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