MY FAVORITE THINGS OF SUMMER 2024
3 months, 21 products
I can’t believe that it is already the end of August and Fall will be here before we know it. As I reflect on the best summer of my life (!), I wanted to share 21 of my favorite products, pieces, and things that made summer that much more special while I was away for 3 months.
When I first left home in May, I severely overpacked (in almost every category) and by the end of my trip, I discovered my true essentials. The products in this list traveled with me for 3 months everywhere (Provence, Antibes, Barcelona, Ibiza, Paris, Puglia, Patmos, Como, Milan, Florence, Capri, Zurich, Provence, St. Tropez, and East Hampton) and will be first to be packed for future trips!
INNBEAUTY Project Extreme Cream
It goes without saying that I have been hooked on INNBEAUTY Project’s Extreme Cream since I first tried it in early 2024. Had too many spritzes the night before? This cream instantly depuffs and tightens! Running on fumes from jetlag? It also hydrates and brightens! Despite all of the European pharmacies and beauty shops I visited, I could not separate from my Extreme Cream.
There is nothing better than lightweight, cozy linen sheets in the summer time. I brought these Brooklinen (also the sponsor of this letter!) linen sheets with me for the month of August to the Hamptons and they were so soft yet breathable. I may have hit snooze on my alarm for pilates one too many times - they are that good!
They have a Labor Day Sale (Aug 27th - Sept 3rd) with 25% off site-wide (and up to 30% off when you bundle!). Getting new sheets is one of my favorite ways to treat myself - it’s the little luxuries that make all the difference!
I love these chic canvas pouches from SCL for travel. I like to fill mine with my underwear, bras, and socks, but you can fill them with truly whatever you want to keep organized. They also make an amazing gift!
The best for messy cosmetics because the inside is lined with plastic - just wipe away and it’s good as new! Plus, I love anything with a personalized monogram.
The best product ever for fading sun spots. I met the founders of the brand this summer, and they told me that they patented this formula using isolated grapevine sap extract. It’s 62x more effective on dark spots than Vitamin C!
I always need a notebook for all my wild thoughts!
This leaves your hair and scalp so silky soft and squeaky clean. It's an absolute must once a week when traveling, especially if you are out and about or putting styling products in your hair every night.
I am so impressed by this product - and it does exactly what it claims. Moisturizes, detangles, and is an absolute miracle spray for your hair when traveling.
These are so butter soft! I buy these in 3 packs at a time as they fold up into nothing and go under everything. Code LILLY15 for 15% off!
I love wearing white workout clothes in the summer and get so many compliments whenever I wear these pants.
The most flattering bathing suit on the planet! I love this style with the thicker straps.
The hat that came with me to every pool, beach, and town visit! This is a perfect hat that folds flat in your bag or suitcase and magically snaps back into shape.
A classic that are always in my purse or on my face.
Everyone should have a passport holder (even better if it’s chic!) but I now use this as my wallet and it is the best.
I always have 5 in my bag with me at all times - you can’t go wrong with any of the colors, but I wore the red all summer long - it was a tomato red summer after all!
These two products are a holy grail in my skincare routine. Before I started incorporating them, I would break out every. single. trip. Now that I’ve discovered them, my skin is 10x better when I travel. Code LILLY10 gets you 10% off!
There is no worse feeling than losing your headphones, or computer/phone charger, or worst, international adapter…To combat this, I keep all of my tech essentials in this pouch.
The perfect earrings to me are ones that you can live, eat, sleep, and breathe in. The Dorsey Lucien earrings fit the bill, and I never take them off.
The most comfortable socks ever. Pair these with #21 and you have a heavenly combo!
I told myself I’d go for weekly runs while I was traveling this summer…When I (actually) followed through, these were my go-to running shoes. They are also clouds for your feet and SO light to travel with.
xo
Lilly
I've had a bottle of Vinoperfect on my vanity for a couple of months and had no idea it was THAT much more effective than Vitamin C. Deffff gonna use this a lot more now