You know that list of places you have always wanted to visit but never thought you'd make it there? My 'place' is Hawaii. I've always wanted to go, ever since I saw Blue Hawaii (Ps happy birthday Elvis) when I was a youngster. Well, I've got something extremely exciting to share: we're going to Hawaii in March! Husby and I bagged some super affordable flights last year and in a few short months we'll be jetting off! But first, what to pack?! I've decided I want to travel light, (I can already hear my husbands laughter when he reads that) yes, light I said. So, this to me means a capsule wardrobe – pieces that can be dressed up or down and are interchangeable. The easiest way to achieve a capsule wardrobe is to limit colours, and I've decided on a monochrome palette with injections of colour and metallics through accessories. With that in mind, and $100 to spend, I set off to DFO Jindalee*.
The first stop I made was Cotton On, where I thought I'd pick up a pair of sandals. Right now at their DFO Jindalee outlet they have a wall of sandals at a bargain 3 pairs for $10 (or $10 each) – I know right – CA-RAZY! Of course I took them up on their offer and bagged a metallic pair and two black pairs for $10. Also in Cotton On I picked up an amazing tribal tote with gold and hot pink accents for $10 (I've seen similar in upmarket stores for $150!); and a black crossover playsuit with pockets and pop button closure for $15. This will be perfect over swimmers or dressed up with a necklace and heels for after-beach bar action!
The next stop was Factorie where I spied an amazing full piece black sports-style swimsuit for $20 down from $40, but unfortunately they didn't have my size. I did, however, pick up a super cute and flattering black and white check bikini for the same price. It's surprisingly well-fitted for such a small price.
I then pulled up in Just Jeans, where I found an amazing white eyelet and crochet lace midi dress for $50, down from $80. It meant I was a little over my $100 budget but after trying it on and assessing that it was fully lined, cool cotton and super comfy, I had to have it.
To complete my summer wardrobe, I've paired these items with other DFO Jindalee buys – the $15 Supre panama and $5 Just Jeans sunglasses. What do you think?
Wearing:
(white dress outfit) DFO Jindalee Just Jeans dress AUD$49.95 | DFO Jindalee Cotton On bag AUD$10 (I've found this online here) and sandals 3 for AUD$10 | DFO Jindalee Just Jeans sunglasses AUD$5 (bought previously)
(black playsuit outfit) DFO Jindalee Cotton On playsuit AUD$15 and sandals 3 for AUD$10 | DFO Jindalee Factorie bikini AUD$19.95 | DFO Jindalee Supre hat AUD$15 (bought previously)
Check out DFO Jindalee’s store list (so you can totally pre-plan your shopping trip) here.
{*Disclosure: this is a sponsored post for DFO Jindalee, yet all items are completely of my choosing and opinions are mine.}
What do you think of my holiday wardrobe for (just over!) $100? And also, any Hawaii travel tips?!
