Whats in my Beach Bag?

There is nothing more relaxing than laying on the beach hearing the sound of the waves crashing, so yesterday I decided I needed a little sun and relaxation from my horrible day the day before, that I packed up my bag and headed for the ocean.

As I was laying there I Instagramed and tweeted this picture.
It was such a nice day for the beach, not to hot, less humidity than normal and it was slightly overcast so the sun wasn't beating down on me causing a sweat attack.

I always wonder what other people carry with them to the beach. Looking around at the people near me I notice most people have a car load of stuff with them or they have nothing but a towel, chair and some sunscreen. I'm somewhere in the middle, I take enough things to get me buy that I can carry in one trip. I'm not running back and forth to the car to get 5 umbrellas I have to shove into the ground. So here's what I brought with me yesterday... now mind you I went by myself this time but if I go with a group I usually bring a cooler of "drinks". I also brought the obvious things that I did not take photos of like my towels and beach chair.

This is my bag

Its not your normal Beach bag. This is a Lily Bloom tote that Ive used in the past as a purse but because it is made from recycled plastic bottles I thought it had enough water resistance to it and its big so it does the job, not to mention it has cute little owls or what me and Derek call them, hoot hoots on it. haha :)

Inside the bag I have 4 mini bags, 2 of which I have pictures of the contents 2 of which I don't.

The darker blue bag next to the water bottle has my car keys and phone(that's boring so no photos of that) and the small bag next to the purple bag has a protein bar and some jolly ranchers in it(yet again boring)

I also have a bottle of Australian Gold SPF 15 Spray Gel Bronzer, The Wet Brush (which is the BEST at getting tangles out of wet or dry hair, I HIGHLY recommend this),a bottle of water, and a book to read.

The little purple bag contains:

(top to bottom, left to right)

Supergoop SPF30+ face and body lotion. This is a sample from my June birchbox and I'm liking this alot. I use it on my face.

Wet ones Antibacterial wipes- to get any sticky stuff off you

Ocean Potion moisturizing lip potion SPF45- Who wants sun burnt lips? I don't! this stuff is waxy but I feel like it protects my lips well.

Banana Boat Natural Reflect Baby SPF 50+- I accidentally grabbed this one by mistake, I wanted the regular one but I like this one. It didnt irritate my skin or leave that greasy feeling when applied. I'm glad I grabbed this on accident :)

Aveda sun care Protective Hair Veil- This spray has UVA/UVB filters to protect hair from sun damage. I always use this when I go to the beach or pool.

 This next one is my makeup bag, its last months My glam bag, I might as well get some use out of it before it falls apart. I honestly didn't use any of the makeup I brought, I just have it handy in case I go somewhere after the beach and cant go home to get ready.

(left to right top to bottom)

Real Techniques Blush Brush

Mini Urban Decay Lip Gloss in color Wallflower

Mini Clinique true bronze pressed powder bronzer in color Sunkissed

Sample size MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake(my go to, no brainer lip color)

Tarte Lipsurgence naturl lip tint in peaceful

Aveda dual powder foundation in color twig

Bath&Body Works spray scent in Secret Wonderland

 This is pretty much what I did all morning yesterday, drank my coffee and read a few chapters of delirium in between watching people walk by and staring at the ocean. It was a good day :)

WHAT IS IN YOUR BEACH BAG?

XOXO