Thursday, February 14, 2013

Martha Stewart's Beach Essentials

“Big straw beach totes are the best!”


Martha Stewart has taken some time out to reveal what she takes with her
on a well-deserved trip to the beach. 
 
Is there anything that she has missed? What is your must-take item?
“I have a wide variety of music—everything from Susan Graham and Feist to P. Diddy and Usher,” Martha says.
Music

 

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100+, $10.50; drugstore.com
Sunscreen


 
The Kindle is a major space-saver, especially for those who require multiple reading materials.
A Kindle, or good old fashioned book
 
Martha Stewart Fresh Portion 2-cup Chill Containers, $12 for a set of four; macys.com
Healthy snacks
 
“Fruit- and herb-infused lemonades are delightful beach beverages. Lemon Verbena is one of my favorites,” she says.
Icy-cold drinks
 
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater, $7, mariobadescu.com
Refreshing facial spray
 
Sandal in violet lizard, $990, Herms; usa.hermes.com
Sandals


“An oversize, good-quality cotton towel is so important,” Martha says.
An over-sized, good quality beach towel



 

Martha Stewart Straw Tote with Island Surf Stripe lining, $44; available spring 2010, macys.com
And a beach tote, to pack it all in to!