6.29.2011

in my beach bag.

it's no surprise i am a fan of lands end canvas. i got my new bikini recently and i am in loveeee. last year's swim suit was from victoria's secret, it was a similar style but the canvas suit provides a LOT more support and the ruching is better (who knew?!) i also love the vibrant sapphire ice color, it's flattering on my light skin and screams summer :) i also love the XL shoreline tote, it fits all of my beach/pool essentials:: 
land's end canvas bandeau bikini top $20 (on sale!), bikini bottoms $17, shoreline straw tote $50, classic sunglasses $34


now that the sun is out in full force it's important to remember to protect your skin! two of my blogger besties {av} from long distance loving and danielle moss from breakfast at toast have teamed up to launch sun savvy, a site dedicated to creating awareness about the dangers of sun damage and how to protect yourself. i urge you to check out their site and sign the pledge-- your skin will thank you! 


what is in your beach bag?! lots of sunscreen and trashy magazines? would you add anything to my bag?

xo, 
jillian

60 comments:

christine {bijouandboheme} said...

Love that bikini- such a great colour!!

Stephanie said...

Great beach bag items!! I think I'd just add some fruit or pretzels to snack on!

Jenna Lee said...

i need to get myself a pair of those sunglasses! They are too cool for school!

made-to-travel.com said...

oh yes! important to protect your skin!

looooooving your tote and bikini...lands end?! who knew?!

Robin @ our semi organic life said...

I got a perfect bag for my perfect beach bag this summer! It's yellow and white striped. I love your choices!

Chicago Cuisine Critique said...

I'm loving all of your beach bag items. Especially that adorable tote!

Elle Sees said...

All of that and my iPod!

April of A. Liz Adventures said...

I love the shape and color of that bikini ... and what a steal! LEC has really been turning out some great products. I'll add to my beachbag: a book or Kindle, and my BlackBerry!

ashley @ a {little} dash of ash said...

I'm ready for the beach!!! I think you have everything covered in your beach bag :) Except I always need a bright colored lipstick... not sure why I think I can pull this off on the beach (but not in everyday world)! xxoo
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Drew {Coral Cafe} said...

You've made me want to go check out Lands End Canvas now!! Hope you have lots of fun in the sun! protected of course ;)

Karena said...

Love your beach bag and your suit is a favorite color!!

xoxo
Karena
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Ann said...

Reminds me of the beach trips in Charleston!!! Love that suit!!!!

Haley said...

love the bag! come visit pairsandpours!

Liz said...

LOVE that beach bag, so sturdy and pretty!

Sam {fitnessfoodandfaith.blogspot.com} said...

super cute suit!! sunscreen and water...that's all i need :)

i always bring books and music but just fall straight to sleep!

Kayla said...

Love the bikini!

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marissa at the boot said...

this would be such a cute blog crawl! my beach bag has the same things except i always have a sarong to wrap around my head or hips when i take a walk on the beach, a baggie to collect shells and some fresh fruit!
xoxo

Erika Lee Sears said...

Love what's in your beach bag. I think I would make sure I brought flip flops or some type of sandal. I love a good trash magazine while laying out.

sincerelyjill.com said...

I haven't been to the beach or the pool for ages.... but when I do go, I love me my ipod, a good read, sunglasses, and TONS of sunscreen. I'm so glad to hear that girls are starting to take care of their skin!

Stephanie said...

Wow, that's a great deal for a bikini! My bag usually has a good book, a bottle of war, sunscreen, hat, and some sort of cover-up. and snacks. Gotta have beach snacks!

Alexa said...

Love that blue bikini!
xo
Alexa

Mere said...

I totally might have to order a bikini top like that!!! I am so small chested that I like something tight and comfotable to wear, and I love the bandeau fit.
I would add snacks, goggles, and a book to your bag! (which is super cute too!) :)

natasha {schue love} said...

Definitely sunscreen and lots of trashy magazines! Too funny! Love your new suit!

Dancing Branflake said...

Snacks! I would totally add some Trader Joe's snacks but that's just because I love to eat on the beach- and everywhere else.

Mo Pie, Please said...

What a cute swimsuit! I bet you look great in it. I always take the same things you have in your bag! I just got done reading The Help a couple weeks ago, such a good read for the summer. I took it to the Montrose beach a few weeks ago and ever since there have been bits of sand coming out!

Holly@www.runtoeatworktoshop.blogspot.com said...

