in some countries, summer is kicking in, but here, it's summer all year long. although the weather here is a bit strange lately. it's supposed to be rainy season from october to march and dry season from april to september, but rain keep pouring everyday. usually it will be super hot in the morning and then it will rain in the afternoon until midnight. oh well, enough about the weather. i'm sure some of you are excited when summer comes. it's time to hit the beach. and talking about the beach, i'm quite lucky to be in indonesia. if you haven't heard about bali, then you miss a lot. bali is a fantastic place. beautiful beach, nice scenery, and friendly people. you can be backpacker or you can be high-end traveller, it's up to you. or if you want more virgin beach, you can head to lombok or other eastern region of indonesia. well, it's the perks being in tropical country, you can enjoy summer and the beach whenever you like.
but before heading to the beach, i believe some of you have essentials to pack. me too.. and i've gathered some of my essentials in this post.
1. swimwear/bikini: yes of course, this is no brainer. being a mom of two and living in eastern country makes me choose one piece swimsuit over bikini. and adore me has magnificent options on their website. they even have plus-size options, and it's cute and sexy too. like janna plus, it has sheer parts in perfect places. and although i never had printed swimsuit, somehow floral prints on maliah swimsuit attracts me. if you want to check their swimwear collection, you can see them on their website.
2. cover-ups: it will bothersome to have to take a shower before leaving the beach, so cover-ups is a good idea. although i never had one, but i picked some favorites from adore me website. it's perfect for a pregnant woman like me, and i can still use it after having my baby. i like emika and lucielle, perhaps because of the lace and the loose cut. i can imagine it's comfy to wear due to its loose cutting and lightweight fabric.
3. sun hat: i'm not a hat person, but lately, since i'm back from japan, i noticed something there. hats are essential there, especially in summer. ladies use straw hat to protect their face from the sun. some in fedora forms, with black ribbon, simple but cute. others have wider brim to give more protection. even though you've used sunscreen, extra protection from the sun won't hurt, right? especially if it makes you look cuter...
4. flip flops: i think everyone agrees that shoes is overrated at the beach. everyone will opt flip flops or sandals at the beach. it's easy to use plus you won't be bothered by the sand going into your shoes. i usually use ordinary rubber flip flops, but cute flip flops like those two from payless are irresistible. plus it will look nice if you're heading somewhere else, perhaps to eat or grab a drink, after from the beach.
5. collapsible waterproof bag: i had one of these before, but somehow i lost it. it's quite useful, i'd say. it's waterproof so you can put your wet clothes or your stuff in it without worry. and then if you don't use it, you can fold it and flip it and it will give you cute strawberry pouch. i believe there are several options out there now.. so you can pick whatever your favorite is.
6. water pouch: hydration is a must when you're out at the beach. the last thing you want is dehydration, so water or other liquid is a must. and if you don't want to carry big water bottle, you can try this water pouch. just like the bag, you can fold it if you have finished all your water so it doesn't occupy much space inside your bag. plus it has little clip to hang it on your bag so you won't lose it. the picture that i have shows plain bottle, but there's a japanese discount shop near my house that sells them in cute pictures and cartoons.
7. sunglasses: yes, another important fashion items. but necessary to protect your eyes from the sun. you can pick the shapes and sizes of your sunglasses according to your preference, but lately, i've been attracted to aviator shape. i don't know about you, but i don't believe craps about sunglasses for you according your face shape. i think as long as you like it how it looks on you, then go for it.
8. sunblock: last but not least, sunblock or sunscreen is a must. usually i would use my banana boat sunblock, but i've been reading a lot of japanese sunscreen, and people rave about it. and i have to try it. i've bought it alright, but i haven't tried it yet. i have the biore aqua water rich essence, the gel version and the new cool gel version. i can't wait to try them! what's your favorite sunscreen?
okay.. i think i've put every essential items for me to go to the beach.. so while the sun is out and shining bright, let's head to the beach and enjoy the moment of our life, shall we? and don't forget to check #BeachDayMusts hashtag on instagram to read other bloggers beach essentials. and i want to know what's your beach essentials? let me know in the comment below..
but before heading to the beach, i believe some of you have essentials to pack. me too.. and i've gathered some of my essentials in this post.
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| (pic of swimsuit and coverups from adore me website, others from rakuten and payless) |
2. cover-ups: it will bothersome to have to take a shower before leaving the beach, so cover-ups is a good idea. although i never had one, but i picked some favorites from adore me website. it's perfect for a pregnant woman like me, and i can still use it after having my baby. i like emika and lucielle, perhaps because of the lace and the loose cut. i can imagine it's comfy to wear due to its loose cutting and lightweight fabric.
3. sun hat: i'm not a hat person, but lately, since i'm back from japan, i noticed something there. hats are essential there, especially in summer. ladies use straw hat to protect their face from the sun. some in fedora forms, with black ribbon, simple but cute. others have wider brim to give more protection. even though you've used sunscreen, extra protection from the sun won't hurt, right? especially if it makes you look cuter...
4. flip flops: i think everyone agrees that shoes is overrated at the beach. everyone will opt flip flops or sandals at the beach. it's easy to use plus you won't be bothered by the sand going into your shoes. i usually use ordinary rubber flip flops, but cute flip flops like those two from payless are irresistible. plus it will look nice if you're heading somewhere else, perhaps to eat or grab a drink, after from the beach.
5. collapsible waterproof bag: i had one of these before, but somehow i lost it. it's quite useful, i'd say. it's waterproof so you can put your wet clothes or your stuff in it without worry. and then if you don't use it, you can fold it and flip it and it will give you cute strawberry pouch. i believe there are several options out there now.. so you can pick whatever your favorite is.
6. water pouch: hydration is a must when you're out at the beach. the last thing you want is dehydration, so water or other liquid is a must. and if you don't want to carry big water bottle, you can try this water pouch. just like the bag, you can fold it if you have finished all your water so it doesn't occupy much space inside your bag. plus it has little clip to hang it on your bag so you won't lose it. the picture that i have shows plain bottle, but there's a japanese discount shop near my house that sells them in cute pictures and cartoons.
7. sunglasses: yes, another important fashion items. but necessary to protect your eyes from the sun. you can pick the shapes and sizes of your sunglasses according to your preference, but lately, i've been attracted to aviator shape. i don't know about you, but i don't believe craps about sunglasses for you according your face shape. i think as long as you like it how it looks on you, then go for it.
8. sunblock: last but not least, sunblock or sunscreen is a must. usually i would use my banana boat sunblock, but i've been reading a lot of japanese sunscreen, and people rave about it. and i have to try it. i've bought it alright, but i haven't tried it yet. i have the biore aqua water rich essence, the gel version and the new cool gel version. i can't wait to try them! what's your favorite sunscreen?
okay.. i think i've put every essential items for me to go to the beach.. so while the sun is out and shining bright, let's head to the beach and enjoy the moment of our life, shall we? and don't forget to check #BeachDayMusts hashtag on instagram to read other bloggers beach essentials. and i want to know what's your beach essentials? let me know in the comment below..
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