Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Hey loves! Is anyone on a vacation?
I know I'm not! Our team has so many products lining up with a lot of exciting news down the pipeline that we don't want to leave our seats and don't want to set up our OOO! While we are dreaming about vacations away from the city and away from our desks, nothing stops us from dressing appropriately for a vacation or staycation.
Vacation is a mindset.
You might not have the chance to be away from your office, your burdens, your complications, or your life, but you could always dress appropriately for a vacation or staycation. Having things in your bag that could make you feel you are happily living a life worth more exploration is not a bad plan C. (Plan A is going on a vacation, plan B is a nice staycation.)
So, we've put together a small vacation bag filled with things that could make life 10% more vacation-like.
The Beach Bag
A straw beach bag is a must for summer. It's probably the only type of bag that screams VACATION! Not only can it fill an ocean load of stuff, but it is the #1 item that can bring out the "mindset" that I previously mentioned.
Summer Reads
Reading under the sun, by the beach, drenched in the salty smell of ocean tide - IDEAL! This is the time for me to go through our summer booklist. Do you have any to recommend? I find it's a good time to re-read the classics - Shakespeare's Sonnets! July and August are always the best times to relook at Sonnet 18, one of our favorites!
There's also another summer booklist that we love! Check it out!

Accessories
A silk scarf is a must! It can be so versatile when it comes to accessorizing, avoiding sunburning, and when it gets too chilly at dawn. A black and white scarf can go with any style of jewelry and outfit plus, it is super classy.
I always find the beachy curl very attractive. It brings out a sense of "I don't care how you see me but I know I look damn good" vibe. But once in a while, you need to put that hair up (which is another kind of attractive) to get that sexy hair out of your way for moments you can't be bothered. With a pair of sunglasses, I think others would get the hint of "Do not bother me!" Don't we just all want that on our vacations?
Jewelry
There are a few jewelry pieces that I would most definitely bring on our vacations! They go with everything. You could be in a bikini or a party dress for a small friendly gathering, they would make you shine brighter than the "gold complexion" of the sun.
While we don't recommend getting your mother of pearl or pearls around water, I have to admit, they really do look stunning in any ocean/beachy/vacation setting.
A stack of rings on the hand! YES! Vacation mode is the best mode to showcase your love for a handful of stunning, golden baubles! I love to stack everything I've got in my jewelry collection when I'm in vacation mode. It makes even lifting my hands feel extra FANCY and an exciting task. You can see the gold, the diamond, and the gemstones shimmer under the sun.
We would always bring a small jewelry pouch. Our Stanza jewelry pouch is a great decision for vacations or just on the go. Just in case, I feel like I want my jewelry to rest or I want to dip into the water for a bit. It ensures the jewelry is safely stored and won't get harmed by the salty ocean water or chlorine. Anything bad for your hair, is bad for your precious jewelry collection.
Film Camera
I find it's really hard to escape from the attraction of the film camera. Nothing captures the essence of a vacation quite like the nostalgic charm of a film camera. Imagine snapping photos with that satisfying click with your fingers that are adorned with stacks of rings, knowing not every shot is going to showup the way you want it to be is a risky but exciting thing to have in life - the small but controllable risks that I'm willing to take. Whether you’re wandering through sunlit streets or lounging by the beach, a film camera brings a sense of mindfulness to capturing memories. Plus, waiting to develop the photos adds a touch of old-school excitement, making each picture a delightful surprise.

Summer is the best time to get out. We really do hope that you will find some time to notice the world around you and breathe. We promise you that maybe some life problems cannot be fixed by a moment of rest but you would feel a hundred times better than before taking a summer breather, outside. And of course, we will also do our best to get our outdoor hours scheduled. It might not be OOO but sitting in the sun and seeing how the diamonds shine under the sun for a bit can be a good first step.
Sincerely yours,