That bag is great!!! LOVE it!
I always have sunscreen in my beach bag and a sun umbrella. Gotta protect my pasty skin :)
I am also a fan of bringing a million gossip/fashion magazines. I like tossing in a bottle of skinnygirl margarita too :)

c.w.f.h.l. said...

thank you for the great post - i just bought the swim suit online!!

modanistajunkie.com said...

Ugh that bathing suit is exactly what I want!!! The beach bag is perfect!! Definitely a lot of sunscreen and magz in my beach bag, but also a book, my sunnies, and IPod. :)

p.s. already entered your fab giveaway! ;)

xoxo,
Mel

katie carlin said...

great picks jillian!!!!!!


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Holly said...

I wish I had a beach bag! Don't excatly live in a place that is known for nice weather :) We do have the ocean about an hour and a half away though :)

The Southland Life said...

Sunscreen, cold drink, and trash magazine = perfection! Love your new bathing suit!

Couture Carrie said...

Gorgeous post!
Love that bikini!

xoxox,
CC

ashley nicole catherine said...

what a great bikini find!! i must have the VS one you had last year. it's super cute, but yeah, not much support. will def check out lands end!

xo.ashley

Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...

Great post! Love the 2-piece and tote...I am all about sunscreen. I burn so easily!

Thanks for your nice comment on my guest post at Style Obsession :)

maritaBliss said...

Love, love, love the bikini top.
And your sun-hat, I really need to find myself one of those :)

Erica said...

such a cute tote and bathing suit :)

sherri lynn said...

that bikini is so perfect! If I had a good tan it would be even better :)

Marissa said...

That bathing suit is adorable! I so need one! xoxo Marissa

http://happiness-is-the-little-things.blogspot.com/

Julip Made said...

That bikini is the perfect summer color and ocean blue! And ummm hellow to Lands End Canvas... awesome... thanks for the intro!

SWEATshirtDRESSshirt said...

your new swimsuit is way too adorable! i've never heard of this brand, but if you say they're better than victoria's secret, they are automatically worth-while. :)

XO,
SSDS

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Anna Walker said...

Bah! I wish I had a beach bag! I would so need a towl, water bottle, sunscreen, flip flops, and that's about it, I totally go swimming in the ocean ALL DAY LONG.

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Punctuation Mark said...

mine is missing my sunglasses... super sad about that!!!

Tang said...

Great idea. I do really need to start wearing sunscreen more often!

Katie said...

Great post! Such a cute suit and the bag too!

Erin*Sparkle&Hay said...

no way!!! that bathing suit is only $37?!?! love it all!

Johanna said...

Cute, cute, cute beach bag!

Andrea Gillespie said...

I need a new suit soon!!

audrey marie said...

i just got a straw tote for this weekends boating plans :) love your suit!

Rach said...

I love that bathing suit! I'm behind the curve and haven't even gotten a new one this year. After years of not wearing sunscreen I am starting to see the effects of sun damage and now always carry sunscreen with me. I'll have to go check out the sun savvy site!

xo
Rach

Kristin said...

That bikini is so gorg! Cobalt is my happy color!

{av} | {long distance loving} said...

I'm LOVING this post--for so many reasons!
a) that cobalt blue bikini is divine!
b) love that tote too!
c) your sun savvy shoutout made my day :)

thank you so so much for helping us spread the word!
talk to you tomorrowwwww! yay! xoxo {av}

danielle {breakfast at toast} said...

LOVE this post. And thank you for posting about Sun Savvy! Can't wait to see you TOMORROW. Well...technically today. :)

xoxo

Sandy a la Mode said...

that bikini is soo great! i love the color and style!!

The Blushing Fox said...

i so love bandeau bikinis it looks so dainty.

Debby said...

That tote is perfect! I tried to email you about a guest post but it bounced back. If you get a minute email me at debbyleesteele@gmail.com w/ your email address. xo

Michelle said...

I love the bikini color and the straw tote! So cute! xoxo

Brynn {chartreuse and a twist} said...

this looks like one perfectly packed beach bag! super cute bikini :) xoxoxo brynn

Heidi said...

I love that swimsuit! Thanks for the review - It's so hard to get a good swimsuit online!

Julie and Lauren said...

Love bandeau tops. Good round-up. Having a giveaway you might enjoy! Have a good long weekend. xO

Lily said...

i need to get myself a pair of those sunglasses! They are too cool for school!


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