Long story short, my brother and sister-in-law are going on a last minute beach vacay and while I will not be joining them I have spent the week vicariously packing. As a firm believer in the Boy Scout Code – Be Prepared- I am a notorious over packer (seriously- I check bags for 3-day weekends). Because, well you just never know and a girl must always have the right footwear!

If I was jumping on a plane tomorrow I would have, have-to-have the following:

Embellished flat sandals- perfect for all the shopping I would be doing. And they punch up a basic dress while giving you a completely relaxed yet totally pulled together look. Just add sunglasses and a fab oversized hat. http://www.bakersshoes.com/category4.aspx?c=395

Sexy platforms- it wouldn’t be vacay in my book without lavish dinners and nights out. But consider this- you will likely be doing a bit more walking than your average evening out so be sure to opt for a platform and an ankle strap couldn’t hurt! http://www.bakersshoes.com/category4.aspx?c=594

Beach sandals- I’m not really a standard rubber, flip-flop kind of girl. Thankfully flat sandals have evolved to a whole new level of function meets fashion and with so many amazing options there is one for every swimsuit and cover-up option out there. And if you are like me you’ll be packing quite a few combos of all of the above (luckily none of these items will take up much room in a suitcase). http://www.bakersshoes.com/category4.aspx?c=310

I can almost feel the sun on my face…