Best Beach Accessories + Complete Downloadable Packing List

Your Accessories are Just as Important as Your Clothes

It’s STILL snowing here in Colorado…and to be honest… I’m loving it! The mud season is about to start and everyone says it’s awful. But after living in Texas for so long, I am welcoming ALL aspects of ALL seasons. That said; we are going to Hawaii over spring break, and I am absolutely thrilled! I have only been once, and it was a whirlwind trip for a wedding. On our family trip, we are planning to visit Volcanoes National Park, and hike to waterfalls… so it will definitely be an adventure! I like to be prepared for big trips well in advance, so I’ve already got my packing list ready…and I’m in the process of picking out the pieces I want to bring.

For a complete, downloadable, printable, packing list… keep scrolling.

Best accessories featuring a packable panama hat in blue and brown stripes from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger over 40 Erin Busbee of BusbeeStyle.com

Accessories

One of the things that often gets overlooked when you are packing for your trips… are your accessories. But, they should be WAY up on the list because your accessories can elevate your whole look! Add just ONE fun accessory to your basics, and immediately you have something special!

Best accessories featuring a packable panama hat in blue and brown stripes from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger over 40 Erin Busbee of BusbeeStyle.com

Best accessories featuring a gold and silver collar necklace from Henri Bendel

HAT | DRESS | NECKLACE

Hat

One of the pieces we often forget to bring, or don’t think about…is a hat. As I get older, I am much more careful with my skin. The right hat can not only make you look stylish, it will also protect your scalp, and face in the sun. I don’t want to worry about packing a straw hat that will crush in my suitcase so I always look for a packable option, like this Henri Bendel hat above. Another MUST for me…? The hat has to be adjustable, so it stays on my head. I don’t want to worry about the wind blowing my hat away.

Best accessories featuring a pair of over-sized gold sunglasses from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger Erin Busbee of BusbeeStyle.com

Sunglasses

I bring two pairs of sunglasses with me on beach trips, one over-sized pair like the gold framed sunglasses above, and a sporty pair. I wear the over-sized pair by the pool or beach to provide more coverage from the sun. The pair I’m wearing (above) is in a beautiful, neutral, gold-tone so they will go with everything. They are also super glam!

Best accessories featuring a beautiful beach bag in beige and white with circle handle from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger over 40, Erin Busbee of Busbee Style wearing a La Blanca tropical print one piece swimsuit

Best accessories featuring a beautiful beach bag in beige and white with circle handle from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger over 40, Erin Busbee of Busbee Style wearing a La Blanca tropical print one piece swimsuit

Best accessories featuring a beautiful beach bag tote vinyl in black and ivory print from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger Erin Busbee of BusbeeStyle.com

GEO TOTE | STRAW TOTE |DRESS | WEDGES

Beach Tote

You definitely need a great beach tote for your trip; one that will hold up well in the sand. I have two awesome options to choose from (above), the straw, beige tote with the chic circle handle… and the printed, black and ivory tote. I’m really torn because I think the beautiful straw bag will go with EVERYTHING, but the printed one has a surface that you could just wipe down if it gets sandy. What do you all think? Let me know in the comments below.  I might even bring both since the printed option has a zip top, and I could use it as my plane bag.

Best accessories featuring a saddle slouchy tote oversized from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger Erin Busbee over 40 of Busbee Style

Best accessories featuring a saddle slouchy tote oversized from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger Erin Busbee over 40 of Busbee Style

Reversible Tote

I also wanted to show you this reversible bag above because I think it will not only work well for your upcoming trips, but it is also a great everyday bag. The color is incredibly chic and neutral so it will go with everything. And, even Mary Poppins would be psyched with the depth and size of this one. Guaranteed to fit it all! The tote is also reversible. The inside is a subtle and chic python print.

Best accessories featuring a wristlet wallet in peach from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger Erin Busbee of BusbeeStyle.com

Best accessories featuring a wristlet wallet in peach from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger Erin Busbee of BusbeeStyle.com

Best accessories featuring a snake print clutch and wallet from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger Erin Busbee of BusbeeStyle.com

PYTHON BAG | WALLET

Wallet / Clutch

We all need something to carry our money and cards in… and when I’m traveling I like to have a wallet that doubles as a clutch. It gives me an evening bag option. The two I featured above are SO chic and versatile. They also both have amazing pockets, including a pocket for your big iPhone.

Shop more wallets here.

Best accessories featuring a gold and silver collar necklace from Henri Bendel

Best accessories featuring a beautiful gold and silver necklace from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger over 40, Erin Busbee of Busbee Style wearing a La Blanca tropical print one piece swimsuit

RING | SUIT | NECKLACE

Jewelry

When I’m choosing jewelry for a trip, there are very specific things I look for:

1) It has to be sturdy. Dainty stays home
2) I look for multi-use pieces
3) I prefer gold and silver mixed pieces for maximum versatility

This necklace above can be worn a couple of different ways. Fasten it for a shorter, collar piece or leave it long and unfastened to create a pendant necklace.

I usually leave my wedding rings at home so I don’t risk losing them. I also like to bring a pair of statement earrings, an everyday pair of earrings and one sturdy ring (like the one above).

Shop more jewelry here.

Again, I can’t stress enough the importance of a few stylish, key accessories on your beach trip. They will elevate your casual basics and make it look like you know what you are doing in the style department (even if you don’t).

Beach Packing List | Downloadable Packing List for the Beach

Here is your printable, downloadable Beach Packing List  (above)

Just click the link above, and print …to make packing a LOT easier!

If you are interested in more specific shoe recommendations, be sure to look at this post featuring the only shoes you need.

Best accessories featuring a beautiful beach bag in beige and white with circle handle from Henri Bendel on fashion blogger over 40 Erin Busbee of BusbeeStyle.com

More Travel Favorites from Bendels

Here are a few more of my travel favorites from Henri Bendel (below). What Bendels does so well is create high quality, modern pieces…that are also multi-functional. You always get more for your money.

HUGE thank you to Henri Bendel for sponsoring this post.  All products were picked out and purchased by me.
All thoughts are my own.

Thank you SO much for stopping by!

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