The summers are here and with the holidays approaching, beach is a-calling. So, prep yourself up for sand, surf and sun and here are all the beach beauty essentials you’re going to need:
The bagful of beach wear
1. A pair of swimsuits (in contrast!)
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because: you this way you can have some awesome beach suits #LikeABoss
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2. The sheer sundresses
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because: it’s comfy style during the day and the easily transformed into a best-ever beach party piece, with a few accessories when the music’s calling!
3. An oversized t-shirt (or a camp shirt too)
because: what’s a girly vacation without THIS oversized comfort!
4. The tension-free tank top
because: going for a really cool AF tank makes you the perfect poster girl for a beach-y vacation. Oh yeah!
5. The perfect white shorts
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because: a girl gotta let those sexy legs sneak out a little!
6. The skirt that sways
because: how else do you enjoy the flirty beach breeze?
7. Your comfy-pants (the CC style!)
because: you can laze the evening away and look fabulous at the same time wearing these!
8. A light cardigan (or a sweater)
because: it’s going to get chilly when the sun goes down.
9. A pashmina
because: A fashionable cover in the day and comforting warmth for later!
The footwear package
10. The fun flip flops
because: nothing adds the ‘fun’ better to the beach.
11. The sexy wedges
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because: Ooh…to perfect your hot looks around the hotel corridors!
12. Running shoes
because: the coastline can call for a run anytime.
Accessories – all you need
13. A water bottle
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because: Sun equals thirsty (duh!)
14. A small umbrella (a cute one!)
because: your sweet skin can only take so much Sun (and don’t you wanna stand out?)
15. A single bed sheet
because: nothing’s nearly as pleasurable as dozing off on the beach!
16. A spare mesh bag for the laundry
because: you don’t want your clothes from the day to sand bathe the others…
17. An awesome hat
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because: you wanna look awesome! #BeatTheHeat
18. Sunglasses
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because: there’s a lot of cool in the little shade!
19. A camera (oh, the camera!)
because: memories, dude, memories!
20. The universal charger (or spare batteries)
because: with your energy levels sky-high, the power can’t just run down, right?
21. A small ‘carry me everywhere’ towel
because: it’ll save you the sweat!
22. A wet brush
because: those beach-perfect tangles need some pampering.
The beauty essentials
23. A sunscreen (specific to your skin type)
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because: with all the fun, we can’t overlook the risks, can we?
24. A conditioner
because: nothing’s worth damaging your hair for!
25. Body lotion
because: salty water and dehydration (need I say more?)
26. The lightest makeup ever!
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because: you’re beautiful just the way you are.
27. Danglers
because: they look great with your beach look…
28. Statement jewelry
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because: the after beach parties are shouting for it!
A must-have bag from the drug store
29. Toiletries and incidentals of travel size
because: you just need them.
30. Hygiene supplies
because: you can’t afford any surprises.
31. Hygiene supplies
because: precaution is always better, remember?
32. The small pack of wipes
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because: with all that sunshine and all that sweat, your face is going to need it.
33. Bug spray (optional, but a must-have again!)
because: you know the beaches!
The fun extras (optional, yet a definite pack along!)
34. Your favorite beach snacks
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because: it makes the experience more delightful.
35. A bottle (your sand souvenir to be!)
because: ah! It never gets old.
36. Your shell bag
because: it never gets old either!
37. Flashlights
because: aren’t you going to want to find your treasure?
38. The game time goodies (beach ball, deck of cards, and anything you want!)
because: they will pack along the carefree childhood fun as well.
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The real essential
39. The tote with beach-time written all over it
because: you’ll need to carry the must-haves – your ‘ready to roll’ clutch (with cash, cards, and ids), some reading material, a cover, shades – that’s it!
40. And last but not the least – your tension-free version (ha!)
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because: it’s your vacation, make the most of it.
Now you just need to get, set, and go – happy beach time!
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