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Sun, Sand & Stories: Ultimate Care & Comfort Companions
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items Sun, Sand & Stories: Ultimate Care & Comfort Companions for Your Beach Read: Everything you need to stay protected, comfortable, and pampered while diving into your favorite summer books. From essential UV hair and skin care to the ultimate b... Everything you need to stay protected, comfortable, and pampered while diving into your favorite summer books. From essential UV hair and skin care to the ultimate beach day gear.
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Eyewear & Shade
Beach Comfort & Totes
Light & Balanced Cocktails
After-Sun Care
Sun & After Sun Hair Care and Skin Care
Cute Towels
Eyewear & Shade
Protect your eyes and skin while you get lost in your chapters. This curated collection of polarized lenses and chic sun hats provides the perfect personal oasis of shade.
A total game-changer for beach readers! Polarized lenses cut out the harsh glare reflecting off the water and sand, meaning you can read your favorite book for hours without any eye strain or squinting.
Polarized Sunglasses | Ray-Ban® USA
Think of this as your own personal shade umbrella. A wide-brim hat keeps the bright sun completely off your face and your book pages, making it so much easier to focus on your chapters.
Brixton Women's Packable Hats - Foldable Headwear Collection
The Ulitmate blend of luxury and sun safety. Cuyana's hand-woven hats offer a chic, timeless silhouette while providing incredible shade to keep you cool and your eyes protected while reading.
Wide Brim Ecuador Hat – Cuyana
Hair did! Sun kissed skin, cool eye wear! The Beach, pool or just strolling, these glasses do it all!
OWL 3 Pack Cat Eye Sunglasses for Women
Beach Comfort & Totes
The ultimate gear for an effortless day by the water. Heavy-duty, beach-proof bags paired with ultra-comfortable seating designed for hours of uninterrupted reading.
The ultimate indestructible beach tote. It's completely tip-proof, waterproof, and easily rinses clean if it gets sandy. It has more than enough room to hold your beach towels, skincare, and multiple thick books without getting weighed down
Shop Original BOGG Bags | Large Tote Bags
A must-have for long reading sessions by the shore. This chair lays completely flat for optimal reading comfort, has built-in backpack straps for hands-free carrying, and features a perfect insulated pouch to keep a snack cool.
Tommy Bahama Beach Chair 2-pack - Costco Wholesale
The ultimate timeless classic! This heavy-duty canvas tote is practically indestructible and stands upright on its own, making it incredibly easy to pack and unpack your books and beach gear. Best of all, you can customize it with your initials for t...
The Original Boat and Tote | L.L.Bean International
Light & Balanced Cocktails
Stay beautifully hydrated by the shore. These premium, insulated flasks keep your water, iced tea, or iced coffee freezing cold for hours, completely blocking out the summer heat and keeping sand out of your drink.
As a former Diet Coach in a Physcians office I recommended this and Protein Shakes to make diet friendly cocktails while on vacation Ok, don't judge me! These are great with your spirit of choice on the Beach, Poolside or on vacation in general. This is a great, refreshing option for those hot summer days! Here's the easy part - Bigelow cold brew bags are incredibly convenient because you don't have to boil water—just drop them in cold water, wait a few minutes, and you're good to go. It's t... These teas are budget-friendly, andr efreshing and available in so many different flavors I feel like they are tailor made for our Cocktail pleasure! While other people are adding sugar laden additions to make a cocktail, you will have “Victoria's Secret” to a low calorie, no sugar or low sugar option. No Bartender needed! We've got this! Make up a batch ahead of time, pour into your Hydro or Owala Flask and WooHoo! Get your summer read out and enjoy! I will link my favorite Protein Shakes in another List.
Bigelow Botanicals Cold Water Infusion Strawberry Lemon
Vacation is a time to indulge, but I’ve found that the best way to keep that 'holiday glow'—and avoid that sluggish feeling—is to be intentional about what you’re drinking. In my years as a diet coach, I learned that the 'vacation hangover' is often ... Mix this Protein Shake (my personal favorite) with whatever spirit you like, there is chocolate too which is a lot of fun-you can make your own “Espresso Martini” without the guilt and belly hangover! You can Thank me later! :)
Pure Protein Shake
After-Sun Care
Pamper and restore your skin after a day under the sun. A collection of deeply hydrating face moisturizers, soothing masks, and cooling treatments to refresh your skin post-beach.
An absolute luxury skin-saver! This ultra-cooling, refreshing gel is packed with cucumber, papaya, and aloe vera extracts. It instantly hydrates, soothes, and detoxifies irritated skin after a long day under the sun. Pro-tip: Keep it in the beach coo...
