IN MY BAG: BEACH TRIP

Hi there!! I hope you had a good long weekend! So guess what?? I put a blog post together this weekend! In Photoshop! It's been a while, but I'm really excited about this one. My family and I are headed to the beach soon for a family vacation. I can't wait- so much so that I've already started planning and packing.  I already have a few basics like like sandals, coverups, a few maxi dresses, and tees, but here are are few new things I've added to the mix that I'll be wearing beyond the beach as well... 

01. Old Navy Linen Shift Dress: (on sale) LOVE this dress and I couldn't pass it up for the price. It fit perfectly and I actually got it for an additional 30% off. It's great quality for the price. It'll be cute for dinner on the beach...

02. J.Crew Pret-a-Surf Swimsuit (on sale): This is a vaca with the parents after all, so I wanted a one-piece that fits well (especially on the backside!) and has great style. I've ordered this one and am crossing my fingers that it fits well! I recently received this one in black (remember when Lupita wore it?). It's very flattering and fits extremely well!

03. Old Navy Panama Hat: I've seen this hat so many places at so many different prices. Honestly I can't tell this hat from the pricier hats. You can also find a similar hat here at Target.

04. Madewell Eyelet-Hem Peasant Top (on sale): I wanted a cute airy top and I found this one on the sale rack. I love the detail at the bottom of the top. It runs large, so size down!

05. J.Crew Denim Shorts (on sale): Love a great pair of denim shorts. These are soft, a little stretchy, and are perfectly distressed. They are perfect to wear to lunch or over my swimsuit at the beach. Loved this pair, too...

06. Madewell Beach Tote: After a LONG search for the perfect beach tote, I landed on this one. It's roomy and can easily be folded in my suitcase. Plus, I will probably carry it as a purse/tote off the beach, too...

07. Neutrogena Ulta Sheer Sunscreen: Yep! I wear sunscreen! And lots of it when I'm at the beach. This one is really light, easy to put on, doesn't smell horrible, and does the job.

08. S'well Water Bottle: I never thought I'd love something as small as a water bottle so much, but I LOVE this bottle! It's non-toxic and keeps cold beverages cold for 24 hours and warm beverages warm for 12 hours. It also has a wide mouth, so you actually drink more water than you think you're drinking. It's totally worth the price in my book.

09. Serena & Lily Beach Towel: It's been years since I bought a good quality beach towel. I've got my eye on this Turkish towel...

10. J.Crew Wedge Espadrilles (on sale): I wanted a walkable pair of espadrilles with a little height for sightseeing. This pair is incredibly comfortable and can be worn with shorts, jeans, skirts - everything.

11. Kinfolk Volume 16: I can and will spend hours on the beach reading and dosing off, so good reads are a must. I'm never disappointed with the writing, recipes, and creativity in Kinfolk mags, so I'm looking forward to their latest issue...

First image via Serena & Lily