Wednesday 2 May 2012

What I Wore Wednesday: Mallorca

I don't think I mentioned it here but last weekend I took a mini-break to Mallorca for some sun and relaxation. For those who don't know Mallorca (also called Majorca-the spelling I defer to is the Catalan while the one here is Spanish) is the largest of a group of islands called the Balearics off the east coast of Spain in the Mediterranean sea.

I got mega-crazy cheap flights as well as an amazing deal at the Barceló hotel in Cala Viñas which is a really beautiful and quiet part of the island. It is close enough to "livlier" areas if you are down for that sort of thing and only 20 minutes from Palma and 25 from Palma airport-- hiring a car again was mega cheap.

I usually don't like going back to the same place twice but I'd really love to go back with NotBlondeHusband and Blondie Boy. It is only a 2 1/2 hour flight or so from Glasgow so it really is an ideal short-haul journey. That being said the lost cost airline I took out was a freaking nightmare--not because of the staff, but because of the other passengers; that is another story for another time.

I refuse to pay the crazy prices low-cost airlines charge for checked luggage so I had to limit what I brought with me. Here is what I wore on my mini-break to Mallorca:

Flying Out: Note to self- White Top and Black Cardigan makes my boobs look even more ginourmous than normal-- avoid! I always like to wear layers on flights because planes almost always end up cold when in the  air. I ended up losing the scarf and sweater when we landed as I was roasting even though it was 9pm!

alexander mcqueen style skull scarf

Skull Scarf- Chelsea
White Top- Dunnes
Black Oversized Collar Cardigan- Banana Republic
The Flirt Jeans-Old Navy
New Balance Gym Shoes-Zappos

Site seeing around Palma: I went with a tank top and jeans. I was tempted to wear a sundress but I just thought I'd be more comfortable in jeans and I was right. It was a little hot but not sweaty hot and as there are lots of winding streets it was cooler in the shade walking around.
purple flip flops
Aviators-  Supermercado Jañez SL  
(that's basically the 7-11 next to the hotel)
Pink Shell Top- Land's End
The Flirt Jeans-Old Navy
Purple Old Navy Flip Flops

Chilling on the Beach: My mother-in-law brought me back this sundress back from her honeymoon in Florida and it made the perfect beach cover-up since it also didn't look out of place sitting at the beach bar having a daiquiri either! I'd normally never pick orange for myself so I was pleasantly surprised that it worked!
 orange dress
Aviators-  Supermercado Jañez SL
Black Swimsuit- BhS 
Orange Sundress-Calvin Klein
Purple Old Navy Flip Flops

Dinner: I busted out my favourite maxi dress for dinner and made the most of the sea air (with the help of my curling wand) and went for beach waves with my hair. Can you tell I liked this bridge between the building my room was in and the one the restaurant was in for photos?

multi coloured maxi dress

Black Feather Earrings-Monsoon
Black Bag- Coach
Multi Coloured Maxi Dress- Barbara Hulanicki for George
Purple Flips Flops-Old Navy


What kind of wardrobe do you take with you on vacation? Do you have any tips or tricks when dealing with limited luggage allowance?


54 comments:

Kelin Kushin said...

Ditto on the low cost airline customers-- soo obnoxious! My packing tip is to roll your clothes up. Saves TONS of space-- even roll your jeans etc. 

Jenny said...

I love the scarf you're wearing in the first picture, so cute! Thanks for hosting the party :)

Rae Gun said...

oh I am jealous I'm in need of a vacay bad. I love that last dress you wore so pretty.

marissa
http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

Mindiehilton said...

Thanks for hosting!

jugglingchic said...

I'm going on a vacation in 2 weeks!!! I'm so excited especially because its a kid free vacation;)

http://jugglingchic.tumblr.com

Ania Farmer said...

looks like you had fun, love the orange sundress so cute and colourful.

Danavee said...

Love that scarf!  Thanks for hosting!

Claireomara said...

Looks like you had a great time,love your maxi dress in the last picture:) Thanks for hosting ...

Conessions of a Mumpreneur said...

Hope you had a great time, looks lovely! Love the orange, very on trend!!

redskinnyjeans said...

Absolutely loving the sun dress but I think you have this packing smart thing down to a tee - will come to you for help next time I go away! I'm a terrible over-packer! Looks like you had a great time and I'm not jealous one bit that you escaped this never ending rain *cough* 

Priiincesss said...

Love the orange dress, very pretty!!

the domestic fringe said...

Your vacation sounds wonderful!  Love your dresses.
~FringeGirl

jen said...

love the orange sundress! do you get old navy stuff shipped to you? i live in korea and shipping from the US is so expensive.

Tiffany said...

I absolutely love you in that orange dress! It's so fresh and fun! I'm glad you had a good time!!

