Beach Day Must Haves

Beach season is right around the corner. Now is the time to start getting all your beach needs together and ready to soak up that sunshine. I have put together a list of those must haves for your day at the beach.

1. Obviously you must have a beach bag! You want something fairly big and roomy. This bag is from Target and is perfect for adding a little style and cuteness to your beach bag.
2. A smaller make-up type bag is also important. You can keep your jewelry, your headphones, or any other little things you don't want to dig to the bottom of your bigger bag for.
3. Water is definitely something you will need when spending all day in the sun. Staying hydrated is healthy and will allow you to keep enjoying your day.
4. Sun screen is a total Duh! Having fun is great but staying safe and healthy is even better. My favorite kind of sun screen is the spray kind. It makes lathering up quicker and easier.
5. Sunglasses are a simple way to add some fashion to your beach day. Also it makes those beach games way easier by blocking those rays.
6. How are you going to go to the beach without a towel? You aren't. I prefer to relax on a towel than a beach mat. There are now beach towels big enough for two! Perfect for fitting your friends and the party.
7. Going somewhere after the beach? Or just worried about your hair after being in the water and sun all day? Pack up some beach hair products, two of these are to help your damaged hair and to style it. Dry shampoo is also great to spray in after your hair is dry. Keep looking cute with that beach head.
8. Keeping your skin clean is also something to keep in mind. Some wet wipes or hydrating wipes are a must to be in your bag.
9. Like I said, going somewhere after the beach make sure you have something easy and fashionable to toss on. A jumper is your shorts and top in one, what is easier than that?
10. I always like to have a pair of cheer shoes with me. Just in case you are going to do more walking or adventure where flip flops just won't cut it.
11. And finally you are going to bee a swimsuit!


Hope this helps with creating your beach bag! Now get out there and enjoy the water!

Photo Dump Vol.4

My past few weeks have been pretty charming. I am starting to get into the winter spirit. Life has been simple, but in a good way. Here is what my time looks like according to my Iphone..

 1. MPR on our little tv/radio
2. Some Professor Layton on a slow work day
3. My care package from my bestie!
4. Nails of the week.. mint accent
5. Co Op coffee for my trip to the cities
6. My baby love
7. Pretty dishes at a bridal shower
8. Jello shots shots shots and my girlfriends
9. My glitter sweater and some tea
10. My cowl by MaDonna and my winter mint coffee drink

What has your week looked like?

Start to Summer Photo Dump

This summer is going to be all about life improvements and doing things about me for me. After taking my health class I have decided if anything will change or improve my life in the long run it needs to start now. Granted I have slip ups and eating quick is sometimes best, I still try my best. And hey, sometimes you just need a bowl of Spaghetti O's! I have been eating salads and fruit and drinking protein drinks. I try and lay out in the sun to get my tan on whenever I can. I love soaking up the sun it puts me in the best mood! I know it isn't always the best, but I do drench myself in sunscreen! My summer fashion is another area of focus for improvement. I want to treat myself. I am realizing that I deserve good things and as long as I can afford it and will use it, its good for me. So here are some photos of how my fresh summer has been going...

1. My new penny loafers
2. Penara salad and caribou mint tea
3. More salad, strawberries, and water
4. Soaking up the sun
5. Some rootbeer by the pool
6. Wearing my new boots..made me feel all summer-y and ready for a hoedown

What are your summer changes you want to make?

Thats What Makes You Beautiful

I have been having a rough few weeks. I am currently dealing with a very hard and confusing breakup from my boyfriend of 3 1/2 years. On top of that its finals, my aunts baby shower, a busy month at work, my mom coming to visit, meeting my new baby foster brother, getting my wisdom teeth out, and taking care of my little cousins at their house and the pets at my house while the fam is away. OFFFTTTTAAA!! So when I came upon this post by a cup of subtle tea I thought it was a brilliant idea and would maybe help me cheer up!!

 What makes me feel beautiful...

 - Spending time laughing with my friends

-  putting together a great outfit

-  helping others

- making people laugh

- getting kisses from Cow Kitty

- getting a good grade

- dancing
- watching my favorite t.v. show or movie 
- staying positive and up beat

- embracing the little things

- being myself

It feels good to think positive and really try to make myself feel good about me. Sometimes things don't work or go your way, but some day it will.

What makes you feel beautiful?