Pip and I took a stroll to one of my favorite boutiques here…it’s called Perspicacity. I thought you’d enjoy a little walking tour as we chat about the giveaway…
Perspicacity is in the town of Seaside and perched right by the gulf…you can hear the swoosh of breaking waves as you shop. I have to say it’s quite a relaxing ambience and puts you in the mood for beachy duds. It’s a must-visit if you ever make your way down to our area. Husbands like it too because they can quietly escape walk six feet in any direction to grab a drink, a bite or just hit the beach.
The way they set up their store is pretty cool…and organized. It’s sorted by color in these sassy little bungalows. In the summertime it’s great because you go into each room and feel a reprieve from the heat with the whirling fans. Their dressing rooms are air conditioned and ice cold, which is literally a breath of fresh air when it’s a boiling 102 degrees outside and your make-up is melting right off your face.
Fashion Factoid: Perspicacity creator and co-founder of Seaside, Daryl Davis, originally started this biz as a farm fresh produce stand. After customers continued to ask her about the clothes she was wearing, she decided to carry a few cotton items for sale. Every piece always sold out. Twenty-five years later it’s still the perfect spot to find relaxed beachwear with a bohemian twist.
Of the vignettes, you can probably guess which colors were my fave.
And yes, there are several white-inspired rooms.
Love the detail on the bottom of this dress.
Their clothes last forever. I actually bought a pair of butter-soft low rise khakis from them six years ago and wear them to this day! Wore them this week with a fitted tee and ikat scarf.
They also have plenty of jewels, many of which are hand-made by local artists.
and shoes…Tom’s, Fryes, and many more. All the good stuff.
I love these dandies.
I also fell for many of their other goodies, such as this cane clutch with playful metallic pops peeking through.
Their hats are amazing. This one had my full attention. I actually love the whole palette with the soft greys, stripes and paisley.
This would go with everything.
And then, sitting tall on a pedestal in the shoe room…I found the PERFECT sun hat. It’s classic, chic and forever in style. So Audrey Hepburn.
Perspicacity was kind enough to let me select this hat as the winner’s gift!
It’s beautiful from all angles. And quite comfortable on, not the least bit stiff or awkward. I had to hang on to it because the wind was pretty fierce that afternoon. The small bow in the back makes it. This would even look great hanging on a wall! I recently moved all of our straw hats to one one wall in our entry.
So if you’d like a chance to win this lovely, ladylike sunhat, leave us a comment.
HOW TO WIN:
Tell us one must-have in your wardrobe you always pack when headed for a relaxing beach vacay.
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Winner announced Sunday evening.
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Thanks to Perspicacity for this generous giveaway and for my husband for patiently hanging around a women’s clothing shop and taking pictures. If you saw something you liked in these pictures and would like more information, feel free to call the gals at Perspicacity and they’ll be happy to help. Their number is 850-231-5829.
Happy Friday, friends!!
I‘m Seleta, a city girl living the beach life with my husband, fabulous four offspring, happy horses and frisky fur babies. A former TV personality turned Designer, I love to share the sparkly side of life. Read more 
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One item I must have is a classic oxford shirt in white.
I think it is a classic and if you size up it can look very hip worn over a suit and provides nice coverage. I also have a beach straw bag at the ready, sunscreen, lip protection, a good read and water.
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My one must have item is my favorite sundress. Perfect for a cover up but also for lunch or lounging. Great giveaway! I will always remember those mermaids greeting you at the entrance to Perscipacity because my youngest climbed right up and gave them smooches. Haha!!
I always bring a big, wide straw hat to the beach. It’s fashionable AND it protects my skin!
Definitely a great sundress – can be dressed up or down for a dinner date or just strolling around, or used as a coverup.
My white eyelet coverup along with some oversize sunglasses. That lovely hat would definitely finish off this perfect beach outfit. Happy Friday!
Ray Ban – classic Top Gun sunglasses. Awesome looking with any outfit.
White linen sundress…or shirt….or shorts. Always cool and crisp!
My beach wardrobe must have is a jersey dress. But my real #1 is sunscreen.
A simple pretty sundress.
My beach getaway wardrobe…a great dress (probably a maxi), and beautiful sun hat.
beach must have…good book, favorite cover-up, sunscreen, sundress & sandals…all i need, except that beautiful sun hat!
