What To Wear on Vacation – Q&A with Lauren Finney of Where the Style Things Are

photo of Lauren: Chris Clinton, sunglasses – Thierry Lasry, dress – Anthropologie, book – Slim Aarons, A Place in the Sun, Tall ship Corwin Cramer Passing Through the Cape Cod Canal; photo credit Matt Seuss

Taking a weekend road trip or a full week vacation is the best part of summer – we asked fashion blogger Lauren Finney of Where The Style Things Are to share her top picks for our favorite destinations. Below are the perfect outfits for each place – so pack your bags and we’ll see you there!

Road Trip to Cape Cod

blouse – Tobi, chinos – Maison Scotch, shoe – Sperry, photos courtesy of Cape Cod Tourism: Tall ship Corwin Cramer Passing Through the Cape Cod Canal; photo credit Matt Seuss, Annabelle B & B – Sandwich, Chatham Light Beach, Chatham; photo credit William DeSousa-Mauk

New York City Hotel

dress- Anthropologie, sunglasses – topshop, booties – LOFT, bag – Mar y Sol, L’ Arte del Gelato stand at the Carlyle, Hermès store, skyline from the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Paradise Island Resort

dress – ASOS, necklace – Rocks Paper Metal, bag – Rebecca Minkoff, Bay Street, Atlantis Resort

Ocean Grove Brunch

sunglasses – Thierry Lasry, top – Topshop, shorts – Dv by Dolce Vita, ballet flats – Mango, Main Street, Nagle’s ice cream and cafe, tent cottages near the beach

Bridgehampton B&B

dress - Lilly Pulitzer, belt – J.Crew, bathing suit – Trina Turk, sandals – Jack Rogers, hotel photos courtesy of : Bridgehampton Inn

Parisian Houseboat

dress - Juicy Couture, shoe - Rag&Bone, bag – PARADOX, hat – Halogen, photos of Paris – Manik Rathee Photography

What is an essential in your vacation bag?

Besides sunscreen and my omnipresent hat for protection, it would have to be a lightweight linen scarf. You never know how far the temperature is going to drop (on the plane or on the beach) and it’s a great multi-purpose item. You can even use it as a makeshift sarong should you need it.

sunscreen – Peter Thomas Roth, linen scarf – Brooks Brothers

What summer trend are you the most excited about?

I love white – I really, really do. You can go very sleek with it a la Helmut Lang, or totally girly with an eyelet fit and flare. Layer on either simple gold jewelry for an understated look or really funk it up with neon jewels!

eyelet tank – Delias, sleeveless eyelet blouse – Vanessa Bruno, draped t-shirt – Helmut Lang, draped tank – Helmut Lang

What’s your ultimate vacation style inspiration?

Oh, that’s easy – the Palm Beach set. CZ Guest, Jackie O, Babe Paley – the whole gang! They were so chic.

A Privileged Life – Susanna Salk, Jacqueline Kennedy : The White House Years - Metropolitan Museum of Art, A Place in the Sun – Slim Aarons

Are you going on any trips this summer?

I will be in Bridgehampton a couple of weekends and then will also take a trip to Sea Island, Ga. Same sort of classic, all-American, preppy vibe. I’m always looking for anyplace I can wear offensively bright prints!

photo of Lauren – Chris Clinton

More About Lauren: Drawing on years of experience in both fast and luxury fashion, Lauren Finney brings her expert editorial eye to any project she’s working on from fashion writing, photo shoots, market work, social media, styling, blogging, public relations, and events. She runs her own blog, Where The Style Things Are, which shares her unique point of view as a southerner making her way in the city. Her past clients include Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Ann Taylor LOFT, Eileen Fisher, MIJA jewelry, and more.