Affordable Special Event Makeup

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My favorite game as a child was playing dress up with my mom's high heels, fancy jewelry, and makeup. I'd smear on blue eyeshadow, fuschia blush, and red lips, and stumble around in shoes that were 3x too big for me. I probably looked like a clown, but I felt so glamorous- so adult! Now that I am an adult, I still love having an excuse to get dressed up- parties, performances, a fancy dinner, you name it! I never turn down any chance to wear a fancy dress, high heels, and fake eyelashes. I may not look glamorous on an everyday basis, but nothing beats playing dress up for special events! Now as much as I like special events, I am not a fan of spending extra money on "special event makeup".  I like to use my drugstore holy grail products to create a million dollar look for a very small price tag :) 

Get $30 of high-end beauty products for only $5!

SaveMore has an AMAZING deal going on today. They're selling $30 vouchers to Beauty of a Site for only $15! PLUS, if it's your first SaveMore purchase, you'll get an additional $10 off, making it only $5!

I looked through Beauty of a Site, and they have some of my favorite brands including Essie, OPI, China Glaze, Rene Furterer, etc! 

If you're interested on checking out this deal, you can find out more details here

Amazing Cyber Monday Deals!

I'm a huge discount shopper, so I've gone ahead and made a list of the best Cyber Monday deals I've found so far! I've listed the sales along with relevant discount codes. I've found great success through Ebates (my husband and I have already received almost 10% cash back), so I've also included the Ebates percentage the store is offering when applicable. To get the cash back (up to 20%!!), simply register for a free Ebates account and search for the store you're hoping to shop at on the Ebates store. Simply click the link and Ebates will direct you to the store and you'll received your cash back at the end of the quarter through check or PayPal! 

Please let me know if you find any other great deals, and I'll be sure to update the list with your suggestions!

Beauty Products

Sephora: While Sephora doesn't have specific items for sale, you can use the code MYSTERY to get a gift bag full of their most popular samples! PLUS, if you go to Sephora through Ebates, you can get 10% of your purchase price back in cash!

Ulta: Ulta has tons of sale items listed, plus you'll get a 14 piece bag of samples with any $35 purchase...PLUS, if you shop through Ebates, you can get 10% of your total purchase back in cash!

Julep: Julep has a gift set worth over $50 on sale for $25, and they're offering free worldwide shipping on all purchases! You can also get your first Julep Maven box for $5 (normally $19.99) with the code NOVEMBER5 . For more detailed pics/reviews of my Julep Maven experience, click here.

Bath and Body Works: In addition to their Buy 3, Get 3 Free Deal on Signature Body products and 2 for $20 Slatkin and Co candles, you can get 25% off your order with the code CYBERMONDAY25OFF . Go through Ebates, and you'll get an extra 9% cash back on your purchase!

The Body Shop- All items are 3 for $30 plus free shipping on any order! Also, you'll get 12% cash back through Ebates

Clinique: free Color Surge Eyeshadow Trio, mini High Impact Mascara and free shipping with any $25 purchase! Get an extra 12% cash back with Ebates

Origins: $10 off $25 purchase and free shipping with the code TENOFF + 12% cash back with Ebates

Giorgio Armani Beauty:  Use the code GAHOLIDAY1 to get  20% off any $75 order plus free 2nd day shipping or use the code GAHOLIDAY4 to get 20% off any $125 order, plus 6 free samples ($42 value), plus free 2nd day shipping! If you shop through Ebates, you'll also get 5% cash back!

Birchbox: Birchbox is offering bonus Birchbox points with all of their purchases- no code required!

Stila Cosmetics: Stila has their Warehouse Sale going on, where you can get products up to 80% off. If you shop through Ebates, you'll get 12% cash back!

Tarte Cosmetics: $10 off $50, $20 off $75 or $30 off $100 plus a free full-size gift with the code CYBER. Shop through Ebates to get 8% cash back

Smashbox Cosmetics: 20% off any order with the code SBXFF11 plus get 12% cash back from Ebates!

ELF:You can get 50% off orders of $25+ with the code 50WIDE! Plus get 10% cash back when you shop through Ebates!

Philosophy: Free gift bag ($100 value) with any $85 purchase with the code HOLIDAYJOY + 10% cash back with Ebates

Beauty.com: Beauty.com has a ton of great gifts with purchase, including a free gift bag filled with products valued at $165 with any $100 purchase! You'll also get 12% cash back when you shop through Ebates!

