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My Beach Essentials

04/06/13 | favorite product, Instagram, Kate Spade, magazines, Neutrogena, Sephora, vacation

Today is the first day of my mini-vacation. I will be in Florida soaking up the sun and taking a few of my vacation days at the beginning of next week. I am very VERY thankful that the beach I go to already has chairs, umbrellas, and towels so these are my beach bag essentials not including these three must-haves.  Here are my seven beach essentials, the actual items that will be in my beach bag today:

(1) Camera.  Even though I am a Nikon girl I have had my Canon PowerShot SD1400 for almost two years (I love how Amazon Prime keeps track of your purchases for years and years) and I am obsessed. I have it with me almost always and the beach is no exception. You never know when dolphins might pop up or I want to catch a candid shot of family or friends.

(2) Sun Hat.  I have a big straw hat with a wide brim that allows me to read and not get a sunglasses tan.  And it is perfect for walks on the beach. (hey, they count as exercise, right?)

(3) Sun block.  Kelly LOVES sun, (yes, me in the third person) but Kelly’s skin does not. My very pale Irish skin burns, really burns and then tends to turn to tan a few months into summer but as this is my first sunny weekend of 2013 I will definitely need to coat up. Not to mention that my face burns all year long (hopefully it is not that noticeable thanks to NARS bronzer) so I protect with Neutragena 50 SPF.

(4) Tote Bag.  A tote bag is essential to any beach outing (you have to carry all of that stuff somehow) and I am obsessed with my new Kate Spade Dalmatian bag and thought it would be perfect to take with me to the beach this weekend.  Be expecting Instagram picks of it nestled in the sand ๐Ÿ™‚ 

(5) Sunglasses.  Pretty self explanatory  However, I take a very inexpensive pair because I do not want them ruined by the salt water, sand, and everything else at the beach.

(6) Lip Product. I like keep my lips moisturized at all times and while my go-to is usually Aquaphor when on the beach I tend to choose something with SPF and right now I am in love with Sugar’s Rosรฉ Tinted Lip Treatment with SPF 15.

(7) Magazines.  The beach is one of the few places I can comfortably lay down and go through a magazine cover to cover.  As I have mentioned many times before, most notably in my most about collaging, I subscribe to quite a few magazines.  I have not yet cracked open the April covers of the new Allure, Elle, Cosmo, Harper’s or Marie Claire but all of my suitcases are in my suitcase!

And while the all important beach cover-up is a true essential you better believe that is going to have its own post!  Make sure you follow me on Instagram and Twitter to see beautiful pictures of the beach and sunny South Florida over the next few days!

What are your beach essentials? 

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Comments

  1. Alyssa says

    April 9, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    I’ve been keeping up with your Instagrams–I hope you’re having a great time!

  2. Chelsea **A Bit of Sass** says

    April 8, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    Cute beach bag! Magazines are always on my list of beach and pool must haves as well:)
    xo,
    Chelsea

    http://www.abitofsass.blogspot.com

  3. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    April 8, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    This is a great essentials list!!

  4. Fabrizia says

    April 8, 2013 at 5:21 am

    I totally agree with your beach essentials!
    Come back soon to visit me on Cosa Mi Metto???
    Win your favorite garment from Lashes of London!!

  5. Kriola Puro Glamour says

    April 8, 2013 at 3:45 am

    I have a similar essencials…
    Nice post…xoxo

    puroglamourbykriola.blogspot.pt

  6. Positively Amy says

    April 7, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Hope you’re having a fantastic time!! And I’m so with you on the Sugar Rose lip treatment! That stuff is ammaazzing.

  7. mail4rosey says

    April 7, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    I used to love to go to the beach and read, it’s been a long time since I’ve done that, that’s for sure. I’m visiting today from Super Sunday Sync.

  8. Sonia De Macedo says

    April 7, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Sounds heavenly! I’m long overdue for a vacay too so soak up the sun (glad to see you’re being sun smart!) and have an amazing time darling!

    SDMxx
    http://www.daringcoco.com

  9. Katie says

    April 7, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    that hat is so cute! I want to be on the beach!

  10. Raising Reagan says

    April 7, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    I finally got a super amazing sun hat last year and I love it!! Never leave for the pool. beach, lake, etc without it!!