Brassy Apple said...

Just linked up #21

flats to flip flops said...

Love the skull scarf!  Too cute!
Ashley

Tara_St said...

I always over-pack for vacations and bring too many dressy clothes and not enough comfortable sightseeing clothes.  That maxi dress is adorable and perfect for a beach vacation.  I'm still a little afraid of the cheap European airlines.  I made the boyfriend (the Scot) only fly big name airlines on our last vacation and he was a little cranky about it.  And on a side note, my father has referred to Mallorca as the Orca Islands.
Tara


Penniless Socialite

Andee Eve Flynn said...

you are too cute in all your bright colors.  yay!  

bittyandbunny said...

i'm so glad you posted this because i was just thinking about going there.  like, seriously talking about it with my bf last night.  i'm sure it'll cost much more to fly there from the U.S., but your pretty pictures have convinced me that it still might be worth it.  you look great!

Melaina25 said...

Feel free to ask my any questions! Magaluf is an absolute shitehole-- pretty beach but just gross full of people you really don't want to hang out with who are only there to get drunk and sleep around. Can totally recommend Cala *Viñas* and I'm pretty sure you can get ferries from Barcelona is flying into there is a better option; or even fly into Europe and then connect!

Bri Marie said...

We both vacationed - love that orange dress!!!

Aimee said...

Love your Skill scarf!  I also ADORE Palma, glad you had fun! x

Clare from Belfast Mummy said...

The orange dress is fab, I'm having a bit of an orange phase at the moment. Also love the maxi dress from George, great make up as well. x

Melaina25 said...

Aww thanks! I don't normally wear them but when on a tropical island....

Melaina25 said...

I refuse to fly cheap airlines to London on business but if it means I can stay in a nicer hotel on vacation I'm totally on it :)

Melaina25 said...

Thanks!

Melaina25 said...

I stock up on Old Navy when I go home and my Mom sometimes sends me stuff. I refuse to wear any jeans that aren't ON :) Do ON ship overseas?!?!?

Melaina25 said...

It really was/is a beautiful part of the world! I miss the sunshine now

Melaina25 said...

Thank you! I'd never ever think to wear orange; I'm glad my MIL got it for me :)

Melaina25 said...

See when I have checked luggage allowance I'm a HORRIBLE overpacker, but RyanAir makes you get creative :)

Melaina25 said...

Thanks! That is my MIL who is the trendy one :)

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Claire! I love that dress too!

Melaina25 said...

I'm trying to figure out different ways to style it because I love it so much.

Melaina25 said...

Who knew a pale blonde could look good in orange? I thought it was only for non-translucent people lol.

Melaina25 said...

Oooh fun! Where are you headed?

Melaina25 said...

Thanks it is one of my favourites too!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks! I kinda have a skull obsession!

Melaina25 said...

I dated the son of a veteran during Uni and he taught me the rolling tip! I was shocked at how much space it saves.

Lindy_ said...

you got all that in your carry-on? Way to go super packer! Remember the good old days when you could bring EVERYTHING on holiday? 

Rachel said...

very jealous of your trip!! you look so good!!

Melaina25 said...

I borrowed my MIL's as-big-as-RyanAir-allows carry on :) I mostly hate the liquids carry on rule. I actually flew the day after it all went down and we weren't allowed to carry on ANYTHING. Like no bags at all.

becky gower said...

Love the orange dress, it suits you, might have to join in on this one week x

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Rachel! Honestly it was ridiculously cheap flight and hotel or I wouldn't have gone. I wish I was back there now in this cold weather!

Melaina25 said...

Thank you! You should join in! It is sometimes the only reason I make it out of PJs :)

Michelle Twin Mum said...

At the risk of sounding like a stalker you always look fabulous.  Love the orange dress - very cool.  I am very tempted to join in with this linky. Mich x

Melaina25 said...

Aww not stalkerish at all just very, very kind! You should join in! I promise it's lots of fun :)

Rubysnpurls said...

Like all the looks! Sounds like you had a great time!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks! It is a really beautiful part of the world and I'd love to go back.

Jeanine Byers Hoag said...

LOVE the orange dress!! And you know what, this is not the page I was on when I was trying to post my link, LOL. Don't know what happened before! Thanks for all your help. 

Honest Mum said...

Love the dresses esp the orange one-bright colours just make me smile! Roll on the sunshine in the UK!

Doranda said...

Thanks for linking up!  it sounds fun, and looks like you had a blast.

Doranda
www.watchoutforthewoestmans.blogspot.com

Susan Mann said...

Looking fab. x

style of a mrs said...

I love the last dress!  I've never been on a plane so I have no tricks :(
-barbie @
Style of a Mrs.
 

Melaina25 said...

Love the orange dress, it suits you, might have to join in on this one week x