Okay y’all. Â Is it just me or is everyone in the world going on vacation right now? Â Colleen is getting ready for go to California for 10 days and it seems like everyone else is going somewhere fantastic right now as well. Â It is always just about this time of year that I start seriously itching for a trip and more specifically a lazy few days at the beach. Â I find myself being unreasonably jealous of my last year’s self who would have been planning for two weeks in England and Ireland. Â My this year’s self has no vacation plans until the end of August which seems ever so far away. Â Now nobody needs to go feeling too sorry for me. Â I have to remind myself of all of the blessings my this year’s self has. Â But even still. Â A quick little beach trip sure would be nice. Â Especially since it was 90 degrees here yesterday and it will be mid to upper 80s for the rest of the weekend. Â Summer is here.
1. Â This year I may allow myself the luxury of a nice new swim suit. Â The last one I bought was over three years ago and I think it might just be time. Â I have been eyeing this one that has a cute little skirt situation and is a lovely minty green blue.
2. Â This hat looks like it would trick passers by into thinking I am impossibly chic and while I have considered that it seems to possess a certain vision impairment quality, I figured that the only thing I need to see at the beach is my book anyways.
3. Â I like this swingy coverup. Â Here is a slightly cheaper option.
4. Â Nate Berkus brings it every time and this beach towel for Target is no exception.
5. Â I bought these sunglasses with my birthday coupon last month as mine were all scratched up and made it difficult to see whilst driving. Â I am a big fan. Â They no longer seem to have them on the site but these are pretty close.
6. Â A gray striped tote is never a bad idea and I will need something to keep all of my beach snacks and such.
7. Â This Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen has been a favorite of mine for years. Â It just feels so nice on my face skins. Â I just bought the Coppertone Clearly Sheer spray this year for my body and it smells like angels.
8. Â Um…how cute is this little speaker thing for hooking up your iPod? Â Definitely a beach necessity.
9. Â Last but certainly not least, books. Â I like to bring at least 3 because inevitably I become bored with one and want to switch to another and back again. Â Right now I am reading The Goldfinch, which I started as a book on tape but because I don’t really like the dude’s voice, I think I am gonna switch to regular old reading book, as well as The Invention of Wings, which has been excellent so far. Â The Storied Life of AJ Fikry is on my radar for future reading possibilities.
Do you guys have any upcoming or current vacations that I can be jealous of? Â Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
that beach towel is so cute (might need to get one). I’m curious to hear your thoughts on goldfinch – it’s on my list of books to read and it seems like most folks rave about it!
I was anxiously awaiting my “For the Love of Friday” post so that I could start my weekend 🙂 I’m super giggly at the face skins wording. You are too funny.
Yay! I love all these things! I will tell you I was not a fan of the Goldfinch. It took me forever to finish it. I’m interested to see what you think.
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since our trip. I feel the same way you do!
It does feel like everyone is going on vacation right now, and unfortunately, we don’t have anything planned! I love the sunglasses you’ve shared in your post. I splurged on a new swim suit this year too- it’s a good feeling 🙂 I’d had the same two or so for a couple of years now!
Xo-L
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