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Beach Bag Essentials!

What's in your beach bag? Here's my essentials in my gorgeous straw beach bag from Accessorize..


  • BIKINI - H&M
  • SHELL NECKLACE - My own design.
  • HAT - Accessorize
  • SUNGLASSES - H&M
  • ICED WATER - Put a bottle of water in your freezer the night before to keep it chilled all day long!
  • MP3 PLAYER



SPF - Avene 'Hydrance Optimale' SPF20 for face, Avene 'very high protection spray' SPF50 and Garnier 'Golden Protect' SPF15.


  • Reading material
  • Hair band and clips
  • Waterproof makeup bag - H&M
  • Waterproof Mascara - Urban Decay Cannonball
  • Lip Balm - Softlips SPF20
  • Colour Awakening Lip Balm - Dior Addict Lip Glow SPF 10

    And then you need something else...



    • What is a 'Peshtemal'?

    A 'Peshtemal' is a traditional Turkish towel, used in the Turkish baths/hamams for centuries. It exists since the Ottoman Empire and was an essential for all the Sultans. It absorbs water as fast as towels yet weighs much less, it dries quickly and holds less space in your bag. The Peshtemal provides a practical, cost-effective and eco-friendly solution. It is made of %100 cotton yarn and hand woven.


    It comes in many colours and sizes, you can use it like a normal beach towel and even as a cover up!


    WIN THIS...



    My cousin is the owner of the Etsy shop BeautyAndSpa and she has agreed to do a giveaway for my readers! *YAY* For your chance to win this beautiful 'Ocean blue peshtamal', For your chance to win just leave a comment below and make sure you are a follower of my blog. I will pick somebody at random and will announce the winner after 7 days.

    GOOD LUCK...     What's your beach bag essentials?

    Disclaimer: I was sent the pink peshtemal as a gift from my cousin and loved it so much that I wanted to share it with you, I wasn't paid for this post and I'm not affiliated with her.
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    ArtDonatella said…
    Oh those are beautiful!! Loved this post, I would have a long list of beauty essentials, but mainly SPF suncream, waterproof mascara, Stila SPF 20 lip balm, etc....the list could go on and on :D! xoxo
    15 July 2011 at 20:11
    HEART KRiSTEL said…
    Really cute beach bag! You are definitely set for the beach ;]
    15 July 2011 at 20:12
    Temporary:Secretary said…
    Such summery colour! lovely! x
    15 July 2011 at 20:13
    Temporary:Secretary said…
    Such summery colour! lovely! x
    15 July 2011 at 20:13
    AllThingsGirly said…
    Ive never come across anything like this before defo a lot better than a beach towel.

    My beach accessory would have to be a good book.
    15 July 2011 at 20:15
    Unknown said…
    Oooh i love this post!
    My beach bag essentials are very similar to yours, Minus the Peshtamal of course..... I would love that to be an addition to my beach bag this year ;o)

    Nats. xx
    15 July 2011 at 20:18
    Maria said…
    I am so intrigued by those peshtemals, I've never even heard of them, but they look gorgeous and they definitely seem very practical.
    I also love the trick of putting the bottle of water in the freezer - I'm definitely going to try it the next time I'm going to the beach or just out on a hot day! :)
    15 July 2011 at 20:30
    #9 said…
    totally cute!! i am looking them up pronto!!!
    15 July 2011 at 20:32
    Georgiana said…
    Those are really pretty and elegant. Never heard of Peshtamels before..
    15 July 2011 at 20:43
    Em said…
    I haven't heard of those before but they look very useful and pretty! :) x
    15 July 2011 at 20:43
    Clearly Crystal Lynn said…
    THose are beautiful! The texture of them almost look similar to Paskmina's, which I love! Your beach ready kit has all the essentials!
    15 July 2011 at 20:50
    Argan olie blog said…
    Mushine :)


    love your beach bag post!

    I read your article of your perfume (stash), fun to see :) you are so into sweet scents haha.. o and you have to try Marry Me by Lavin omg soo nice..:) and tell me what you think because that is now my new love for the summer.

