It’s full-on beach-going season, so we’re making sure our beach bag is fully prepped with everything we need for a (chic) day in the sun! Today, we’re sharing those beach bag essentials with you. Whether you are headed out to the surf and sand or enjoying a relaxing day by the pool or lounging by the lake, these items will have you covered for any summer fun by the water!

1. Diane von Furstenberg – Striped Triangle Bikini ($195): If you’re a bikini kind of gal, we love this cute and colorful one from DVF. You can never go wrong with stripes.
2. Porter Magazine: We can’t head to the beach without a good book or magazine.
3. Caudalie – Beauty Elixir ($18): Without a doubt, the most refreshing face spray!
4. Sun Bum Sunscreen Lip Balm, Coconut, SPF 30 ($4.33): We love this sunscreen line! We keep the sunblock and sunscreen lip balm in our tote at all times.
5. ‘Mere’ Flat Slide Sandal ($59.95): A cute slide is the perfect alternative to flip-flops!
6. Melina Pom Pom Earrings ($34): If you’re going the glam route, cool statement earrings are a style essential. Otherwise, we like to keep them in our bag to transition our look to happy hour.
7. Braided Straw Floppy Fedora ($17.90): You can’t go out in the sun without a protective hat. We love that this chic fedora is a total style steal.
8. Franny Sunglasses ($128): Statement-making sunnies are a must!
9. Vix – Marion Wrap-Effect Linen-Blend Playsuit ($190): This adorable blush romper doubles as a cover-up and can take you from the beach to cocktail hour.
10. Hampton Sun – SPF 15 Gel ($36): This super-hydrating sunblock protects from UVA and UVB rays and gives your skin a nice glow.
11. Antibes Maillot ($348): One of our favorite swimsuits of late!
12. RMS Beauty – The Ultimate Makeup Remover Wipes ($16): These wipes are perfect for removing sweat and sunscreen.
13. Tom Ford Beauty – Mandarino Di Amalfi All Over Body Spray ($67): This cool and refreshing scent is the perfect sweet summer fragrance.
14. Big Straw Tote ($35): What’s a beach day without a big straw tote? We’ve found so many cool ones on Etsy!
15. Aerin Beauty – Travel Ivory Hairbrush ($60): We always keep a hairbrush handy to detangle any knots from the wind or waves.
16. French Girl Organics – Organic / Vegan Sea Salt Hair Mist ($31): A salt spray is the perfect way to enhance those natural beach waves and keep them going all day.