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.  Below is my ultimate beach bag…  a classic rafia tote, with all of the essentials – sunscreen, classic shades, fun flip flops, and loads more.  The towel is pretty much the best thing I’ve ever seen… and double towels are the best!  Oh and guys…  The band aid kit has one with sequins… I know.

More details about the products, after the page break.

The bag:  Tote by Bop Basics

The best suit:  Bikini by Mara Hoffman

On my feet:  Neon Sandals by Gorjana

Because it’s awesome:  Towel by WOW!

Necessary Protection:  Classic Wayfarers by Ray-Ban // Coola Sunscreen (seriously awesome for face) // Neosporin Lip Treatment with SPF 20 (a really good drugstore find!) // Cynthia Rowley Band Aids // Fresh Coral Lip Sugar

Finally going to read:  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! 🙂

    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! 😉 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! 

    howtowindowshop.blogspot.com

    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 🙂

      6.19.12 Reply
  6. Pve:

    grace,
    love to see one of your diy kits in your beach bag!  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 🙂

      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. 

    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! 

    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 🙂

      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! 🙂

      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! 

    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 🙂 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 to  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 🙂

    6.19.12 Reply
    • graceatwood:

      Aw, thanks Jordan 🙂 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