when it comes to a weekend away, i definitely have the tendency to over pack. yes, if i go away for three days i can wind up packing like i’m going for 8…or 30 – a girl wants options, right?!
while i don’t necessarily like planning out every second of every day, the key to packing lightly is really knowing exactly what you’re going to be doing, where you’re going to be going and what you’d be most comfortable to do in that. a beach weekend is simple, though – you need clothes to walk to and from the beach, a bathing suit, unless you’re a nudest and then you’ve really got packing lightly down and you don’t need me, and outfits for the evening.
just because you’re at the beach doesn’t mean you have to completely forgo your beauty routine but you should keep it light and simple.
1. a light perfume – i love bobbi brown beach (just a heads up it can be hard to find right now, but you can pre order on saks right here)
2. a pop of color for your toes (i recommend going neutral or bare on your hands unless you get a gel manicure, then rock it out girl! otherwise you’ll be peeling the first day)
3. nars multiple – easy for cheek and lip color and you can layer it on more heavily on your cheeks for night
4. your favorite tinted moisturizer (i’d opt for one with an added spf but that’s just me)
5. neutrogena ultra sheer sunscreen is my favorite
6. YSL shocking mascara to make your eyes POP
7 and 8. a two piece and a one piece – shake up your tan line, ladies!
9. a turkish towel – can double as a wrap on your way to the beach, a blanket and a towel!
10. a floppy straw hat (i love this blush color from jcrew – doesn’t it look cute with those suits?)
11. a straw bag – which can double as your handbag during your vacay and if you are a xxs or superwoman you could triple it as your luggage
12. a lightweight dress in a bright color
13. a denim jacket or a cardi for cooler evenings
14. denim shorts for walking around, traveling to and from your vacation spot or even as a cover up at the beach
15. a 3/4 length sleeve which can be really helpful if you get sun burned but you won’t right? because you read #5?
16. a pop over and 17. leggings for sleep or travel to and from
18. one pair of sandals that can get you to and from the beach and from day to night.