My must pack item for a beach vacation is a soft, cotton tunic– can wear it as a cover-up or over white jeans or leggings for a evening out. Love this hat!
A great scarf(always my hot pink paisley J. Crew number) it can be used as a head wrap, to jazz up a little linen sundress, or as a wrap on those cooler evenings out! Also, its is so soft its like a cozy blankie! Happy Friday!
Love your site, thanks for posting all the great perspicasity pics.
Can’t wait to see them in person!
I actually own that hat, so if I win, pass it along to someone else :).
I’m dying! I tried on a similar hat a boutique here in Memphis a year ago. I didn’t buy it and OF COURSE when I returned it was gone! Crossing my fingers for this one–what a lovely giveaway.
My must have beach item is an oversized men’s oxford. I love the feeling of the warm sun on my skin, but sometimes you just want to hide and an old dress shirt provides the perfect coverage!
I have a white knee length skirt that is light and flowy.
What a fabulous giveaway!!! I always have to pack a fun sundress and flip flops.
We are headed back to Seaside and Rosemary Beach this summer for vacation. I can’t wait!!!! Seeing these photos makes me want hop in the car and go now!!!!
A sunhat, of course! My mother makes everyone wear a hat in the sun. She is the queen of sunhats! Walkers along the beach have even asked to photograph her in her favorite humongous stand-out hat. It’s nice that the old hat was captured for posterity, because no one knows what has become of it! I would love to see my mom in this stunning hat from Perspicacity. There’s no telling how many photographers she would have to accommodate!
Sunscreen is number one. I love hats with a wide brim or those $2 baseball caps from Target that I wear in the pool as well as at the beach (they provide face protection while in the water). I don’t feel bad when it needs to be tossed at the end of the season due to fading..or shrinkage when you get dunked!
Every summer, my girl friends and I hit a different beach spot to sit and laugh and drink and nap. We pack big, floppy hats that would normally embarrass our husbands. I pack a HUGE straw hat, and a fedora, so I don’t have to worry about fixing my hair.
A fun sundress and flip-flops. Love Seaside, we can’t wait to get back there this summer so I would be thrilled to win the hat!
Bright shorts, neutral tanks and espadrilles – This hat would top it off nicely.
I must have a great book!
I always bring my latest favorite jcrew beach coverup. Perfect for going straight from the sand to dinner and drinks! And sunscreen of course! By the way, that hat is gorgeous!
3/4 sleeve button down shirt. Goes with everything!
my favorite beach must have…a good book, a great pair of sunglasses, and a big ol’ floppy hat! I always look forward to Perspicasity when Im visiting the 30a area. Was in Seaside on Saturday but it was closed bc of all that crazy rain! Oh well…something to look forward to next time!
Flip Flops!!!
Favorite beach must haves…..sunglasses, books, and a cozy cover up!
I always bring my Cape Madras tunic that I use as a cover-up and a big pair of sunglasses. Seaside looks like such a great beachtown! The hat is soooo cute.
Alison
My must have is sunscreen! No one will care what I’m wearing if I look like peeling tomato or a leathery potato!
Sunscreen, a cute tank and capri pants!
I ADORE Seaside, and this is my favorite place to visit! My must-have for a beach vacay are sunscreen and a big hat, so this one would be PERFECT!
What a cute store! Love the earings…
Must have at the beach? Spf…50…..and a cocktail!
I always pack a gauzy beach cover up. That hat is amazing , I want it! Thanks!!!
Love the hat!! I always have to have a cute cover up. Thanks!
a good tote bag is wonderful to carry all the random things my kids need for the beach. love the hat. thanks for the opportunity.
When I go to the beach, I always pack my wide-brim straw hat and sunglasses. The rest doesn’t matter, as long as I have those two items.
Wow! They have everything a girl could want in that store! I’m now obsessing over that cream dress with the fringed sleeve….and planning my next gulf vacation around visiting Seaside.
But back to your original question: Must-haves for a perfect beach day include great sunscreen, a BIG soft towel, and a cooler with water…..and an ice cold corona light!
Fun giveaway! I want it all…including that little leather purse in one of the shots. Adorable! Love the hat! I’d wear it to the beach and Disney all summer!
