Top 7 beach going essentials
Apparently straw fedoras will be big (again) this summer. To ensure “non-dime-a-dozen-ness” I say pass on that trend and opt for a pretty, wide-brimmed sunhat. Admit it, it sucks having the same hat as that girl across the street, and the one in liquor store, oh yeah…and the one sitting next to you on the sand. You catch my drift.
This J.Crew stripe beach hat in bright daffodil is pretty cute, the yellow stripe is something fresh and different for summer.
I think this summer, I am opting for a bandeau style swimsuit, although I do love the vintage glamour of this Victoria’s Secret suit…
It also comes in coral!
I will also be on the hunt for a reasonably priced straw tote to throw everything into, but until then, a brightly colored canvas one will do.
Mossimo CORE Tote Canvas in Blue
Sunscreen is definitely necessary and this Alba Hawaiian Sun Aloe Vera Sunscreen smells great and isn’t greasy. And I would be completely lost if I didn’t bring my favorite lip balm in the whole world with me. This smell of this stuff reminds me of the beach and works like a miracle.
Blistex Daily Conditioning Treatment for Lips is made with cocoa butter, aloe, vitamin E and has an SPF 20 in it.
A book is essential on my beach trips. Lately I’ve had a growing fascination with the troubled and talented Zelda Fitzgerald, Save Me the Waltz is on my must-read list this summer.
There was a time in my life where I thought putting coconut oil in my ocean-wet hair was a great idea. I foolishly thought I was luxuriously moisturizing it in the summer sun while letting it air dry, when really I was cooking it. It took years for my hair to finally recover, and now I make sure to take a leave in conditioning spray with me instead. This Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner smells so good! Spraying this into ocean damp hair and tucking it up under your fancy sun hat is a better idea.
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