We're well on our way to summer, with days filled with icy cold drinks & some fun in the sun.

I thought this would be the perfect post for the occasion!

There are certain essentials when it comes to the beach, and of course the most obvious is sunscreen when you're heading to the beach so I won't list that but apart from that, here are my top essentials for this summer of 2016/2017.

1. Round Beach Towel


Gone are the days of using your regular old rectangular towels. These new designs of a circular shape are much more cute!
They come in various sizes with the usual being 150cm in diameter, with lots of space for you to do your thing.
It's pretty big so it's enough to comfortably fit you, and a friend.. or two.
There are many that you can find online, but these are from Epoch Collective Australia.
They have amazing designs, plus all their round towels come with a mini beach duffel bag for protection and making it super convenient for travelling.
Apart from their designs, the towels are made from 100% cotton velour/terry making it as soft as velvet on one side, and super absorbent on the other.

 The Aquatic Lotus design was inspired by turquoise waters of Maldives as well as the beautiful lotus flower, a symbol of purity in Bhuddism.

2. AdoreMe's Swimwear - Dallas

Of course, every girl requires a cute and sexy outfit for those unplanned beach trips. With this banded halter bikini, you get a really sexy, sophisticated look from the top while the bottom has cutouts that make it really cute. It comes with a hook and eye back closure and fully adjustable straps.

Beautiful design don't you think? 

And if you're up for something a little more fun, I'd suggest Dana, which is basically the same design as Dallas but in a beautiful wine red colour.

3. AdoreMe's Activewear - Danvi

A little bit out of context because not everyone works out on the beach but if you do then this is for you! For everyone else, to go with your new swimsuit (let's be honest, we all get at least one new swimwear every summer!), we've got to hit the gym to workout and get that toned, beach body. 

This set comes with a seamless sports bra (with removable cups) and a pair of leggings. 

The leggings feature a floral print on the side panels, as well as a sexy side criss cross detail.

Designs like these are my favourite because it's so easy to mix and match the top or the bottom with ones I already have.

They've got many other amazing designs as well when it comes to looking fab when you're working out! So if this design isn't to your tastes, then have a look at their other ones.
AdoreMe Activewear

Also, if you love AdoreMe and you'd like to stay updated with all their brand new styles being released, then head to their Instagram and give them a follow!
AdoreMe Instagram

4. High Waisted Denim Shorts

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These will be one of your staples when it comes to summer fashion. Pair them with any top, especially a bikini top and it would look great!

Almost every single shop will have some high-waisted denim shorts in stock so just pop into a store and choose your favourite!

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The best part is it's denim, so it will never go out of style and the more worn out it is, the better it looks!
Don't worry, you won't have to spend money if you don't want to! For all you DIY-ers out there, you can even DIY these shorts with an old pair of jeans!
There are tonnes of tutorials out there, just google them.
I've linked my favourite below. It's by Lauren from LaurDIY.

LaurDIY's DIY Tumblr Shorts

5. Mario Badescu's Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater

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The ingredients in this facial spray make it perfect as a little pick me up for our skin, especially during the summer when it feels dehydrated and tight.
It's not that bulky, so you can just chuck it in your bag for when you're heading out.
It can also be used to set make-up or even sprayed on dry hair for a little moisture.
This product is amazing, I use it every single day.  I like to spritz my face every few hours when I feel the need to freshen up.
If you'd like a full, more detailed review on Mario Badescu's Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, please let me know!

6. Aloe Vera Gel

You won't be needing this at the beach, however you'll definitely need this when you get back home.
I decided to add this because this is my holy grail when it comes to sunburns and you will 100% thank me for this.
Aloe vera is one of my absolute favourite ingredients because it is extremely beneficial in so many ways.
Apart from relieving sunburns, it's also great for moisturising the skin without leaving it oily. 

My current favourite that I've been using for more than a year is the Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel.
If you'd like to read my review on it as well as more info on aloe vera, please click here!

However, you don't necessarily have to get the exact same one. You can use any brand but just make sure it's at least 90% aloe vera gel and not some other ingredient. Another alternative is that you could even cut the aloe vera plant if you have one, and apply it directly on your skin. Of course, using the actual plant would be better because you know it's completely natural.

And that's all for my top essentials for the beach this summer!
Have fun everyone!
And always remember to drink some water to avoid dehydration!

GREEN JUICE

Proof?

1 bunch of kale, washed

2 lemons, washed

9 apples, washed

1 bag of baby spinach (about 120g)

1 long cucumber, washed

Method

 Chop the kale, apples and cucumber into small chunks to fit into blender.

For this amount of ingredients, I had to blend in two batches so divide ingredients into two and add into blender.
Squeeze the lemon above your opened palms so catch any falling seeds.

Add a little bit of water to ease blending. 

Try not to add too much water or the juice will be diluted.

Blend for 2 - 3 minutes until you get a smoothie-like consistency.

At this point, you get a green smoothie and you can even drink it as it is! 

But I prefer it in juice form just cause it's easier to drink.

So, pass it through a sieve..

And you'll end up with the pupl, which is all the fibres from the vegetables

Usually, people throw these out but there are lots of good nutrients and vitamins in them as well.

There are loads of recipes online showing you how you can use the vegetable fibres.

I've tried one of them, and threw the vegetable fibre into some pancake batter.

You end up with green pancakes, but it tasted great.

It was hard to believe that the pancakes were actually healthy!

 After passing all the green "smoothie" through the sieve, you'll end up with GREEN JUICE.

There you have it!

Pretty simple and a great, easy way to start a healthy lifestyle.

Just a tip, since this green juice is fresh, you should store it in the fridge and for no longer than 2 - 3 days.
By the 3rd day, you'll notice the juice isn't a vibrant green anymore but has oxidised slightly into a green-ish brown.

Also, it is advised to store fresh juice in glass bottles as there are no chemicals in glass bottles.

I use my VOSS water bottles to store my green juice and its perfect, because VOSS bottles look so simple and cute!

In case you were wondering why I still had leftover Kale, that's because I saved some for my bunnies ;)

There are other ways to make juice without a juicer, to find out more, click the links below:
The Full Helping

If you've decided to try out my green juice recipe, please let me know what you think!

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