| photography by alyssa ponticello |

In Australia, going to the beach is more of a daily ritual than it is an event or special occasion. Much like the gym, Aussies try to carve out 30 minutes to an hour each day for a tan, a surf or a quick dip in the ocean. There is something about the sun, the sand and the salt water that helps us reconnect to each other and to ourselves. 

image courtesy of bellerose.

| image courtesy of bellerose. |

Due to the routined nature of our beach outings, we believe that less is always more. There is no need to lug around a big esky (cooler) full of drinks, beach chairs or an umbrella. The flexibility of being able to beach hop all day long, or just quickly pop by is simply more important. Pack a towel, your favourite hat, an oversized button-up, thongs (flip-flops), some sunscreen and some tanning oil into a bag and leave it in your car so that you are always ready to go. I am assuming that you are already wearing swimmers under your clothes and sunnies on your head, as most Aussies would be, just in case. 

checkerboard beach towels

| image courtesy of the post supply |

As the winter months approach down under, the most committed beach goers will continue their daily surf or swim, but for the most part, we will be forced to mourn our beloved ritual until it begins to warm back up again. So in the meantime, here are my top 5 Australian summer essentials. Please indulge me, as I attempt to live vicariously through you, all (American) summer long.

Sand-Free Cabana Towel

| photography by @zuluandzephyr |

Blanca Benny Shirt

rainbow beach towel with girl smiling

| image courtesy of nomadix |

Lack of Color Wave Bucket Hat 

| photography by @angelickpicture |

Bali Body Watermelon Tanning Oil

pink striped towel with lemons

| image courtesy of torres novas |

Andie Amalfi One Piece

| image courtesy of @bydee_aus |

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July 01, 2022 — Isabella Furber