    Greetings Nihad

    p.s. your belly is soo cute :)
    15 July 2011 at 20:53
    Charlotte Amber said…
    oh those are such a fab idea, stylish and super functional, love it!!
    Off to look at her site

    xx

    http://peachfizzz.blogspot.com/
    15 July 2011 at 21:00
    Rebekka said…
    This looks so simple and pretty. My essentials are Super duper SPF so I don't burn like a crisp, waterproof mascara, lip balm, cool drinks and lots of books.
    15 July 2011 at 21:13
    Anonymous said…
    I am so jealous of your Dior Addict Lip Glow! Heard so many good stuff about it : )

    www.sheridankristin.blogspot.com
    15 July 2011 at 21:41
    Mehtap said…
    SÜPER!BENDE KATILIYORUM:)...veee her zamanki gibi GREAT POST:)!♥
    15 July 2011 at 21:51
    Schni said…
    That sounds cool. I've never heard of it though. :)
    15 July 2011 at 22:05
    s said…
    Oh that is super cute. Love the variations in they way you can wear it! Also your beach bag essentials are spot on!

    BTW if you are interested in super cheap items (all under a fiver check out my blog sale! http://hijabme.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-sale.html)
    15 July 2011 at 22:08
    Hollie said…
    Those are gorgeous and floaty, very pretty.

    My beach essentials are a bikini, a towel and some waterproof eyeliner/mascara (:
    15 July 2011 at 22:09
    Yorkshirejc said…
    Oh, i was definitely very interested in the pash - can't believ i'd never heard of it. and yeah iced water is a must on any summer's day!xxx
    15 July 2011 at 22:11
    Christine McCrudden said…
    The peshtamals look beautiful. Never heard of them before but glad I now have!

    Christine
    15 July 2011 at 22:20
    Anonymous said…
    The peshtamal looks great! Now if only we had more beaches in my state... :)
    Thanks for doing the giveaway!
    15 July 2011 at 22:24
    heavenrain said…
    sooooo nice ! Thank you for the opportunity ;)
    take care xo
    15 July 2011 at 22:25
    heavenrain said…
    my beach essentials is chapstick with high spf, my lips get burnt in seconds ! don't know why is that, I'm not pale skintone... some sunglasses and that's it, I just want to have fun on the beach and not care for anything else ;) Thank you
    15 July 2011 at 22:27
    Unknown said…
    I love Avène too! I've been using their products for a year now and I never want to use something else on my face!
    My beach bag essentials are sunscreen, sunglasses, magazines, camera and some cute wooden bangles!
    Good night! x

    Anne.
    15 July 2011 at 22:40
    JessBeautician said…
    Great post! I love your sense of style! Those are beautiful and so versatile, awesome giveaway! :)
    15 July 2011 at 22:58
    Yankeenaijababe said…
    ...lovely...I do love it..nice!!!
    15 July 2011 at 23:12
    Truly Madly Beauty said…
    ooh never heard of these before! look fab though, perfect accessory for a day at the beach!

    Love Aysh xoxo
    15 July 2011 at 23:30
    Pavithra said…
    Always happy to see "whats in my bag" . Peshmetal looks practical and
    Here is what I would carry:
    Sunglasses, Good sunscreen(UVA&B), Kindle, Water, perfume, towel, Face tissue, lipbalm with SPF, ipod, a notebook and a pen for when i feel like writing...
    15 July 2011 at 23:52
    ad said…
    I simply LOVE your blog. I always get super-excited when I notice that you have a new blog post.
    And my beach bag essentials would be suncream, mp3 player, water, lip balm.
    16 July 2011 at 00:09
    Alisa said…
    I do the same thing with my water bottle when I go to the beach. Works well too for when I pack a lunch, keeps my salad chilled til noon.
    16 July 2011 at 01:53
    Danielle said…
    Those are stunning! I want one in every color! Thanks to your cousin and you for giving one away! :)
    16 July 2011 at 02:03
    Katie said…
    I don't go to the beach much, but when I do go, my beach bag essentials are sunscreen (lots and lots and LOTS of sunscreen. I burn easily), either my bikini is in there or the clothes of are in there, sunglasses, towel, my watch, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, poof, flip flops (yes, I hate them, but I need them for the shower) and my makeup bag. I don't go to the beach to read, I go to the beach to go into the water!

