Well y'all, it's officially HOT!! I'm ready to take a vacay tooooo...anywhere at this point. Life has been so busy that we don't have time to fit in a nice getaway, so the pool will have to do for now. I only enjoy summer if it's spent by the water, under a canopy, or indoors where it's cool...I know I'm so sappy, but living out in desert land isn't so fun when the sun feels like a gazillion degrees. For that reason, I do very much take into consideration to protect my skin, not just my face, but all the way around and which pieces you should always have for your days out by the pool (or beach). Here are my most favorite essentials for summer...
M's~ Picks: (clockwise from top center)
1.) This bandeau swimsuit by Zimmerman is to die for! Not only will you look cute, but you can throw a cute maxi skirt, shorts, or boyfriend jeans over it for an adorable ensemble!
2.) You MUST ALWAYS wear a hat when you're going to catch some rays...trust me, I've learned the hard way. Okay, you can do without it for the first say 20 minutes in the sun, but you may want to put it on soon after. You don't want those sun spots showing up on your pretty little face, plus a chic hat with a wide brim always makes you look stylish and glamorous;)
3.) I don't know about you, but I cherish an awesome beach towel. I like mine to be long and of great quality, I have one from Urban Outfitters that I bought 5 years ago and it's still like new! The one in this set from Serena & Lily is a Fouta towel that has that perfect length and absorbency and you can use it as a cover up as well, that's a perk!
4.) A light knit sweater or top is always great to carry with you so you have something comfortable and light to pull over your suit. I keep coming back to this one by JCrew, love the colors.
5.) As I mentioned in #2, being in the sun without protection is a huge no no. I know tanned skin looks sexy and dewy, but if you're out in the sun for a good amount of time you're going to get a nice color even if you slather sunscreen on...I usually use 50spf and even I still get a nice golden tone and guess what...without guilt! Make sure to get one for your face and one for your body not one that's for both. And I've never heard about this Josie Maran argan oil tan extender lotion, what?!! I'll definitely be trying it this summer!!
6.) Wearing your nice pair of sandals to the water is probably not a good idea, make sure to use your water resistant flip flops/sandals. If you have plans after your activities carry the other pair in your bag and switch them out, it's not worth ruining them;)
7.) Cut off denim shorts are always in style! I'm especially loving this pair with scalloped edges, so cute and dainty and so perfect to throw over that bathing suit, don't you think?
8.) Hello oversized shades! No matter what kind of sunnies you prefer, your eyes need to be protected from the sun as well...why not do it in style with these Karen Walker orbit shaped ones, awesome!
9.) And lastly, the perfect Marc Jacobs PVC bag to carry all your goodies in. This material is just right to take to the water, it's easy to clean and definitely water proof so you don't have to worry about your expensive bag to take the damage.
There you go pretties! All the things you need to stay stylish and lovely all through your summer days at the beach, pool, or wherever you may be. Hope your week is going great!
Cheers!!
xx
M~
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