Top Summer Essentials and Must-Haves

Today I'm gonna share my top summer essentials and must-haves with you guys.

In no particular order, these are what I consider a must during the summer months:

Sunglasses: Nothing like those sunshades during the summer months. You don't want your eyes to start burning due to the excess heat/temperature nor do you want to develop age lines, so it's always good to grab your sunglasses before you head out. Always remember, the larger the sunglasses, the more area around your eyes they will protect and that is always good. Don't be afraid to try large frames, they are in fact, quite chic.

Sunscreen: When you think of summer, the first thing that you get on your mind is sunscreen. I think by now we all know the importance of wearing sunscreen with at least SPF 30 in order to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays. Just look for a sunscreen that is non-greasy, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic so you enjoy reapplying it.

Lip Balm with SPF: You need to protect your lips too and a lip balm with SPF is good to have. Even if it is low SPF it is still good.

Bright Nail Color: Nothing like a bright nail color for your nails during summers. I like the Sally Hansen Xtreme Nail Color in Pacific Blue.

Flip-flops: I wait for summers so I can bring out my colorful flip-flops.

Shorts: Some nice, breathable, and loose cotton shorts during summers are a must.

Floppy Hat: Oh yes, this is a must to protect your head from all that heat.

So those are my picks. What about you guys, what are your summer essentials? let me know in the comments below, or leave a link to your blog post if you have it, I'd love to check it out.

Hope you're all having a great and safe summer.

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