Congratulations! Sounds like a wonderful trip with your mom.

I love many of your outfits - #2, #6 are quick favorites as are #12 and #14. #1 is stunning! You're going to be turning heads - have a great time.

I love this post and the entire capsule is fabuloso.
I don't have time to do it justice. You are movie-star fab in the long dark gown. The mint combos are wonderful. The navy! Love the printed pants on you, must wear. The handbag and sandals take care of any concerns, you look brilliantly Resort. I really like the Vince dress, not sure why you think it's so so--I think it looks very breezy and perfect for cruise wear.
For the #2 formal separates, do you have sparkly bracelets or great cuff?
With the sleeveless top and lovely arms it's just calling for bracelets. I have trouble with fit with arm candy. I guess the style of the outfit may call for an architectural or modern cuff rather than just sparkle or bangles but that's a detail, not a requirement.

p.s. Farm Fashionista sounds better than Ranch Fashionista, don't you think?

The Mexican Riviera has a lovely town called Sayulita, near PV. We spent a week there and really enjoyed it. It's a hippie surfer kind of town, and quite lively but laid-back. The next town over, San Pancho (that's the local name for it), is also very nice, but much more chill. Gorgeous beaches all around, and lovely people. Have fun on your cruise!

Thanks everyone for the responses! I am a busy beaver today, no not packing (although mentally I've packed and made a list). I've spent all day doing year-end business things for the family business. Lots of tax payments, form filings and those W2s. I am exhausted from it and just want to stream Netflix, that is if we can get a signal tonight.

Vix rest assured I am bringing more things, like ordinary shorts and tees for the most casual occasions. I have another long dress also for casual shore attire, almost a beach cover up.

I really appreciate all of your advice and support, from accessories to outfit suggestions to Mexican coast recommendations.

Cerinda -- you've convinced me to pack my big white shirt. And Anna, you crack me up with the natural dye comment, yeah EF can go that way. I could still return the top, tags are on it, but part of me likes it just for the happy blue-green color. OTOH, it's got that big oversized thing going that I'm trying to step away from.

Wow I have never been part of an old guard before! Denise I adore your style and also your insightful comments. I love having someone so stylish and aware of trends (plus around my height!) on board, so to speak! Your outfits here are truly fab. I love #2 and prefer it to the other option, and agree with Anna that #7 is my least favorite, but otherwise these are all perfect.

High FIVE Congratulations Denise. You were one of the most helpful & welcoming fabbers when I was a newbie. Have a wonderful time & here's to the next five years.

Congratulations on 5 years! Your outfits are all stunningly gorgeous. I love, love, love the dress and necklace in #1. So elegant. You just sparkle. I hope you enjoy your cruise!

Denise, it has been so lovely having you on the forum these past 5 years. I really love your outdoor photos, your cheeky smile, and gorgeous eyes and hair. And I appreciate the time you take on my (and many others) threads.

Cruise ships are outside my experience so I won't venture into advice there, but I do so love number one, and I also really love the Rick Owen dress. People talk about RO quite a bit here, and I haven't really investigated to know what they are talking about, but I like that one!

Fantastic! You know how to do it right!

Let me clarify, the EF top is a great color. I just don't like. It with that skirt. Both items are dragged down.

I really love your style CocoLion and I liked both 2 & 3 for evening, no favourite, both fab.

Have a fantastic time on the cruise. I've never done a cruise, but I have been to Mexico and I loved it, even though the travelling time to get there was outrageous.

Ps. Love your new RO addition.

Denise, I'm late chiming in, and I'm on my phone (vacationing in Cabo, shhh, don't tell anyone! ;-)), but these outfits look great. Your style is one of my absolute favorites on the forum, and I've always considered you a bit of a style sister as well. I'm really honored by the shout out. I hope you have a marvelous time on your vacation. I know you will look amazing. One of these days I hope to meet you in person -- I have a feeling we would find lots to talk about! Ranches, dogs, music, fashion....

Denise, congratulations!! And thank you for the shout-out -- I feel the same way about you!

You're a style inspiration to many of us here in more ways than one. Lady, you have CLASS, and this incredible capsule proves it! I absolutely love these. You are smoking gorgeous in #1, and absolutely stylish, hip, and effortlessly put together in all the others. I prefer outfit #2 to #3 for the formal event (same reason as you gave). As for the other outfits, they are superb! The mint sandals and bag are genius. (I have the same sandals in taupe, thanks to you, and find them very comfortable.)

Have a wonderful time, and enjoy your beautiful clothes!

If this is what you get to be like after 5 years of YLF - then I had better stick with it! Every outfit is stunning and whilst there is variety, shows a cohesive and personal style. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

First, congratulations! Second, jaw drop at #1, you are gorgeous! And it looks like you have your packing all figured out. I really enjoy following your posts and admire your style. Have a wonderful trip!

You look so beautiful in all of these - stylish and comfortable, which is perfect for a cruise! I hope you have wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your journey and your style with us all!