South Beach Beauty and Fashion List

I am headed to South Beach for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim tomorrow.  I thought I would let you guys see what I am packing.  These are all of my summer beach beauty essentials.

Notably, I want you all to realize that these are all products I spend my own money on.  One of my favorite discoveries this season was Hydroxotone's BB Cream.  It has 40 SPF sunscreen and feels cool on my skin when I first put it on.  The medium shade works well on my face.

I can't live without my tiny M.A.C. small angle brush lately.  I found that liquid eyeliner and I don't mix, but the thin, angled brush is perfect for applying the cat's eye look.

Aveeno's night cream has been one of the best night creams I have tried in ages.  It is also more reasonably priced than many others I have encountered.

I love my M.A.C. Lip Glass... I do.  It's what I use when I have to give up my signature dark lipsticks for summer.  I love their vanilla scent and shimmery shades of translucent color.

For the beach itself, a curvy like me can't go without my Miraclesuit Pandora suit .  I bought this style because it has somewhat of an eveningwear look to the bodice.  I can easily pair a flowing skirt to the bottom for a full outfit off the sand.

Last but not least are my pretty prints from AllSaints. I bought this peony print long sleeveless top and live in it for days... It is super soft and light.  A lifesaver this summer!

Ok, the next time I report will be from the Raleigh hotel in Miami!  Xoxo!

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Beach Beauty Tools

Have you hit the beach yet?  I did a few weeks ago and definitely noticed a few things I should have attended to before strolling onto the sand.  Pale, stubbly and not properly moisturized, that first day in Amagansett was brutal!  The first thing I did when I came back indoors was perform some pruning with my Schick® Quattro for Women® TrimStyle®.  It is a dual ended tool that gets under my arms and legs on one end and has a waterproof bikini trimmer on the other. 

I am headed to Miami Fashion Week Swim in about 2 weeks and will be assaulted by the parade of perfectly tanned and toned, smooth bodies parading down the Raleigh Hotel runways.  The Schick® Quattro for Women® TrimStyle® is perfectly portable and lasts for quite a while on its little AAA battery.

My paleness?  Well, I burn far more quickly than I darken.  I opt for a slow bake with sunscreen that has some shimmer to it that distracts from the milky pallor of my skin.  Bright colors and patterns in my swimwear also help.

Don’t forget to hydrate!  Coconut water is my staple during the summer.  Also, I love my Hydro Coach water bottle which actually monitors whether or not I am taking in enough liquids. 

One of the best vacation gifts my Hubby ever gave me was a crushable sun hat that I can toss into any suitcase and bag.  Make sure it is cute and coordinates well with your outfits!

Don’t forget a cooling aloe lotion or gel for the end of your beach day.  I am always more sun-weary than I expected to be.   You need something to soothe (your exterior at least).  If you are in a tropical climate, you might be lucky enough to pick aloe right off the grounds.  Just an FYI though, the clear jelly like aloe from the plant quickly turns a crusty, dark red brown when it dries.  This is something I learned the hard way when I thought my resort bathroom had suddenly turned into a crime scene…

Did I miss anything?  What is YOUR must-have beach tool?

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Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Schick® Quattro for Women® TrimStyle® via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Schick® Quattro for Women® TrimStyle®.

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