What’s in Our Bikini Bag: The Bikini Shoppe Essentials

Beach Bag Essentials

The number of times I have arrived at the beach, laid out my towel, and gotten comfortable, only to realize I’ve forgotten something vital back at the house should go in the Guiness Book Of World Records. I think I packed everything, but somehow my sunscreen, favorite book, or statement sunnies got left behind! We at the Bikini Shoppe are here to fight the Forgotten Beach Essential Conundrum, so we’ve put together a handy dandy little checklist for you to consult next time you want to hit the surf!

1. Sunscreen – SPF is the MOST essential item we recommend. There is nothing worse than spending hours having a blast in the sun and sand, cooling off in the waves, then going home to spend the rest of the weekend in burning pain. Nobody wants to look like a lobster on vacay! The Bikini Shoppe carries Sun Bum Sunscreen, from tanning oil with SPF15, all the way to SPF70 Lotion for ultimate protection.

Expert Tip: Investing in an SPF lip balm will save your life!

2. Sunnies – Almost as important as skin protection is eye protection. Whether you’re looking for fashion or practicality, it’s crucial you have a pair of polarized sunglasses to protect your eye health. I-SEA has stylish pairs for every type of girl!

3. Water – The only thing as important, if not more, as sunscreen is water! Hydration is the one thing you absolutely cannot go without. Spending hours baking and sweating in the sun can be detrimental to your health if you go without water, so always make sure to have a bottle handy.

4. A Good Book – For the girl that likes to laze by the pool or tan in the sand, an enthralling book is necessary. We love a good light-hearted romcom, or maybe a mystery novel that keeps you hooked while you soak in the sun.

Expert Tip: Paperbacks are more lightweight to bring in your bag and easier to shake the sand off!

5. A Cute Hat – Nothing completes an outfit like a hat, and in this case, it has a purpose other than style! A nice wide brimmed straw hat, or even a cool trucker cap will shade your eyes from the bright rays, making it easier to read, look out into the water, and will help your eye health overall. Local Beach and Friday Feelin' have tons of cute trucker options.

6. A Cover-Up – We can’t think of much worse than spending a relaxing day at the beach only to put on jeans while you’re still covered in sand. Not only is a flowy cover-up a cute wardrobe staple, but they are comfy as well as stylish. With wraps such as pareos or sarongs, you can tie them in multiple different ways to create skirts, tops, dress, or even use it as something to lay out on!

7. Sandals – Dumping a pound of sand out of your sneakers at the end of the day is never fun. The sand stays stuck in there forever, and you’ll always have gritty toes after wearing them! Having a go-to pair of beach sandals is crucial, easy to slip on and off and shake all the sand off. We love flip flops (Rainbows are our faves!), but even a cute strappy sandal, like a Reef platform will work!

8. Speaker/Earbuds – Although the sound of the waves can’t be beat, sometimes you want to jam out to your own tunes while tanning or playing sports in the sun. if you go with a group, a speaker is necessary, but if you find yourself alone then earbuds can be the better choice! Try to make sure they’re wired earbuds, or else you risk losing a Bluetooth earbud in the sand and no one wants that to ruin their vacation!

Pack Your Bag!

With this list, you will never find yourself facepalming, saying “I can’t believe I forgot it.” Check out our Beach Essentials Collection to find everything you need for a stellar day in the sun!