Getting ready for summer // What's in my bag

With the warmer weather and the summer season knocking at our doors, we are always looking forward to our free time for running at the closest beach. I love lying in the sand and just do nothing but listen to the sound of the roaring ocean.

My only problem is I always tend to bring too much stuff with me so that as soon as I get at the beach I'm already sweating and my shoulder hurts behind the weight of my bag.

So, today I'll share my top 5 items to bring at the beach, with the hope to stick with just the five of them next time I decide to go lay in the sand.

This post is sponsored by Rip Curl. The brand created such a feminine yet functional collection for this summer. I hope you all enjoy it!

1. THE BAG - You always need a capacious bag. I know I said I'll try to limit the things I bring with me, but how can you resist to a bag in which you can really fit anything (or almost)? This one in particular is fun and has such a summer vibe that catches you even in the most cloudy days (hello Biarritz!!).

2. THE SUNSCREEN - When we chill in the sun we don't always realize we are risking our own health. UV rays are a real danger for our skin - all types of skin! Since we don't want to run to the ER with deep burnt all over or even get a cancer that will mark our lives forever, we better protect ourselves with a thick layer of sunscreen. I personally love P20, especially for surfing, as it lasts up to 80 minutes in the water!!! You can learn more about P20 here. More and more brands have also developed eco-friendly formulas, so you can enjoy your time under the sun while protecting the environment. 

3. THE BIKINI - For this season all swimwear brands definitely outdid themselves! Colorful and tropical prints everywhere, body-fitting shapes, unique cuts... They make you wish it was summer all year long! And this bikini by Rip Curl is no exception! I love how beautiful and girly it makes me feel every time I dip my toes in the sand.

4. THE SUNNIES - I love sunglasses, I really do. I used to buy a lot from cheap stores and change them matching my outfits. But then I found this pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarer and never wore another one. I also became aware of the damages of sun rays to our eyes and eyesight, so that good lens can definitely make a change. I've been owning the same pair for about five years now and they're almost perfect! So, spending a little more money in the end was worthwhile both for my health and for the quality of the product.

5. THE BEACH TOWEL - I love lying freely on the warm white sand and take advantage of the natural scrub... But sometimes this is not always a good idea. Especially after a dip in the ocean! ;) This beach towel is super soft, you'll find yourself rolling in it during the noon siesta at home too! It's a bit difficult to change in it when putting on the wetsuit for a quick session, but we can always do the mother-naked style, right? ;)

What about you? Do you have particular items you can't do without for a day at the beach?

I wish you all a sandy sunny week!
xo

Credits // Author // Photography: Marta Tomasini, bag, bikini and towel Rip Curl

SURFRAGETTE + ADALÙ // Finally here

I am so happy I can finally wear all the pieces from Surfragette + Adalù collection!!!

I can finally see and touch the results of this amazing collaboration, which is almost like giving birth to a baby.

You can learn more about my collaboration with Adalù in my previous posts here and here ;)

Valeria and I joined forces, skills and passion in order to offer you the best quality products, all made in Italy. During this period of time, not only a collection was born, but also a friendship.

The prints give us thoughts of summer all year long and the soft touch of the fabric makes me want to wear them in and out of the beach...

The past weekend gave us the perfect weather to do a photoshooting for the collection. The sun was shining high in the sky and the early-summer beach wasn't that crowded yet. Andrea and I spent the whole morning on the shore and recharged the batteries for the upcoming week.

I am so happy to be representing this collection! I hope you like it as much as I do! :)

For more info about each piece of the line, you can contact Valeria via Adalù facebook page

I hope you had a wonderful start of the week!

xo



Credits // Author: Marta Tomasini, Photography: Andrea Scatolero, Model: Marta Tomasini

First days of summer (maybe)

If you didn't know it yet, here on the Basque coast of France the weather is not really stable. That means you can often experiment a four seasons change within just one day. I became "the queen of layering" and I'm ready to face warm winters as freezing cold springs or even rainy summers. Not without a bit of exhaustion and break down moments.

That being said, last weekend we had a two days south wind, peeling waves, sunny landscapes and sweaty temperatures. Summer was finally here!

Since I wasn't sure on how long it would have lasted for, I grabbed my newest Rip Curl bikini and wore it all weekend long.

The best idea ever.

Cheers to summer!

Credits // Author: Marta Tomasini, bikini c/o Rip Curl Europe