What's in your Beach Bag?

Anybody have an upcoming beach trip planned? 

Hubby and I are headed to the East Coast for his birthday in June and I can't wait to feel the sand between my toes! It is important to pack a well stocked beach bag! 

Here are some of the items I like to keep handy!

Towel: Gotta have a big fluffy towel to lay on and dry off with if I venture in the water. 

Sunscreen: I am super fair and will burn to a crisp if I don't reapply constantly. 

Sun Hat: The wider the brim the more it keeps the sun off of my face! 

Water Bottle: The sun can dehydrate you even if you're just lounging... be sure to bring enough H20!

Snacks: I try to eat a little something every few hours, so I always have a granola bar handy. 

Sunglasses: Shield your eyes from the UV rays and keep crows feet at bay. 

Flip Flops: Shield your feet from the hot sand when you have to run back to the car to get more snacks!

Chap Stick: The sun always dries my lips out. 

Cover Up: A cute cover up can take you from the beach to that cute little seaside bar and grill in no time!

Magazine: I love to read at the beach, especially the glossies! Perfect time to catch up on fashion and beauty tips!

Playing Cards: Sometimes the best time to play 'Go Fish' is at sea!

Bag: A mesh bag like the one above makes it easy to fold up in your suitcase and can easily be wiped out with a damp cloth. 

What do you pack when you head out for some sun? Did I forget any essentials?

XOXO
Meg 

Day to Night Outfit Ideas

Sometimes I have to go straight to dinner with friends or to an event from the office. And while I love to wear a suit to work, I don't really want to wear one to a friend's surprise party (last week... guilty... everyone else was dressed up in cute clothes... and I'm in a suit! Boo) I decided to create some outfits for me (and you) to get thinking about ways to transition key work wear pieces to evening pieces. 

The stripe skirt is perfectly prim and proper for work with a lace peter pan collar and pale pink accessories, and the same skirt is transformed for dinner with the girls with some edgy leather and gold studded accessories.

Day to Night... Stripes by megs2687 featuring a lip treatment

The Oxford shirt (or any button down for that matter) is a staple in most of our closets. Paired with black pants and green accessories for work, this outfit selection is totally put together. Pair the same shirt and gold ballet flats with a flirty yellow lace mini and pearl accessories and you have an adorable date night outfit!

Day to Night... The Oxford Shirt by megs2687 featuring monogrammed shirts

I hope y'all feel inspired to throw a few extras in your work tote to turn your daytime outfit into the perfect night time outfit! 

XOXO

Meg

PS: Headed to Santa Barbara tomorrow! :)