Beautybar.com: Beautybar has great upscale beauty brands! Get a free Philosophy gift set with any purchase! Plus, you can get 16% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Folica: Get great hair and beauty products at Folica tomorrow, and you'll get $25 off any purchase of $75+ and free shipping with the code NOVEMBER25. Plus, when you shop through Ebates, you'll get 10% cash back!

Sally's Beauty Supply: Tons of sales + Save 25% on orders of $50 + free shipping with the code 555924 + 7% back through Ebates

Clothing and Accessories

Jewelmint: Jewelmint is one of my go-to shops for unique jewelry pieces. For pictures/reviews of some of my favorite Jewelmint pieces, go here or here.  Each piece is normally $29.99 (and they're totally worth it!), but today only use the code CYBER999 to get any piece for only $9.99!

Victoria's Secret: Victoria's Secret has a TON of offers, so I listed them all below. Be sure to go through Ebates, and you'll earn 4% cash back on your order!

-Get free shipping on orders over $25with the code 25FREESHIP 

- Get $15 off $100, $30 off $150, $75 off $250 or $150 off $500 with the code FALL11 

- Free slippers with any pajamas purchase, no code required

- 20% off a single clothing item with code CLOTHING20

- Buy one get one half off bras with the code DOUBLEUP

JCrew: Get 25% off plus free shipping with the code SURPRISE. Plus get 10% cash back when you shop  at JCrew through Ebates!

Madewell: Extra 30% of sale items and free shipping with the code ENJOY plus 8% cash back through Ebates

American Eagle Outfitters: Extra 25% off of all items + free shipping with the code 49827101 plus 5% cash back through Ebates!

Aerie: 25 % off your purchase + free shipping with the code 49827101 plus 5% cash back with Ebates

Express: Express is having an online sale for 30% off plus free shipping- no code required! Go through Ebates to earn an extra 5% cash back!

JCPenney: Free shipping on orders of $25+ with the code SHIP25 plus 6% cash back through Ebates

Lord & Taylor: Extra 25% off your purchase with the code CYBER and free shipping on $99+ orders + 8 % cash back with Ebates

Saks Fifth Avenue: Up to 40% plus great gifts with purchase on beauty brands +10% cash back through Ebates

Land's End: 30% off your order + free shipping- no coupon required! Plus get 6% cash back through Ebates!

Last Call Neiman Marcus: Extra 30% off of your purchase + free shipping on $75+ orders with the code 75NOVLC and 5% cash back with Ebates!

Neiman Marcus: Get a $50 gift card with your $200 purchase with the code GC4YOU

Forever 21: Up to 80% off + free shipping with the code CYBERMO


Shoes.com: 20% off your purchase with the code CYBER + 8% cash back through Ebates

Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy: 30% off your order with the code HUGECYBER, plus 7% cash back from Ebates!


PacSun: 30% off of all orders of $50+ and 10% cash back with Ebates

Macy's: Extra 25-40% off of clearance prices + free shipping on $75+ orders with the code CYBER + 10% cash back from Ebates!

Piperlime: 20% off your order + free shipping with the code HUGECYBER, and you'll get 2% back if you shop through Ebates

The Limited: 50% off original prices of products + free shipping with the code CYBER  + 5% cash back through Ebates

Kohl's: Extra 20% off of everything + free shipping with the code CYBER20 and get 6% back through Ebates

New York & Company: 50% off sitewide except clearance + free shipping with the code 2129 + 5% cash back through Ebates

Ann Taylor: 50% off sitewide + free shipping with the code MONDAY. Get 2.5% cash back through Ebates

Ann Taylor LOFT: 50% off sitewide + free shipping with the code SHOP50 + 6% cash back with Ebates

White House Black Market: 30% off your purchase + free shipping with the code 10823 + 4% cash back from Ebates

DSW:  Get $15 off $75, $30 off $149, or $50 off $199 with the code CYBER or free shipping on orders of $35+ with the code SHIPR. Get 4% back through Ebates

Juicy Couture: 30% off sitewide- no code required! Plus get 6% cash back through Ebates!

Kate Spade: Up to 75% off sitewide- no code required! Plus 7% cash back from Ebates

Nine West: 60% off on all party shoes- no code required. Plus 7% cash back from Ebates!