I have a couple of knit sundresses from the Gap Outlet that I love to wear when we are on a beach vacay. They are comfortable, yet slightly dressed up and look great with wedge sandals and… A big straw hat! Not to mention, sunscreen ;). Lucky you to have such a fun store nearby!
Love perspicacity, seaside is my favorite place on earth! Always pack a cute swimsuit coverup and this hat would look perfect!
A classic white shirt, colored shorts and polarized sunglasses
I spent a wonderful summer working at Bud & Alley’s and loved walking through Perspicacity, thinking up all the ways I could spend my paycheck. Such a fun shop!
That’s easy – a classic french pedicure and several pairs of Havaianas flip flops! LOVE this sunhat, it’s adorable!
I usually pack a ratty old baseball hat to protect myself from the sun…so this hat would be a great improvement. Thanks for the chance to win. This store looks amazing.
sundresses, flip flops & anything light, airy & comfy. Oh wait-I live here & live in those things everyday :) arent we blessed?! I dont think I’ll win….BUT I would love to know how much that hat is. I think I NEED it!
Rainbow Flip Flops!! Perspicasity is a must stop every time we’re on the panhandle I love it!!!
Sunscreen. As much as I love the beach and the sun, I’m allergic. Besides that, sundresses. Can’t live without breezy sundresses at the beach and in the summer in the South.
I agree with Leigh, good looking toes, flip flops and then white t shirts and capris!
This would be a perfect hat to take on my honeymoon next month! My must-haves include Neutrogena sunscreen and my Old Navy straw beach bag. :) Oh and I just added a bright blue eyelet cover-up, found at Loehmann’s, to my beach wear. Can’t wait to get some use out of it!
What a great shop! Makes me wish for a vacation in my future!
Billowy cotton tunics are my must-pack item for beach escapes. They pack easily and can work as a swimsuit cover-up or for heading out.
My one item is a pretty tunic.
Love this hat!
I have a white bathing suit cover-up that has become my go-to accessory for beach going days. Ah, just thinking of the waves crashing on the shore makes me melt into relaxation! Love Seaside and this cute little shop. I guess I’ve never tried anything on though because I sure didn’t know about the air conditioning! All I remember are their enormous fans because my son practically blew away when he stood in front of it (:
I always pack a few colorful sarongs. They can be used as blankets on the beach, and also make delightful cover-ups for strolling in beach side shops.
p.s. that store is fantastic — makes me really crave warm weather!
i have to have my wedge heels….they go with casual and dressy….so i only have to tote one pair of shoes.
Maxi sundress! Can dress it up or down
What a great hat! I agree with you that it is timeless, classic and ageless. I could use that all summer here in Houston…and you know our summer is like yours, year round!
I am leaving for a vacation this Sunday and my must have is a soft sheer cotton tunic with great cotton embroidery at neck and cap sleeves.
I like to pack up three generations of my family into cars and all head to the beach together. I saw the sun hat in your give away and knew I had to post a comment about my mother and her fabulous – but sadly missing – sun hat. I was reading through other posts and couldn’t believe another poster had a story similar to mine…until I discovered it was my sister, Jill! This hat would be a wonderful replacement for my mother’s old hat – and add one more story to many family tales from trips to the beach!
I’m getting married in Santa Rosa in May. I’d love to win this hat for our beach wedding weekend. I always pack Bernardo sandals. Classic and you can wear them with everything. The silver are my favorite.
I always pack my skinny jeans – they go with so much and can be dressed up or down.
Love this little boutique – looks so lovely and makes me want to venture to Seaside just to visit it. I’d love to win that hat – I need it here in Texas – it will look great for afternoons at the pool!
I always bring my favorite pair of flip flops. I have had them for like 5 years, but they are still in great condition and look great with everything!
I wish I had regular beach vacations! But a good hat is a must when I’m outdoors!
I want a beach vacation now! It sounds heavenly! My one must would have to be a fun little striped sundress. I must say that hat is so you, Seleta! You look so chic!
Hmmm. So many choices….. I would probably say that my platinum Jack Rogers Navajo sandals would my go to shoe for beachy vacations. They go with everything and look great with shorts, skirts or sundresses. I have been looking for a great hat and this one looks perfect!
Must have my current favorite SPF lipgloss at the beach:
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I always pack my favorite black swimsuit cover up! I am quite modest so I get my use out of it!
