What to bring on your next beach vacation

Vacation is on my mind as we are leaving soon for our trip!  I’m so excited to get some time in the sun and on the beach so here’s what I’ll be bringing with me and the essentials items to pack on your next beach vacation.  The best part?  If you are a last minute packer like me, all these items are found on Amazon (most are on Amazon Prime) which you know what that means… FREE 2 day shipping.  YAY!  Amazon always saves the day! (Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial)

What to pack on your next beach vacation

ONE PIECE SWIMSUITS

This mom bod is all about the one piece swimsuits.  They make such cute ones now that are so stylish and cute!  Both of these picks are under $30.

Flamingo Swimsuit How cute are the striped accents?

Striped Cut out swimsuit – I’m loving these styles that show just a bit of skin but still keeps your belly tucked in!

Scalloped One Piece Swimsuit – I bought this last year and it’s a fave, so cute and very slimming.

What to pack on your next beach vacation

ESPADRILLES & SANDALS

You can’t go on vacation without cute shoes!  At least not in my book 🙂  Espadrilles will never go out of style and I love that you can go with flats, to heels to wedges.  I’ve already covered the 20 espadrilles that you need this spring but of course found a few more that I can’t live without.

Floral Espadrille Wedge – If you follow fashion bloggers on instagram, I’m sure you’ve seen these on several of them!  It’s where I first spotted them and then had to run out and buy them!  They are surprisingly lightweight (the bottom is foam) and very comfortable to wear all day.

What to pack on your next beach vacation

Bow Slides – On vacation, you’ll need shoes that are easy to take on and off.  Flip flops are always good for casual but sometimes you just want a cute pair so these bow slides are perfect for that.  A big plus, they’re less than $20!

Striped Tie Espadrille – These are just a great basic espadrille that would look great with jeans, shorts and dresses.  It also comes in a chambray that is so cute!

BAGS & SUN HATS

I am all about bags and hats for any beach vacation.  They just add the cutest touch to any of your vacation outfits, especially when you want to be lazy and just wear a tank and shorts or a simple dress.  Adding these two elements, easily make your outfit so fun and stylish.

Pink Ark Bag – How pretty is this bag?  I love the pink!  A lot of people have the bamboo version which is super cute as well!  My one caveat is that I would advise to carry an additional beach bag or tote bag to carry your practical items as I don’t know how much this can fit!

Round Bamboo Bag – This is a great alternative to the ark bag and I think I like it slightly better because it has a strap that you can wear over your shoulder.

Beach Please Tote Bag – Every beach vacation needs a beach please tote bag! 🙂 I love tote bags as they are sturdy, easy to carry, easy to clean and when you find one as cute as this one, you have to get it!  It’s such a great gift too for bridesmaids or friends that are headed on their honeymoon or babymoon!

Bow Straw Hat – As much as I love the sun, I don’t love the damage that the sun can do to your skin.  When I’m out in the sun, I’m usually hidden underneath a big straw hat.  I love hats with big wide brims and of course, I love the bow.

BEACH BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

Of course you need your SPF but there are a few other beauty essentials that you need for the beach.

Self Tanning Lotion – I have fair skin and even though I do tan fairly easily, I don’t want to rely on sitting outside in the sun to get tan (see above, my dislike of sun damage).  I rely on self tanners even when I’m not going to the beach but I really need it when I head to the beach so I don’t blind people with my pale legs! 🙂 I am always reading ratings and reviews on Amazon and was impressed with the overall 4.5 star rating with 2,400+ reviews.  I ordered it and I have to agree with the reviews, it is simply the best!  Don’t forget to order a self tanning mitt while you are it so you don’t end up with orange palms!

Hydrating Mist – It always feels so good to get some time out in the sun but it can also be drying for your skin.  I love this hydrating mist!  It not only feels great to spritz on your face when your hot but it also has Vitamins B,C and E which helps your skin!  You can always carry a small spray bottle of water to help cool you down but this hydrating mist just gives your skin a little extra boost to give your skin the much needed vitamins and hydration it needs.

Highlighter and Bronzer Duo – I’ve used this bronzer for years and years and it’s still my go to.  It’s the perfect shade to contour/highlight for your face but also great to dust over your shoulders and arms to give the perfect glow.

I’m hoping to get a head start on my packing for this trip so I’m trying to pull together all my packing lists early!  Stay tuned as I will share what I’m packing to bring on our Bahamas Disney Cruise soon!  Let me know what your packing essentials are on your vacations!

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