Thursday, June 11, 2009

Summer Vacation: What to Pack

Summertime is finally here, and for me that means one thing – The Beach! I just love people watching from my balcony at the end of the day, when everyone has washed off all the sand and put on their “post beach day” outfit. Some of my favorite beach essentials are airy tops and long dresses - a perfect compliment to bare feet and sun kissed cheeks.
Even though you spend 75% of your time in a swimsuit, packing for the beach can be a little challenging for some. Sunscreen: check, beach towel: check, US Weekly: check…now what else?
So whether you're lounging on the beach, or stepping out on the town, we've got you covered.



The brightly colored pattern of this dress is perfect for the beach! The peachy color palette will look great with your tan, and the soft cotton will be comfortable against your skin. Its long, flowing silhouette is perfect for a sunset stroll or a night out.



Bright colors and a roomy interior make this jute bag a definite beach essential. It has plenty of room to hold all of your beach reading material, or if you want to shake out the sand, use it as an everyday tote bag.



This embroidered top and shorts are perfect for the beach; you can mix and match both of them so easily. Denim shorts can go with practically anything, and this embroidered top would also look great with linen pants.