~ happy friday!!! rumor has it, Vancity will be experiencing summer weather this weekend and it got us thinking about beach essentials! we always like to be prepared when lounging on the sand, basking {safely} in the sunshine, enjoying some downtime with our friends and family. we fill our beach bags with essentials that protect us, hydrate us and educate us {we must learn how to be Parisian}. we cannot wait for the longer days of summer and are already preparing our beach bags for summer bbq's and picnics. we've put together our must haves for everything beach and hope it inspires you to go to all your summer gatherings prepared! ~
~ we've been lusting after these 'livnow' sunnies from Shop Maccs, and at $49.95 we can totally be stylish without worrying we're going to sit on them {because getting another pair wouldn't be so bad....}
~ let's face it, when we're on the beach the last thing we want is a face full of heavy glam! now, we still want to look impossibly fresh looking so we love these Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Balms with spf 15. since the skin on our lips is 10 times thinner than that of our face, it's really important to make sure you have sunscreen on them when out in the sun. these lip balms take your pick from 10 different shades plus two clear treatments ~
~ speaking of sunscreen, you will definitely need some for your face and body this weekend if you're in Vancouver! this new one from Tarte, the Tarte Guard SPF 30 Sunscreen, is a non-chemical sunscreen in a lightweight, non-sticky formula meant to moisturize and protect for the perfect all in one moisturizer. it also has tons of good for your skin ingredients, part of its Skinvigorating formula, such as maracuja, red algae, soybean, apple and honeysuckle extracts to nourish, tone and retain moisture while helping to combat signs of aging for a firmer, brighter, smoother appearance~
~ while at the beach or just in hot weather in general it's best to stay hydrated and what chicer way to do it than with this glass BKR Bottle. we all know glass is better for us and the environment and since these cute as can be bottles come in 2 sizes (500ml and 1L) and 33 different colors you can even match them to your ensemble....just sayin. get yours at your local Holt Renfrew, or online ~
~the camera of the summer is here, Polaroid's Instamax Mini is perfect for the beach and small enough to fit in with your summer essentials. available in 4 colors, it features instant printing, analog camera, produces 2.1x3.4 color photos and it's compatible with PIF-300 Instant Film. get yours at your Photo Express, Best Buy or London Drugs ~
~ be original this summer and pick up a Roundie towel! we stumbled across these unique towels at Privilege Clothing Boutique but you can get them right from the source! the Beach People developed the Original Roundie towel and it now comes in 4 different prints that are Aztec inspired. be the chic one one the beach this summer with your new Roundie!~
~ nothing says beach ready like a new beach tote! this eco-friendly woven tote by Mar y Sol ( the Caracas tote) is woven with responsibly sourced agave leaves. the sale of Mar y Sol tote bags enables families to gain economic independence and reserves the traditional craft while promoting environmental conservation. that makes the $162 price tag seems reasonable when you're supporting a cause such as this one! we found ours at Nordstrom but you can also shop them online and at Shopbop ~
~ a relaxing day in the sun isn't complete {in an SBDGirl's eyes} without a great book. nothing relaxes us more than sitting down with a good book and this one (from the title alone) intrigues us. courtesy of our friends at Chapters Indigo, How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are by Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline de Maigret, and Sophie Mas is a book from four stunning and accomplished French women giving a fresh and spirited take on what it really means to be a Parisienne: how they dress, entertain, have fun and attempt to behave… promising to be a great book on the beach this summer! ~
~ rounding off our summer must haves is this stunning swim suit by Ted Baker. the Ralinda swim suit balances coverage with shape definition and style. this plunge front suit has an adjustable neckline and cut out detailing it's outer is made of nylon and elastane for the perfect fit ~
- from us at Style x Beauty Department we wish you a lovely and stylish summer filled with perfect reads, beautiful breezes and a few cocktails!
~ let's face it, when we're on the beach the last thing we want is a face full of heavy glam! now, we still want to look impossibly fresh looking so we love these Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Balms with spf 15. since the skin on our lips is 10 times thinner than that of our face, it's really important to make sure you have sunscreen on them when out in the sun. these lip balms take your pick from 10 different shades plus two clear treatments ~
~ speaking of sunscreen, you will definitely need some for your face and body this weekend if you're in Vancouver! this new one from Tarte, the Tarte Guard SPF 30 Sunscreen, is a non-chemical sunscreen in a lightweight, non-sticky formula meant to moisturize and protect for the perfect all in one moisturizer. it also has tons of good for your skin ingredients, part of its Skinvigorating formula, such as maracuja, red algae, soybean, apple and honeysuckle extracts to nourish, tone and retain moisture while helping to combat signs of aging for a firmer, brighter, smoother appearance~
~ while at the beach or just in hot weather in general it's best to stay hydrated and what chicer way to do it than with this glass BKR Bottle. we all know glass is better for us and the environment and since these cute as can be bottles come in 2 sizes (500ml and 1L) and 33 different colors you can even match them to your ensemble....just sayin. get yours at your local Holt Renfrew, or online ~
~the camera of the summer is here, Polaroid's Instamax Mini is perfect for the beach and small enough to fit in with your summer essentials. available in 4 colors, it features instant printing, analog camera, produces 2.1x3.4 color photos and it's compatible with PIF-300 Instant Film. get yours at your Photo Express, Best Buy or London Drugs ~
~ be original this summer and pick up a Roundie towel! we stumbled across these unique towels at Privilege Clothing Boutique but you can get them right from the source! the Beach People developed the Original Roundie towel and it now comes in 4 different prints that are Aztec inspired. be the chic one one the beach this summer with your new Roundie!~
~ nothing says beach ready like a new beach tote! this eco-friendly woven tote by Mar y Sol ( the Caracas tote) is woven with responsibly sourced agave leaves. the sale of Mar y Sol tote bags enables families to gain economic independence and reserves the traditional craft while promoting environmental conservation. that makes the $162 price tag seems reasonable when you're supporting a cause such as this one! we found ours at Nordstrom but you can also shop them online and at Shopbop ~
~ a relaxing day in the sun isn't complete {in an SBDGirl's eyes} without a great book. nothing relaxes us more than sitting down with a good book and this one (from the title alone) intrigues us. courtesy of our friends at Chapters Indigo, How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are by Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline de Maigret, and Sophie Mas is a book from four stunning and accomplished French women giving a fresh and spirited take on what it really means to be a Parisienne: how they dress, entertain, have fun and attempt to behave… promising to be a great book on the beach this summer! ~
~ rounding off our summer must haves is this stunning swim suit by Ted Baker. the Ralinda swim suit balances coverage with shape definition and style. this plunge front suit has an adjustable neckline and cut out detailing it's outer is made of nylon and elastane for the perfect fit ~
- from us at Style x Beauty Department we wish you a lovely and stylish summer filled with perfect reads, beautiful breezes and a few cocktails!