Steve Madden: 30% off your order with the code STUFFING plus 8% cash back with Ebates 

Bloomingdales: Take $50 off $250 purchase + free shipping on any order with the code FREESHIP11 plus 6% cash back through Ebates

Vera Bradley: Vera has their Large Duffel on sale for $49.99 (normally $84), their Hipster bag on sale for $29.99 (usually $58), and their bookbag on sale for $39.99 (normally $92), plus you'll get 6% cash back when you shop through Ebates!

Tommy Hilfiger: 40% off sitewide + free shipping with the code EBATESCM40 + 7% cash back through Ebates

Tory Burch: Free tote bag with $150 purchase + 20% off $250/25% of $500/30% off $750 with the code GETGIFTS plush 7% cash back through Ebates

Gift Ideas

Minted:  If you follow this link to sign up for a free Minted account,  you'll get $25 off your order of at least $30! PLUS, today only you can get free backers and free shipping on flat holiday cards using the code CYBER2011 or get free shipping on all holiday orders with the code CYBERSHIP11 . After you sign up for Minted from this link and get your free $25 credit, you can go through to Ebates to Minted and get 5% cash back!


Snapfish: Photo albums, printed pictures, and photo books make fabulous Christmas presents! Today you can get up to 500 4x6 photo prints from Snapfish for 1 cent each using the code PENNYNOV. You can also use the code CYBER50 to get 50% sitewide! Use the code FSNOV25 for free shipping on orders of $25+! Also, be sure to go through Ebates, you'll get 20% cash back on your order!

Tiny Prints: If you still haven't ordered your Christmas cards, now is the perfect time! Use the code CYBER20 to get 15% off $75 order or 20% off $149+ and free shipping

Crate and Barrel: 15% off plus free shipping with the code SAVE15 + 6% cash back through Ebates

Wet-n-Wild Color Icon Palettes Review and Swatches

I recently had the opportunity to test out some of Wet n Wild's Color Icon Palettes, and I am so happy that I have discovered these. If you haven't tried Wet n Wild products for the past few years, PLEASE give them another try. Wet n Wild has some really amazing products for the price, and I am very impressed with the quality of their eyeshadows!

Overall, I've found Wet n Wild eyeshadows to be highly pigmented and easy to apply. They are VERY soft, which is great for application, but be careful with the palettes. I accidentally dropped a few on the ground, and they shattered. Thankfully the shadows are soft that I was able to press them back together easily, though.

On Cloud Nine Trio

Shimmery silvery blue, matte medium brown, and medium blue shimmer

 

I love this palette. I think it's a really beautiful blue smokey eye look. 

Knock on Wood Trio

Dusty rose shimmer, medium brown shimmer, burgandy shimmer

 

This palette would be an amazing fall eye look. The colors are great because depending on how heavy you apply the shadows, this look could be very natural or highly dramatic.

Sweet as Candy Trio

Light pinkish-nude shimmer, matte dark brown with glitter, light taupe shimmer

  

Beautiful neutral eye! Add more of the crease color to increase the drama. The eyelid color, a metallic taupe, 

is so, so gorgeous.

Cool as a Cucumber Trio

Light yellowish seafoam green, dark purple, dark mossy green shimmer

 

I think all of the colors in this palette are really interesting. I'd definitely wear the pale green with the mossy green, but I'm not sure how the purple ties in to the look. 

Silent Treatment Trio

Champagne shimmer, medium brown shimmer, light pinkish-taupe shimmer

 

This is my favorite palette by far. The brown crease color is a dupe for Urban Decay's Smog, one of my all-time favorites, and the eyelid and brow bone colors are so beautiful. This is a great palette for everyday school or office looks.

Spoiled Brat Trio

Silver shimmer, matte black with glitter, hot pink

 

Spoiled Brat is such a fun palette. The silver is so pigmented and metallic- I'm in love. The crease color- a matte black with glitter- is a dupe for Urban Decay's Oil Slick. I think this is a really fun night look for parties!

I Got Good Jeans Trio

Light silvery blue shimmer, dark blue shimmer, metallic yellow gold

 

Such a lovely palette. All of these colors are so pigmented and creamy, and I think that I'll be sporting this look quite a bit this fall and winter.

I Dream of Greenie Trio

Palest green, bright green, neon green

 

I really love the middle green color- it's so vibrant and a really fun accent color. The pale green and neon lime green are very unique, but unfortunately they don't work with my skin tone.