    I always make sure to go to a beach where there are indoor showers so I can shower after (most beaches here have an outdoor shower so wetting my hair before is no problem) because I have such sensitive skin that I can't just keep lake water (there's no ocean within a 100 miles here!) on me or I'll get rashes!
    16 July 2011 at 02:14
    Mindy Marie said…
    I want to be a beach bum in my next life!!! :)
    16 July 2011 at 02:37
    Katrina said…
    Those certainly are beach bag essentials! Great post! I hope all is well with you! Cant wait until your little princess is born!!!
    16 July 2011 at 03:11
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    16 July 2011 at 03:36
    Pandora`s Box said…
    Love the piece of history you shared regarding the sultans and Turkish hammams.Thank you for the generous giveaway
    16 July 2011 at 03:52
    Amna said…
    That Peshtemal is so beautiful and versatile, great idea! :)
    16 July 2011 at 04:07
    xoxohoa said…
    I would love to have this as a gift for summer ! I'm going on vacation with my family this august to Monterey beach and this will be a great accessory to carry. I don't wear make up in the summer so in my beach bag i have Banana boat SPF 50 , water, victoria's secret Bombshell summer limited edition parfum , hand sanitizer and magazines..xo
    16 July 2011 at 04:19
    Heather Hope said…
    The Peshtemal seems so cool!!
    16 July 2011 at 04:44
    Ashley said…
    I love the peshtamel! I didn't know such a thing existed - amazing it can absorb as much water as a towel!
    16 July 2011 at 08:13
    Risha said…
    Wow, even before I saw this was a giveaway I was tempted to buy one of those towels. They sound like such a good idea!
    16 July 2011 at 09:58
    fantastic said…
    wow, gorgeous! We have something that we wear in a similar style...but it's by no means absorbent like a towel?! I'm going to check out her Etsy shop now! xx
    16 July 2011 at 10:02
    Unknown said…
    great post that bag is so pretty :)
    shel xx
    16 July 2011 at 11:03
    Cinderella said…
    Sunscreen, sunglasses, food, drinks and magazines :)
    16 July 2011 at 11:08
    cotton2 said…
    oh wow i have never heard of them until now! so pretty!!.
    no matter what, i always have to bring my spf carmex in cherry. if i had to bring just one thing it would be this.
    <3
    16 July 2011 at 11:25
    Anonymous said…
    Gosh these are so nice!! My beach bag is much less glamorous, with just a towel, bathing suit from Sea Folly, Cinique waterproof mascara, Clinique chubby stick, Hawaiian tropics face suncream and body suncream (these smell sooo lush that applying suncream becomes a joy). Oh and definitely a book of sudoku puzzles with a pen! Rayban sunglasses and a pareo that I picked up from Camden market in London complete the look :) simples!!
    16 July 2011 at 11:30
    Stacie said…
    Such a unique & beautiful summer beach item! Perfect selection of colors as well!
    16 July 2011 at 11:51
    Petra said…
    Oh wow, nice! My best friend is Turkish, but she never mentioned this fabric before. True, we don't have a sea anywhere near to us here in our country, so I guess it might as well just never come up.
    Btw, it might be useful to add to be careful with the amount of water you put in a bottle - when it freezes, it expands. :)
    16 July 2011 at 12:39
    gemmafhfox said…
    They look lovely! I'm as white as a ghost so that would make a great cover up for holidays xxx
    16 July 2011 at 13:47
    sparkle beauty blog said…
    It looks so mulifunctional does that peshtamel, it would be my very own adult comfort blankey ha ha.
    16 July 2011 at 15:26
    Unknown said…
    It's beautiful.. Would be perfect for my upcoming holiday x
    16 July 2011 at 16:02
    Becky said…
    These sound great! My beach essentials are similar to yours, I often use the same sunscreen on my face and body though so need to look into something like that Avene one.
    16 July 2011 at 16:10
    Brianna said…
    Great post! I've never heard of a peshtamal before! I think I need to invest in one.
    16 July 2011 at 16:42
    char said…
    My beach bag hold similiar items! We like to be prepared, dont we! I also have a strap to hold my sunglasses on when I am in the waves.
    Would love the beautiful blue peshtamal too!
    16 July 2011 at 16:50
    Ra, UK said…
    Selam Muhsine,
    I love your blog :)
    16 July 2011 at 17:49
    Emily said…
    Wow, they are so beautiful and useful! Great idea to use at the beach!
    16 July 2011 at 20:09
    Deserted Rose said…
    such a beautiful shade!
    16 July 2011 at 20:52
    Harpreet said…
    i love the shell necklace.
    :)
    16 July 2011 at 20:55
    b.b. said…
    Love the colors of the peshtamals! I follow your blog with bloglovin! :)
    16 July 2011 at 21:03
    char_link said…
    love the peshtamals and would be trilled to win one! fingers crossed ;-)

    Love,

    charlotte

    charschumacher@hotmail.com
    16 July 2011 at 21:25
    ilfascinodellaluce said…
    Wow!! I've never heard of these! it would be wonderful to try them!
    My beach bag essentials are really essentials..towel, purse, spf, lip balm with spf, hairbrush, book:)

    Thank you!

