For us, the words “Spring Break” will forever be synonymous with, sunglasses, suntan lotion, and fruity cocktails (served poolside with a paper umbrella, of course!). And while we’ve definitely grown up a bit (we now apply more sunscreen than tanning lotion…sigh), it’s still the perfect time of year for a getaway.
Here’s a look at what our favorite fashion-insiders are reading, packing and ‘rocking out to’ during this sunny, spring, holiday season.
Mallory Schlau, Senior Fashion Market Editor, Harper’s Bazaar
Destination you’re traveling to:
Washington DC…to see the cherry blossoms.
Book you’ll be reading:
Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
Cocktail you can’t wait to sip:
A Bloody Mary from Le Diplomate.
Song that will be on repeat:
Anything from Bieber.
Beauty must-have you’ll bring:
Sunscreen!
Favorite ‘new purchase’ you’ll be packing in your suitcase:
An Etoile Isabel Marant cotton top with embroidery. It’s the perfect spring piece.
Lisa Marie Fernandez, Swimsuit Designer
Destination you’re traveling to:
Los Angeles
Book you’ll be reading:
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k by Sarah Knight
Cocktail you can’t wait to sip:
a cucumber martini
Song that will be on repeat:
Erykah Badu’s ‘Hello’
Beauty must-haves you’ll bring:
David Mallet Hair Serum
Favorite ‘new purchase’ you’ll be packing in your suitcase:
Dodo Bar Or Tiered tasseled cotton-gauze maxi dress
Tata Harper, Founder, Tata Harper Skincare
Destination you’re traveling to:
Blackberry Farm in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
Book you’ll be reading:
My favorite inspirational advice book—HSH Prince Alexi Lubomirski’s Princely Advice for a Happy Life
Cocktail you can’t wait to sip:
A Bellini
Song that will be on repeat:
‘Inséperables’ by Pablo Alborán
Beauty must-have you’ll bring:
Our new Elixir Vitae Serum
Favorite ‘new purchase’ you’ll be packing in your suitcase:
My new Marysia Swim antibes scallop edged bikini in red
Celine Khavarani, Senior Vice President of Global Communications, Celebrity & VIP, Marc Jacobs
Destination you’re traveling to:
L.A….I’m having a staycation, baby!
Book you’ll be reading:
Behind The Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo (after learning about it on Goop)
Cocktail you can’t wait to sip:
Daytime drink: Aperol Spritz because it makes me feel like I’m in Italy. Nighttime Drink: Dirty Martini from Dan Tana’s because it always gets me in trouble…
Song that will be on repeat:
‘Girl’ by The Internet
Beauty must-haves you’ll bring:
All my new, bright Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Créme Lipsticks in Jolly Molly, Clara, So Sofia and Cora Cora because I can’t decide which one I love best!
Favorite ‘new purchase’ you’ll be packing in your suitcase:
My new K-Deer pink “Laura” striped yoga pants because they make me happy
Aerin Lauder, Founder, AERIN
Destination you’re traveling to:
Costa Rica
Book you’ll be reading:
The Wedding by Danielle Steel
Cocktail you can’t wait to sip:
Mojito
Song that will be on repeat:
‘Waves’ by Mr. Probz
Beauty must-have you’ll bring:
AERIN Mediterranean Honeysuckle Body Lotion
Favorite ‘new purchase’ you’ll be packing in your suitcase:
A blue & white floral tunic by Tracy Feith for Warm Boutique
Monika Blunder, Celebrity Makeup Artist
Destination you’re traveling to:
The Cape Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico!
Book you’ll be reading:
The Nightingale
Cocktail you can’t wait to sip:
Margaritas
Song that will be on repeat:
‘Hotline Bling’ by Drake
Beauty must-have you’ll bring:
Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint Spf30 ( great for a little coverage pool side ), Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronze (for a little color or contour in the evening), Lipstick Queen Silver Screen Play It (the perfect bright pink lip that goes really well with a bit of a tan…I wear this color in the evening with just with some mascara and a little bronzer)
Favorite ‘new purchase’ you’ll be packing in your suitcase:
I just got this Rebecca Taylor dress for my trip
Anita Ko, Jewelry Designer
Destination you’re traveling to:
Aspen
Book you’ll be reading:
Snowing in Bali
Cocktail you can’t wait to sip:
Hot Toddy
Song that will be on repeat:
FourFiveSeconds
Beauty must-haves you’ll bring:
Chanel Bronzer, Amore Pacific Travel Kit
Favorite ‘new purchase’ you’ll be packing in your suitcase:
Doen Cotton Dress, Yves Soloman Coat, Elder Statesman Robe
Vita Kin, Designer
Destination you’re traveling to:
Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka)
Book you’ll be reading:
Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s new book Antifragile and The Baroness by Hannah Rothschild (I can never choose just one book to take with me)
Cocktail you can’t wait to sip:
A classic vodka martini at the Star Bar in Ginza
Song that will be on repeat:
‘Rainbow’ by Romare
Beauty must-haves you’ll bring:
The Intensive Revitalizing Mask and The Renewal Oil, both from La Mer
Favorite ‘new purchase’ you’ll be packing in your suitcase:
My new red appliquéd leather jacket from Miu Miu, that I bought in the Paris boutique (available here in black).
Aurelie Bidermann, Jewelry Designer
Destination you’re traveling to:
The Hamptons
Book you’ll be reading:
My Struggle, the autobiographical series of six novels written by Karl Ove Knausgaard
Cocktail you can’t wait to sip:
I’m pregnant, so no cocktail for me—just limonade and mint, or Evian and grenadine
Song that will be on repeat:
Led Zeppelin’s ‘D’yer Mak’er’
Beauty must-haves you’ll bring:
Sunscreen—SkinCeuticals SPF50. I wear it throughout the entire year!
Favorite ‘new purchase’ you’ll be packing in your suitcase:
My new Maya collection SS16 necklaces and bracelets. The colors are perfect for spring and can be worn throughout Summer as well. My favorites are the turquoise and flamingo-pink