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beach vacation essentials
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Merritt Montgomery
my reccomendations for the perfect day at the beach. my qualifications? i live in hawaii!
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bikinis and swimsuits
 
flip flops & sandals
 
cover-ups and wraps
 
sunglasses
 
sunscreen and after sun products
 
towels & blankets

bikinis and swimsuits

my current favorite bikinis in the rotation

 
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are you kidding me??? the polka dots and the layers?? add to cart immediately
Seamolly Polka Dot Print Tie Side Double Layer Bikini Set
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so chic. i love the white ruffle!! also has the matching balconette top
Dippin Daisys Lucca Cheeky Bikini Bottom
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the most flattering bikini bottom and comes in over a dozen colors!! i prefer the mocha crinkle, but the colors will match almost every top!
Dippin Daisys Nocturnal Cheeky Bikini Bottom
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the ultra chic bikini top in my favorite balconette style. has matching bottoms!!
Dippin Daisys Chica Underwire Bikini Top
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flip flops & sandals

essential for sandy beaches

 
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WOOO these are THE most flattering flip flop especially with a cute pedicure
Crocs Women's Miami Flip Sandal, Sandals, Famous Footwear
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my favorite flip flop but make them studded!! perfect for a beach day
Crocs Miami Studded Flip Flops
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the classic beach flipflop in my favorite color!!
Havaianas Logo Flip Flops - Light Pink
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the perfect baby blue color!!
Women's Posie Flip-Flop Sandals
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cover-ups and wraps

i prefer to have a cover up on hand just in case

 
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a classic sarong is never a bad idea. i love this one because it doesn't stay sandy
Women's Crochet Cover Up Sarong - Wild Fable™ Beige XXS/XS
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a more modest choice for a coverup, which i personally like depending on which beach im going to
Women's Foldover Skirt Cover Up - Shade & Shore™ Off-White L
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sunglasses

no beach trip is complete without an essential pair of sunnies

 
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ANYTHING from QUAY is going to be a winner in my books. the quality is amazing and they're super sturdy, even if they get thrown into your beach bag
Quay Australia
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sunscreen and after sun products

soooo important!! take care of your skin!!!

 
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the most luxe sunscreen i've ever tried. it smells like summer and vacation and is the perfect texture
Vacation Sunscreen Classic Whip - SPF 30 - 4 fl oz
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so soothing!!
Sun Stone - After Sun Balm & Lotion Bar for Sun-Soothing Relief - Kate McLeod
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towels & blankets

i love a turkish towel for the beach

 
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i love the rainbow color and it’s so easy to fold up to put in my beach bag. also 100% cotton!!
Turkish Towel,Beach Towel,Rainbow Towel,Pool Towel,40"x70",Organic Towel,Turkish Peshtemal,Turkish Bath Towel,Handmade Towel,K2-gökkuşağı
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