Summer is here to enjoy and travel! Many of you are probably thought through most of your packing for your vacation trip, but it’s also a good idea to consider what you might need in your beach bag once you’re sand-side.
Fab Fashion Fix brings you the list of beach essentials. Pack the perfect tropical vacation tote with summer beauty and wardrobe must-haves.
1. Beach Bag
For the start, of course you need the perfect beach bag. You want it to be durable and washable because it might take a lot of abuse from the elements (sun, wind, salt water and sunscreen.) Tote bags with a zipper pocket for your small essentials are a great option. For a far away beach vacation bring a bag that can be packed in your luggage or better yet one that can double as a carry-on bag.
2. Sun Protection
Make sure to liberally apply sunscreen of at least 30+ SPF before you head out for a day at the beach. Sunscreen needs some time to soak into the skin to achieve the protection. Waterproof or sport sunscreens stay on a little longer when sweating or in the water. Make sure to reapply throughout the day especially after prolonged swimming.
3. Flip flops
You really need some sort of a sandals when heading to the beach. When it comes to flip flops or so called flat sandals, they are the easiest thing to wear and they come in large variety of interesting designs so you can really look stylish with them.
4. Swimwear
This is probably the most important pieces of “beach wardrobe” and most women have trouble finding the right swimsuit. Our advice is for you to find the one that suits your body type and your proportions. Choose the colors and prints you like. prints are very trendy this summer and you can have a winning beach look by choosing animal or floral print bikini. Make sure you feel comfortable in your swimsuit because if you do not, you will probably spend most of your day wandering if your bikini is on its place.
5. Sunglasses
These stylish items will protect your eyes from the sun heat and also be one of your most important fashion accessories at the beach. Don’t forget to choose SPF sunglasses.
6. Beach hats and head scarves
Sun hats and head scarves are an absolute must have. The beach hat will protect you against the heat and protect your face, ears and neck against the sun. While the head scarf will protect your hair against sun damage and it can really make a strong fashion statement. For more advice see Beauty: How To Protect Your Hair From the Sun This Summer?
7. Statement jewelry
Yes you should wear statement jewelry even to the beach or when you go to the pool. But remember that when is comes to beach jewelry – less is more. Go simple with a long necklace or brightly colored bracelet, stylish bangle or even body jewelry. Or try a neon ring or stud earring for a little pop.
8. Denim shorts or maxi dress
The choice is yours, but both ways will certainly make a stylish fashion statement. If you go for the denim shorts, combine them with tank tee or sheer tunics. The maxi dress at the beach will give you more polished look, choose between variety of colors and prints.
9. The cover-up
We know just how intimidating swimsuit season can be, which is why you should choose the perfect beach cover-up. If you like to travel light you can use your maxi dress are the primary beach cover-up. If you decide to go for the dress, you can also choose the wrap dress. For the tunic lovers, the beach is the perfect place to choose between variety of sheer and light weight tunics. make sure your tunic compliments the color and prints on your swimsuit.
10. Book
No matter your mood, there’s a great book to suit it! While spending time at the beach is the perfect place to just relax from everyday running and read a good book.