Overall, I have become a huge fan of the Wet n Wild palettes. Their eyeshadows are highly pigmented and smooth, and the colors are gorgeous at an extremely reasonable price. I wish that the packaging was a bit sturdier to protect the super-soft shadows, but for only a few dollars a palette, I can't complain. I'm currently searching for the Gilded Age palettes, so let me know where you've spotted them!

Have you tried the Wet n Wild palettes? If so, what was your experience with them?

FTC Disclaimer: I received products for review; however, all of my opinions are 100% honest and unbiased.

My June Birchbox

My June Birchbox has been my favorite so far! Each month I've loved the products that I've received, but I got all of the items I wanted this month!

Seeing this beauty in my mailbox is the highlight of my month.

I got everything I wanted!

  

The main event- a FULL SIZE Laura Gellar Baked Blush N' Brighten that retails for $30 in Apricot Berry

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil Free Lotion

Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe in Dark

Herban Essentials Orange Towelettes

Kate Spade Twirl Perfume

I am so happy with this month's Birchbox. For $10, I received probably around $45.00 worth of products from upscale brands that I love. I'm so excited to try these products out and let you all know what I think!

Another great thing about Birchbox is that each month, you have the opportunity to review each product that you receive on their website. Each review is worth 10 points, and 100 points earns a $10.00 gift certificate to Birchbox. The points add up quickly though because you receive 4-6 products each month. I can't wait to redeem my gift certificate soon.

Do you subscribe to Birchbox? How did you like your box this month?

L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Review + Giveaway! {closed}

L'Oreal's Infallible Le Rouge 10 hour lipsticks are supposed to provide 10 hours of bold colors without the dryness normally associated with long-wear lipsticks due to a formula containing moisturizing Vitamin E and Ceramide 5. 

I personally think that the packaging is gorgeous. 

Perpetual Peach, Lingering Mocha, Refined Ruby, Enduring Berry, Forever Fuchsia

The lipsticks have L'Oreal carved into them- how cute! The five colors that I tried were all highly pigmented and went on smoothly. L'Oreal's Infallible Le Rouge lipsticks have a slight sheen, and they are all extremely long-lasting. I wore each of these shades all day, and the colors are so bright and fun. I have an obsession with constantly applying lip balm, lip gloss, and/or lipstick throughout the day, and I noticed that each time I went to reapply the lipstick, I didn't really need to. The color was still going strong hours later, and my lips weren't extremely dried out like with other long-wear lipsticks I've tried.

Perpetual Peach, Lingering Mocha, Refined Ruby, Enduring Berry, Forever Fuchsia

Aren't these colors gorgeous? Be sure to look at L'Oreal's website to see all of the 30 Infallible Le Rouge colors. There are some gorgeous nudes and pinks that I'm dying to try. 

These lipsticks are seriously long-lasting. My arm was stained from the swatches even after removing the lipstick with eye makeup remover and hand soap. The lighter shades obviously don't stain as much as the brighter/darker shades. I personally like the effect of stained lips after removing the brighter shades. I've found that applying lip balm before the lipstick does help prevent the staining, but it also decreasing the lipstick's staying power. I personally love the effect of pink stained lips after removing bright lipstick, but to each his own :) Overall, I really liked L'Oreal's Infallible Le Rouge 10 Hour Lipsticks, and I know you will too! 

L'Oreal has kindly offered to give away five shades of Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick to a lucky reader of Ashley Brooke!

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Make sure you're following Ashley Brooke on GFC and let me know what your favorite L'Oreal product is! Please leave an email address that I can reach you at if you win.

Extra Entries:

+ 1 Entry: Stop by L'Oreal's Infallible Le Rouge website & let me know which colors you like!

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Please leave a separate comment for each entry. 

This giveaway will end on Thursday, June 17th at 11:59pm

Wedding Wednesday: Skindinavia

I've been having a mini-heart attack every time that I think about my makeup for my upcoming wedding. I have naturally oily skin, and I'm getting married at the beach  in Florida in the middle of July aka the ideal conditions for having your makeup melt off of your face. Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, and let's be honest, I'm paying a lot for wedding photography, and I want to look good in my pictures as well! After weeks of trying different products, I am so excited to say that I've found the product that is going to save my wedding AND Carribean honeymoon makeup :) 

Skindinavia's Bridal Makeup Finish is my miracle product. It's an extremely light mist that you wear over your makeup to set the finish and prevent your makeup from fading. It's hypoallergenic, paraben free, and it's tear and moisture resistant! In addition, it helps keep your makeup on throughout heat and humidity, and it keeps your makeup matte for photography!

