Ah, March. The true beginning of spring and more importantly, the month of Spring Break. This year I will be heading south of the border on a Mexican Riviera cruise with some of my friends, and naturally that means a few shopping preparations must be made! 

The main thing I'm in search of: a new swimsuit. Living in Southern California you learn there's no such thing as having too many swimsuits, and the chic modern tribal prints of Mara Hoffman are a personal favorite of mine, lately. Perfect for tanning on the lido deck or when we dock in Cabo. 

Sunglasses are always a must, but especially when one is tanning from sun-up to sun-down.

Rompers are another warm-weather vacation necessity, since they can work as one-stop pool cover-ups, easy outfits for excursions and activities, or you can dress them up and wear them to a lovely dinner on the beach. Same can be said for a flouncy cami top.

Jean shorts are perfect for the pool and beyond, and since I have a few in the usual blue, perhaps a black pair would add some sophistication to the off-duty staple. Likewise, a pair of criss-cross slide sandals are just as easy to slip on and off as a pair of Rainbows, but perhaps a little more stylish. A backpack is an easy way to keep belongings together safely.

And a cute charm bracelet because why not?

Check out the sidebar for these and other items on my monthly wishlist.

What items are on your March wishlist? 

 I just want to be as cool as the Elizabeth and James kids are. I want the oversized coats paired with impossibly skinny trousers and the ironic penny loafers and the quilted leather bombers. I want to be this cool.

Frankly I just love the hair and makeup of the Marc by Marc Jacobs girls. The clothes were pretty awesome too. Also, counting down the days until the circular purses hit the shelves. Those things are so great!

Milly was going for the cool urban girl vibe, but with so much sparkle that even a dorky prepster like me can fawn over. Also, I'm still not sick of the scuba/neoprene fad that has taken contemporary design by storm.