8 BEACH BAG MUST-HAVES FOR SUMMER 2018
Photography by the talented Deeply Rooted Photography
Can you believe it already mid July?! I feel like this year is FLYING by and I don't want summer to end just yet. July is full of pool days and trips to the beach with friends and family! It's so easy to forget what to pack when you're traveling or on the go so today I wanted to share my 8 beach bag essentials for summer 2018. These are all products I LOVE and use every single time I step out into the summer air! I will link everything below so don't worry, you can spend more time in the sun and less time getting ready. :)
1. STRAW BEACH BAG
You can't head to the pool without a cute bag to hold all your stuff, can you?! I love a straw bag not only because it screams summer but it doesn't lock in water. That way you can get it wet and not worry about getting all over your belongings. SCORE!
2. FUN HAT
I love a wide brim hat when I'm at the beach because my nose ALWAYS burns no matter what I do. It also contains those not so cute flyaways we get when we are out in the wind! Not to mention it makes me feel boujee AF am I right?
3. SPRAY GEL SPF 30
This is hands down my favvvvv sunscreen of all time. When I smell this, I think of summer because I grew up on this stuff. The spray gel is so easy to apply and gives you the ability to control how much you put on your body. I hate when I put on lotion and it just explodes all over my hands leaving me with white skin all day because I'm too lazy to rub it all in! Not to mention the bronzer gives me that natural sun kissed glow right when I apply!
4. CUTE HAIR TIE
Original black hair ties are so boring so I like to spice it up with a fun one! Perfect accessory to throw your hair up in a bun or braid your flyaways out of your face and add a pop to it! I am obsessed with this one from Madewelland it's only $12.50.
5. NEUTRAL LIPSTICK
There's a reason I always say "All you need is a little confidence and a killer shade of lipstick!" because I never go out of the house with this stuff! If you haven't heard me talk about this Burt's Bees lipstick then the one thing you need to remember is how smooth it is! It's super creamy and applies so easily! It doesn't have SPF in it so I usually put SPF on first then layer this over it! My favorite shade is Suede Splash. :)
6. BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
Okay I know this isn't beauty related but it's a necessity! The UE Boomspeaker is so sleek and easy to just throw in your bag and go. Just turn on your bluetooth and get ready to have your own personal concert at the pool!
7. MINERAL SUNSCREEN
I know I already talked about a spray gel sunscreen but I also love mineral sunscreen! If you haven't tried mineral, this Australian Gold Botanicals is the real deal. It smells SO good and I love that it dries matte. It doesn't make me feel oily or greasy and honestly blurs all my skin imperfections. I can't say enough good days about this stuff!
8. FAST DRYING BEACH TOWEL
I'm a sucker for neutral/pastel colors so having a beach towel that is light blue is not surprising! You never know when you're going to get in the water so you always need to be prepared.
SHOP MY BEACH BAG
What is your beach bag must-have?! Comment below and let me know the one thing you can't live without.
Remember, you don't need to be a model to look and feel amazing nor do you have to spend big bucks to do so. All you need is a little confidence and a killer shade of lipstick!
