Some Like It Hot: A Packing List

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Success! I managed to make it home from nine days in Israel without completely melting away. Each time I've visited so far, I've been told that the country is experiencing a heat wave, but I'm starting to believe that Israeli weathermen are all liars and that it's always just hot as a sauna and muggy as a steam room there.

So, how did I survive? Light colors, natural fabrics and a newfound appreciation for hats. For the long, sticky weeks of summer we have left or travel to a destination that's hotter than hot, I give you my packing list...

Breezy Maxis and Minis

 Edith A. Miller Evening Dress / Club Monaco Patty Linen Dress / J.Crew Amie Maxidress in Whisper Gauze

I'm especially enamored with the Club Monaco number in the middle (which is now on sale - hooray!). The gauzy dress comes with a strapless cotton slip that can be worn to prevent see-through or discarded when you want to throw the sheer layer over a bathing suit and head to the beach.

Not So Short Shorts

Alice + Olivia Cady Cuff Shorts / Lucky Brand Abbey Shorts

Remember last summer when boyfriend shorts where everywhere? No longer. Now it seems the trend has turned to tight, short daisy dukes, and I am not a fan! (Nor, can I imagine, are most shoppers over the age of 17.) I went on quite a thorough search for something more slouchy and less skanky. (Yeah, I said it.) These two pairs from Alice + Olivia and Lucky Brand were the perfect fit.

Cotton, Silk & Linen Tops

Joie Kuma Colorblock Tank / Joie Kila Ikat Silk Top / Joie Eniko Top

Not gonna lie: I have more than a few cheap, polyester tops hanging in my closet, but there's no way they were making it into my suitcase for this trip. When the temps are consistently in the 90s, only natural fibers will do, and I love these light, easy options from Joie.

A Shady Sunhat

Eugenia Kim Lobster Stitched Sunhat / Eugenia Kim Parrot Stitched Sunhat / Forever21 Sashed Floppy Hat / Club Monaco Pamela Panama Hat

I'm slightly obsessed with these kitschy critter sun hats by Eugenia Kim, but if you want something more traditional, try a classic big floppy hat or a Panama (for a bit more sun coverage than a fedora).

Here's to keeping cool!