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diary of a july baby: summer essentials
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items native east coaster. the beach, pool, and having the best summer ever are basically genetic. here are my essentials for making the summer even better.
The scent? Divine. The application? Clear. The on-body feel? Buttery smooth without being heavy. The SPF performance? Top-tier.
This is the first SPF that I actually LOVE. Orange Gelée is my go-to for beach/pool days.
Orange Gelée® SPF 30
For the days where I want a glowier SPF moment, there’s Vacation’s Chardonnay Oil SPF. A little goes a LOOOONG way with this. Much like the Orange Gelée SPF that I ADORE, the Chardonnay Oil goes on light & has amazing coverage. When you can’t dec...
Chardonnay Oil SPF 30
No one does a lip SPF better.
Function aside, this is hands down the most aesthetic SPF lip treatment around. Mega bonus points for the vanilla scent, non-sticky formula, and doe foot applicator that allows this lip oil to glide on smooth & stay...
Chardonnay Lip Oil SPF 30
My favorite swimwear EVER. Seriously, I have 6 swimsuits from LOF. Classic cuts in beautifully saturated & vibrant colors. The quality is seriously worth the money. Chic enough to look hot, yet classy enough to wear on family vacation. To say I’m...
Left On Friday - Premium Active Swimwear.
Truly no better cooler for the beach. 30qt is perfect for packing with snacks & beverages for 2-3 people but I would go bigger for a larger group. Wheels easily across the sand!
IGLOO Latitude 30 Qt Roller Cooler
IYKYK. These are so good for beach days & park days. They’re a little thin for *me* for drying off, but I’d rather that than have to haul bulky plush beach towels that sand sticks to! My XL Sand Cloud gets used non-stop during the warmer months. ...
Sand Cloud
Say goodbye to unwieldy beach umbrellas, bulky canopies, and itchy sunburns. The Shibumi Shade is THAT GIRL. Super lightweight, easy to transport, and the new versions are much quieter. No wind? No problem. The Shibumi comes with the wind assist kit,...
Shibumi Shade
Listen, I got my sand mitts for $1 each from the Target Bullseye Playground, but sand mitts are a MUST. No more sandy feet on the way home!
Sand mitts
Picked this up on a whim & I’m never using another face sunscreen. I get pretty tan but I also burn easily. Used this on my face with my normal sunscreen on my body…dare I say that this out performed every other brand of face sunscreen I’ve ever ...
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dry Touch SPF
The body oil & lotion are a MUST for hydrated skin in the warmer months without feeling heavy. I don’t know how they make it all so light & quick-absorbing, but I literally do not use any other lotion in the summer!
Shop Body Moisturizers | Hydrating Vegan Body Oils & Lotions
Your girl has a LOT of hair & most clips are no match. Enter the large clip from Teleties! Holds all my hair AND looks cute. I get compliments on the clips all the time…we love when fashion meets function.
Teleties large hair clip
Hate bug spray? Me too. This is the only one I don’t hate.
OFF! Clean Feel Mosquito Repellent Picaridin DEET-free Bug Spray - 5oz
Super heats your bug bite, denaturing the proteins that make you itch. Fair warning that this gets HOT and will more than likely be uncomfortable/hurt during use, but it’s a short duration—deep breaths & focusing on something else will make it ev...
Insect Bite Healer
Purchased for beach days, as I don’t like wearing my Garmin to the beach. Slim, comfortable, and I love the clip closure! Has stood up to multiple beach days, 45m+ in the ocean, showers, and in general is a great knock around watch. Big fan of being ...
Freestyle Shark Mini watch