Wednesday, June 20, 2012

beach essentials

Summer officially begins tomorrow, and I already know my favorite weekend activity will be laying on the beach at Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis. My beach essentials are always changing, but a few staples usually make their way in my bag each time.


1. Swimwear. I love mixing and matching coordinating colors and prints.
2. I'm on the hunt for the perfect floppy hat -- crucial for protecting head and shoulders!
3. Because sunscreen is much more fun to spray.
4. The honeydew flavor of EOS' little egg-shaped lip balm is perfect for summer.
5. I always stick a hair texturizing spray in my bag to enhance the beach hair look in case I end up going out somewhere after the beach.
6. The 2012 beach towel is animal print, naturally.
7. Sunglasses are important for protecting your eyes, but be wary of tan lines!


And it's Wednesday already! The weekend and the beach will be here before we know it.
Posted by Chelsea Lane at 8:30 AM

18 comments:

  1. This makes me want to go to the beach! I wish it was Saturday! :)

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  2. I love floppy hats! I'm right there with you on trying to find the perfect one! :)

    <3 Sharmaine Ruth
    underpeachtrees.blogspot.com

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  3. Ok, I'm not normally into the mix and match bikini, but you've made me a believer! I love the pairing of the polka dots and floral tied together with the soft pink color the top and bottom share. Perfect :)

    -April
    http://pieceology.com

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  4. Awwww I need a weekend beach getaway! Oh and that polka bikini top is sooo cute!

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  5. I love the bottom of the swim suit, so cool.

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  7. Cute post! That's a great idea to bring texturizing spray to the beach--I always end up going somewhere after and look like a crazy lady with my beach hair haha

    thissideoftheatlantic.blogspot.com

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  8. Thank goodness hump day is over. This internship is taking it out of me, Chelsea -- mind if I join you at the beach???
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  9. Like your selection, love the bikini!
    un kiss
    Rocío
    http://elclosetderocio.blogspot.com

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  11. Great essentials list! I always have a hat and sunglasses with me when I'm out in the sun :)

    katiesbliss.com

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  12. And now I'm grabbing my suit and heading to the beach!

    now following - Xo Megan

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  13. I'm leaving for the beach in 2 weeks and I'm already planning my packing list! Not obsessed at all, lol!

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  14. I agree, those are the must haves!

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  15. I've also been on the hunt for a great beach hat! Love all of these items.

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

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  16. I never actually considered mixing and matching suits but now that I think about it you just have to choose the right pieces to make it look cute! A perfect wide brimmed hat is definitely suitable and much needed now.

    www.alifeinthefashionlane.blogspot.com

    xo

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  17. Super cute blog!

    xoxo
    lesleykim.blogspot.com
    LesleyKim

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  18. The eos lip balm is the best! I love the minty scent :)

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