Now inching closer to the tail end of summer, I'm sad to report that I've gone vacation-less all season.

At the start of April, I had envisioned running off to a tropical getaway, but like most things, it's easier said than done. Instead, I've been watching others bask at the sunny beaches of Tulum and swim near the picturesque coastlines of Portofino via my IG feed. It may seem a bit glum, but watching others' glorious vacations has inspired me to finally actively plan for my own. And of course, a major element to the fun of running off to an exotic destination is the preparations; it's one of the few times where being extra is essentially a requirement (so you can think about leaving your most practical basics at home).

In addition to bookmarking all of the places geotagged in my favorite tastemaker's vacation snaps, the market editor in me has also been keeping tabs on all of the fashions. As I repeatedly scroll through Google Flights for deals and read through endless resort reviews, I'm outlining all of the outfits I've mentally "packed" so far. If you too plan on visiting somewhere nice within the next few months, consider this your guide to mastering early fall vacation style. Keep scrolling to see the outfit inspiration on my mood board, in addition to looks for every travel scenario.