Summer Rucksack Necessities

12 July 2015

I was going to name this 'Summer Essentials' but isn't necessities just such a greater word? I dont know, it reminds me of the Jungle Book. This was going to be a 'what I pack in my travel on bag' but then I the other day I realised I just always like to have these things in my bag during summer so i decided to make it more general because why not. Plus, I love reading what's in my bag things but I can never make one because I never really have key things in my bag, but at the moment I do so why not hop on the bandwagon I've always been so desperate to join.
Firstly, I wanted to get music up on my phone but forgot so you would have seen a cool band on my screen rather than just emptiness. Secondly, the bag is from American  Apparel and my sister customised it herself  by adding the studs because she's hardcore like that.
1) Suncream. Pretty obvious, why get burnt when you can get tanned?

2) Sunglasses. Partially to protect my eyes from the harsh sun and so I don't have to squint half the time, partially due to the fact wearing any form of sunglasses makes me feel super important and mysterious and also because my sunglasses are cute as heck.

3) Lipbalm with SPF. I went through a phase where I was obsessed with being moisturised. When I say phase I mean like year 7 to year 9 then after those years I just sort of crumbled and had permanent dry hands and lips and my legs were never smooth, but I have decided to look after myself again and won't let the sun chap my lips.

4) Aloe vera/ Aftersun. Basically because of above comment. Also because my sister has such smooth skin (I didn't even know it was possible to have skin as smooth as her) and now I desire skin as lovely as hers, so again, can't let the sun dry up my skin. I really like using coconut oil as a moisturiser but you know, I'll take what I can get. (I used cocoa butter because my mum had packed the aftersun when I took this but basically a moisturizer of some sort)

5) A Book. Okay this point kind of doesn't work anymore because my books are now on my kindle app on my iPad, but I always like to carry a book round with me in summer just incase we end up sunbathing so I have some form of entertainment. Like the other day me and my friends went to Brighton and they went in the sea and I just stayed and sunbathed and having a book during this time was very important. Also another reason why having sunglasses is useful.

6) Music and Headphones. To be fair these aren't a summer essential. These are an always essential.

7) Deodrant/Spray. I know spraying deodorant once you already smell like BO doesn't do anything but it's just comforting to have, and having spray is always useful because during summer lets be real smelling nice can be a task but as long as a spray is at hand we can all work together to try and cover up the smell of sweat. (I forgot to include this in the picture but oh well we all [hopefully] know what deodorant looks like)

8) Sandals a Bikini and Cotton Shorts. Sandals, incase your wearing shoes and your feet get too hot. Cotton shorts also an essential incase your shorts become uncomfortable or if you're wearing a skirt/dress and want to sit with your legs apart or up or something but don't want to show off your underwear, BAM cotton shorts. I personally dont carry around a bikini because I just don't feel comfortable in them but I do feel like for people who are they are important to carry around just incase you want to sunbathe or if its too hot in your clothes and you cant walk round in a bra, you can walk round in a bikini top. Or just because sometimes there are surprise swimming trips as I found out when I went to Brighton and people decided to go in the sea. But yeah, this one isn't really me personally but I do see the importance/

I feel like I could write an entire post about summer clothing essentials but that would pretty boring and I feel like not many people would agree with me on some of them, but these are all things I like to have with me at all times during summer. Well, except sandals I usually wear them rather than carry them around with me but I wanted to include them.

24 comments

  1. A book is a definite must for me! I can't really wear sunglasses mainly because my vision is bad so unless I get prescription sunglasses I'll have to deal with the sun haha
    Dalal x
    monochromedaisies.blogspot.com

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    1. Ah thats so annoying! I absolutely loved my sunglasses then on holiday I broke them. It was such a heartbreaking moment, I didn't realise how attached to them I had become but then they broke and I felt heart broken!x

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  2. Just started reading your blog and I LOVE it! 'Whats in my bag' post are great and your 'jump on the bandwagon' was definitely successful ;).
    Caitie xx
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  3. Necessities is a much nicer word! Fun fact for you, my blog's first url was"thenecessitiesinlife.blogspot.com"... be right back while I cringe in the corner. I love those sandals and those sunglasses too! Unfortunately when I go on holiday by the pool I'll have to be wearing regular glasses instead of snazzy shades because my eyesight is 20/-10000.. Maybe not that much but I have really bad eyes haha!

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    1. Ah that sucks! Mine broke though so I just spent like a week borrowing other peoples sunglasses which was nice and all but man I really loved mine. Oh god the other day I was reading my own blog posts and I was cringing so hard I was just like I don't want to delete these but I don't want anyone to read these either, ahaha x

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  4. these are much needed for summer, love the sandals and bikini x
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    1. Thanks! Although on holiday wearing that bikini was so funny because it has like a triangle in between your boobs and none of my other bikinis showed that part so I was just there with like a tan then just a pale triangle, but I think I rocked it x

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  5. I love this post Libby and I 100% agree with everything you said about all of the things you mentioned in this post!

    Bx
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  6. sunscreen is definitely a must! <3 love this post !

    Lauren xx | laurlauu . beauty . fashion . life . blog

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    1. Usually I never really care/remember about sunscreen but this year I always do. And like you know when you go swimming then its like.. do I really have to apply more!? this year I was like riGHT TIME TO SMOTHER MY BODY AGAIN I was like suncream professional. Because you know, thats a thing I guess.x

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  7. Aww this is making me feel in a Summery mood. After sun is essential- we don't want any nasty burns do we? xxx

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    1. No! Then I did get a burn on the back of my legs and it was so annoying, all I wanted was to even out my tan then BAM I got burnt and couldn't sit comfortably. But then I put on some aloe vera and oh man was it a great feeling. x

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  8. All of this looks lovely! Thank you for sharing ♥
    Amy xx

    Little Moon Dragon

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    1. Thank you Amy :) It was a pleasure to share, I felt like a proper blogger doing a bag post!x

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  9. I just love those sandals. Sunglasses are a must to shield our eyes from the powerful rays of the sun. :]

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    1. Thanks they're so comfy! And oh boy tell me about it, I didn't realise how important they were till they were gone. The saying 'you don't know what you truly have till it's gone' or whatever it is really spoke to me after mine broke aha x

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  10. Love the bag, this is so fun to read and I agree with you a good book for the summer is a necessity. Do you want to support each other's blog by following each other?:) Please let me know if you do so I can follow you right back x

    kisses

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    1. Sorry for the late reply but I would love to :)x

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  11. ooh i've been looking for a new backpack, but i can't find one that's unique and cool. you just gave me the idea to decorate my own bag like your sister did for you! thanks(:

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    1. I got a plain back rucksack and sew on patches and was so excited to customise it and I had it all planned out, then it turned out they were iron on and then I went to iron them on it completely messed up the bag somehow and let me tell you, disappointment doesn't even come close to the emotion I was feeling. (Im kidding)(Kind of)(I was really disappointed it didn't work)x

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  12. Great essentials, I love your backpack! x

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