A fantastic sundress for a night out!
I’ve only been on one beach vacation…so I don’t have a staple item (yet!). I do love big floppy sun hats though and I’m sure I could find a beach to wear it to! :) The shop looks lovely BTW.
Love your site. I have a nice soft cotton-linen small paisley print maxi wrap dress that is perfect for everything at the beach–cover-up, dinner dress, bathrobe, etc..I almost need nothing else except a swim suit! It is black, light blue and tan print and would look gorgeous with that hat! Thank you .
My beach must haves: A cute cover-up, sunscreen, sun glasses, flip flops, a good book, and a wide brimmed sunhat. I’m leaving in a couple of weeks to do some volunteer work at an orphanage in Uganda and this sun hat, because of it’s wide brim, would be perfect to wear in that hot African sun!!! Of course, I’m going to take a week of R & R next week in Seaside before I leave!!
I always pack a sundress!
Comfortable white short shorts, perfect to pair with a colorful tank by day or a flowy top by night with great jewelry.
Besides a really cute suit, I need big shades and a great beach read!
Seaside is an amazing place. I will be there in a few short weeks!
I always pack a few tunics. They are so versatile – top, mini dress, beach cover up!
I must always have something to read!
Sunscreen for sure. Then of course a cover-up and a great hat, maybe this one!
A bandeau one-piece swimsuit!
I have several must have items to take with me to the beach, but most importantly is the SPF and chapstick with SPF.
Don’t get me wrong… I love a cute two piece, hot sunglasses, and the latest trendy cover-up but at the end of the day we have to protect our skin!
Although, I could see this hat being the perfect addition to my weekend getaway.
I alsways make sure to pack a little extra space into my suitcase for a wardrobe purchase that I get when I am at the beach. That way I can bring the beach wardrobe home with me.
What a lovely hat! I always always always bring my kindle loaded up with a few great reads.
Seaside is hubby’s and my annual summer vacay spot, and we are in love. Perspicacity is definitely one of my faves (of course, so is coffee from Amavida while shopping those boutiques!). Beach getaway necessity: a Lilly Pulitzer sundress and my favorite pair of white Jack Rogers Navajo sandals. The perfect out-to-dinner outfit, I think! That fabulous hat would be the perfect finishing touch.
Maxi dress :)
I bought a really fantastic tunic from Lands End last year. It was an impulse buy right before we left for a weekend of beach camping, but I’m so glad I bought it… cute and simple design, comfortable and would look even better with this hat!
I always have my white eyelet tunic- it is the perfect cover up for all my swimsuits!
What a great store!!! Would love to live closer so I could stop by with MY golden doodle who is also half english retriever!! My one “must have” when headed to the beach is a comfy cover up that can also be worn as a sun dress, can’t go wrong!
A simple sundress.
My must-have is a pair of good sunglasses. As long as you have shades, you look cool and relaxed!
my must have for a beach visit is a hat…… you see I’m shall we say….. ‘sparse on the hair department’ so a hat is definetly a must….. and this would be a great addition for this summer season…..
I always bring my Kindle with a great new book downloaded & ready to go. And I never forget my SPF45 :)
I always pack my beach bag and flip flops! And I love that shop in Seaside. If I am close I always stop and shop!
When I head to the water’s edge I love to have my three little girlies with me and a good book….heaven!
my sunscreen!
Must I choose just one! Linen cover-up. And sun hat. And red lipstick. Jack Rogers. And boat tote. In that order, I think.
The one thing I always pack when headed to the beach is a brand new white v-neck tee. Goes with everything and shows off that great new tan!!!
A straw bag full of beach necessities–great book, sunscreen, flip flops, etc. Love the hat–so cute!!
I don’t think I’d ever leave, Seleta! What a gorgeous store. I adore that cone clutch and those metallic bow clutches, along with everything else!
My must have summer vacay accessory is a big tote bag (to carry all my other must-haves!).
My must have is a good pair of flip flops for the beach! Actually went to Seaside last summer for the first time and are heading back again this summer. It is fabulous!
I love my sarong that I wear over my suit.. That way I can go in a store or eatery and look 1/2 way presentable. What a lovely shopping adventure you had.. I’d love to go there.
