Beach day...

Hi pretties! I am supremely jealous of people whose birthday falls in the middle of a white hot summer because what is more fun than a beach day birthday party? Well my birthday is in the Fall so I can tell you, it's not much. A girlfriend of mine always plans a beach day birthday party and it usually moves from day to night w/o much prep time in between. My advice for going from the beach to the bar seamlessly...

::H&M men's button down $17.95::

I love a men's button down for a cover up on the way to the beach, either borrow from your boyfriend or buy a one in a size large. If it's too fitted it'll look like your forgot your shorts.

::JCrew Ratti Regatta Shorts $98::

A cute pair of shorts (don't forget your unmentionables in case your suit is too wet to wear under your clothes) for later will pull your going out look together. 

Make sure to pack a great straw bag with all of your beach essentials & after the beach necessaries. Don't forget your beach towel & lots of SPF (you remember my sunglass tan line from last summer right?)

::Not Your Mother's Texturizing Sea Salt Spray $5.99::

This sea salt spray is my absolute favorite! It smells like coco nuts and gives your hair that perfect, "fresh from the beach" wave.

::JCrew Emery gladiator sandal $198::

Don't forget your sandals....duh


Since you have a fresh tan forget most of your make up, throw your mascara (travel size) and a statement neck or pair of ears to dress up your look later into your bag. And a wristlet to downsize.

::Baublebar Neon Aqua Bib $36::

Tie your button down over your shorts and put on your pretty necklace and enjoy yourself once the sun goes down!! 

xoxo