Cucumber Gel Mask Extreme De-Tox Hydrator | 150 ml / 5.1 fl oz
The gold standard of luxury after-sun care. This incredible serum acts like an intense calming treatment for your face, reducing redness and heat instantly. Formulated with purslane and hyaluronic acid, it deeply restores the skin’s moisture barrier ...
Calming Serum 1.01 fl oz, Hydrating for Redness
A prestigious, high-performance lotion specifically engineered to nourish skin post-sun exposure. It absorbs instantly without feeling greasy, replenishes vital moisture, and helps extend the life of your natural summer glow while preventing cellular...
Shiseido After Sun Intensive Recovery Emulsion Face and Body
A cult-favorite hydration powerhouse! After a day in the sun, your skin loses a ton of moisture. Slathering this overnight gel mask on your face before bed locks in deep, long-lasting hydration so you wake up with plumper, glowing, and completely ref...
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask Hydrating Face
The perfect clean-beauty choice for sun-drenched skin. It combines the ultra-soothing properties of aloe vera with the deep, lightweight hydration of sugarcane-derived squalane. It calms redness and cools the skin on contact with a beautiful cushion-...
Le Mieux - Amazon.com
The ultimate classic mid-range staple that everyone loves. Enriched with soothing aloe vera, vitamin E, and tea tree oil, it immediately cools down that 'hot skin' feeling and smells like an absolute tropical vacation
Sun Bum Cool Down Aloe Vera Gel - Vegan After Sun
The ultimate luxury treatment for sun-fatigued skin. This high-tech, serum-in-mist formula utilizes an anti-inflammatory gold standard ingredient called ectoin alongside a proprietary defense matrix. It acts like a breathable 'second skin' to instant...
The BARRIER Bioactive Mist - U Beauty
From the brand behind the famous cult-favorite face mask, this premium mist is a hydration powerhouse for parched skin. Infused with a rich blend of glycerin, ceramides, squalane, and soothing green tea extract, it immediately takes the tight, dry st...
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist - Sephora
Pure French Alps luxury. Unlike regular water mists, this specialized calming formula is infused with natural helichrysum and jasmine flower extracts designed specifically to ease skin discomfort and irritation. It delivers 24-hour hydration and leav...
#EvianGlow is every glowy girlie's best friend #EvianSpray ...
Think of this as the ultimate 'reset button' for angry, sun-drenched skin! Powered by hypochlorous acid (your body's natural defense against irritation), this dermatologist-approved mist is a total miracle worker for cooling down sunburns, calming he...
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty
An award-winning plant-based powerhouse that women absolutely swear by. This touch-free spray combines organic aloe vera, cooling cucumber extract, witch hazel, and green tea to create a protective barrier that locks in moisture and prevents peeling....
After Sun Aloe & Cucumber Soothing Mist
Sun & After Sun Hair Care and Skin Care
Don't forget your hair! Protect your strands and scalp from harsh UV rays, salt water, and chlorine with these deeply nourishing, UV-blocking shields and restorative masks.
The ultimate holy grail for beach hair. This lightweight leave-in spray is infused with 6 featherlight oils to instantly detangle, cut down frizz, and—most importantly—provide heavy-duty UV protection to keep the sun from drying out your hair or fadi...
Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil
Pure luxury in a bottle. This gives you those perfectly tousled, touchably soft 'beach waves' without any of the crunchy stiffness, while rich botanical extracts and their signature complex defend your hair from oxidative stress and sun drying.
Oribe Apres Beach Wave & Shine Spray
Specifically formulated for sun-drenched hair! This gorgeous bi-phase oil mist is enriched with Vitamin E and coconut water. It defines your natural waves, provides multi-protection against UV rays, and leaves a stunning, non-greasy radiance.
Kerastase Soleil Huile Sirene Hair Oil Mist
An absolute beach bag staple! This amazing spray detangles, conditions, and controls frizz while protecting your hair from damaging UV rays. It helps prevent your hair from turning into a straw-like texture after swimming and smells incredible.
Sun Bum Revitalizing 3 in 1 Leave-In Conditioner
An absolute beach bag staple! This amazing spray detangles, conditions, and controls frizz while protecting your hair from damaging UV rays. It helps prevent your hair from turning into a straw-like texture after swimming and smells incredible.
Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask - Briogeo Hair Care
A powerful shield against color fade and sun damage. This leave-in conditioner acts like a sunscreen for your hair, using antioxidants to neutralize free radicals from UV rays while locking in gorgeous shine with signature argan oil.
Moroccanoil Protect & Prevent Spray - Sephora
A luxurious crossover product that gives sun-drenched strands the best of both worlds. Instead of leaving hair stiff or matte, this premium spray uses rich botanical extracts and exotic oils to deliberately moisturize and repair. It delivers a stunni...
