Steal of a Deal

So i'm sure everyone has heard the term "it was a steal of a deal" said once or twice in their lifetime. Well now, I FINALLY understand the true meaning of this silly phrase.... it's about getting such a good deal on something, that you literally feel like you are stealing it!

This past Saturday, some friends and I attended the L*Space warehouse sale in So Cal. There were many things I LOVED about this sale. First, it was 3 days long. Second, they put out new merchandise everyday, so if you couldn't make it there until the last day (like us), you still had the same selection everyone else did. Third, their bikinis were priced anywhere from $5-$20. Yup, those sassy little bikinis that usually sell for a pretty penny were 80% off and more!

I scored 3 bikini tops and 2 bikini bottoms (which are still sold in stores) for a grand total of $80. Now to put this in perspective, the Stella Periwinkle top (blue top with gold arrow trim) is currently being sold on instyleswim for $86. Which basically means I still got a discount on the top, and got the other 4 pieces for free with the price I paid. 

The point of this post is not to brag about the great deal I got (even though I'm still super stoked on it and LOVE my new L*Space wardrobe). I wanted to make this post to spread the word about these warehouse sales and how beneficial and WORTH IT they really are! 

 #1 rule of advice, get there right when it opens, if not about 20 mins before. Orrrrr, wait until late afternoon when it dies down a bit. 

I knew about this sale because I have a serious obsession with L*Space and I follow them on all outlets of social media. But my friends had no idea anything like this was going on a mere 15 minutes from where they live! Drum roll please.....

http://whsale.com Literally, the yellow pages of warehouse sales. Every state, every region! Check it out and thank me later.  Until Next Time, xo Kaitlyn

Beach Bag ESSENTIALS!!

Summer may be nearing an end but those of us in So Cal and other parts of the world still have plenty of time to hit the beach! I've been doing "beach research" all summer to perfect my list of the absolute MUST HAVES in every beach gal's bag. So here it is! 

1. A Bikini (obviously!). One of my absolute favorite brands is L*Space. Not only are their bikini's super girly and chic, but they're also incredibly comfortable and can be worn all day long. I also love a good top with removable straps. Makes it easy for tanning, surfing and hitting up a game of beach v-ball.
2. A BIG TOWEL- because no one likes to be stranded on a tiny little island in the sand. This towel from Wildfox Couture has been on my wish list for quite some time. It's HUGE and so soft!!
3. Sunscreen/Tanning Oil- If you are a tanning kind of gal, Maui Babe is the ULTIMATE (just make sure you are careful when putting it on, it might stain light colored garmets). They also recently released an SPF 30 sunscreen, not to mention their after sun lotion smells like you are on a tropical island of paradise.
4. Sunnies- No one wants to be blinded! And you can never go wrong with a good pair of aviators (Pictured: Marc Jacbos)
5. BABYLIPS Chapstick- enough said. This ish is AMAZING. Plus it has SPF and a hint of color
6. A chic cover up- I am OBSESSED with this one ViX just premiered on their runway show at Miami Beach Fashion Week.
7. The Perfect pair of sandals- These go with everything and can easily be transferable from beach to everyday wear.
8. A HUGE BAG- We love these Hayden Reis bags for many reasons. First, they have a ton of different styles to fit every beach babes personality. Second, they are amazingly spacious and will FIT EVERYTHING you need. And Third, they have smaller wristlet and sunscreen bags you can also throw in there to organize the smaller items (or they are perfect to store your wet bikini in after that surf sesh).
9. Not pictured: The obvious; Snacks, WATER, a mix of your favorite summer jams on that ipod of yours, of course a good book or two, some gossip magazines (guilty pleasure) and of course, your best friends!

Anyone else have amazing beach products they like?! I am always looking for new things to fall in love with. 

Until next time, xo

Kaitlyn