Last Updated on June 30, 2022 by Ellen Christian
If the weather keeps warming up in Vermont, I’ll be heading off to the beach to go swimming in just a few weeks. While I am not someone who spends tons of time in the water, I do enjoy walking on the beach, sticking my feet in the waves and reading a book on a beach towel. Who can resist wiggling their toes in the hot beach sand and sipping an ice cold glass of lemonade? I know I can’t!
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Must Have Beach Essentials
Of course, you don’t want to head out to the beach without these must have beach essentials. Being unprepared can mean I turn into a very unhappy person with a horrible sunburn. There are just some things that I don’t leave home without during the summer. When I received a Cappelli Straworld tote and hat combo for review, I knew I would add it to my list of must have beach essentials.
- Water in a reusable bottle. I’m not a huge fan of bottled water so I bring my own from home in a reusable bottle instead. Don’t get dehydrated. Plan ahead.
- Sunblock. I have fair skin and blue eyes. What does that mean? I turn into a lobster when I’m out in the sun without sun protection. I choose a high SPF.
- Face wipes. I hate sweating in the hot weather so I always bring along a few face wipes just in case. A hot mess is never attractive even at the beach. Puffs Fresh Face wipes work wonderfully.
- Sunglasses. Squinting into the sun is not an attractive look for anyone plus sunglasses help protect your eyes. Make sure you find a cute pair like these from Michael Kors!
- Cute sandals or flip flops. Sand can get really hot especially in the middle of the afternoon. Find a cute pair of sandals to show off that polish & protect your feet!
- Stylish hat. Not only will it protect your face from the sun, a cute hat is the perfect summer fashion accessory.
Doesn’t this view just make you want to jump in the water?
The Cappelli Straworld tote and hat combo, with a UPF 50+rating, helps ensure that your skin stays protected while you enjoy the beach or other summer activities. The Pack A Hat is an adorable tote-style miniature wristlet bag with fun summery stripes that holds a stylish and matching packable sun hat with a 4 ½ inch brim. It is just perfect for resort, beach or every day wear. You can easily slip it into a beach bag or a tote so you have it whenever the sun comes out.
The Pack A Hat is available in seven different fun colors: black, red, toast, navy (pictured), green, lime and turquoise. The lined bags feature faux-leather wristlets, zipper closures and the Cappelli Straworld etched wood logo.
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Great suggestions! I also do SPF clothing, hat is a must have for me !
I need to look into that as well!
I always take sunscreen and sunglasses with me. The rest varies by mood lol
So true! Some days I want relaxation more than I want fun!
Great suggestions. SPF is sooooo a important. I also tend to take a hair SPF spray for the scalp and some sunnies. Great post!!!
I haven’t seen that before, Jamie! Will have to keep my eyes open for it.
Perfect for the season, plus a good reminder to get myself a hat.
Definitely! A hat is so important in the summer!
I just got my self a camelbak water bottle and am loving it! I really need to start remembering sunscreen, I got horrid sunburn this past weekend cause I forgot!
I have a camelbak too! I love the one in the picture because I can add fruit to flavor it. Hope your burn is better!
What a nice selection! I definitely have to plan ahead when I go to the beach!
Planning ahead is very important, Diane, otherwise I forget everything!
I just bought a water infuser today that I’m sure will be a staple for me!
I just love mine!
Adding face wipes to my bag!
Definitely a good idea!
I am in love with that tote
Me too! It’s super cute for beach wear!
Those face wipes are KEY!
Very true, Carly!
All great picks and are all things I take to the beach myself. Love your beach bag, by the way!
Thanks, Chelsea! It’s very handy!
I totally agree with your list of essentials! I definitely need a new hat, so I’ll look into getting that one.
You can never have too many hats!
This is such great list of proper beauty essentials to have 🙂
Thanks, Kristyn! They work for me!
These are all great suggestions. I need to start wearing a floppy hat!
I love my new floppy hat!
I have some nice hats for the brutal sun. I used to live in Denver and it was so needed. It’s helpful to have a flap on the back and sides to cover your neck too. I faithfully wore sunscreen and my skin still looks great despite the harsh elements.
I really try to always remember my sunscreen. It really does help!