Edition #11: The Holiday Gift Guide 🎁
12 carefully curated items to fill their beach bags with comfort and joy!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – holiday gift guide season!
I’ve checked out every gift guide that has landed in my inbox and mailbox this month, and the beach-lover categories are pretty disappointing - except for this Salt Marsh Rose Candle from DS & Durga. This is worthy of a bookmark.
So, I’ve put together a list of my favorite things (like Oprah, but without the hype). These are the items in my beach bag that bring me comfort and joy, as well as the bag itself. Consider this the list to forward to everyone who might be shopping for you this year!
If you have your own recommendations, please leave them in the comments.
An Upgraded Lip Balm
Rouge Hermes Refillable Lip Care Balm ($75) - This is something no one buys for themselves. The clear one is the best.
Pat McGrath Lip Fetish Sheer Colour Balm ($39) - Just as nice as the Hermes, but without the chic orange bag.
Glossier Balm Dotcom’s “beachy and untinted” Coconut ($14) - I wore this lip balm all summer and loved it. Make it a set!
The Glow-Up
Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist ($22-$49) - This was the product I didn’t know I needed until a friend sprayed some on my face last summer. Now, it’s my go-to for a perfect dewy glow. I recommend The Holiday Value Set.
Ice-Cold Beverage Bliss
Corkcicle Gray Malin Canteen ($31.96) - The Corkcicle Canteen keeps a full bottle of wine (or water) ice-cold for 25 hours. Personalize it!
Sun Protection
Bluestone Sunshields - Shorty Lux ($60) - A few years ago, a dermatologist recommended these to me. Although the Full Lux is not my preference because it attracts too much attention (to my liking anyway), I highly recommend the Shorty Lux. Additionally, there is a visor option that’s almost half the price of the Alo Yoga Visor.
Beach-Ready Tech Accessories
XouXou Silicone iPhone Necklace and Airpods Case ($39-$78) - My Bandolier Crossbody iPhone Case has been one of my most favored purchases to date. I use it every day, and I highly recommend it as a gift. Lately, I have been eyeing the XouXou Silicone iPhone Necklaces and Airpods cases (I’m partial to the Baby Blue and Gold combo) for use specifically when I travel to the beach.
Ultimate Comfort
Crocs Classic Clogs ($50) - I didn’t have much of an opinion on Crocs until my mother received a pair of them as a gift last Christmas. They were too big for her feet. Perfectly sized for mine, and I haven’t taken them off since. If I didn’t already own a few pairs of APL Lusso Slides, I would be packing these on my next beach vacation.
A Covetable Beach Towel or Blanket
Cabo Mexican Blanket ($37) - Ever since I saw that photo of Selena Gomez, I’ve been wanting this blanket in Rustic Green (ahem!).
Baina Roman Pool Towel ($110) - For aesthetic beach-goers - it’s generated a lot of knock-offs, because let’s face it, everyone wants one! Make it a set, or pair it with other items from the “For Days by the Ocean” collection to make a practical yet luxurious gift.
A Good Beach Read
Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite ($139) - I’m still not quite ready to switch to an e-reader, but the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is certainly tempting me. Pair it with a Kindle Unlimited Subscription and a book sleeve ($21) for a thoughtful gift.
A Non-basic Beach Bag
Little Liffner Stripe Tote White ($295) - I like a beach bag that I can use throughout my whole vacation - beach days, sightseeing, city explorations, and back to the beach again. This bag fits the bill. It goes with everything in my beach wardrobe, and it’s super chic!
If you are feeling generous, sharing this newsletter with someone who would appreciate it would be the best gift that I could receive. Wishing you all a very happy holiday shopping season!