    Francesca

    ilfascinodellaluce@hotmail.it
    16 July 2011 at 21:49
    Unknown said…
    HI babe! Thanks so much for this giveaway! It would be amazing to wear it in my beach days!
    Thanks again to you and your cousin!
    XOXO
    Catanya
    16 July 2011 at 23:57
    makeupjunkie25 said…
    you look so pretty!
    17 July 2011 at 00:05
    Tiffany said…
    Wow! That is so gorgeous, I've never heard of it before. Some of my top summer beach bag essentials are cooling mist spray for my body and a seaweed based spray for my face! x
    17 July 2011 at 04:43
    MrsLDBlack said…
    Have a great time at the Beach!
    17 July 2011 at 05:49
    soccergirl said…
    I love this post. I also love it every time you post something about the Turkish culture because I am half Turkish and half Cypriot but I live somewhere else so I miss turkey alot
    17 July 2011 at 06:05
    Eat The Bread! said…
    My beach bag essential is a really good sunscreen with a higher SPF with UVA/UVB protection because I am so fair and burn easily. And of course, a great pair of big sunglasses!
    17 July 2011 at 08:59
    Argan olie blog said…
    Sorry Muhsine, i spelled your name wrong :)
    17 July 2011 at 14:50
    Cris said…
    Never heard of peshtemals but would sure love to win one and try! I love your pregnancy posts!
    17 July 2011 at 16:51
    MaviDeniz said…
    nice post, i actually did a post a while back about my beach bag essentials here: http://00turkishdelight00.blogspot.com/2011/05/beach-bag-essentials.html

    but if i could only pick one it would have to be sunscreen

    Xo
    17 July 2011 at 18:58
    Fefeh said…
    Muhsine, I am from Brazil and I would love to enter this giveway!

    I love your blog and your exotic beauty is very inspiring to me, specially the way you style your big almond eyes with mankeup.

    Congratulations on your pregnancy!
    17 July 2011 at 19:17
    Hannah said…
    my beaach bag essentials are a book, hat , suncream and sunglasses. As well of lots of water and food to snack on
    17 July 2011 at 20:53
    Sakina said…
    This is beautiful !! My beach bag is suncream, mascara, coconut oil and may be lipgloss ! ;)
    17 July 2011 at 21:46
    ashnickers said…
    Oooh even if I don't win, I wanna try these turkish towels.
    18 July 2011 at 01:34
    Michelle D. said…
    I've heard so many good things about these towels!! I will definitely be trying one of these out, soon hopefully!

    Thank you so much for sharing your essentials with us :)
    -Michelle
    18 July 2011 at 03:12
    themakeupmami said…
    I've never heard of this type of towel but its beautiful!
    18 July 2011 at 04:27
    jilliancad said…
    I love this! It is so versatile!
    18 July 2011 at 05:40
    dmceron said…
    What a great product! I will definitely be ordering a few of these for summer!
    18 July 2011 at 05:48
    Melissa said…
    Please enter me for this beautiful prize! Thank you
    18 July 2011 at 10:42
    Unknown said…
    I love the Turkish towels, they are the only towels I use now after I bought back 6 from the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul! I also bought loads of gifts for friends too, and they loved them on holiday. xxxx
    18 July 2011 at 12:33
    Sana said…
    cute cute i like the first pic in the coral pink!
    hope i win!
    18 July 2011 at 14:25
    Nathalie Morgan said…
    I love beach bag essentials blog posts and videos! And that blue color is GORGEOUS!
    18 July 2011 at 19:14
    Charli blogs said…
    This is genious! Love the idea of them :) I have a massive list of essentials for summer...obvious choice would be sunscreen!! x
    18 July 2011 at 22:58
    minniemakeup said…
    Wow, you look stunning in anything and have given your readers an insight into such a simple item of clothing with so many beautiful looks! I heart your blog very much thanks for sharing.

    My beach essentials;
    P20 (take care of your skin!)
    Clinique moisture surge face spray (luxe version of magicool!)
    Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream
    (No make-up to the beach for me)
    Hair bobble,
    Good book,
    Ipod,
    Sun glasses,
    Cute beach bag, Jen xoxo
    18 July 2011 at 23:09
    Huda said…
    What an awesome post, doll! My essentials are pretty similar to yours :)
    19 July 2011 at 00:41
    HeatherAMarie said…
    is aveene, aveeno is the US lol i've been trying to figure this out because i want some of the products!

    xoxo,

    http://heatheramarie.blogspot.com/
    19 July 2011 at 03:50
    Diana said…
    The Peshtemal is delightful!

