Originally resort wear (as indicated by its name) was created by high-end designer labels for their customers that were expected to “holiday” in warmer climates after the cooler Christmas and New Year’s Holidays. Fast forward many moons and the resort collections have adapted to reach a broader audience and provide year-round looks to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. As I type – Brett and I are T minus 15 hours away from our departure from Beijing to the Maldives. So naturally…with thoughts of the crystal clear Indian Ocean on the brain, I would like to focus on the “True Resort” looks that graced the runways during Resort 2013. While they are not available yet – I did find inspiration in every look as I packed this morning. (And to answer any questions…YES – being almost 6 months pregnant created quite a few “packing challenges”.) Only time and pictures will tell…
Collette Dinnigan Resort 2013
Collette Dinnigan Resort 2013
Issa Resort 2013
This looks is just begging for a giant sun hat! Rachel Roy Resort 2013
Where else can you wear a turquoise sequined jumpsuit other than a tropical holiday? Chado Ralph Rucci Resort 2013
Bibhu Mohapatra Resort 2013
Gucci Resort 2013
Naeem Kahn Resort 2013
BCBG by Max Azria Resort 2013
Giambattista Valli Resort 2013
So this is goodbye to you until next week and hello to the W Retreat & Spa Maldives! 再见我的朋友! (See you soon my friends!)
A Blonde in Beijing 
Had to get the globe and look for the Maldives, never heard of them. Founf them off the coast of India….Such traveling, girl But it is about time for you and Brett and Olive Bee, to get on back here! I miss you.. Lotsa love, Mama Jean
Those last three dresses are georgous! They would work for us preggos too with the right skinny belt! I’m going to go lay on my padded lawn chair and imagine I’m wearing them on our Fiji Babymoon we don’t get to take now. Le sigh…
Can not wait to see your Maldives post and pictures! How fun! You will love it and I’ve heard they really rebuilt beautifully after the Tsunami so I’m interested to see how everything looks!