What I'm Packing for My Weekend Getaway to Maine 🤍

This weekend, I'm heading to Maine with two of my best friends for a little escape. We're chasing cute coastal towns, morning coffees, beach days, lobster rolls, sunset walks, and all the little moments that make summer feel magical.

Of course, packing is one of my favorite parts... and every single item in my suitcase is Mennillo.

One of my favorite things about designing swimwear is getting to wear the pieces exactly how I imagined them. Whether I'm traveling somewhere tropical or just escaping for a weekend road trip, I always pack pieces that make me feel confident, comfortable, and effortlessly put together.

If you're planning your own getaway, here's what's coming with me.

Day 1: Road Trip Ready 🚗

Comfort is everything for a long drive.

I'm wearing:

• My favorite Mennillo resort set (a little sneak peek of what's coming in the next few months 🤍)
• An oversized cardigan for chilly mornings
• The oversized Mennillo Tote Bag (because somehow I always overpack)

Beach Stop ☀️

No surprise here...

I packed five bikinis because choosing just one is impossible.

My suitcase includes:

• A classic black bikini I'll never get tired of.
• A colorful favorite from our Sous le Soleil collection.
• One Signature bikini that always makes me feel my best.

And of course...

• A matching sarong.
• My favorite sunnies.
• SPF (non-negotiable.)

As someone who designs bikinis for a living, I'm probably the worst person to ask to pack light hihi. 

From Beach to Dinner 🌊

One thing I love about summer is not having to completely change outfits.

I'll throw on one of our flowy beach dresses, add a few gold jewelry pieces, slip into sandals, and I'm ready for dinner by the water in five minutes.

Easy. Effortless. Chic.

When I created Mennillo, this is exactly how I wanted women to feel. I wanted our bikinis and resort wear to be pieces you could wear all day long not just at the beach.

What's Always in My Beach Bag 👜

☀️ Sunscreen

💧 Water bottle

📖 A good book

📸 Vintage camera

💄 Lip balm

🕶️ Sunglasses

👙 An extra bikini (because... you never know.)

My Current Favorites 🤍

If you're packing for your own getaway, these are the pieces I'd bring every single time:

• A supportive bikini you'll actually want to wear all day.
• A lightweight beach dress that goes from beach to dinner.
• A matching sarong for an effortless look.
• Gold jewelry that instantly elevates any outfit.
• The oversized Mennillo Tote Bag, trust me, it fits everything.

I've always believed that buying a bikini isn't really about buying a bikini. It's about how you feel when you put it on. Confident enough to jump in the ocean. Comfortable enough to spend the entire day in it. Excited enough to create memories you'll look back on years from now.

Knowing that something I designed here in Montreal, Quebec, gets to come with you on your vacations across Canada and beyond will never stop feeling surreal to me.

Thank you for letting Mennillo be part of your summers. It truly means more than you'll ever know.

If you're packing for your own vacation, I'd love to see where your Mennillo pieces take you. Tag us in your adventures so I can follow along. 🤍

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See you in Maine!

Love,

Vanessa