Nancy
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My must have is a cute little sundress. So great for a long lunch with friends and as a cover-up at the beach!
Flips flops and a JCrack white linen beach cover up that I love.
I’m the chick you see strutting through the airport with the HUGE floppy hat on my head because I don’t want to risk smashing my hat in my suitcase. Plus I like to go incognito if my children decide to have a temper tantrum right there in the middle of taking off. :))
I live in hats in the summer, this one is darling! Love this giveaway!!!
A cotton voile tunic! Great for covering up or wearing out on the town with a cute pair of shorts. Love the hat! Tres chic!
Can’t go to the beach without a swimsuit!
I have a pair of black wedges that I bought many moons ago from Marks & Spencers. It doesn’t matter what new fancies I buy I always tend to return to these.
PS. Hat is gorgeous. Reminds me of a woman I saw sitting at the side of our pool on my honeymoon in Italy. She sat under a huge hat, with a book, from morning to noon and looked amazingly chic.
I always bring shorts to cover up my problem areas!
I have quite delicate skin and ALWAYS pack a bounty of hats for my beach vacations – this would be a perfect addition!
My favorite floppy beach hat!
The cover-up ‘s the must have, especially one that can be worn into a casual dining atmosphere without shame. Thanks for the opportunity to win the lovely, elegant sun hat!
Lovely store/giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
Fashion must have when going to the beach; white lace cotton coverup :)
The beach is my favorite place on earth!!! Gotta have bathing suit, sarong, hat, sandals, sundress, hoop earrings & a book. That’s all you need!
Cover up – sunglasses and a book! I absolutely love that precious hat! Thank you for the opportunity!
I have to have that hat! It’s wonderful!
Must-have at the beach… black J. Crew bikini with gold clasps!
We visit Cape San Blas, Fl twice a year and I always take my hat, shorts, a t, flip flops and a Mary Kay Andrews book……Always…. (I could use a new hat!!!!)
love this hat!!! it would add variety to the wide brimmed visor that i wear to the beach or pool. thank you for the chance!
I convert my French market basket into a beach tote, filled with a beach towel, sunscreen, book, water, lip gloss. Have started looking for a new sun hat and the one you found is perfect!
It’s been a long time since my last beach vaca but I live by the beach. Must haves are shovels and snacks for the kids. That is such a cute hat!
grandchildren, sand bucket, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats for all. I love this hat- in KY I have never seen one with such wide brim. Perfect for me and grandchildrens first trip to beach.. Priceless..
That is the pretties hat. I need one to keep the sun off of me. I will have to check out this next time I am in Destin. Need to go visit my dad.
Sunscreen, a great book, and my vintage Lilly caftan that would look so fabulous with this hat!
Big sunnies, sweet~tea and a great book. That hat is all I’m missing.
Ps. It looks perfect on you.
Magazines and sunglasses!
Sun lotion- because I burn.
Magazines-because I’m addicted.
Flip flops-to show off a pretty pedicure.
I would love to win that hat, it’s gorgeous.
My linen pants are a must, especially with a cute pair of sandals. The beach is definitely calling my name!!
Love this hat, so classically beautiful and you look amazing in it. I love a beach vacation and am fortunate to go often. I always pack a baseball hat, which is great for ocean waves and wind, but I need to look pretty not cute and I think this hat would do it. My Hubby surprised me with a trip to Carmel for our anniversary, I would love to have a hat like this to take on my trips to Carmel, my favorite place in the world!! Kathysue has her fingers crossed.
My sunglasses and a good a pair of flip-flops.
Oh I love your blog! It’s so much fun to read. This little shoppe is adorable, but my must have item to take on vacation would be little strappy sandals, which would go perfectly with your give away…XoXo
My family has a place in orange beach so we basically live there in the summer. But I alway pack white…whether its white linen pants, white shorts, always a white tank, or eyelet white for my daughter. White=beach in the summertime!
Warm snuggly oversized terry sweatshirt for sunsets and sunrises and coffee.
born and raised by the beach….so anything light and cool, and I have to agree….flip flops all the way! I love the hat! Thanks for this giveaway..
My ll bean boat and totes always come to the beach!’ love the hat!
Bathing Suit!
Tory Burch leather flip flops…They can be dressed up or down! Love the hat…
I always pack my J.Crew capri flip flops! I own them in many colors and live in them all summer long! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the hat!!!
