Packing 101: The Beach

Ok, I know – preparing for a vacation/trip SUCKS…well not for everyone but for a lot of people. The anticipation is building while you’re going around taking care of last minute things, and picking up those travel-sized shampoos and conditioners at Target the night before you leave. But that’s oddly one of the best parts of traveling somewhere. It makes it so fun getting everything together and planning the vibe for your outfits. However, you have to get over the hump of figuring out exactly what all you need to bring. Me being your average mid-20’s gal, I feel like my packing list can help someone out who just does not know where to start as you’re sitting in your floor staring at your empty suitcase. I am here to give you a very relatable and actually usable list that will make your packing experience way less of a meltdown and more of a pat-yourself-on-the-back check off of your list. Below are the different categories of things I bring, and I even include links to select items that are still in stock! Hope this helps y’all out! 🙂

1. NELLIE MAE (BOUTIQUE)- Waffle knit oversized off-shoulder sweater
2. SURF GYPSY- Soft patterned coverup / baby blue and white
3. DRESS UP (BOUTIQUE)- Linen button down oversized shirt https://shopdressup.com/products/everywhere-you-go-linen-button-up-blouse?variant=39886904885315
4. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE- White hooded flowy coverup with ties on both sides
5. AMAZON- White linen button up top oversized https://www.amazon.com/Astylish-Sleeve-Collared-Shirts-Blouses/dp/B08ZC8F33D/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=2UYSDDPONM5K5&keywords=white%2Blinen%2Bbutton%2Bdown%2Bshirt%2Bwomen&qid=1655440867&sprefix=white%2Blinen%2Bbutto%2Caps%2C676&sr=8-4-spons&smid=A33TRFRKGZNP0E&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQlBaSUYyNVZNWFkyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTcwOTE2MUhWODZJUUZBMTE3TiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDUwNjYzM1RLSlVRQk5YREFQTyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1&psc=1

TOPS/BODYSUITS:

1. DRESS UP (BOUTIQUE)- Floral short sleeve kimono https://shopdressup.com/collections/tops/products/sweet-escape-floral-kimono
2. PANTS STORE- Smocked striped ruffle sleeve top https://pantsstore.com/collections/womens-tops/products/bb-dak-bm204469?variant=41419757715638
3. SHOE FLY (BOUTIQUE)- nude top with iridescent butterflies and ties around arms
4. POP-UP SHOP PURCHASE- crochet deep V tie top
5. TARGET- silk floral top https://www.target.com/p/women-s-satin-handkerchief-hem-tank-top-wild-fable/-/A-84157046?preselect=83911964#lnk=sametab
6. SHOE FLY (BOUTIQUE)- Dark aqua ruffle tie top
7. H&M- multicolored striped halter top
8. H&M- White tank top
9. H&M- Coral ribbed bodysuit
10. DRESS UP (BOUTIQUE)- red ribbed strapless bodysuit
11. PANTS STORE (BOUTIQUE)- yellow puff sleeve smocked waist top
12. KENDRY COLLECTION (BOUTIQUE)- Green open back slouchy neck top

BOTTOMS

1. PANTS STORE (BOUTIQUE)- White denim skirt
2. LEVI’S- 501 denim shorts- https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-4016782/womens-levis-501-original-jean-shorts.jsp?skuid=55102468&CID=shopping15&utm_campaign=MISSES%20LEVI&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_product=55102468&utm_campaignid=15512949046&CID=shopping30&utm_campaign=MediumSSCTest&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_campaignid=15512949046&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjo3HvuLI-AIVQTytBh0HMQTSEAQYAyABEgIkXvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
3. LEVI’S- Ribcage straight jeans https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BJG7Y6P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4. AMERICAN EAGLE- Mom Jean style

DRESSES

1. FREE PEOPLE- Magenta flow dress with ruffles and tie in the back
2. KENDRY COLLECTION (BOUTIQUE)- Bright pink tie maxi dress
3. HENLY- Floral babydoll dress https://shophenly.com/collections/clearance/products/ocean-drive-mini-dress

SHOES

1. REEF- Cushion Slim / color: nude https://www.reef.com/products/womens-sandals-cushion-slim-nude
2. H&M- quilted rubber slipper sandals https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0999342004.html
3. SAM EDELMAN- Henley brown suede platform wedge sandals
4. NEW BALANCE- 997H style sneakers
5. GOLDEN GOOSE- Superstar sneakers
6. COCONUTS BY MATISSE- espadrille platform slide-on sandals
7. FREEBIRD BY STEVEN- Bond style / color: pink croc https://www.freebirdstores.com/products/bond-exclusive-womens-bootie-sandal-taupe-croco?variant=39658417258601
8. ROAN BY BED STU- Wood and leather block platform heels

HATS

1. SOUTHERN FRIED CO.- Aqua trucker hat
2. LUCKY BRAND- navy Ford Bronco trucker hat
3. BOUTIQUE- American flag fish hat
4. CHLO’S DESIGNS- Disco trucker hat
5. ASOS- Wide brim straw hat https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-natural-straw-easy-boater-with-size-adjuster-and-light-band/prd/10890089?affid=25902&_cclid=Google_EAIaIQobChMIuYTD7O_I-AIVUxx9Ch0Tdg0HEAQYASABEgIR9PD_BwE&channelref=product+search&mk=abc&ppcadref=11302983040%7C111197600375%7Cpla-294682000766&cpn=11302983040&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuYTD7O_I-AIVUxx9Ch0Tdg0HEAQYASABEgIR9PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

BEACH BAG ESSENTIALS

1. BOOK- The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood (one of my FAVES; 10/10 recommend) https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hypothesis-Ali-Hazelwood/dp/0593336828/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A2EPVXZ1QP8W&keywords=the+love+hypothesis&qid=1656169765&sprefix=the+love+hypo%2Caps%2C549&sr=8-1
2. QUAY- Jezebel style
3. BRUMATE- Slim can cooler (comes in so many different colors!) https://brumate.com/products/hopsulator-slim-blush-12oz-slim-cans#
4. APPLE- AirPods 2nd generation
5. AMAZON- nude claw clip
6. H&M- neon yellow velvet scrunchie