Summer Essentials

Summertime, and the livin’s easy.

And in keeping with this theme, Victoria and Meg from The B Bar asked us to dish on our favorite summer essentials for this month’s linkup.

poolside essentials

I’m looking forward to spending weekends at the lake, enjoying a few rooftop pool outings, lazy Sundays at my parents house and a slew of other activities sprinkled in between. That’s where the whole work hard, play harder comes in, right? Right.

During the summer months I become hyperaware of the need to protect my skin from the sun, which means a wide-brimmed hat, a good pair of sunglasses and the strongest sunscreen on the market are a must.

For the pool: a swan floatie, flamingo beach towel, adult beverage and a good book. (sidenote: for those of you thinking, “my word, she hasn’t finished that book yet?!” You would be correct. You better believe that if I haven’t had time to blog or read, things are serious.)

Post-water activities call for a great dry shampoo (see my review here), a little somethin’ somethin’ to give my locks some flavor and matte powder, at an extremely reasonable price – all tossed in my clarity pouch to keep things dry! Put me in a breezy dress paired with gems for my feet (let’s be honest, it’s way too hot to be rocking heavy jewels around the neck) and I’m set.

SHOP THE POST:
White Swan Floatie (fair warning, this is backordered, but not for too long!) // Flamingo Beach Towel // Straw Hat or Panama Hat (if you prefer that style) // Floral Dress // Sunscreen // Embellished Sandals // Clarity Pouch // Straw Tote // Dry Shampoo // Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray // Ray-Ban Sunglasses // Matte Powder c/o // The Girl on the Train // Pineapple iPhone Case


DO YOU HAVE ANY BIG PLANS FOR THE SUMMER? 

If you care to follow along with my crazy this summer, I’ll be sharing on Instagram, Snapchat (jessicazimlich) and Twitter!

Before you go, be sure the peruse the rest of the posts in the link up below!
Alyssa J Freitas // soak and simmer // The Not Quite Adult // Carrie Loves // The Yuppie Files // PRBlonde // Knowing Kelly // Something Good // Feathers and Stripes // Cassandra Monroe // Otherworldly // Sunny Side Up // Life Modifier // Leigh Clair // Rae Loves // Rose Colored Water // Rossetto // Fashion to a T // PreppyPanache // Emilie Lima Burke // Ember & March // Business Betties // with love from ellie // Mint Julep Girl // Love Peace and shimmer // Rae Everyday // Little Wild Heart // star-crossed smile // Luv in the Bubble // Perfect Enough For Us // LIFE BY BRI // Sorcha Eleanor // Brikasia // Dreams and Colour Schemes // Elana Lyn // Sequins & Strawberries // Pattern Me Pretty // Beauty and the Pitch // White Oak Creative // The Toppy Top // White Cabana // In The Grey // Taryn Williford // Cooper + Thames // Mrs. on the Move // Magnificent Temptations // Meg Biram // Victoria McGinley

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63 Comments

  1. The flamingo towel is from Forever 21? Is it at all plush?! I must go investigate! So many people use those clear pouches. I think I need to invest in one, too. Thanks for offering a cool selection of summer essentials.

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
    • I just checked the Canadian site…not available. I’ll look for it when I’m in the US. Can’t be too plush if it’s only $10.

      Posted 6.18.15 Reply
      • I haven’t got mine yet! I highly doubt it’s the same quality you would get purchasing, say, a $50 towel, but it’s insanely cute and I tend to leave beach towels behind on accident or they wander off with friends after a long weekend 🙂

        Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  2. AnnicaNicole wrote:

    Hmm, think they’ll let me use that swan float on the river this weekend?

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  3. Ashley T wrote:

    Love this roundup! I love my Truffle pouch. It’s great in a beach bag!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  4. I have been desperate for a good dry shampoo. A definite summer must-have! Thanks for sharing!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
    • Definitely give this one a try! I’ve tested several and this one is by far the best. I’m rocking day three hair as I type this 😉

      Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  5. PRBlonde wrote:

    I have wanted that swan floaty forever! Do we think it will fit in my weekender? NEED NOW!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
    • I don’t see why it wouldn’t 😉 Enjoy the Hamptons this weekend…lucky lady!

      Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  6. Such great picks! I’ve just added that flamingo beach towel to my list:) And I need some dry shampoo to give my hair some oomph this summer. It’s already so muggy out. Here’s to less rain and more pool days up ahead!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
    • So insanely muggy! I almost keeled over on a two mile run. Can’t wait to get together soon!

      Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  7. Megan wrote:

    The Girl on the Train!! That is next on my reading list. Also, how cute is that towel and those white jeweled sandals?

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  8. Love the swan float! I also came across a super cute pizza slice one! They’re really getting fancy from the days of a simple bow up float! Love all of your essentials!

    xx,
    Susie

    http://www.SequinsandStrawberries.com

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  9. Caitlin wrote:

    yes, LOVING these picks. as i said on instagram, we’re feeling the beach vibes. xx!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  10. Love the flamingo towel! So fun. And sunscreen is definitely a must- nothing is worst than burning like a lobster!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  11. Erica wrote:

    The Clarity pouch has been on my wish list for awhile now. It would be perfect for keeping things dry at the beach or just normal summer travel!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
    • Well if you stayed tuned for the blog’s 2nd anniversary celebration, you just might have a chance to win one 😉

      Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  12. Love it all!!! Great picks! xo Jana
    http://www.janastyleblog.com

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  13. Skyscrapers and Palm Trees wrote:

    This is a great list of summer essentials! I’ve been eyeing that swan forever now. If only I had a pool to justify the price tag, ha! xo jen

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
    • Thank you! 🙂 For the price, it better last several summers! haha

      Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  14. The Girl On The Train- so so good. Been trying to find another page turner but nothing is comparing to this one. You’ll love the twist at the end!

    Kira

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
    • Have you read The Husband’s Secret or Big Little Lies? If not, get on those stat!

      Posted 6.18.15 Reply
      • I started Big Little Lies. But I wasn’t drawn in like I was with Girl On The Train. I sort of gave up… should probably give it another shot, eh? Thanks for the recs, Jess!

        Posted 6.18.15 Reply
        • Definitely give it another shot! Trust me when I say, it gets GOOD.

          Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  15. Kelly wrote:

    Great items here! Love that floatie you posted – I love lounging on the water and soaking up the sun!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  16. I’m obsessed with Flamingo’s this summer too! I’ve been on this huge kick where I’m just saving all these images of flamingo prints. I just love everything about them. I think they are a bird that speaks to me…ha!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  17. Emma Felin wrote:

    Great products! Love the dress <3

    xo,

    Emma

    http://www.sassystreet.com/

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  18. That swan floaty would be perfect in my “adult lounge”… AKA giant blow up pool that I fill up with the hose!!! These are great picks!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  19. Adoring the swan!!! I’m trying to convince my mom she needs one for her pool 🙂

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  20. Nnenna wrote:

    That flamingo towel is way too adorable! I also love the clarity pouch pictured here. It would be perfect for traveling!

    Posted 6.18.15 Reply
  21. Rachelle wrote:

    this white swan floatie is the bomb.

    xo
    PinkSole

    Posted 6.19.15 Reply
  22. Rachel wrote:

    OMG I NEED THAT TOWEL!

    Posted 6.19.15 Reply
  23. Jamie RS wrote:

    what a lovely picks! i especially like the hat, iphone case and sandals! 🙂

    xx Jamie| Love Peace and Shimmer

    giveaway

    Posted 6.20.15 Reply
  24. Brianna wrote:

    Those embellished sandals are SO cute. I need to step up my sandal game this summer!

    Posted 6.21.15 Reply
  25. Summer wrote:

    What gorgeous picks! Love those sandals too 🙂

    Summer ThorntonP.S. Check out my blog for design inspiration!
    http://www.SummerThorntonDesign.com/Inspiration

    Posted 6.21.15 Reply
  26. Alyssa Loring wrote:

    That book is on my summer list!

    Alyssa
    http://www.feathersandstripes.com

    Posted 6.22.15 Reply
  27. Kaitlin wrote:

    Great roundup! That swan floatie has my name all over it!!

    -Kait

    http://luxandconcord.com

    Posted 6.22.15 Reply
  28. Emilie Burke wrote:

    I love those sunglasses! Every summer, I make sure I never leave the house without them! I’d love to hear your thoughts on my take on this month’s prompt. You can read it here at: http://www.emilielimaburke.com/blog/2015/6/summer-essentials
    Have a happy summer!!

    Posted 6.22.15 Reply
  29. I’m always on the lookout for a great dry shampoo. Thanks for the recommendation!

    Posted 6.27.15 Reply
    • I use it more often than I care to admit! 😉

      Posted 6.30.15 Reply
  30. That’s my pineapple phone case! I snagged it this spring in anticipation for lounging around the pool sipping umbrella drinks! However, I think I need that swam flat, STAT! 😉

    Posted 7.14.15 Reply