#065: I went to Mexico and I have these images and links for you
What I wore and put on my face during my dreamy week at Maroma
I once went on a press trip to a hotel in Bermuda thinking I would be accompanied by fellow creators who could help me shoot content… only to find out it was just me that was invited on the trip.
My recent trip to Belmond’s Riviera Maya Property, Maroma, was kinda giving that. In that… instead of asking the pool boys to take my photos (like I did in Bermuda), I resorted to mirror photos and selfies that prove to sometimes be the best and most intimate documentation of one’s outfits.
I owe you guys a proper issue, one in which I delve into all the ways my February plans of relaunching my newsletter (even releasing a new newsletter under Gut Feelings makes me uncomfy) were derailed by a trip home to Seoul, where I am currently sending this out. But as that sits in my draft, I present to you a link-heavy, photo-heavy issue of the pieces I wore, the products I brought, the things I loved on my trip to one of the most dialed-in, beautiful properties I’ve ever had the absolute pleasure of staying at.
THE OUTFITS
Emily Levin kaftan - this has been on my wishlist forever and it’s finally back in stock. Handmade by artisans in Indian, it’s the perfect piece for a trip like this
Solid & Striped bikini - I could’ve worn this perfect black triangle bikini all trip long and been happy
Mulberry Silk headscarf - my 2025 ‘In’ list said so
Hunza G bikini - from their new spring ‘Nevada’ collection, I love these retro colors so much!!!
Janessa Leone bucket hat - I bring this with me on every single vacation. The shape never fails me because you can smush it up in your luggage and it’s fine!!!
Chan Luu necklace - It’s my favorite corded charm necklace ever. The neutrality of the charms go with literally everything and it’s satisfying how it goes with my bikini so well
Adriana Degreas bikini - my favorite food!! oysters!!! on a bikini! Sadly, this exact style is sold out but the print comes in many other iterations like this one piece or high waisted bikini
Cala de la Cruz dress - I love the subtle ruching on this dress that makes a quirky, fun design so flattering too
Leset dress - just a really good, simple shape in a cutie champagne satin fabric
Matteau bikini top - make no mistake—this is different from the triangle tie bikini top and also an essential
Casabana top and shorts - a new Spanish clothing brand that makes high-quality pieces that feel right, easy, cool, etc. like all these cool Spanish brands are doing
Oséree dress - Oséree makes the dresses that make you feel like that girl on vacation and feeling like that girl is really necessary sometimes!!!
Negative Underwear PJs - so insanely soft, I’m not quite sure how it’s possible?
Sporty & Rich workout set - this material is my favorite to work out in. So stretchy and thin and truly feels like second skin
Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones - admittedly, the ones in this photo are not mine, but I have a pair of these exact ones waiting for me at home and I’m so excited, ty Bose <3
THE SKINCARE & MAKEUP
(my code LAURA gets you the highest discount on all things Dermstore <3)
In my travel Cadence capsule (truly leak proof) is Farmacy’s Green Clean Cleansing Balm, an essential first step in my skincare routine
La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser - my code LAURA gets you the highest discount on all things Dermstore <3
The Ordinary Soothing Serum - perfect post-sun exposure to restore my barrier
ISDIN Ultraweight Emulsion Sunscreen - I’ve been loving all their products lately and trying their many iterations of sunscreens is a fun thing. This one is slightly tinted but sheer
iS Clinical Active Serum - I’m careful with actives when I’m in the sun but this one is gentle and clarifying
SUPEREGG Biome Face Mist - always need a good face spray when in the sun
La Roche-Posay Double Repair Moisturizer
Furtuna Skin Biphase Oil - I’m crazy cuz even in hot, humid weather I am reaching for my oils. This one is the most lightweight one you’ll find on the market and actually perfect for hotter temps. I like to use at night or during the day with no makeup
Augustinus Bader Lip Balm - the brand’s signature TFC8 technology in a lip balm… so good
Aesop Toothpaste - a toothpaste that just tastes very good
Laura Mercier Natural Dewy Tinted Moisturizer - Laura Mercier just reformulated their best-selling product and it’s better than ever. Feels like skincare, has SPF 30, makes me look so good, etc ;)
Fenty Beauty Lip Liner in Thugz Blush Too - like every other girl on the internet, I’m in a lip liner phase rn
Refy Lip Blush in Bloom
Giorgio Armani Lip Gloss in Clear - so much squalene in this lip gloss it makes my lips feel buttery smooth
Addiction Tokyo Eyeshadow Palette - Addiction Tokyo makes the best eyeshadows on the market, I think. I know I’m no makeup artist or guru but whenever they come out with their seasonal palettes, I get so excited to have a handy travel-ready palette
Chanel Beauty Baume Essentiel - the multi-purpose glowy balm stick I can’t live without
MAKE Beauty Heatstroke Blush in Spice - a dewy gel blush stick that I randomly tossed in my makeup bag and ended up loving soooo much. Can’t wait to play around with the other colors
Billion Dollar Beauty Universal Brow Pencil
TALK VERY SOON. XO
The hunza g bathing suit is a gem
Great fits !🌴