Beach style essentials

Are you ready to hit the beach? You can look just as cute in the sand as you do when you're landlocked with these cute beach style essentials. We've compiled a convenient list of everything you need to stay chic and safe in the sun.

1. A bathing suit - duh! We love these adorable picks from Pac Sun that are also affordable: Each piece is less than $50 and right now if you buy one piece, you can get the other half free!

Reef Inca Trail Bikini Halter Top, $45, and Tie Side Bottom, $39; Billabong Isabella Bikini Triangle Top, $38.50, and Tie Side Bottom, $39.50; and Kirra Nautical Stripe Bikini Halter Top, $24.50, and Bottom, $24.50 at pacsun.com.

2. A cover-up - for when it gets windy or you need to give your skin a break from the sun, throw on one of these comfy and trendy pieces. We love this neutral-colored options with fashion-forward details, like fringe.

B. Righteous Romper Cover Up, $58 at inswimwear.com; Printed Kaftan Cover Up, $40 at topshop.com; and Roxy Mermaid Cover Up, $44 at zappos.com.

3. Sunglasses + a hat - keep your eyes and face out of the sun with these fashionable items. Sunglasses are a must to shield your eyes from harmful UV rays, and a hat will keep your face looking young and fresh. If you plan on spending the day on your beach chair try a floppy hat. For more active girls who plan on playing volleyball or running, we've got a style for you too!

Sunglasses: Leather Trim Aviators, $30 at topshop.com; A.J. Morgan Boom Rectangular Sunglasses, $25 at endless.com; and Juicy Couture Ju Squire Sunglasses, $98 at Sunglass Hut. Hats: OndadeMar Straw Hat, $66 at inswimwear.com; Toes on the Nose Hibiscus Trucker Hat, $30 at inswimwear.com; and American Eagle Cowboy Hate, $24 at ae.com.

4. Beach bag - a sizeable tote to carry all the other items you need: sunscreen, water, hair brush, a good book, and a snack.