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What’s In My Beach Bag

Beach Bag: Find a collapsible straw bag that can lay flat in the bottom of your suitcase, or use it as your carry-on bag. (Click on the blue words for more information or to purchase.)

Sun hat: You definitely want an inexpensive straw sun hat that can fold up in your suitcase and get wet in the pool.

Sunscreen: Sun Bum 30 for body, Sun Bum Lip Balm and Elta MD for face. If you are spending time in the ocean, Sun Bum is also reef friendly.

Waterproof Bag: I always have at least one waterproof bag inside my beach bag for things I want to keep dry, like my phone and Kindle. (Note: I own several of these and use them for my bathroom products inside my suitcase, instead of disposable baggies.)

Kindle or magazines: I don’t like to take a real book to the beach because I don’t like to get the pages wet or sandy. I also like that I can adjust the amount of background light on the Kindle, which makes it easier to read in the sun.

Wide Tooth comb and a deep conditioner: While I’m sitting by the pool I figure I might as well deep condition my hair, I just put a handful on my hair and comb it back under my hat. The wide tooth comb is also helpful for untangling hair without damaging it when you come out of the water. (Note: If you have any sample packets of conditioner, use those.)

Snacks: I usually have a bag or two of nuts in my beach bag.

Yeti: Sometimes it’s filled with ice water and sometimes it’s filled with a cocktail. I like the closeable lids to keep the sand and bugs out. If you have an older Yeti without the MagSlider lid, you can buy the lids separately.

Sunglasses: My favorites right now are the polarized Wedge ($69) and the Rebel ($59) from eyebobs.

Havaianas flip flops: I love these for the pool and beach. I don’t want to ruin my nice leather sandals with sand or water and these are so easy and light to pack.

Do you carry anything in your beach bag that I missed? If so, leave it in the comments below.

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I’m doing a quick favorite things post today because I received a few new items in the mail that I want to share before they are sold out. (Click on photos or blue words below for more details or to order.)

This ASOS Design longline trench coat in stone is very high quality and it’s only $79. It’s fully lined, with pockets and nice buttons. This feels like a much more expensive trench coat. It does run large though so size down. I just ordered one size smaller and hopefully that’s small enough.

This ASOS Design ribbed oversized t-shirt dress in stone is really soft, cute and only $36.00. I love the neckline. This color can sometimes wash me out, but this particular shade is great with my skin tone. It does run large so size down one size; or two, if you prefer a less oversized look.

I love Havaianas flip flops for the beach and pool. We are going to Mexico in late March so I’m stocking up on a few beach basics. Yes, I bought all three pairs, but they will last me through the summer.

This Free People Maiya Sweater Set is slouchy and comfy. I bought it in oatmeal and I’m thinking about buying it in black. This set runs large so size down one size.

This Banana Republic ribbed maxi sweater dress is selling out, but I now own it in black and camel. I’m wearing theses dresses with a Moto boot and cardigan now, but I’ll definitely be wearing them in the spring with a pair of sneakers or sandals.