favorite things friday: beach bag beauty
It seems like yesterday, I would dash to the neighbor’s pool with a beach towel and a brown bottle of tropical oil. You know the one … no spf but full of the yummy scent of summer. Every now and then, I’d sneak a few sprays of my friend’s Sun-In for those golden highlights. Classic Rock – which was considered “classic rock” even back then – played on the radio. Ahh. Summer.
Today, I still enjoy lazing by the pool when I get the chance. Although, my sun-loving accoutrements, I must say, have multiplied.
Let’s start with the bag. There are a myriad of cutie patootie bags out there in at all price points. Mine happens to be this fab oilcloth bag. Pick your pattern. I’ve added a monogram to mine…because I’m southern and we do that to EVERYTHING. I love that the fabric is durable and doesn’t get soaked when the “can-non-ball!” madness ensues.
www.maryjanebags.com $40
How supercute would it be in this fabric:
Instead of my brown bottle of oil of yesteryear, Bobbi Brown’s Beach is my now my go-to spray sunscreen - SPF 15. The scent is to.die.for. Don’t freak out yet…. I layer this over my SPF 50 Coppertone Sport Spray.
bobbie brown spray sunscreen
On my lips, I opt for
kiehls lip balm spf 15 in hue 30.
Its a far cry from sun in, but my highlights now cost a wee bit more and I try to take care of them. Which means, I also keep a wide tooth shower comb and biolage sun hair conditioner in my bag if I do decide to take a dip in the pool. Most of the time, I’m less about splashing around these days, I take a wide brimmed hat to shade me from the sun and opt for that hollywood mystique. Lets face it – Since nothing about a swimsuit leaves much to mystery, I can at least try to hide my identity.
www.anthropologie.com $28
Beach Towels – must be colorful and with a great pile. Look at these gorgeous ones from Bed, Bath, and Beyond in a fun orange chain link print. Hint: take two towels to fully drape the sun chaise.
bed bath and beyond $12
I am loving these cover ups. They go from pool to the store. AND Look great over white jeans for days when you aren’t at the pool.
Roberta Roller Rabbit $70
Twenty years later it may take a little more effort at the pool, but with the right products in the beach bag, I think we got what it takes to be a “hot child in the city”
Have a fun safe weekend.
Cheers, Y’all.
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