packing for the desert (palm springs)

this coming weekend is what we like to call "memorial day weekend" - pretty much the unofficial start to the summer! while many people like to fill the weekend with bbqs, i will be spending the weekend laying by a pool, working on my tan, and maybe drinking a margarita or two in palm springs! 

the real reason for the trip is to celebrate my mom's birthday!  as usual what i'm planning to wear is a pretty big part of the planning process.   since we are mostly going to be hanging by the pool i don't need too many outfits, so i've gathered a few separates that i can mix and match!

1. san diego hat company PBL300 floppy straw sun hat - a wide brim hat is a must for anyone spending an extended amount of time in the sun.  i've spent enough time in the sun without any protection already, so keeping the sun off my face is super important to me.  

2. madewell perfect racerback tank - i love these lightweight tanks from madewell - perfect to throw on over a bikini with some cutoffs & will also look cute with a skirt for dinner!

3. mara hoffman techno animal high waisted bandeau bikini - i've become obsessed with mara hoffman bikinis this season!  i love this kinda retro, high waisted one for palm springs!  

4. free people vegan leather pleated skirt - this skirt is one of my favorite buys for the past few months!  i can wear it with the tank during the day and then throw my chambray over if it gets cool at night.

5. shoemint jill wedges - these are low enough to wear during the day, and cute enough to wear out to my mom's birthday dinner!

6. madewell crisscross boardwalk sandal - i love the pop of color on these sandals!  i will be wearing them all weekend long!

7. hawaiian tropic spf 20 - i think its pretty obvious why i'd pack this!

8. madewell campfire cargo shirt - i basically don't leave the house without a chambray shirt.  its definitely a must have in the closet.  i'll throw it over my bikini during the day!

i'll probably throw in a pair of denim shorts, a summer dress and something to sleep in but thats about it!  hopefully i can stick to this and i won't over pack!  what are your plans for memorial day?  any traditions?