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    http://www.raising-reagan.com

  11. Amy Green @ Sweet Home Amy says

    April 7, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I love that tote bag!! Have fun at the beach! ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. Margaret Reed says

    April 7, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    A must have for everyone spending the day at the beach!! I am your new follower from the SSS
    Living F.A.B.ulously on Purpose

  13. EMA says

    April 7, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Those are absolutely essentials, especially the big, floppy hat ๐Ÿ™‚ its very Sex & The City

    http://themirroronthewall.com/

  14. Marie says

    April 7, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    My water bottle, a book and camera are my essentials! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  15. Penniless Socialite says

    April 7, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    I always bring a big floppy hat to the beach with me. Great list!
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

  16. Treasure Tromp says

    April 7, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Sugar is my go-to lip treatment. well, that are Rosebud Salve

  17. boardwalksandboulevards says

    April 7, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    These are all my beach essentials too! Love that Kate Spade bag you picked!

    – Kaitlyn

    Boardwalks & Boulevards

  18. Paula Miller says

    April 7, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Hi Kelly! Just found you through the Super Sync Sunday blog hop and am your newest GFC follower!! I’d love a follow back when you have a moment :))

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

  19. Fictitious Fashion says

    April 7, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Gorgeous! ๐Ÿ˜€

    wud u like to follow each other? lemme knw

    Maybe you have time to see my new blog post: Dazzling Bling ๐Ÿ™‚

    Love
    Akanksha

  20. CanVirRies MTC says

    April 7, 2013 at 7:29 am

    yes..all the perfect essentials..following from Super sunday sync..thanks for co-hosting : )

    xoxo

  21. Jessica says

    April 7, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Love your essentials!!

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  22. Surbhi Suri says

    April 7, 2013 at 5:28 am

    love that tote.I like the idea of carrying inexpensive glasses to the beach. heck i didnt think on those lines earlier..
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  23. Terry Duna Kim says

    April 7, 2013 at 1:07 am

    Omg so jealous and can’t wait to see the pictures of florida beaches!! that sun hat reminds me of my sun hat. mine is also wide brim with a black ribbon. (you’ll see pics soon) great minds think alike ๐Ÿ˜€

    p.s your comment means a lot, thanks for the love!<3

    -terry
    terrydunakim.blogspot.com
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  24. DC in STYLE says

    April 6, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    My cat scratched all my sunglasses, have to get new as soon as possible!!!!
    http://dcinstyle.com/

  25. Sunny & Star says

    April 6, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Love this post. I’m planning a trip to Florida next month so this list will be helpful.

    Tracy

  26. AhkaVintage says

    April 6, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    Pretty good basics list. I’d have the same!
    http://www.ahkavintage.com

  27. Rachel Allnutt says

    April 6, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Have fun at the beach! My beach essentials are pretty much the same! Chair, oversized beach towel, spray sunscreen, neutrogena face sunscreen, a magazine, camera, and iPod.

  28. LOSAWAY says

    April 6, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    a great post! ๐Ÿ™‚
    xx

    http://losaway.blogspot.com

  29. jamie-lee says

    April 6, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    For me, a good beach towel, sunscreen and sunglasses. That and the intention to have some fun! x

  30. Kacie Cone says

    April 6, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Totally agree, especially the magazines!

  31. Diana Marks says

    April 6, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    great beach essentials!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  32. Chymecindy** says

    April 6, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Wow enjoy your vacation. Have fun in the beach and the sun. I really miss summer and I cannot wait to go to the beach again. I hope soon!

  33. Michael says

    April 6, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I’ve never understood sun hats? Why wear a hat when you’re trying to soak up sun? I just can’t. Plus, that thing would never stay on my head! Have a great vacay!

  34. Ashley of Southern (California) Belle says

    April 6, 2013 at 11:01 am

    I love this list and all these items are essentials! I really love Sugar’s Rose lip balm, I use it everyday ๐Ÿ™‚

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

  35. Georgia Budd says

    April 6, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Hope you have a great time in Florida ๐Ÿ™‚ I agree with your essentials!

    http://conceptofbudd.blogspot.co.uk/

  36. borka gamero says

    April 6, 2013 at 10:31 am

    have a blast on your vacation beautiful!
    Kisses from Miami,
    Borka
    http://www.chicfashionworld.com

  37. Sophia M says

    April 6, 2013 at 10:31 am

    My essentials are the same, but I can’t live without music so my iphone is a must for me, especially at the beach! ๐Ÿ™‚
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

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