It’s the dead of summer so crawl out from under that air conditioner and get yourself to the beach already! Chill with friends, soak up some rays, scope out some surfer dudes and relax. Want to make sure you look smokin’ hot as you’re laying out on the sand? Read on. We proudly present The Next Big Thing: Beach Babe edition. All you need to look beach chic is some cool stuff from up-and-coming designers.

Of course the most important part of your shore-side adventure is your swimsuit. It’s key to get something that you feel comfortable in that also looks great. Hoping you can find that miracle suit? Your wish is the command of Miami native Miss Brache. She def knows beach culture and creates custom vintage-style bombshell bathing suits perfectly! This particular suit is actually a two piece making it more comfortable for long days laying ocean side and frequent powder room visits. Her work has been featured in The Daily Candy, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, Cosmo Girl, Sean Paul’s Dancers for the MTV VMAs, and Bust Magazine!  Her goal is to make women all across the world feel happy in the swim wear or anything they wear and we think she is doing a marvelous job.

We all know it can get a little windy at the beach so you’ll want something to slip over your swimsuit while you strut down the seaside. May we recommend this super comfy YMI denim mini skirt in Rinse wash? BTW – you have the chance to get up to 40% off this awesome skirt when you RSVP to our summer sale event on Facebook. The sale starts Thursday so RSVP HERE to get some sweet deals.

Beverages, snacks, suntan lotion (ahem SPF 30, ladies!), juicy reading materials, towel and tunes are all beach necessities. But how will you carry all that stuff and still look nautically fabulous? Why, this sunny bunny beach bag, of course! Created by Sinem Inugur, it has two inside pockets, one snap fastener, a swivel clip for keys and a large central space for all your carrying needs. You’re sure to stand out amongst the crowds this summer sporting this bold tote.

In addition to all that sunscreen you just lathered on your face, add this cute accessory by Terry Graziano to protect you from UV rays. You will leave the sand simply sun-kissed rather than painfully scorched! Terry personally handcrafts each hat with great care and attention to detail while using eco-friendly mill-end surplus fabrics. She clearly knows what she’s doing and we love her creativity.

So hurry to the nearest seaside oasis and show off your beach bunny fabulousness before the summer disappears!