The bottle says to spray 2-4 times just before applying mascara, but I've been spraying the product two times before I put my makeup on and two times after I put my makeup on. The mist is extremely light and refreshing, and I haven't experienced any breakouts while using this product. 

Skindinavia makes a lot of other finishing sprays for every skin type, but I've fallen in love with the Bridal spray for every day use! It's perfect for my oily skin, and I'm so impressed with how well it keeps my makeup from melting off. Throughout beach trips to Laguna Beach in 95 degree weather, workouts, and last-minute wedding errand marathons, my makeup stays in place all day. Skindinavia also makes the Urban Decay sprays, which are also great, but their Bridal formulation is not available from Urban Decay. 

I'd definitely recommend checking out Skindinavia's website to see all of the different finishing sprays in their line, so that you can find a spray custom-tailored to your skin's needs. I think Skindinavia's sprays are a must for all brides-to-be, and I think they'd be great presents for mothers and bridesmaids as well!

Skindinavia is also having an amazing sale until June 15th. 

You can receive 20% off products and free shipping on orders over $40 with the code SAVE20. 

What are your wedding day makeup essentials?

FTC Disclaimer: This product was sent for review. I am not affiliated with Skindinavia, and my review expresses my honest and genuine opinion.

May Favorites + Giveaway Reminder

1: Garnier Fructis Anti-Humidity Hairspray

No matter how many brands I try, I keep going back to this hairspray. It's super cheap, and it does an amazing job at controlling fly-aways and frizz without weighing your hair down or making it hard/sticky. I don't think this hairspray completely blocks the effects of humidity, but it definitely helps a lot! Love it.

2. Orly Nail Polish in Fancy Fuchsia

I'm pretty sure this polish is going to be my go-to summer shade. Fancy Fuchsia is the most amazing, creamy blue-toned hot pink. The picture above absolutely does not do the color any justice, so I'll have to do a swatch for you guys soon! It's kind of the perfect balance between a normal pastel pink and in-your-face neon hot pink. Barbie would definitely wear this polish 24/7, and so do I. 

3. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer

Oh my goodness. I know that I've put this primer in a previous favorites posts, but I've been loving this product lately. It is a water-based primer, which is perfect for hot summer days. It keeps your makeup from melting off your face in the hot summer sun without being oily at all. This primer is lightweight and feels more like a gel moisturizer than a regular primer. I'm in love.

4. ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzer Duo

I can't believe this product is only three dollars. Both products are gorgeous colors with great pigmentation. The packaging is surprisingly nice for such a cheap product, and it comes with a huge mirror! I just love how convenient this duo is, and they're the perfect summer colors. I've been wearing the pinky-peach blush almost every day. The bronzer is good too, but I still prefer my Tarte Park A5. ve Princess waterproof bronzer.

5. Zoya Nail Polish in Jules

I received this nail polish in my May Birchbox, and I'm been wearing it almost every day since! It's a really beautiful metallic dark champagne color, and it looks amazing with a summer tan. The application was so easy- two coats for opaque color, and the polish doesn't chip for at least four days. This polish is my first Zoya experience, and I will definitely be buying a lot more of their colors!

6. Pangea Organics Lip Balm in Egyptian Fennel with Grapefruit and Sweet Orange

I received this lip balm in my March Birchbox, and it's saved my lips for the last few months. My lips are always extremely chapped, and this balm has really helped to keep my lips moisturized. The scent is really unique- citrus-based with a slight licorice note. It sounds strange, but it smells really amazing.

7. Covergirl NatureLuxe Liquid Silk Foundation

I received this product from BzzAgent a few months ago, and I'm so glad I did. This medium-coverage foundation goes on so smoothly, and you literally feel like you're almost not wearing makeup. It's such a lightweight feel for providing a medium level of coverage. The only thing I'm not really crazy about is the packaging. I really prefer liquid foundations to have a pump, but I think that this foundation is great for hot summer months. It helps to cover blemishes and even out your skin tone without the heavy feeling of normal foundation. 

8. Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer

I've been a Hard Candy fan for years, so I was thrilled when they moved their product line to Walmart. This concealer is AMAZING. This full-coverage is an exact dupe of Kat Von D's Tattoo Concealer for a less than one third of the price. I'm addicted to this stuff. The concealer goes on perfectly, and it's ridiculously pigmented. I'm not sure how I lived without this product for so long!

Also, please don't forget to enter the 

Green Apple Paperie $20 gift certificate giveaway here! 

It ends Monday night!

Disclaimer: I received the Covergirl NatureLuxe foundation from BzzAgent for review; however, my review was not influenced by this association. As always, my opinions are 100% genuine and honest.

Beach Bunny Essentials

Inspired by the beautiful Shaina's "Perfectly Preppy Spring Break" look, I have been dreaming about the beach. When my school ends for the year, I intend to spend all of my spare time lounging at one of SoCal's many gorgeous beaches. 

Maybe I'll go bother my friend Clay in Laguna Beach :)

So, what's in MY beach bag?

I've included a list of products I think are essential to ensure a successful beach trip!

All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

This makeup setting spray is awesome for a day at the beach! While it's not technically waterproof, it will definitely help to keep your makeup on in the heat. This spray has helped my makeup stay on throughout four hour ballet performances under stage lights as well as normal days in the super hot and humid weather of my hometown in Florida. I'd recommend spraying one-three sprays BEFORE you put on foundation/tinted moisturizer and one-three sprays AFTER you finish your makeup. 

Sheer Touch Creme Lotion SPF 50

I don't get too fancy with sunblock. I like Hawaiian Tropic because I feel like you're supposed to smell like coconuts and wax at the beach, but that's just me. I recently started using this creamy lotion, and I'm in love. It's not greasy, and it absorbs easily. 

You Rebel Lite

Benefit's You Rebel Lite is my all-time favorite tinted moisturizer. The regular You Rebel is way too dark for my skin tone, so I prefer the Lite version. You Rebel Lite is great for the beach because it's lightweight, gives you a nice light coverage, and it has SPF 15! I actually usually layer this OVER my sunscreen if I plan on being outside in the sun all day.

Sublime Bronze Tinted Self Tanning Lotion

My skin is naturally SUPER fair, so I usually apply self tanner for several days before I hit the beach . I don't want to be the palest one there! This L'Oreal self-tanner is my favorite so far. It's not greasy,  not too smelly, and the color is a nice non-orange light tan. I'm actually planning on doing a thorough review with 3-day swatches of various self tanners very soon, so be on the lookout for that post! Let me know if there are any self-tanners you're curious about, and I will try my best to try them out :)

Volume Express The Falsies Waterproof Mascara

I NEVER leave house without mascara, even if I'm going to the beach. I've had good luck with the waterproof Falsies mascara. In my experience, it's resisted running or smudging even after being fully submerged in water. 

Melon Daiquiri Flavored Lip Shine

I know that you're SUPPOSED to wear SPF on your lips, but I usually just end up wearing something fruity like philosophy's Melon Daiquiri Lip Shine. Maybe my lips will be sun damaged, but at least I will smell delicious. We all have our priorities.

Vera Bradley Dockside Large Tote in Periwinkle

Every girl needs a good beach bag. I'm planning on buying Vera Bradley's Dockside Collection canvas large tote in Periwinkle for my summer vacation! I can't wait until it comes in. I have a ton of Vera Bradley bags, and I love that you can just throw them in the washing machine after a day at the beach! 

Jack Rogers Sandals in Platinum Metallic

You have to have a nice pair of sandals for any successful beach escapade, and Jack Rogers are probably my all-time favorite shoe for summer. They go with EVERYTHING (especially this color), and they last forever. I think I've had my three pairs (white, platinum metallic, and silver) for about five years, and they're still going strong :) I am tempted to buy some of the brighter colors for summer, though!

Tory Burch Sunglasses

Sunglasses are obviously an essential part of a beach trip. I'm really into Tory Burch's new line of sunglasses. Thank goodness I have some Amazon gift cards to use up :)

Turquoise Jewel Bandeau Top Bathing Suit

Add a to-die-for bathing suit that you feel comfortable in. I wish you could order a Victoria's Secret model body online as well...a girl can dream.

This picture was taken on a recent cruise to the Bahamas. I absolutely cannot wait until my vacation!

I wish you all a happy and safe Spring Break! Let me know what your beach essentials are in a comment :)