Pool Essentials for a Stylish Day Under the Sun

Pool Essentials by popular Memphis life and style blog, Lone Star Looking Glass: collage image of a blue and white polka dot one piece swimsuit, SunBum spray on sun screen, tortoise shell sunglasses, Wet Beach stuff bag, waterproof mascara, blue and orange ombre floral print swimsuit, chambray knot headband, pink Birkenstock sandals, straw sunhat, blue and white coverup dress, white, blue and red geometric print coverup dress, and woven tote bag.

Summer is flying by at the speed of light. Or at least, it feels that way to me. We’ve been spending a big chunk of our summer vacation poolside and I’m so thankful we have a place to splish, splash & cool off all season ling.  So today I’m sharing my favorite pool essentials!

Pool Essentials

My pool bag is always packed, ready to go at a moment’s notice – hanging in our little mudroom right by the back door. I tote along the obvious, sunscreen, sunglasses & what not. But today I’m sharing the little extras and additions I bring along to the pool for a stylish afternoon too.

tula protect glow daily sunscreen – SPF 30. Best part is it locks in moisture & gives my skin a dewey glow too. Grab it for 15% off w/ the code LONESTAR15.

headband – If I’m being honest, I’m rarely not wearing a headband. They are fashion’s answer to my postpartum baby hairs. Can’t get enough of the knotted styles by Lele Sadougi for a casual pool day.

cover up: roller rabbit has been my go-to for summer dresses and cover ups for years now.

packable pouches: I stash a couple of these in my pool tote. One for sunscreen, one for kids snacks, and one for all the essentials you don’t want to get wet. Bag-all make’s adorable pouches designed to be used & re-used.

swimsuit: this embroidered suit by Agua by Agua Bendita has been my favorite of the season. The intricate beaded details are such fun & something you don’t see everyday. I’m also loving this block print suit by Summersalt. One piece swim suits sure aren’t what they used to be, don’t you think!?

waterproof mascara: I picked up Pacifica’s water resistant mascara at Target and have been wearing it almost daily ever since. It goes on great and the mascara stay put after hours splashing around with the kiddos too!

sunglasses: this pair from Krewe has been my number one this summer. I love that their shades are all inspired by people & places in New Orleans. Le Specs is also a brand I can’t get enough of too. (This Air Heart pair lives in my car console if I’m ever in a pinch!)

What are your current pool essentials? Let me know in a comment below!

xo, alice

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