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Buy Now, Thank Yourself Later: Every Summer Essential You Could Possibly Need
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items Since we’ve been blessed with a few warm days early on this year, I could finally assess the situation and get everything I need for the season ahead. You bet I’m prepared for every backyard barbecue, beach or pool day, hot AF day working from home, ...
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Summer Beauty Essentials
Warm-Weather Accessories
Wellness Routine Upgrades
Summer Home Items
Must-Haves for Outdoor Activities
Summer Beauty Essentials
There’s no doubt your beauty routine changes a bit once warm weather rolls around. We suddenly have to cover our entire bodies in SPF all day long and address awkward problems like boob sweat. And worst of all, many of us will inevitably have to deal...
SPF without the oily residue and chalky-white finish? An absolute no-brainer.
Supergoop! New Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
This sunscreen goes on sheer and doubles as a moisturizer.
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 - Moisturizing, No White Cast ...
Always make sure to keep your lips protected from the sun, too!
Cruelty Free & Vegan Products for Lip Care - Sun Bum
This is the 2024 way to apply your post-sun aloe gel.
Sun Rescue ™ After Sun Rehydrating Spray for Sensitive Skin
Say goodbye to bikini-line irritation for good.
Ingrown Concentrate | Ingrown Hair Removal Products - Fur
Between sweating at the gym and laying out at the pool, summer body acne is an unfortunate reality, but this mist makes it a thing of the past.
The Body Acne Solution | 2% Salicylic Acid - Necessaire
This is my #1 summer essential every single year—I simply would not be able to wear shorts without this.
Thigh Rescue Anti-Friction Stick - Megababe
It also comes in a powder!
Magic Powder - Megababe
If you’re not running cold ice globes on your sunburnt face after too much sun, you’re doing it wrong.
Ice Globes
Warm-Weather Accessories
No matter where you’re headed this summer, you’ll want to be well-equipped in both function and style. There’s always that one bag or storage solution we wish we had (like those wet bags below—genius!), and this summer, we’re finally stocking up on e...
A chic bag that perfectly fits not one, but two bottles of wine? Immediately yes.
Country Canvas Wine Bag (4 Piece Set) - West Elm
Never carry around a wet swimsuit with your dry clothes ever again.
Dermstore Collection Wet Bag (1 piece)
These pool slides will look adorable with any swimsuit.
Cross-strap Pool Slides For Women - J.Crew Factory
Whether you’re heading to the beach or the farmers market, this tote has got you covered.
The Open-Crochet Straw Packable Tote - Madewell
These hexagonal frames look super flattering on all different types of face shapes.
HEXAGONAL FLAT LENSES Sunglasses in Arista Gold and G-15 ...
Whether you wear it to a farmers market, brunch, or as a swimsuit cover-up, this easy shirt dress will help you live the coastal-grandma summer of your dreams.
Relaxed Poplin Shirt Dress - Abercrombie
Claw clips are the unsung heroes of sweltering summer days when you thought wearing your hair down was a good idea.
Claw Clips
Wellness Routine Upgrades
Between long weekends away and plenty of patio happy hours, staying healthy during the summer can feel like a challenge. But with a few simple solutions, your wellness routine doesn’t have to change.
Taking your yoga sessions outside this summer? This strap makes it easy to carry your mat to the park or beach.
Adjustable Yoga Mat Strap - Mottled Grey - Decathlon.ph
This convenient straw-top and leakproof lid mean you can easily pack it in a bag to take anywhere.
Summit Bottles - Simple Modern
These weighted bangles make it easy to turn up the heat on your pilates session or hot girl walk.
Bala Bangles
No matter where your summer adventures take you, this Lululemon belt bag is the chic-yet-functional accessory you’ll want with you.
Belt Bags - Lululemon
Summer Home Items
In the heat of summer, inside with the AC blaring is one of the best places to be. That means your home deserves a little sprucing up for the summertime, whether it’s for function (like an air purifier to combat seasonal allergies) or fashion (these ...
Get your bed summer-ready by swapping your sheets for a lightweight linen option.
Linen Sheet Set - Parachute Home
Serve up every salad you can think of: pasta, macaroni, potato, fruit, kale—all in style.
Wood Serving Bowls | West Elm
Shield the food at all your fabulous outdoor dinner parties with these practical and stylish food covers.
Herringbone Bamboo Food Cover - Anthropologie - Havenly
Why use bug spray when you can keep mosquitos at bay with a pretty candle?
Ceramic Citronella Jar Candle Assorted Greens 12oz - Target
Seasonal allergies who?
The 8 Best Air Purifiers of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
No summer bag is complete without snacks
Reusable Silicone Bags | Reusable Snack, Sandwich & Storage Bags
Iced coffee, tea, matcha—whatever your drink of choice is, fun ice cubes in the summer are a must.
Round Ice Cube Trays
Must-Haves for Outdoor Activities
After a winter of staying indoors practically 24/7, outdoor activities are looking better than ever. But to fully partake, you need the proper gear. Beach and pool days, picnics, park dates, sporting events, maybe an outdoor concert—you might have a ...
Whether you’re lugging it to the beach or out to the backyard, this chair’s lightweight design makes it easy to carry.
Best Beach Chairs | Folding, Lightweight & Easy to Carry | Cushion w
You’ll never have to worry about your drink tipping over in the sand again.
Cup Holders For Beach
We’re not taking any chances this summer.
WATERTIGHT PHONE POUCH IPX8 - Decathlon.ph
An on-trend pattern turns this summer essential into an accessory in its own right.
Cabana Stripe Beach Towel | Oversized Lounge Towels - Brooklinen
Yes, this is an essential!
QuickSnap Waterproof | Fujifilm [United States]
Pick up the brand-new beach read of the summer to accompany you on every outdoor adventure!
Funny Story by Emily Henry | Goodreads
Looks like a chic tote but can hold an entire picnic’s worth of snacks and drinks? We’re sold.
Insulated Cooler Bags
These sneakers are lightweight and breathable—perfect for long days spent outdoors.
HOKA® Clifton 9 Sneakers - Anthropologie
If you haven’t yet jumped on the pickleball bandwagon, consider this your sign to start.
Best Pickleball Net in 2025 - 6 Picks to Play Anywhere - Pickleheads