true honeymoon. (I know what you are thinking…we got married in Hawaii, for Christ’s sake. However, we had family with us the entire time. Is that a honeymoon, I ask? IS IT? MOST CERTAINLY NOT.) We really need this right now.
So, Hawaii. This puts a little bit of a damper on my No Shopping Mandate, as my two bathing suit bottoms look like I took a dump in them. A little baggy in the rear department, thanks to a combination of worry and Jillian Michaels. I need a new bathing suit, some bathing suit coverups and maybe a new pair of flip flops.
In a Daddy Warbucks-attempt to make my February blues disappear, my most wonderful father presented me with a check for $300. I am going to use this money to fund my Hawaii wardrobe…reporting everything to you in the process.
Luckily, I have found my two bathing suit coverups for cheap!
I don’t think this was made to be a bathing suit coverup, but it’s perfect. Super lightweight cotton and ideal for drinks by the pool. I also am buying this in black with my 30% Give and Get promotion…let’s tally it up!
Purple dress: $15 (on sale)
Black dress: $19.50
Total (with 30% off): $24.15 + tax
I also ordered 7,650 bathing suits from J. Crew yesterday in hopes to find ONE that fits. I can’t wait to return approximately 22 pieces to my local store. They will LOVE me.
Lawyerish
March 15, 2009 at 9:04 amDude, we’re going to Kauai in April! We’ll probably just miss each other! I also bought about 50,000 beachy/vacationy items from J Crew final sale and Gap/Old Navy last week. I cannot WAIT.
Jora
March 15, 2009 at 9:30 amYay! Hopefully a trip to the islands and a couple of fun new things to wear will be just what the dr. ordered. :)
Becky
March 15, 2009 at 10:07 amHooray for the Give and Get promotion! I haven’t had a chance to shop yet, but some of the friends I’d passed the info along to have had some fabulous luck with their shopping.
Have an awesome time in Hawaii! I hope the trip is everything you hope for!
Tammi Marie
March 15, 2009 at 11:19 amYou are so lucky!! I loved Kaua’i. Have a fantastic time.
rachel
March 15, 2009 at 12:42 pmLove Old Navy. What for them is a sundress is for you a cute bathing suit coverup. And for me, pj’s!
Angella
March 15, 2009 at 1:08 pmHave a blast, my friend. You deserve it.
Spandrel Studios
March 15, 2009 at 3:47 pmAw, man! I’d love to be in Hawaii right about now… enjoy the trip!
The latest JCrew catalog was so chock-full of swimsuit styles, you’re bound to find something!
Rebecca (Bearca)
March 15, 2009 at 7:50 pmKauai…good for you!! Love the ON dress. I just fell in love with a convertible skirt/dress thing from Title Nine that I want but have no immediate use for. It would be perfect for a Hawaii vacation! Will email you the link (can’t now since can’t copy and paste from my iPhone).
slynnro
March 15, 2009 at 7:53 pmOOOH OOH OOH! Where are you staying!
We just booked a vacay (for Sept). To celebrate, I bought that lace panel coverup dress from the Crew.
Kelly
March 16, 2009 at 5:05 amI have a couple of similar Old Navy dresses that I use as cover-ups, too. You’re right … they’re perfect. Enjoy the trip!!
sunny
March 16, 2009 at 10:27 amok, I’m taking back all that stuff I said about your fans respecting your private life…. I want vacation photos, tales from the Island and fruity cocktail updates :)
Amanda
March 16, 2009 at 11:14 amSo happy for you! This will help you relax away the February blues. One day, will you tell us why it’s been so hard lately? Maybe when things turn around and you have some Mai tais under your belt?
kimmer
March 16, 2009 at 11:33 amYou too have a great time in Kauai. If the little hole in the wall burger joint still exists on the Northeastern side of the island – stop and eat. and eat. and eat. Also – find Secret Beach…some of the best memories from my honeymoon. Just perfect sun and cold cold HeineCANs.
You will look divine wherever you go, as you are fabulous inside, and that SO radiates out.
kimmer
March 16, 2009 at 11:34 amI need a quick redo. You TWO have a great time. Don’t know where my head was.
amy
March 16, 2009 at 2:05 pmHow fun for you to be able to get away with D.
I wanted to extend myself…and let you know if you need any help with Wito…babysitting and the such on your vacation or while you prepare to leave…let me know…as my days are full of working out and job searching online:( And i would love to be entertained by that precious angel.
Also, you are welcome to anything in my closet for your vacay….
That’s what Okie friends are for…