Getting Ready for Summer…..Hats and Totes, Essentials of Stylish Functionality

Sun hats are a great way to protect your face and body from the harmful sun rays while looking chic and stylish at the same time. Also, a summer tote serves such a purpose as we gals need lots of things when we are at the beach….extra sunscreen, hair supplies, books to catch up on, and maybe even a little healthy snack…..let’s not even talk about what all you need if you are a Mom, the requirements are essentials!

Whether or not you can even believe it, it’s May! MAY. How it’s already May I have no clue, but it is, AND summer is right around the corner. Julie here today, and I don’t know about you, but I am so excited for summer to hit. Of course, it’s already heating up here in Houston, but I am so very ready for beach and boat days. To me, there’s not much better or more relaxing.

The other thing about summer that I love are the fun accessories. Because I don’t usually wear too much color, oftentimes the way I add color into my look is by way of accessories. And that holds especially true in the summer. There’s something about the warm months that lend themselves perfectly to bold hats and bright colored beach totes and all things colorful and bright and cheerful, right?

Personally, I think I have a beach tote addiction. I was looking through my closet the other day, and, turns out, I’ve been collecting them over the years, but I kind of just can’t get enough. I love donning a fun tote whenever I hit the beach or when I’m lakeside. In my mind, it needs to be equal parts stylish and functional.

And then, the hats! I love a good beach hat. And there are SO many incredibly stylish ones out there right now. And they protect you, as well. I think we all know by now the importance of protecting our skin from the sun.

Keep on scrolling for lots of beach hat and tote inspiration, followed by some of my favorites for the season. As a reminder, you can shop the products below the images simply by clicking the item you like. Here’s to a sunny spring and summer!