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That awkward moment when you’re a week away from your beach vacation, but you completely abandoned your weight loss goals for it…yeah that happened. There I was all excited for my best friend’s bachelorette trip to Jamaica, and then looked at my waistline and thought, ‘oh yeah that’s what I forgot to do.’ I had one week to shop for a three day trip, one carry on bag, and unfriendly body measurements. This was my first time going out of the country, and I was determined to have fun despite my insecurities about my size. I wanted to be comfy, cute, and camouflage.

Since I was crunched for time, I got very methodical in the planning of my looks so that I would know exactly what to go for when shopping, lest I just wander around H&M aimlessly. We have all been there. One minute you’re in the front of the store, and the next you’re cradled in the fetal position in the corner of a fitting room, hoping that your friends didn’t leave you. Is that just me? Anyway. Our itinerary called for one excursion, three nights of partying, and swimsuits to chill on the beach during down time (there was no down time). I reached out to my colleague from Spirited Pursuit, because she travels the world in effortless style, and I wanted to get the tea on how to dress for a tropical vacation. We both concluded that I should go for looks that are casual, as Jamaica is not a very glammed up destination.

There’s something you should know about Montego Bay, Jamaica. First, it is hot. I mean hot. And humid. I know that it seems I’m stating the obvious, but it needs to be emphasized. So before I get into my full style breakdown, there are a few essentials you need to take with you to stay comfy and safe.

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1) Water-Resistant Sunscreen – this saved our asses during our excursion. Don’t be the person who comes back from vacation red, inflamed, and peeling.
2) Waterproof Mascara – come hell or high water (there was literal high water) one should never be without mascara, especially if you’re forgoing your usual beat.
3) Bug Repellant Spray – the mosquitos there are like nothing I’ve ever seen. They were relentless.
4) Makeup Setting Spray – you obviously don’t have to be that girl and have a full beat in the pool, or in the ocean. This is not Love and Hip Hop for crying out loud, but when the night gets cooler and you want to get glammed up, you need to secure your makeup with a bomb ass setting spray.

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Now that, that’s out of the way, click through for style diary during my three day trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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