I have an ages old Ralph Lauren denim shirt that is probably the most comfortable thing I own. I couldn’t tell you how long I have had it! It is super useful, serving as a bathing suit cover up, a light jacket for chilly night by a fire on the beach, a casual shirt for trips to the store, and even a robe of sorts for sitting on the deck while watching shooting stars. It has even served as a blanket for a sleeping child.
My beach wardrobe consist of a bathing suit, a great cover-up, a great pair of sandals and I’ve been looking for a great sun hat – so…. I would love to win this one!
White jeans and colorful tanks! What a cute hat!
I must admit, cherry licorice to snack on. I also keep an inexpensive camera on hand to capture the sun filled memories from our vacation. I live in Iowa, so anytime at the beach is extraordinary.
The hat is darling!
OMG a big floppy hat! I have a sad love for them! This one is fantastic! Who is it by? The bow detail in the back is fab!
My bathing suit is the most essential wardrobe piece for a beach vacay. I am definitely a sun and surf gal. My mother is really getting through to me about the sun though, as she is paying the price for years of sun worshipping, so I really need that hat;)
Sunscreen is a must and a good beach playlist!
Lots of magazines!!
a flowing maxi dress, and bare feet
A brightly colored tunic looks great with a tan!
I always pack my favorite white linen coverup and sunscreen… Both must haves
I’m heading to Miami this week, and plan to take a seersucker suit by OSKA–a European company with great style. The straw hat with the bow in the back would be a perfect compliment!
I am never without my sunglasses. The sun is so bright on that white sand!
I am a hat lover! It’s a must for me since I have very thin hair! I am tempted right now, on this beautiful day on the Gulf Coast, to drive over to Seaside! I love that store! I’ll take one of everything please!!!
I have a beautiful white long linen/cotton skirt with a frayed ruffled. It’s looks great paired with a tank top or as an impromptu swimsuit coverup. I alway take it along when we head for a beach getaway. I just love it. This incredible hat would add the finishing touch!
I always pack my kindle so I can relax on the beach with my sunnies a nice cold beverage and my favourite read close at hand. The perfect hat would be a great addition! fingers crossed..
My must-have beach wardrobe item used to be a cute little bikini. Now it’s a cover-up.
The first thing I pack is my kindle, but next is definitely a soft cotton dress. It’s perfect for a day of shopping, throwing over a swimsuit or a casual dinner.
I would have to say flip flops. I love to have comfortable easy slip on shoes for going to the beach! Love that beach hat you’re giving away.
Such a beautiful store! I think that the straw hat is my fav.
i love the hat…and seaside :) most of my beach trips are to Kiawah Island…and i always pack a cool cover up (love my deep blue sarong) and my favorite flipflops.
by the way, i LOVE the necklace you’re wearing in the pictures…could you share the source?
I need a great beach coverup so I can go from the beach to casual shopping without having to change!
The shop looks fabulous! My must pack item is a white, long sleeve JCrew coverup. It’s great on the beach if I feel I’m getting too much sun because it stays cool and perfect for throwing on to take a stroll on the boardwalk.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Definitely a comfortable pair of flip flops, a cute cover up, and a tote to carry all my magazines!
Most certainly my favorite flip-flops!
p.s.–LOVE the prize hat!
My beach must-have is a cute sarong that can be worn as a cover-up and a skirt for evenings out. Thank you for the giveaway!
I always pack my fabulous rhinestone studded sunglasses. They’re fun yet functional.
big, oversized shades. xoxo.
My long, silver, maxi dress. It can go from beach casual over a bathing suit or can be paired with a bright cardigan for an evening out with my husband.
My beach must-have is a black cover-up that ties in the front and looks great with my swimsuit. Both very slimming. ;)
Bobbi Brown Beach body oil. I love it!
Memories flood my head as I thing of my mother, 92 years young, who went to heaven almost 2 years ago. As she would saunter on the beach, or fish for local trout, she would be wearing a big, broad sunhat!! Of course, she said that she was protecting her skin.
At her 92nd birthday party, she is pictured in a fashionable sunhat. as guests stood amazed at her youthfulness!! This photograph found its resting place in my kitchen window.
