Dreaming Of: A Weekend Beach Getaway

There is nothing better than making a run from the city over a long weekend, cranking the tunes in the car and singing at the top of your lungs, all the while driving to a beach locale to enjoy the sunshine.

Us Vancouverites are so lucky to live here because we have a ton of different beach venues at our disposal BUT but, of course, not everyone is as fortunate.  Sometimes a beach getaway isn't as easy to get to over a long weekend.  However, the fact remains that beach vacations are the best.

Piece created on Polyvore by pisces7

When it comes to packing for a beach getaway, I only need the 5 things listed above:
1.  My favorite printed bikini
2.  A gorgeous floppy hat
3.  A very high SPF sunscreen
4.  My go-to bronzer
5.  A bright orange lipgloss

If I had infinite space, I would be bringing a lot more items but these are definitely what I need for laying at the beach.  Once I leave the beach, I would say I need to pack more items like the picture below!

The perfect getaway by glitterlovergurl featuring beach home decor

Whether you're a hop, skip and a jump from the beach OR need to get there via plane, nothing beats a beach vacation.  If you're on the market for a getaway you should check out this AMAZING list of the best beaches (articles).  You never know where you'll end up next.

What are your 5 go-to items for a beach vacation?

    

Exciting Bronzer News for My Chalky Sisters....

I was wandering through my neighborhood Sephora yesterday afternoon, just minding my own business, and you will never believe what jumped out at me? This (look left) amazing gift box filled with bronze shimmery goodness. Now, I am not one to actually put a tester on my skin, but I am so glad I did this time! I tested the Melted Beach Body Butter and as soon as I put it onto my Plastic Wrap arm, it was instantly transformed into a nice bronze color. In the gift set was also the Beach Glow Spray Oil (dry) that once rubbed in, creates a shimmery bronze color as well. Anyways, I love the Au Courant Liquid Bronzer, as you know, but give this set a try. It's only $33 for the set and they are going fassstttttt.....