Ready to Hit The Sand? Check Out Our Beach Bag Essentials!
May 28, 2010 by Vanessa Alfano
Filed under Beauty, Featured
The weekend is almost here, and since it’s the unofficial start of summer we are sure more than a few of you are headed to the beach in the hamptons or down the shore. No matter which piece of sand you find, we want to make sure you are fully prepared. We’ve found the latest accessories, safest sunscreens, flirtiest and most functional flip flops, and other must haves for a day at the beach.
THE BAG
Let’s start with the bag itself since clearly toting all this stuff around is necessary. If you’re looking for a new one this season, the FEED bags are great functional beach totes with purpose! Fun, trendy, bright colors, and plenty of room for all you need, these sturdy cotton/brulap bags are perfect for shore. The best part is a portion low $39 price tag goes to UNICEF. Your one beach tote will help nourish 3 children for a whole year. Sold at Lord & Taylor.THE OVERSIZED TOWEL
No average towel will do for the reach beach lover. We found this beautiful asian inspired oversized beach towel by Natori that is perfect for keeping the sand off. No more worries about leg hanging over in to the sand. The 40 x 70 size has you covered! Fully reversible and accented with the Natori Logo. 100% cotton and easy care machine washable. Available at Natori.com or Bloomingdales. $50
No average towel will do for the reach beach lover. We found this beautiful asian inspired oversized beach towel by Natori that is perfect for keeping the sand off. No more worries about leg hanging over in to the sand. The 40 x 70 size has you covered! Fully reversible and accented with the Natori Logo. 100% cotton and easy care machine washable. Available at Natori.com or Bloomingdales. $50 THE SUNSCREEN
BODY: Suncreen is a no-brainer when it comes to a day at the beach! But not all sunscreens are equal! emerginC tinted sun 30+ These super-lightweight, non-greasy sunblocks provide broad spectrum protection and additional hydrators, vitamins, antioxidants, herbal extracts without leaving a white film on the skin. The tint option makes gives you a safe sun kissed look! $39
FACE: Peter Thomas Roth Sunscreen Powder: We love this Brush-on, no-mess, sunscreen! A talc-free, transparent matte, SPF 30 mineral powder in a convenient brush applicator for instant sun protection anytime. Available at Sephora or online.
HAIR: Luster Tonic: Developed by a surfer girl herself, this is the perfect product to protect and detangle your post-swim tresses. Luster is a leave-in conditioning mist with powerful UV-inhibitors and natural botanical oils designed to protect hair from the damaging effects of sun, salt, wind and chlorine. The unique cream-to-mist technology doubles as a luxurious moisturizer that re-hydrates dull skin with aloe vera and grapeseed oil, leaving a subtle scent of remote tropical island. $14THE BEACH READ
Nothing could be better than a relaxing read on the shore. From light hearted to mystery-adventure we’ve found some of the latest in beach reads. Looking for a crime thriller? Try The Eye Of Red Tsar By Sam Eastland. If heart warming is more your speed try the latest by Emily Griffin, Heart of the Matter. Ready for a good chuckle? If so check out Mennonite in a Little Black Dress By Rhoda Janzen. Finally Perfection By Juile Metz is a touching memoir thatchronicles with lapidary precision one woman’s climb back to happiness after not just a spouse’s death, but also the shocking recognition that her life before that death was not what she had thought itTHE SUNGLASSES:
A must for a blue-skied day at the beach. We’ve found a great selection. BCBG does a feminine take on the aviator with the new Flutter glasses. Cole Haan also has great chic new designs. And if you’re looking for designer brands at a non-designer price, we found dozens of fab style at TJ Maxx (yes, Kenneth Cole and Liz Clairborne for as low as 12.99!) No matter which rims you choose make sure you go for ones with 100% UV protection.
THE BEVERAGE COOLER
Chilling The Most brings the Chill to the Beach Beverage. No need to lug around a heavy cooler of ice these days. Just slip your favorite cold beverage into this insulator and it will stay ICY cold for hours. (10x longer than ordinary koozies) Think of the as the perfect chill cover-up for your favorite beach bottle or can beverage. Available online $16.99.
THE FLIP FLOP & COVER UP
FitFlip: We’re all about fashion, form and function! This summer you can take strolling along the boardwalk or beachto the next level! FitFlop footwear is biomechanically engineered to help tone and tighten your leg muscles while you walk in them. More supportive and comfy than the average flop, FIT FLOPS will make walking the boardwalk (or just back to the car) fun! CoverUp: H& M LOGG Collection Cover-Up. Lightweight and airy this adorable 100% cotton cover up will keep you cool, protected, and looking great. on or off the beach! $24.95
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