Love that store and the hat!
a straw hat that my husband gave to me while we were still dating :)
I have a few must haves…. I love taking lots of swimsuits ( bikinis and one pieces).
My favorite hat ( which I forgot on our honeymoon to St Lucia three years ago and I was sad)
But my most favorite item to have is a great white dress! Actually probably several!
That hat is so darling! You are right… The bow on the back makes it perfection as does a bow anywhere:)
I love to wear hats in all seasons. This would be perfect for summer. I must have’s for the beach are my swimsuit ,of course, a tunic dress to wer ver my suit, sunglasses, my comfortable pink chair and magazines, those which I have not caught up on. The beach is synonomous with relaxation. This hat would help.
This store is adorable! The one must have at the beach for me is my LL Bean tote. It is perfect for holding all of our stuff that we haul down to the beach.
My white eyelet H&M “dress” whose hemline is a little too aggressive for my 30something self as a dress, but makes a perfect coverup. I also almays pack my nook (because a mom can dream of reading beach or poolside, right?), oversized sunglasses, a hat (dreaming of this one!!), and sun block.
Ps-you look *adorable* in that hat – hope you snagged one for yourself!
I usually just pack my suit, but I think I might have to look into one of those hat for my next beach vaca~
You MUST get one of those hats for yourself……it is perfect!
I can never seem to have enough white tshirts in the summer. They look so classic with khaki shorts and can even be dressed up in a pinch.
LOVE that hat!
I can never seem to have enough white tshirts…..they look so classic with khaki shorts and can be dressed up in a pinch.
LOVE that hat!
I’m towel crazy! It must be LAAAARGE fluffy and smell good.
Can’t go to the beach without it!
A beautiful pedicure and pretty sandals!
A cotton tunic! It’s a must have for a beach vacation, a multipurpose item that can be worn over a swim suit, with white capris or even as a comfy dress( some of mine are long enough for that:)! By the way, I just love that hat and the shop!
Debbi @ the beach
Oh, I love this store… Beautiful, I wish we would have one like this in Switzerland…
For a beach vacation I always have a nice book, sunglasses and of course a large hat. Moreover wearing a comfortable beachdress and tongs are a must!
Thanks for sharing all those nice things with us! Have a lovely end of the week-end!
I always pack a magazine I’ve been wanting to catch up on. And without fail, I almost always never get around to reading it. This store features beautiful items, thank you for offering the give away.
LOVE That hat!!!!!! i always take flip flops and sunglasses ;)
Love that hat! I always take a great pair of sunglasses with me.
Donna
A huge smile because I’m at the beach! And sunscreen, coverup, and something girly and fun to read.
A hat! A big sun hat just like this one for my pale pale skin! And I know it’s time for a new one since my 6-year-old called my old hat “yucky” the other day…
I love the beach!
A strapless bikini top. Three kids in…still, a Southern lady doesn’t have strap lines when wearing her sundresses!
It’s too late to win but I had to comment on how amazing that place looks!
Oh, I looooove Perspicacity! I fondly remember shopping there on our trips to Seaside and I’m itching to get back. Been too long! Funny, I already have that very hat but purchased it at home in TX. I adore it! What a great giveaway. If I win, I’ll gift to one of my sisters in law!
Oh no, its too late. I’ve been hitting the beach here in Melbourne Australia and being 16 weeks pregnant I don’t go anywhere in the sun let alone the beach without my fantastic black hat. its sort of like a trilby had, keeps me cool….keeps me looking cool and now that i have retired my last seasons white one, this can get used alot more as it doesn’t show the sweaty truth of summer….is that a nice way of putting it?
Katrina
The hat’s beautiful, but I have to ask what kind of watch are you wearing? It’s so pretty. Since I’m asking, would you mind sharing what nail polish and lipstick you’re wearing, also?!
Definitely a fun beach cover-up! We have visited Seaside since I was a little girl and now I have my own little girl and boy :) Always my favorite vacation!
That hat is great. I’ll be in Destin next week doing some long-distance bicycling each day with the hubs. Maybe I’ll drop in to this cute store.
I love the necklace that you are wearing. Please share your source. Thank you.
did we ever figure out who that dang had was by? I love it and I want it for my mom!
I never go without a hat so this one would be a dream
Love all the beautiful things you have…..will you ever have a online shop ?