we’re headed south of the border on today’s wear this there to a vibrant and creative city i’ve always wanted to visit. we’re checking in at the pug seal zapotec in colorful oaxaca, mexico. This beautiful boutique hotel is a tribute to the Zapotec and Mixtec cultures through muralism created by artisan Rafael Uriegas whose incredible natural color pigment frescoes tell the history of Zapotec legends, stories, symbols, and values. this rather mystical hotel is a true cultural experience right in the heart of the historic center of Oaxaca and each of its twenty guest rooms has a unique design full of Mexican inspiration, with a rustic and minimalist design inspired by Oaxaca’s cultural heritage. this is a very colorful place so we’re going to neutralize our ensembles just a bit so as not to clash! we’ll pack an easy tunic dress for evenings paired with some pretty woven sandals and basket bag. for daytime exploring we’re packing a lightweight skirt, some classic chinos, and a few tank tops — one for day and a crochet version for a little more sass. it’s hot in oaxaca this time of year, so let’s bring this super cute woven bottle bag to make sure we stay hydrated. i am also intrigued by this read — oaxaca journal by oliver sacks. it’s his spellbinding account of his trip to the beautiful, history-steeped province of Oaxaca, Mexico bringing together his passion for natural history and the richness of human culture with his sharp eye for detail, the book is a captivating evocation of a place, its plants, its people, and its myriad wonders.