Beach Bag Essentials

Summer has me craving sand, salty air, and the smell of coconut and sunscreen. This weekend, we’re heading home to the Cape for a wedding… I’m hoping that we’ll get to spend at least one day at the beach. ย Below is my ultimate beach bag… ย a classic rafia tote, with all of the essentials – sunscreen, classic shades, fun flip flops, and loads more. ย The towel is pretty much the best thing I’ve ever seen… and double towels are the best! ย Oh and guys… ย Theย band aidย kit has one with sequins… I know.

More details about the products, after the page break.

The bag: ย Toteย byย Bop Basics

The best suit: ย Bikiniย byย Mara Hoffman

On my feet:ย  Neonย Sandalsย byย Gorjana

Because it’s awesome: ย Towelย byย WOW!

Necessary Protection: ย Classic Wayfarersย byย Ray-Banย //ย Coola Sunscreenย (seriously awesome for face) //ย Neosporinย Lip Treatmentย with SPF 20 (a really good drugstore find!) //ย Cynthia Rowley Band Aidsย // Fresh Coral Lip Sugar

Finally going to read: ย Game of Thrones

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  1. PennyPincherFashion:

    That towel is too cute – love all these picks…definitely need to pick up some of that lip balm! ๐Ÿ™‚

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Thanks Kimberly! The lip balm is amaze!

      6.19.12 Reply
  2. wonderfulandmarvelous:

    Great picks!! I love the towel, so cool! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Now what exactly is Game of Thrones all about?! I’ve been hearing about this book everywhere lately… maybe I should check it out soon…
    xo Andrea

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Thanks, Andrea! Game of Thrones is so good, you have to!!

      6.19.12 Reply
  3. Alex (Things That Sparkle):

    Sugar is my favorite thing in the world. Love that it has SPF

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Mine too – I think I have every color! xx

      6.19.12 Reply
  4. Window Shopper:

    Obsessed with that towel! I need to try Coola sunscreen!ย 

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    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      You do! It’s really, really good.

      6.19.12 Reply
  5. Ashley Gale:

    seriously. best. towel. ever!
    xxoo, ashley {a {little} dash of ash}

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Definitely ๐Ÿ™‚

      6.19.12 Reply
  6. Pve:

    grace,
    love to see one of your diy kits in your beach bag! ย my girl always loves to bring some of her diy friendship bracelets along.
    i also have to lug a brolly so i don’t end up looking like a lobster.
    enjoy the cape and the wedding.
    i adore weddings!
    pve

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      That’s a great idea – I’d definitely pack some embroidery floss to make friendship bracelets! I adore weddings too ๐Ÿ™‚

      6.19.12 Reply
  7. Elizabeth Schneider:

    There is no doubt that the towel has to be mine!

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      It’s so awesome! I ordered mine last wk – cannot WAIT for it to come!

      6.19.12 Reply
  8. Kate:

    Love. the. towel.ย 

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Me too – it’s so big and comfy!

      6.19.12 Reply
  9. The Avg Girl Guide:

    Towel? Awesome! Obsessed with Sugar, and must try the Neosporin one. Those band-aids are the best!ย 

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      I know – it’s sort of the best thing ever! I get so excited whenever I have a blister and can use a band-aid ๐Ÿ™‚

      6.19.12 Reply
  10. Sarah Pickell:

    That towel is amazing! I’m definitely putting that on my summer wish list with those pretty flip flops too!

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Yay! They are both awesome! ๐Ÿ™‚

      6.19.12 Reply
  11. Fashion-isha:

    This is such a fun post and that beach towel is just awesome!
    xo
    Sharon

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Thank you, Sharon!!

      6.19.12 Reply
  12. Danielle @ lou what wear:

    you will LOVE Game of Thrones. I just finished the second book. Be warned… they are SO LONG but really really good.

    p.s. – i love that towel!ย 

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      I can’t wait! So obsessed with the TV series.

      6.19.12 Reply
  13. Miranda {onestylishdayatatime}:

    Totally in love with that suit! Great picks Grace!

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Thanks, Miranda!!

      6.19.12 Reply
  14. Brynn {chartreuse & a twist}:

    Seriously the coolest towel! Must have! And the suit is too cute ๐Ÿ™‚ XO brynn

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      agree – and I love how big it is!!

      6.19.12 Reply
  15. Bianca Strzelczyk:

    I’m going to the Hamptons for a bachelorette party next weekend and I was just thinking I need toย  stock up on some essentials! This list is perfect timing (and I just love that towel!)

    6.19.12 Reply
  16. Carrie:

    I almost peed my pants with excitement when I saw that towel. Pretty much awesome!

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      i felt the same way when I first saw it!!

      6.19.12 Reply
  17. Alex Hubbard:

    I desperately need that towel haha! And those bandaids are to die for.

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Thanks! I love both, so much!

      6.19.12 Reply
  18. Jordan - Queen of LA:

    some of these (namely a straw bag, raybans, and anything mara) are on my ideal beach bag list too! i always love your roundups ๐Ÿ™‚

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Aw, thanks Jordan ๐Ÿ™‚ I love your Mara Hoffman beach bag!! xx

      6.19.12 Reply
  19. Ayanna B.:

    The Cynthia Rowley band aids and Neosporin Lip Treatmemt are awesome! I love your site!

    6.20.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Thanks, Ayanna!! So happy you like it – and yes, those band aids are amazing!

      6.20.12 Reply
  20. meghan:

    I ordered sandals very similar to that from Old Navy, in case you’re looking for more!

    6.21.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Oh good to know, thank you for the tip!!

      6.21.12 Reply
  21. Maya_wokop:

    Yeah, you should definitely start reading the game of thrones! I’m currently in book 3. And amazing beach bag choices.

    6.22.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      I’m so excited to get started!!

      6.24.12 Reply