Hey ladies!
Three weeks ago we went on a family vacay to Hilton Head and we’re gearing up to our annual Amelia Island trip in August! Road tripping to the beach with a toddler, during your first few trimester of pregnancy… and still trying to remain cool, calm, collected AND obviously, ‘like’ you have every detail of your life together. When let’s be real, we’re all just a hot mess.
Here’s some things that helped me keep my cool!
One | Cute Sunnies: As much as I want to bust out the high dollar sunnies it’s just not in my cards anymore… plus, it’s the beach and at the end of each day, they’ve stretched, covered in sunscreen and on top of my head trying to control the wind. Not too mention, my rowdy 2-1/2 year old thinks it’s so cool to wear mommy’s glasses. I’m OBSESSED with these Michael Kors Chelsea Polarized Sunnies for $140. I’ve worn this exact style for years now.
Two | Tops: Since becoming a mommy and packing for another human being who takes up much more room in a suitcase than a 33-year-old-extreme-girly-girl… I’ve had to cut back big time! So now, it’s all about function! I pack and invest in pieces that can be worn more than one way. This Anthro blouse serves as a beach coverups and shirt dresses! The boho blouse will take you from a 0 to 10 with no effort.
Three | Coverups: Ok, maybe I packed like 20 coverups, but seriously, I wear these as tops all.the.time! Here’s some of my faves!
SHOP MY FAVORITE COVERUPS
Four | Sunless Tanner: I’m 33 and cray-cray (CRAYYY) about keeping my skin from aging! I lather myself in major sunscreen every hour. I get my bronzed glow from the Rodan + Fields Foaming Sunless Tanner – which has been rated by the beauty wold as the #1 sunless tanner. I sop my body in this a few times per week (especially Friday’s before spending the weekend at the pool). It doesn’t streak or have that godawful sunless tanner smell. On vacation, I apply before bed.
Five | Beauty: Ok, so I don’t go down to the beach bare faced… I bronze it up a bit using these products below after I apply my sunscreen. I never apply mascara or eye makeup (just a no-no), since you’ll have your eyes covered with glasses the entire time.
SHOP MY FAVORITE BEAUTY ITEMS FOR THE BEACH
Six | Sunscreen + After Sun: Because I’m cray-cray about skincare, I won’t buy over-the-counter brands for my face. I’m sure their just fine… but being in the beauty industry, I just know and have seen too much. I swear by the Rodan + Fields SPF. My hubby also uses this. Another line I always have in my beach bag is the Soothe Line. It cures everything, but great for any sunburns and I use this all over my face and any areas of my body that are looking a little pink. I also use it on my little boy.
Seven | Flat Shoes: Rarely will I pack heels (or even wedges) when we go to the beach, before my son, yes… but now with him on my hip, the beach heat, an oversized diaper bag and a bun in the oven – I go for flats.
SHOP MY FAVORITE FLATS
Eight | Accessories: Just a few of my favorite beach accessories. That adorable ALL white beach cruiser – a steal and every vacationer needs one of those adorable rides.
SHOP MY FAVORITE BEACH ACCESSORIES
XOXO!
So many beautiful items – and yay for beach trips x