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Accessorize: Saffron James Beach Blankets

Nothing spices up sunning the ol’ buns like an ultra-fabulous beach blanket – and lately, we’re obsessing over the brightly colored and printed offerings from Saffron James. The only thing better than one appears to be three layered over each other, as shown in this fab shot from a recent BikiniBird editorial. The blankets are currently out of stock online (silent tear), but you can bet your bottom dollar that we’ll be checking back daily to nab a few as soon as they’re in stock!

images via BikiniBird

xx, L*SPACE

What’s in Your Beach Bag: Rebekah of Goldfish Kiss

There are few things we love more than taking a peek into the beach bag of a girl with great style. We’re incredibly excited to have super-fab Hawaiian surfer babe Rebekah Steen of Goldfish Kiss in the house today to share the contents of her bag with us! 

1: Rosanna Ikat tote, which is huge, expandable, and only $40. I got it at a sweet Boutique in Nashville called Moda.

2: Extra beach towel for changing/to use as a pillow.

3: Barbara Eberhart WaterBrother Clutch to keep my valuables in – I need something that zips so that sand doesn’t get all over them!

4: Little neoprene/rubber  coin purse/ business card holder.

5: Soft t shirt / coverup. I’m a Wildfox t-shirt addict.

6: Jean shorts. My staple.

7: I always have an extra (dry) bikini in tow. Gotta love me some L*SPACE Fringe!

8: Speaking of sand…I tend to bring a bit of the beach with me unintentionally and leave a trail wherever I go.

9: My “ocean goggles” They are goggles but a little bigger like a mask. This way I can hop in for a swim/dive whenever I feel like it.

10: Reading material – I am a huge fan of the latest book.

11: Some sort of durable hat. I usually go the baseball/trucker hat route…Go Broncos!

12: Supergoop SPF 30 Everyday Sunscreen. I swear by this goop. It’s THE best sunscreen ever.

13: Sun Bum After Sun Spray. It smells amazing and is super moisturizing, and has a bunch of good oils, etc for your skin.

14. Maui Babe Browning Lotion, for when I’m feeling saucy. This stuff works, just remember to layer it over sunscreen.

15. Maybelline BB Beauty Balm. This stuff is great. It’s an 8-in-1 tinted moisturizer.

16. Nude lip pencil/ Lip stain. If I don’t wear something I look like I have no lips…and this is sitting on my never leave the house without it beach sheet by Letarte.

17: Maybelline waterproof mascara. Any kind, any formula. I’m always wearing it.

18: ColorScience Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen. This is an amazing brush-on mineral sunscreen for your face.  My mom’s dermatologist gave it to her…so it must be legit. I love it.

19: Fresh Hesperides Grapefruit Rollerball perfume. Anything by Fresh, I wear 24/7. It smells clean and amazing without smelling like perfume.

20: Nars Multiple in Luxor (travel size) – Nars Multiples are da bomb.

21:  I have super oily skin so I put on Physicians Formula Multi-Colored Pressed Powder after I leave the beach, and it evens out my complexion.

22: Moleskine notebook. I carry some sort of sketchbook with me at all times. Usually accompanied by a pencil and sharpie.

Merci beaucoup for allowing us to be nosy Rosies and peep your game, Miss Rebekah! Cue everyone in the L*SPACE office buying every single one of your beach bag items… Be sure to check out Goldfish Kiss, and follow Rebekah’s adventures on her social handles listed below! 

Instagram // Facebook //Twitter // Pinterest

xx, L*SPACE

Accessorize: Frieda & Nellie

Desperately seeking a cure for the winter-arm-party-blahs? Look no further than Frieda & Nellie - their gorgeous baubles remix old-school friendship bracelets with vintage finds, and the one-of-a-kind pieces that result are truly to-die.

xx, L*SPACE

Do-It-Yourself: Jazz Up Your Headphones

When we spotted this crazy-easy, insanely adorable DIY headphone wrap tutorial on Refinery 29, we knew it was too good not to share! Check it out, and get ready to reap the Perks of Not Being a Wallflower! We predict lots of headphone wraps in our signature L*SPACE shades of paprika and citrus around HQ…

xx, L*SPACE

Accessorize: Frasier Sterling Jewelry

We’re in love and we don’t care who knows it! What’s putting that pink color in our cheeks and inspiring us to draw hearts all over our notebooks? Why, it’s Frasier Sterling Jewelry, of course!

Hand-crafted by (the insanely adorable) Frasier Lipton in Santa Monica, CA, the necklaces and bracelets from Frasier Sterling Jewelry lend instant cool-Cali-girl swagger to anyone rocking  them. Just like a piece of candy or a glass of wine, you’re not going to be able to stop at just one – her pieces are so perfect for wearing in multiples that Frasier has a whole “learn to layer” section on her website. This feature is perfect for anyone who still feels a little JV in the layering department (um, that would be us).

Check out the website for yourself – we bet you’ll be writing  love letters to Frasier Sterling Jewelry in no time!

xx L*SPACE