Photo courtesy of Ming Nomchong
A Foolproof Packing List for Summer
In partnership with our friends at AG Hair
It’s tempting to go completely minimalist when you’re packing for a summer getaway. But whether it’s a long-planned trip to Thailand or a spontaneous weekend on the North Fork, bringing a few well-chosen indulgences (we’re thinking a luxurious hair oil, a perfect self-tanner, reef-safe SPF, that sort of thing) can make the whole trip a lot more relaxing. While not exactly maximalist, a few extras should leave you looking and feeling better, both while you’re on vacation and after you’ve returned. A double-conditioning strategy should get your hair in its best shape ever, and a cool new (clean) sunscreen is as practical yet mood-lifting as the perfect-fit swimsuit. The below should just get you started; depending on where you’re going and what you’re doing, you might want to pack even more…
1
Best-Hair-Ever Conditioners
Made with super nourishing ingredients, this leave-in conditioning spray and superfood hair oil restore shine and smoothness, no matter what shape your hair’s in. And both smell so good.
2
Reef-Safe Sun Protection for Face and Body
These amazing sunscreens smooth into skin, leaving you moisturized and protected from UVA and UVB rays, so you can surf, swim, lounge—whatever.
3
Barely There Lip and Cheek Flush
Dabbing this gorgeous pink balm onto your lips and cheeks instantly brightens your face—it’s the ultimate no-makeup makeup trick.
5
A Balm-to-Oil That’s Fantastic for Any Bag
This brilliant balm melts into a silky oil when pressed onto the skin. Gleamy skin that smells faintly tropical—we can’t think of anything more fantastic.
4
The Easiest Self-Tan
Look like you’ve already spent days at the beach before you even get to the beach with this clear foam self-tanner. It transforms into a mousse that blends in beautifully, leaves the most beautiful color, and transfers nothing onto your clothes or sheets. It’s infused with botanicals to hydrate, and the super soft mitt makes the whole process even quicker and easier.
5
A Balm-to-Oil That’s Fantastic for Any Bag
This brilliant balm melts into a silky oil when pressed onto the skin. Gleamy skin that smells faintly tropical—we can’t think of anything more fantastic.
6
A Sexy Warm-Weather Fragrance
This is the ultimate summery perfume. Lemon, pink and black pepper, and ylang-ylang combine into a scent that’s both sunny and dark. And the gorgeous glass tube is perfect for carrying around in
your bag.
7
Red-Hot Wrap Swimsuit
This wrap maillot flatters practically every body type—and the red is so chic. It’s gorgeous on the beach and works as a sexy top with a wide, flowy skirt or shorts.
8
Chicest Linen Dress
Laid-back and relaxed, this soft white dress instantly pulls together any look. Wear it from the beach to dinner, with sandals and jewelry or sneakers and nothing else—it’s stunning either way.
9
Stripy Tote
This delicately striped, handmade straw bucket bag makes us feel like we’re in Capri, even when we’re just running errands on a Saturday. It fits everything and instantly elevates whatever you wear it with.
10
Sexy Flat Sandals
Flats are rarely this sexy, but the crisscrossed lace-up straps on these make them as pretty—and versatile—as a pair of heels. You’ll wear them with everything—dresses, shorts, jeans—and, best of all, they couldn’t be more comfortable.
11
Pale-Pink Sunglasses
We designed these pale-pink, coolly matte sunglasses in collaboration with Electric. They take just about any outfit up several notches.
