Escape to the Beach

Sunglasses? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Now that you have your basics, Pialy and Zoe are spilling their beach bags so you can take a peek at their top 10 essential items you’ll need for your escape to the beach.



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1. CARRY-ALL TOTE
 Grab a beach bag roomy enough to include all your goodies for a day of fun in the sun. Leave the leather at home and strut a light straw bag that won’t be scuffed up in the sand. 
(Rebecca Minkoff Endless Love Tote, shopbop.com $250)



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2. WIDE-BRIM HAT Sometimes sunscreen just isn’t enough. Forgo the cowboy hat or the tired fedora for a wide brim to protect you from those UV rays. Look for one with an edgy twist such as a hatband made of woven chains.
 (Eugenia Kim, Ssense $285)

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3. OVERSIZE TOWEL 
Look effortlessly chic while lounging in total comfort and style on these generously sized, modern ikat print towels.
 (Natori, Bloomingdale’s $45)



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4. CAMERA 
Sure your iPhone captures decent pictures of the sunset, but when you’re 1 out of only 100 who can flash the Hermès Leica M7 in luxurious orange leather, you’ll be the one to shine. (Leica M7 Edition Hermès camera, Price upon request)



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5. BOLD SHORTS 
For a stylish cover-up, opt for low-rise cutoffs. This season you’ll find them in vibrant shades with frayed edges, adding an update to the traditional denim short.
 (J Brand Shorts, Saks Fifth Avenue $158)

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6.  LIGHTWEIGHT ACCESSORIES 
While we love the bling, there is a time and a place for it. You can still be on-trend without all the heavy metal by sporting friendship bracelets made of leathers or stones.
 (Bottega Veneta Woven Bracelet, Saks Fifth Avenue $210)

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7. REFRESHMENTS 
Refresh and hydrate with BluePrint Spicy Lemonade. This agave-sweetened thirst quencher is filled with antioxidants and is highly alkalizing. And, as an added benefit, it provides you with a metabolism boost. 
(BluePrint Spicy Lemonade, 6-pack for $45)


8. HAIR CARE
 Healthy hair beach tip: Smooth Argan oil through dry hair and braid before a swim. Let hair air-dry and take out the plait for healthy, silky waves.
 (Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum, Sephora $30)



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9. TRAVEL-READY GAMES 
While working on your tan, why not exercise your mind with a little friendly game of Scrabble? This little crowd pleaser is compact enough to go everywhere you do.
 (Travel Scrabble, Barnes & Noble $24.95)
10. READING MATERIAL 
Now you can surf the waves and the Web. The new 7-inch touchscreen NOOK tablet keeps all your apps, books, and magazines at your fingertips. 
(NOOKColor, Barnes & Noble $249)