Oribe Aprés Beach Wave and Shine Spray - Sephora
The ultimate crossover product for a universal beach look! Because it is completely salt-free—using rice protein instead—it won't dry out coarser hair textures. On straighter hair, it builds a gorgeous, weightless, undone texture, while on curly and ...
OUAI Texturizing Wave Spray - Sephora
An incredible crossover product formulated by a textured hair brand to serve all hair types. It perfectly balances natural sea salt with deeply hydrating aloe vera and protein to protect and strengthen your strands. It provides effortless beachy volu...
Rizos Curls Beach Waves Texturizing Salt Spray
An incredible, budget-friendly staple for your beach bag! This multitasking spray acts like a daily shield for your hair, offering vital UV protection to prevent the sun from drying out your strands or fading your color. It instantly detangles, adds ...
Pantene Sunkiss Glow Multitasking UV Spray
I don't know about you but no matter your hair type - who doesn't want to be able to go right from the pool or beach all sun kissed with your hair ready to show off your day! This oil is perfect for that! It takes your hair from “all day in the sun” to all night fun!
OI Oil Anti frizz oil for dry hair - Davines
I’ll be honest—I was incredibly skeptical about this one. With so many "miracle" products on the market and having curly, mixed-ethnic hair that is notoriously picky, I’ve been burned by empty promises before. But this mask actually did the trick. I ...
K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask Traitement pour Cheveux ...
I haven't tried this one with any heat utensils yet, but I wanted to include it because after the transformative outcome I had with the K18 hair mask, I decided to take the plunge and add this to my routine. I picked up the 1.6 oz. size to test it ou...
HeatBounce conditioning heat protectant - K18 Hair
I know these reviews have been everywhere, but I couldn't skip including this. As a single mother for many years, I’ve spent a lot of time learning how to carve out little bits of luxury for myself while still making sure the essentials—like putting ...
Ultra Rich Body Butter | Trader Joe's
I decided to really treat myself to this after receiving a Christmas bonus from work. It felt like a huge leap of faith for me; as a single mother, my default has always been to prioritize something for the house or my boys. But I’m so glad I chose t...
Major Glow High Shine Skin Perfecting Body Crème
Listen, Vaseline has gotten a bad rap and all these “Johnny come latelys” high end expensive products have tried to elbow their way in. As a woman of mixed heritage and of a certain age; vaseline in it's purest form was really the only skin care that my Italian mother could figure out would work on my skin. Guess what it did! And I havn't ghosted Vaseline. What Vaseline did do is expand their offereings this Cocoa Radiant Body Oil being one of them. Anything with the words “radiant”, “glow” “drenched” I'm in! But this prodcuts works and is not heavy on the skin or the bank account. Come on home and give this a try; I'll be listing the many other Vaseline products I use, that I love and actually work.
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant
I promised you more Vaseline products and this is a workhorse during the summer for me. Another word I'm a sucker for is “shimmering” who doesn't want to shimmer after spending a day in the sun, whether the pool or beach. This is beautiful on and rea... Really you could pack this in your beach bag, put on a cute cover up and a cute pair of beach to out sandals and look great going out to dinner or dancing the night away under the summer sky!
Vaseline Illuminate Me Shimmering Body Oil
Cute Towels
Make a splash with towels that are as stylish as they are functional. From vibrant, retro luxury prints to quick-drying, sand-free essentials, these are the ultimate chic backdrops for lounging and reading by the waves.
The ultimate definition of poolside luxury. These premium towels feature gorgeous, sophisticated patterns and are woven from incredibly plush, high-grade cotton that stays thick, absorbent, and wonderfully soft skin-feel after every single wash.
Kaufman Soft Oversized Beach Towels Bulk 29x58
The ultimate blend of retro charm and sunny comfort! These vintage-inspired towels feature beautiful, nostalgic prints that instantly level up your beach aesthetic. Woven from soft, absorbent cotton, they serve as the perfect, picture-perfect backdro...
Vintage Beach Towel - Amazon.com
Where art meets premium utility. Slowtide partners with indie artists to create highly unique, vibrant prints. They are highly absorbent, lightweight, and offer a perfectly cozy texture for drying off or laying out.
Towels - Slowtide
The ultimate travel-friendly beach staple. These bright, signature-striped towels are made from 100% recycled microfiber that dries three times faster than standard cotton. They are completely sand-resistant and include a matching pouch for seamless ...
Dock & Bay: Beach Towels - Amazon.com
Seaside Comfort Accents
My philosophy for a perfect day—whether by the shore or poolside—is about tuning in, not tuning out. I don't use noise-canceling headphones because the sound of the ocean or the birds is part of the soul of the day. Instead, I rely on these portable ...
