Summer Essentials

Irene Gianos, Founding Editor of The OP Life — Irene Gianos is the founding editor of The OP Life, the Oklahoma City based blog centered around living a lifestyle On Purpose. You can read more at TheOPLife.com.

This sunscreen line is not your typical oily greasy creams. From The MakeUp Bar, these will keep you cool and protected and not make a mess of everything else around you.
Coola Sunscreen ($32-36)

 

We want to be as safe as we can from the sun all while looking fabulous. R.Meyers has hats with SPF 50. Who would have thought?!
Eric Javits Hat with SPF ($275)

 

How about a smartly priced beach bag and sunglasses from Bow & Arrow Boutique? After all, we’ll be covered in sand, creams, and these look fabulous at an amazing price.
Sunglasses ($12) & Beachbag ($54)

 

Chlorine, saltwater and the sun. Three elements our hair isn’t used to year round. This line available at The MakeUp Bar is designed just for that, and will give you that beachy look you’re after as well.
Bumble and Bumble Hair Care ($26-29)

 

R. Meyers has elegant, figure flattering swimsuits in different styles and colors, with coordinating cover ups that will look beautiful on the beach or at the club. Carmen Marc Valvo Swimsuit ($113) & Coverup ($58)

 

Don’t we want all of our little things organized in a lovely way as well? Open that big bag and put in your hair ties and other small items in this fun water resistant makeup bag from CK and Company. Tory Burch MakeUp Bag ($76)

 

While traveling, picking up some treasured unique finds is always the best souvenir. Read Flea Market Fabulous from Red Chateau to help give you ideas, and when you’re done, it will look fabulous on your coffee table.
Flea Market Fabulous ($25.95)

Our flip flops need to be as cute as our clothes. Wear with a sundress, or even with your jeans and a t-shirt. CK and Company carries a whole array of Tory Burch flip flops.
Tory Burch flip flops ($50)