Sunscreen with Tanning Lotion

From camera phones to yogilates classes, we’re a fan of all that combines and conquers, so naturally we jumped at the newest beauty must-have that gives you the sun-kissed look minus the painful sunburn. These clever sunscreens pair SPF with subtle skin-darkening agents so you can safely tan while you tan. That’s what we call multi-tasking!

Oversized Beach Bags

If you can’t imagine a day at the beach without your magazines-IPOD-sunscreen-towel-sunglasses-combo (and few of us can), then frankly, your everyday hobo bag isn’t going to cut it. Luckily all of our favorite designers from Kate Spade to Pucci are making it possible to tote your life in style this summer with oversized beach bags in bright colorful prints.

One-Piece Swimsuits

Channel your inner pin-up girl because this summer, the one-piece is back, but don’t expect to find any kiddy skirt bottoms and sporty racer backs here. When it comes to the new one-piece, think plunging necklines, geometric cutouts, and exotic patterns. With all their grown-up attitude, these sexy swimsuits are anything but shy.

Charm Pendants

Like camo for the beach, there’s nothing prettier than matching the sparkling ocean with sparkling accessories from Alex Woo. As Ellen Tien of the New York Times Sunday Styles declared, the essential seaside accessory is, “beach necklaces, delicate pendant necklaces that are the season's hottest accessory for the bikini-wearing set. Worn on sand or in surf, the minibaubles usually have meaningful charms (inspirational engravings or lucky symbols) and are often studded with pavé diamonds."

Good Company

You may have your floppy hat secure on your head, a bottle of Evian in hand, and your toes painted the perfect seashell pink, but nothing accentuates that day-at-the-beach look better than good company. Whether you’re people watching from the safety of your oversized Dior sunglasses, sharing magazines, or splitting a pitcher of strawberry daiquiris, the beach experience is never complete without great friends to share it with.