My philosophy for a perfect day—whether by the shore or poolside—is about tuning in, not tuning out. I don’t use noise-canceling headphones because the sound of the ocean or the birds is part of the soul of the day. Instead, I rely on this cooling to...
Cooling Towels - Amazon.com
I rely on this Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad to keep me refreshed, allowing me to stay present and anchored in the natural rhythm of my surroundings.
Frogg Togg Towel - Amazon.com
Stay cool (because you are cool) with the luxurious portable fan from Amazon! No need to even get up from your chair! :)
Portable Fan - Amazon.com
Don't Forget Your Lips!
I rely on these gentle protectors to keep my lips nourished and comfortable, allowing me to stay present and anchored in the natural rhythm of my surroundings.
I’ve learned the hard way that salt air is unforgiving. I used to reach for whatever random balm was in my bag, but after a few hours on the beach, my lips would still feel parched by the wind. I switched to this Aquaphor because it’s the only thing ...
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment - Long-lasting Moisture
There is a simple, grounding comfort in knowing you are prepared for the day. I carry this Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm as a natural, reliable way to seal in hydration while I’m by the water. It’s a small, classic ritual that keeps me focused on the ...
Beeswax Lip Balm
There is a specific kind of confidence that comes from knowing you look just as radiant at sunset as you did when you first arrived at the water. This butter has become my absolute favorite for those seamless, "all-day" transitions. It’s deeply hydra...
Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm - Sephora
I’ll be the first to admit—this is definitely a luxury for me, and by no means a necessity for a day at the beach. But there are days when I want to indulge in a little ritual that makes me feel put-together, even when I’m barefoot in the sand. Using...
Gucci Baume lèvres hydratant - Sephora
There is a certain confidence that comes from knowing you look just as radiant at sunset as you did at sunrise. This Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter is my secret to an effortless transition—it’s intensely hydrating enough to soothe my lips after a long d...
Lip Glow Butter Hydrating Gloss Balm - DIOR | Sephora
When I’m spending a long afternoon lost in a book, I’m not a fan of heavy or sticky balms that catch the wind and sand. I discovered this oil infusion last summer, and it’s become my go-to for that effortless, "lit-from-within" look. It’s incredibly ...
Lip Oils - Sephora
I honestly think this is one of the best finds in my beach bag. While I love a good splurge, there’s something so refreshing about a product that performs this well at such an incredible price point. Because it’s so affordable, I don't hesitate to pi...
Lip Oils
I'm going to say the same here about Chapstick that I said about Vaseline; I remember squirming around when my parents tried to put Chapstick on my lips as a kid so I ghosted Chapstick for a long time in favor of other products. Now that I am older, ... Chapstick has definitely rebranded and there are so many varieties now, you can't go wrong with the price point and it's super easy to buy a few and pop one into your beach bag, your purse, your desk drawer and in your car! You're Welcome!
ChapStick Total Hydration Soothing Oasis
I mean come on, along with “shimmer” and “glow” the word “oil” associated with lips pulls me in. I do really enjoy these oils and I feel fancy when I pull it out to use. There are many “oil” colors to choose from and the price point is very accessible so try a few and see what you think!
Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Saltwater and Sole: What I'm Wearing to the Water and After
I’ve always had a soft spot for Old Navy; they’ve been around for so long, and I’ve been really impressed with their recent rebranding—the quality and the aesthetic feel so much more elevated now. These flip-flops are an absolute favorite of mine. I ...
Flip-Flop Jelly Sandals for Women - Old Navy - Gap
As a former Stylist at Nordstrom I always encouraged my clients to have at least two or three different versions of this style of shoe in the wardrobe. They are so flattering on every type of leg; and let's face it sometimes after a day in the sun our feet and ankles can be a little puffy; these espadrilles are very forgiving and look great! Personally I have always loved this style of shoe and get ...
Espadrille Shoes + FREE SHIPPING
The Perfect Sip: Vessels & Gear
As a former diet coach, I know that staying hydrated is the easiest way to beat the summer slump, but the "delivery system" really matters! A high-quality flask is an absolute essential for any trip. Whether you’re mixing up a lighter cocktail or jus...
Hydroflasks - Wide Selection 2023
I had no idea about this Brand until my sons very hip, very cool, gorgeous girlfriend got this for me from “them” LOL for my birthday! I fell in love! I love everything about this vessel and you really can get really cool ones, treat yourself and get a new one for the summer and fill it with a cocktail that I have recommened in my Figure Friendly Cocktail list. It really is the ultimate viral favorite for a reason! It features a patented FreeSip spout (my favorite part!) that lets you choose between sipping upright through the built-in straw or tilting it back to swig. It's completely leakproof, triple-laye...
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle