| photography by megan trindell |

Summer has officially arrived, which means you'll find me exactly where I want to be: at the beach with a good book, a great playlist, and absolutely nowhere else to be. I plan to spend as much time by the water as possible over the next few months, soaking up every bit of the season.

This month's Elsie's Eight is dedicated to all things beach day. We've gathered the pieces, products, and inspiration we're reaching for this summer to make every trip to the shore feel a little more effortless and a lot more enjoyable.

| photography by andie furber |

1. Vintage-Inspired Swimsuits

A style principle I have carried from my teen years into my adult years is the retro swimsuit. Elements like cherry red tones, polka dots, cheeky one pieces, and classic silhouettes are universally flattering, and all of my swimsuits have some vintage-inspired element to them.

2. Summer Sandals

The best summer sandals are the ones you can slip on without thinking twice, and these favorites have earned a permanent spot by the front door.

3.  Elsie's Beach Bag

After years of beach days, we've learned that a well-packed beach bag can make all the difference. Here are the essentials we're bringing along this summer.

4. Summer 2026 Reading List

There's something about reading by the water that makes every book a little better. Here are the titles we're packing in our beach bags this summer.

Read the blog post here.

5. The Sunglass Edit

A favorite pair of sunglasses has a way of making every summer outfit feel a little more polished, whether you're heading to the beach or out to dinner.

6. Summer Dresses

Nothing says summer quite like an effortless dress you can throw on after a day at the beach and wear straight to dinner.

7. Andie's Summer Hair Routine

Beach days have taught Andie that the best summer hair routine is one that works with your natural texture, not against it.

8. Beach Playlist

From laid-back classics to current favorites, this playlist was made for sunny afternoons, salty air, and long drives to the beach.

Press Play | Sun & Sea

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