This summer has been the perfect time to have a beach outing. With that being said, a lot of people oftentimes wonder what they should bring to the beach, and what would be better left at home. For me, I have found nine beach essentials that every girl should have with them when going to the beach, besides the obvious swim suit.
1. Magazines
To me, magazines are a must when it comes to a day on the beach. For me, reading really relaxes me, plus you get to get an in on the newest gossip. And for the juiciest articles, I would recommend Cosmo.
2. Sun hat
On these hot days, a sun hat is the perfect shield for the sun. Plus, it adds a vintage and feminine flare to any outfit.
3. Sandals
Sandals are the perfect shoe for a nice day on the beach. They're very fashionable and comfortable.
4. Beach bag
No one likes having to lug their beach items in multiple trips to and from the beach. Beach bags solve that problem! Most come in big sizes, so they fit a lot of your beach items.
5. Beach towel
Though this is kind of obvious, a lot of people actually forget to bring a towel to the beach.
6. Beach blanket
Beach blankets are a new thing for me this year (I got my first one this year from Victoria's Secret PINK), but I would strongly recommend these babies to anyone. You no longer have to worry about sunbathing in a towel that is too short and narrow, because beach blankets are wide and enough for multiple people, whether they're sunbathing or picnicking. Plus, you don't have to worry about bringing a blanket off of your bed or out of your closet, because these beach blankets are (obviously) made for the beach.
7. Sunglasses
Sunglasses are practically one of my best friends this summer. Though you may have a sun hat on, sunglasses can really come in handy and help add a cute and fashionable look to your outfit.
8. Sun tan lotion
To me, sunblock is just not an option. Instead of blocking out the sun, I want to get a tan while I can. Living in Wisconsin, it is hard to get much sun, so when I do, I put on sun tan lotion. It keeps you from burning as much, like sunblock, but turns the rays you received into a nice natural looking tan.
9. Cover up
To me, the cover up is one of the most important items to take during a beach outing. Instead of worrying about dirtying yet another clothing item, cover ups are made for the beach. Plus, they're super cute!