    I always wonder about waterproof mascara...is it really waterproof...mine always leaves me with racoon eyes...I'm looking for a good one for my forthcoming spa visit - any reccomendations?
    Diana

    Really enjoy your blog.
    19 July 2011 at 12:59
    Sasha said…
    I adore these towels, although I dont own one, I used one in Cemberlitas Hamami when I went to Istanbul last month. The colours and designs are beautiful!

    My beach bag essentials would be suncream, waterproof mascara &carmex :)

    Isabella xx
    19 July 2011 at 16:24
    FunkyCrew said…
    Would love to try out out a freebie like that! :)
    19 July 2011 at 19:32
    dani_e152003 said…
    that peshtamal is genuis!!
    i love the sleek pout polish for my beach bag, a burst of colour, a glossy lip and SPF in one pot! :) xx
    19 July 2011 at 22:35
    Hira said…
    Sunglasses :) and waterproof mascara, and i love my underwater camera that ive recently purchased but yet to use, so looking forward to using that in a couple of weeks time for my hol to turkey x
    19 July 2011 at 23:59
    Hira said…
    My bag would contain sunglasses, babywipes, for the unexpected panda eyes, sunscreen, ipod, and my new underwater camera i purchased which im yet to use, untill 3 weeks, for my holiday in turkey. Will capture every moment, of my nieces first swim. So it would be the camera this summer, as the pictures will be priceless
    20 July 2011 at 00:02
    Hira said…
    My bag would contain sunglasses, babywipes, for the unexpected panda eyes, sunscreen, ipod, and my new underwater camera i purchased which im yet to use, untill 3 weeks, for my holiday in turkey. Will capture every moment, of my nieces first swim. So it would be the camera this summer, as the pictures will be priceless
    20 July 2011 at 00:02
    Sara said…
    Love the colors and this post. Summer is definitely my favorite season.
    20 July 2011 at 05:53
    emmalou said…
    There lovely!! be perfect to snuggle up with on my upcoming flight to New York....:-)
    20 July 2011 at 11:07
    emmalou said…
    There lovely!! be perfect to snuggle up with on my upcoming flight to New York....:-)
    20 July 2011 at 11:08
    Bellaflor82 said…
    Love the peshtemal :) the pink looks awsome :) love all your posts as well :)
    20 July 2011 at 14:31
    Natalia said…
    great idea for post! <3
    Lovely blog, i'm following you! :)
    20 July 2011 at 14:31
    LiLy said…
    wow id love to win this!
    i'm at the beach every day and washing towels is a hassle!

    love ur blog x

    lilylandcy.blogspot.com
    20 July 2011 at 18:41
    Dreams That Glitter xoxo said…
    So stunning, I would love to own one of those little beauties!

    xoxo
    20 July 2011 at 21:59
    Dunia said…
    Ahhh so gorgeous!
    20 July 2011 at 22:00
    Moni said…
    I've never heard of a peshtamel before but they look so much better than a beach towel. I live in hawaii so I'm the beach a lot and that looks easier to haul around than a big beach towel!
    20 July 2011 at 23:03
    Anonymous said…
    Those Peshtemal's are absolutely gorgeous!!! I have two already and love them to bits (although my husband refuses to believe that they are towels!) I may have to invest in another one though because the colours are fab! Im thinking grey and white or even yellow! Hmm! xx
    21 July 2011 at 11:13
    Matea said…
    "Peshtemal" seems perfect for the beach! I have something similar but it doesn't look this good!

    xoxo
    21 July 2011 at 12:31
    Jenni said…
    Love this blog, there loads to pick up for the summer it seems! I'm almost beach ready but I'm missing 1 ingredient... sun!

    ----------
    Jenni x

    I love all things Self Tan
    21 July 2011 at 12:51
    luckymirai said…
    I love that you are always prepared with everything you do. You have always been tidy and crafty too.
    Your summer beach bag is perfect !

    Congrats again to your pregnancy.More power xxx
    21 July 2011 at 13:36
    Courtney said…
    Wow, they're such a good idea! x
    21 July 2011 at 14:19
    Girlinapanama said…
    Brilliant, love the pictures. I pack very similar items in my beach bag, including an extra waterproof bag like the H & M one to keep my ipod and phone in. And also a chilled Avene water mist spray which cools your face when it gets a little warm!

    Keep up the lovely posts xx
    21 July 2011 at 20:02
    g3pinkii said…
    I've never heard of these before, but it look so cute <3
    23 July 2011 at 14:08
    Unknown said…
    Lovely post :) great idea! Makes me want to go to the beach now :) x

    HollysSecrets@gmail.co.uk
    27 July 2011 at 14:11
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