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Resort Wear for Busy Women - Get Beach Ready in a Flash with this BEACH BAG CHECKLIST

Here's a fool proof BEACH BAG CHECKLIST for busy women who want to make the most of their precious beach time, without forgetting a thing!

1. Towel - size does matter. A lush large beach towel means you can really relax. Might take longer to dry but it's worth it. Have a spare at home or in the car and the problem is solved!

2. Hat - a wide brim hat is not only sunsmart, it's oh so stylish. Remember to keep it in proportion...if you're petite and not overly confident, keep the brim size narrower. Curvacious and more generously proportioned, go for it! If hats just aren't your style or you're the 'active' type, try a visor. Not the greatest sun protection option but something is better than nothing.

3. Swimwear - you could wear them underneath before you go, but if you've got a drive ahead of you, perhaps not the best option.

4. Spare Underwear - ties in with 3. Keeping a spare set on hand makes the return trip home so comfortable. Things can often get wet at the beach so a spare pair might just save you...one day.

5. Sunscreen - for face, body and lips. It's really important that finer skin gets special treatment. Go for maximum sun protection factor (SPF) every time. Remember to re-apply often, especially after swimming or sweating!

6. Sunglasses - next to keys, they must be THE most 'looked for' summer essential on the planet. Keep a pair in your bag, and save yourself hours of time and frustration. They don't have to be expensive to offer great UV protection. Getting the right shape for your face...vital.

7. Water Bottle - (full of fresh water of course) - this is the only think you'll need to remember to add to your bag before you go. Stale water can make you sick but nothing hydrates better than water - a day at the beach is certainly dehydrating. Keep it handy and sip it often.

8. Something to Read - summer is made for reading and it breaks up a day at the beach beautifully. See if you can get 20 uninterupted minutes in for a real relax. Be it a magazine or a book, get into the habit of replacing the finished article with a fresh one when re-packing your bag and you'll never be disappointed.

9. Haircare - it's most annoying when hair gets wet, the temperature's rising and you haven't got something to tie your hair back with. So tiny, they're bound to get lost in the sand sooner or later so have a few little ties, clips or a stunning scarf on hand just in case. They don't take up much room but they will keep you cool and less frazzled.

10. A Great Beach Bag - obvious but often over-looked! A Beach Bag with a few well placed pockets makes life so easy.

• an inside zip pocket to keep your keys, phone, ipod, lip balm, hair ties/clips/scarf and valuables sand free and safe
  
• a place for wet swimwear
  
• another for sunscreen and water, preferably on the outside, is very handy for that quick sip or slap.
  

CHECKLIST complete. Tick it off when you re-pack your bag and you'll be Beach Ready in a flash!

Live your best summer!
Anita and the girls @ Sequins and Sand
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