Beach Bag Essentials

By Elspeth Nielson | Posted in Prime Finds | 24 December 2011 6:00AM

It's that time of year when we can finally relax and spend some well earned time lounging at the beach. We've put together a few of our favourite essentials for those of you lucky ladies heading to the coast.

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Missoni Beach Towel $249 | Ollie & Lloyd

With this bright number you’ll never loose your spot on the beach again! And just quietly, there is no shame in coordinating it with your swimwear!

Where: Shop 64, Emporium, 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Contact: 3666 0155

Tassel Sandals $145 | Easton Pearson

These Easton Pearson tassled sandals (which come in an rainbow of colours!) make a luxe alternative to thongs. Just as easy to slip on and off…. But so much prettier!

Where: 60 James St, Fortitude Valley

Contact: 3358 6805

Atlantis Raffia Tote 169.95 | Molten Store

Leather is just not practical at the beach. Opt for a Raffia tote to get you from A to B when going surf side this January. With its bold orange interior, this one from Molten Store is top of our summer wish list.

Where: Molten Store Online http://www.moltenstore.com/

Contact: customercare@moltenstore.com

My Bob Fedora $250 | Samantha Ogilvie

We’re border line obsessed with the My Bob hats from Samantha Ogilvie, their frayed edges, bright colours and relaxed shape make them an easy summer staple.

Where: Shop 3, Emporium, 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Contact: 3852 4661

Printed Lace Bikini $250| Zimmermann

Summer blue, lacey trim and boy cut bottoms…. We don’t think this bikini from Zimmermann could get any cuter!

Where: Shop tgl33, Queens Plaza, Adelaide Street

Contact: 3221 7881

OGGI Insulated Tumbler $6.95 | New Farm Hardware

One of our favorite summer must haves is the OGGI tumbler. This handy cup and straw combo comes in an array of bright colours, it will keep your water cool and avoid those nasty plastic leaching toxins when you are out in the sun all day…. And lets be honest, it is just nicer than a water bottle.

Where: 892/896 Brunswick Street, New Farm

Contact: 3358 4466

Suncover 30+ Foundation $50 | Ella Baché

A perfect combination of foundation, suncreen, zinc and illuminator this product will take you from beach to bar…. Hurrah!

Where: Shop 38, Emporium, 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Contact: 3257 1333

Coconut 30+ Spray | Le Tan

There are three things we love about this product in The Urban List office; its smells delicious, sprays on and makes you glow & gleam like a beach goddess!

Where: Any good pharmacy.

Russh Magazine $9.95

For some light reading you can't possibly go past the January issue of Russh. Full of whimsical editorial, inspiration from classic style muses and stories that are just little bit unusual.

Where: Any good newsagent

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