Beach Weekend Essentials

Let the weekend beach vacations begin! Try not to think about how much traffic is on I-95 and instead think about how cute you’re going to look when you get there! Besides, maybe they’ll be a hot James Dean type starring you down in the car next to you :-).

Here are some of my beach weekend essentials:

Sea Horse Tote, Gap $19.99
I think I’ve adopted seahorses as my new personal symbol. This Gap tote is perfect for fitting all your beach affects and it’s a little more flashy then my ole L.L. Bean Boat-n-Tote. (Don’t worry little Boat-n-Tote, I’m still obsessed with you!)

Babydoll Halter, Victoria’s Secret $29
I got this dress last year for my Halloween costume as a champagne bottle, and I’m pretty excited to wear it this summer. Beware, you will have cleavage in this dress, but it does have a built in bra. So forgo the strapless at least in the summer.

Tie Front Top, Victoria’s Secret $25 2/$40
Every beach babe needs a fool proof going out top for a little après-beach partying. This one is perfect with the eyelet lace detailing. It also comes in a bazillion colors to choose from.

Mother of Pearl Sandals Mystique, $120
I’m pretty sure there is a mystique sandal cult out there, and I might just be part of it. Mystique makes a huge variety of leather soled sandals with shells, beads and gorgeous rhinestones. They are a little pricey, but extremely comfortable and add elegance to your daily summer routine.

Antique Hoodie, J.Crew, $50
Beach nights can be chilly, even if you’re singing patriotic anthems around a bonfires (gosh, what dorks do that!) This hoodie is perfect for summer nights. Believe it or not, it’s actually slimming. I know, you didn’t think that could be possible, right? I’m in love with this hoodie and may just have to get another one!

It’s an Eye Shadow Marathon and you’re approaching the Finish Line!

Have you ever found yourself carefully placing one drop of water on your eye shadow to make liquid eyeliner? I’ve done this a few times, and I’m sad to say, my Stila espresso brown isn’t looking so hot lately. The water matted down the eye shadow and turned it into espresso cement that is unresponsive no matter what kind of brush I use to revive it.

Well now I’m not going to fear the espresso cement any longer! Trish McEvoy has this new little fab product called Finish Line. It’s this magic waterproofing elixir that you place right on your eye shadow palette to make it instant eyeliner. I was a little skeptical of this at first, but my cousin who recommended it to me, said that all you need is a very little drop, and the eye shadow not only becomes liquid in that spot, but also isn’t ruined for future use. Well Bibbity Bobbity Boo, I think I’m going to win this beauty marathon!

Finish Line Trish McEvoy, $18