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July 19, 2017

My Fab 5 Summer Items

Every summer, there are always a few seasonal items I have in heavy rotation while basically ignoring the rest of the stuff I own. They are so heavily used, I sometimes wonder how I survived before.  Obviously, that’s a joke to drive the point home about how much I use these things, but still.

Here are my top 5 things for the summer of 2017:

 

1)  Protective Shades

I own a lot of sunglasses, and among them – a lot of cheap, poorly made, fashionable sunglasses. Fast fashion aside, I wonder why I don’t bother to put the same care into my everyday shades as I do my sport ones, which are all special lenses etc. to protect my precious eyeball cargo. This year, I went for it and purchased some fashionable polarized lenses for my peepers.  I will not go back.

 

2) Fun Beach Top

I’m a sucker for a slogan tee, just ask my husband/sister/best friend/mom….  etc. etc. I am thrilled to collaborate with Moonlit 13 Clothing Co. for this super cute and very appropriate summer tank, available in pink, heather gray, dark gray and white.  This tank pretty much personifies me in the summer, minus the fact that our beach is fresh water instead of salt (whomp whomp).  The lovely team at Moonlit 13 even gave me a code to share with you all!  Use:  WONDERLAND for 20% of your purchase 🙂

 

3) Patterned Swimwear

I love the pattern on this 2-piece, and the fit of the bottoms are perfect for my body type.  I always get a compliment on this suit, which doesn’t exactly justify buying it, but it doesn’t hurt 😉  One word of caution for larger-chested ladies: this style of top is a no-go.  Check out similar patterns with different strap options unless you want to risk extreme side + under boobage.  Check out the suit here and see other options.

 

4) Mineral Sun Block

You don’t need to have babies to use baby-marketed sun block. I have very sensitive skin and often have reactions to chemical sunscreens (hint: anything with the words oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and octinoxate in it).  I’ve started using physical sunblocks (active ingredients: zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) which offer a barrier to the sun vs. absorbing the damaging rays.  The one downside to mineral sun blocks is they often leave you looking more like Casper than a bronzed beach godess. Baby Bum is a non-greasy formula that leaves minimal traces of white.

 

5) Bitchin’ Beach Gear

Let’s be honest. This towel serves no purpose other than endless Instagram opps and compliment fishing, yet, I had to have it.  I think it is one of the first things I saw at the beginning of the summer and immediately sent to my best friend stating, “I need this in my life, right?”  The ONLY answer in this scenario is, “Buy 3 of them.”   Is it super well made? No. Will it last for multiple seasons? Also, probably no. Does it make me smile every time I look at it? Yes. That is all.

What are your must-have items for summer 2017? Share with me in the comments!

 

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Kelsinwonderland

Kelsi is a former professional athlete with serious wanderlust and an obsession with fonts and all things pizza. This new mom lives in Toronto with her husband and twin babies.

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8 Comments
  • Ashley houston
    August 31, 2017

    Love those Diff glasses and the donut towel! Super cute

    Reply
  • Beth Newcomb
    August 27, 2017

    Slogan Tanks are life!!! 🙌🙌🙌

    Reply
  • Joleen
    August 27, 2017

    I like your summer 5, very fun!!

    Reply
  • Christie
    August 26, 2017

    That bathing suit is great and I need those sunnies! 🙂

    Reply
  • Mel
    August 20, 2017

    I have a very similar palm print bathing suit! I love it and agree it was a MUST this Summer 2017 🙂

    Reply
  • Vanessa
    August 20, 2017

    I love the patterned swimsuit 🙂 Thanks for the list.

    Reply
  • thekschronicles
    August 20, 2017

    loved this post, water and a good book is always in my essentials list!

    Reply
  • Angie
    August 20, 2017

    I need to get better at wearing sunscreen, it’s something that I’ve always been bad about.

    Reply

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