Perfect Pool Day Essentials!

Summertime and the livin is easy! With a high of 80 degrees and no schedule for the day, I decided to lounge poolside with my main girl Pearl. It was the perfect day of resting and relaxation! Instead of working in the office, I got to work on my tan. My soul was at ease and my mind was clear, as the sunshine beamed down on my face all day long:) See, not all Mondays are awful!

Some of my essentials for the perfect pool day are:

1. A cute beach bag to carry all my items

2. A fun colorful pair of sunnies

3. My Red Stojo Cup- Makes staying hydrated so easy. It conveniently collapses into a leak proof disk to stick in your bag when you're finished. It's so perf for your pool side sips!

4. Sunscreen to develop the perfect tan, without the harmful rays

5. A good book- I'm currently reading "Treasure Yourself" by Miranda Kerr

5. My Polaroid camera with cute film

6. Glamour Dolls Lip Jelly- it conditions my lips in the sun and it's only $3.99...Can't beat it!

Here is my poolside playlist for the day! It instantly lets the good vibes flow:

1. Faster - Matt Nathanson

2. Rock& Roll- Eric Hutchinson

3. Unbelievers- Vampire Weekend

4. Sun Models- ODESZA

5. Work From Home- Fifth Harmony

6. This Is What You Came For- Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna

7. Riptide- Vance Joy

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