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The Bag To Have: Lauren Merkin Cassie Beach Tote

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:00:22 -0700

The beach is whispering your name...can you hear it?! No? Okay, just play along!

Pick up this fabulous Lauren Merkin Cassie Beach Tote, $195, throw on your cool one-piece swimsuit, and get moving. Not only is this tote great because it has room to fit everything in it, it's also pretty darn cute on the arm. It comes in several colors (yellow, black, off-white) and serves double duty as a city tote. The price is not half bad, either.

What really makes this bag worthy of our time is the gold leather trim. Without it, it would look just like any old beach tote. So even if you still can't hear the water whispering your name, buy this beauty and be prepared to be the talk of the town, er, beach.

Babeworthy Beach Bags!

FabSugar — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:34:33 -0700

It's about that time of year when I get a serious hankering to go to the beach. I don't know about you, but Ibiza or Cancun or even Myrtle Beach is sounding really good right about now! And what could make a stay at the beach more enjoyable than a seriously cute beach bag? This week's Life and Style has a few adorable options. I especially love the coral straw bag!

To see some of my beach bag favorites, read more

Solar Beach Bag Juices Up Your Gadgets

GeekSugar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:25 -0700

Now when you go to the beach you can mix a little business and pleasure thanks to the solar-powered Juice Bag. Featured on Chip Chick this canvas beach tote houses a removable high-tech flexible solar panel so you can charge your gadgets while you bask in the sunshine.

All you have to do is plug in your iPod, cell phone, GPS, or camera right into the bag using your car adapter and your gadgets will charge-up. Each juice bag comes with a universal CLA/Car charger female socket for easy connection to your device and will typically charge a cell phone or mp3 player in 2-4hrs- with no power outlet required. This one's for the avid beach-goers - it costs $250.

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Two Bags in One!

FabSugar — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:53:14 -0700

Whether you're going back to the beach or back to school, a cute tote bag is a must. And a reversible tote bag? That's like getting two bags for the price of one!

Designer Sheila Djiwatampu, after training in Indonesia and Switzerland, has taken the plunge and hung out her own shingle. Her website, Sheila D, showcases these functional and fashion-forward totes, school bags, and pouches. You can buy them here for just $28. So get one for your remaining beach days, then when summer's over, just toss it in the laundry, turn it inside out, and take it back to school.

MP3 Player Cooler Bag: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:40:20 -0700

Hola, Summer! We may be a couple months away, but I'm all about putting my arsenal together - you know, new bathing suit, sunglasses, and clearly, this bag.

The MP3 Player Cooler Bag ($79) from Pottery Barn is not the first iPod-playing tote anyone has seen - and certainly not the first from Pottery Barn (last Summer gave us this bag).

It's not even the first MP3 player bag that cools your drinks, though this one is way, way bigger (and thus better, as conventional wisdom tells us).

That said, is a beach bag worth 80 bucks, electronic advantages and all?

Simply Fab: Maison Martin Margiela Convertible Beach Bag

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:00:22 -0800

It's a bag, no wait, it's a beach towel, wait . . . it's both! This MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Convertible Terry Beach Bag ($235) works like a beach bag and beach mat all rolled up into one. Just unzip the sides and huzzah: the cheery yellow plush terry towel is ready to protect you from the sand. Fab!

Pottery Barn's Media Friendly Beach Bag

GeekSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:21:51 -0700

With lots of pockets, two built-in speakers and a plug for your iPod, this speaker tote bag is a great accessory for trips to the beach. I'm not sure how amazing the speakers sound, but I'm sure it would be the same level of quality as a mini boombox - remember those?! It's even on sale for $49, saving you twenty bucks from the original price tag. And if you're looking for a speaker/cooler/AM FM radio combo bag, there's always this somewhat tacky bag.

Bella's Hamptons Beach Bag Beauty Essentials

BellaSugar — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:00:51 -0700

During the Summer, every fabulous New Yorker wants to head to the Hamptons - and why wouldn't they? The eastern end of Long Island is filled with beautiful mansions, adorable cottages, and all of the other perks of a resort lifestyle. If you're heading there this Summer - or if you're just looking for a piece of the good life - then browse my picks for a Hamptons-ready bag of beach beauty.

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Life's a Beach: Bandeau Babe

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:22 -0700

If you're like me and cringe at the idea of tan lines, I suggest you join the bandeau babe club. True, you can't frolic through the waves in one of these - if you must, I suggest getting one with a removable halter strap - but also true, this style suit is retro active. Many celebs have been favoring the cool strapless vibe of a bandeau, see Drew and her beau giggling in the waves. Drew, who is a member of the club, proves the bandeau to be bodacious.

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Traveling Sans Babies Has Its Advantages

babysugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:30:48 -0700

Look ma, no kids! Last weekend, mama got a break from pureed baby food, stinky diapers and bath time duty. The grandparents came to the rescue and watched my wee ones as I took off on a beach adventure with my hubby. While I missed the lil ones, there were certainly plenty of perks traveling as a childless passenger that I will never take for granted again.

Packing: For starters, instead of washing, folding and packing clothes for three people, I just tossed my clothes in a bag. Usually I skimp on my own wardrobe to ensure enough room for diapers and pajamas. This time, I packed extra dresses, a sun hat, more than enough shoes, and two, yes two, books!

Getting Ready: When the alarm went off, I showered, kissed the tots goodbye and walked out of the house. There was no race against the clock to clean, dress and buckle everyone. Also left behind? Prepared bottles, sliced fruit, crackers and a bag full of cartoon DVDs.

Getting There: When we pulled into the long-term parking lot, my husband and I jumped out of the car, grabbed the suitcases and ran to the shuttle. With kids, mama's got to unleash the car seats, strollers, and added baggage.

To see the rest of the reasons I look forward to adult travel and what bums me out, read more.

Security: Getting through security as an adult traveler is a breeze. It's as easy as taking off the shoes, putting the laptop in the scanner and walking through the detector. Add a toddler or two to the mix and mommy's tossing liquids left and right, de-robing wee ones, shoving car seats on X-ray machines and then putting it all back together again.

Flying: Ahhh... mum is seated, got her best book in her lap and her ear buds plugged in tight. She may even get to enjoy a glass of wine and a movie. If she's got baby with her, she's got someone tugging on her shirt, begging for a story, snack or a movie. Let's not even discuss diaper changing in the lavatory and keeping a screaming child quiet while other passengers glare at her.

Now that I sound like an ungrateful mother, let me tell you all the ways I missed my children terribly before I even left the house. The night before I left my babies with my parents, I took loads of pictures of them so I could stare at them on my camera during my trip. I also had to cuddle and love them to pieces. I snuck into my daughter's bed and cradled her before I finally crept into my own bed. I would have jumped in my son's crib if I didn't think it would wake him up. When I arrived at the airport, I ogled other tiny travelers wishing mine were with us. And, at the risk of sounding pathetic, I'll admit that I listened to the Dragon Tales soundtrack on my iPod because it made me feel closer to them. In the end, they had a terrific time with my parents and I'm 100 percent positive I am a better mother after a reinvigorating relaxing trip.

Do you have tips for traveling with or without the kids? Join our Mommy Club group and share your stories and tricks.

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