In the bag...

My Beach Bag by darianblair featuring a transparent beach bag

As a celebration of going to the beach next week, I thought it would be fun to show you what I plan to carry...

1. Beach towel

2. Sunglasses

3. Small, clear cosmetic bag- I like to always have one of these in my beach bag. I store my phone, headphones, wallet, chap-stick and any keys that I have. I like to have a dry, safe spot for these important items.

4. Magazines (my favorites: Us Weekly, People, Cosmo, In Style.. anything really)

5. Flip Flops and a Fedora/Beach Hat

6. Lip Balm with an SPF

7. Extra Hair Ties

8. Water bottle that you can fill up each morning and take in your bag

9. Cover up 

10. Nook and Headphones

11. Beach Spray for your hair... This is great to spritz in your hair after you swim for some added texture and waves while you bake in the sun!

What do you take with you to the beach or pool?

Have a happy Wednesday!!

Products I Love: Lush Coconut

...as a tribute to summer I'm going to do a 'products I love' series.  Each week, I will feature at least one (most of the time more) product review.  I'm going to feature all time favorites + new products I'm trying.  Something about summer time makes all things cosmetics and nail polish way fun.

First up: YSL Volupte' Sheer Candy Lush Coconut 01

YSL is my favorite lipsticks. If you've never tried them, they are SO worth the splurge! They feel like the most moisturizing lip balm ever.  Totally addicted.  This color is so 'summery.'  It's the perfect blend of nude (which I'm in love with all shades of nude), gold, bronze and even a hint of coral.  It goes on pretty sheer, and I love the sheerness for summer.  This by far has my vote for favorite everyday lipstick. 

Well done, YSL!

What's your favorite lipstick/lipgloss for summer?

love, the Blair Abode