I know that Egyptians start going to sa7el on weekends as soon as they feel the sun rays on their skins. Personally I love going to the beach starting since this is going to be the longest vacation I had since graduation, it's quite and nice. I also love traveling to the warm places in like Dahab and Hurgada. Whether you're that girl who immigrates to sa7el starting June and comes back in September or you're a working girl who dedicates her weekends to sa7el and so5na then gets her annual vacation to run to italy or turkey, you're gonna need to pack differently than a regular pack. Behold ...
The Packing list:
1 Sun Hat & 1 Scarf, you need to protect your head from the sun but in style, also the scarf is multipurpose
1 beach bag, plastic to be sun and sand proof, 1 clutch with a chain for the nights in the club, 1 big hand bag to carry everything around and 1 big suit case to through everything in it and 1 wallet for your credit cards and money, you will also need a change small purse for small purches like water and tissues.
1 to 2 bikinis, personally I recommend get different tops and bottoms so you won't be restricted and 1 one piece swimsuit, just in case you're not feeling like a bikini girl
1 pair of flip flops basically for the beach, 1 pair of wedge sandals in case you need something comfortable that gives sophistication, 2 pairs of flat sandals cause you will always be need them, 1 pair of tennis shoes in case you need to protect your toes or go down town , don't forget to get at least 2 pairs of socks for the tennis shoes and 1 pair of Va va vom high heeled sandals for clubbing.
2 nighties and 1 shorts Pajamas at least, you will need something to sleep in and you will need to change.
4 bras, at least 1 of them needs to be strapless nude bra to any strapless tops or dresses, also at least one of them needs to have no wire for lounging.
6 pair of panties, at least you need 2 of them to be thongs, to avoid pantie lines under your tight apparel.
2 sun dresses, you can have more of course, I prefer long hippie ones, but go with your personal style.
2 Hot party dresses, for clubbing you need short dresses, I like one in bright color and one in black.
2 Skirts, flowy fun skirts are essential you can go with short or long for me I love maxi skirts.
2 tank tops, this one you can have million, never too much, they are good everywhere you can even pair a tank top with a fancy skirt or fancy heels and jeans and go party.
3 t-shirts, for me they work as tank tops, but a bit looser which is my kinds of top.
2 cropped tops, you can wear them with high waisted things, use them to show your navel or wear them with your tank tops, they are in and they are fun, I recommend 1 dressy and 1 in bright color
1 loose shirt, 1 loose knit these for the night or early morning as a cover up if it gets chilly.
3 shorts, you have to have 1 pair of denim shorts, 1 pair of black shorts and 1 sweat shorts they go with everything.
1 pair of black jeans and 1 pair of regular jeans, 2 pair of sweat and/or yoga pants for lounging & everything.
1 body splash, 1 roll on deodorant, 1 perfume bottle, 1 face cleaner, 1 face toner, 1 face moisturizer, 1 body butter and 1 body lotion. your body still needs your care and still needs to smell nice.
1 sun screen, I like to get a tan but I don't like to look orange or get cancer and 1 bottle of shampoo and 1 bottle of conditioner, use your regular stuff cause your hair gets used to it, 1 deep conditioner your hair is going to need deep conditioning because of the sun.
1 plastic bag for your wet items, going back from the beach you will have some wet things, or having to leave before your laundry dries out, use this to keep your wet items from destroying your dry items.
1 eye shadow pallet, I love nude natural colors and black just cause your skin will be glowing with your tan, 1 water proof mascara to avoid mascara running and 1 waterproof eye pencil to avoid black tears. as many nail polishes as you want, personally I take 1 or 2 maximum cause I like my nails to breathe. at least 1 SPF lip balm, I get the shiny one to avoid lip gloss. Get your make up essential brushed with you and a couple of bronzers to conture your tanned face.
1 wide toothed wooden comb, 1 airbrush to straight your hair and dry it.
1 plastic water bottle with metal cover, refill it whenever you want, it's easier to prevent the sand from getting in your water and stop having that much of bottles around you.
1 pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes, at least 3 pairs of hair knots and a hell lot of bobby pins.
1 pair of tweezers in case your brows start bailing on you early, 1 nail polish removing pads and 1 or 2 nail files to keep your fingernails and toenails groomed.
1 swimsuit cover up for you on the beach, 1 towel robe for the shower, 1 beach towel and 1 face towel.
1 ipod/mp3 with it's charge for your music, 1 or 2 pair of head phones so you would avoid crying when you lose 1 of them, 1 mobile charger, 1 laptop/ tablet with it's charge and get readings for the beach could be VOGUE,Cosmopolitan or ELLE or could be any interesting book.
Your accessories bag, I usually get dangling earrings, bangles, stacked rings and long necklaces, just to get in the summer mood, your suing kit, you need to avoid any cuts in your clothing.
1 eye cover, to sleep on the bus/train/plane and to sleep when the sun is rising cause you just got out of the club. Don't wear it while tanning on the beach, tan lines can be hilarious.
The Packing list:
1 Sun Hat & 1 Scarf, you need to protect your head from the sun but in style, also the scarf is multipurpose
1 beach bag, plastic to be sun and sand proof, 1 clutch with a chain for the nights in the club, 1 big hand bag to carry everything around and 1 big suit case to through everything in it and 1 wallet for your credit cards and money, you will also need a change small purse for small purches like water and tissues.
1 to 2 bikinis, personally I recommend get different tops and bottoms so you won't be restricted and 1 one piece swimsuit, just in case you're not feeling like a bikini girl
1 pair of flip flops basically for the beach, 1 pair of wedge sandals in case you need something comfortable that gives sophistication, 2 pairs of flat sandals cause you will always be need them, 1 pair of tennis shoes in case you need to protect your toes or go down town , don't forget to get at least 2 pairs of socks for the tennis shoes and 1 pair of Va va vom high heeled sandals for clubbing.
2 nighties and 1 shorts Pajamas at least, you will need something to sleep in and you will need to change.
4 bras, at least 1 of them needs to be strapless nude bra to any strapless tops or dresses, also at least one of them needs to have no wire for lounging.
6 pair of panties, at least you need 2 of them to be thongs, to avoid pantie lines under your tight apparel.
2 sun dresses, you can have more of course, I prefer long hippie ones, but go with your personal style.
2 Hot party dresses, for clubbing you need short dresses, I like one in bright color and one in black.
2 Skirts, flowy fun skirts are essential you can go with short or long for me I love maxi skirts.
2 tank tops, this one you can have million, never too much, they are good everywhere you can even pair a tank top with a fancy skirt or fancy heels and jeans and go party.
3 t-shirts, for me they work as tank tops, but a bit looser which is my kinds of top.
2 cropped tops, you can wear them with high waisted things, use them to show your navel or wear them with your tank tops, they are in and they are fun, I recommend 1 dressy and 1 in bright color
1 loose shirt, 1 loose knit these for the night or early morning as a cover up if it gets chilly.
3 shorts, you have to have 1 pair of denim shorts, 1 pair of black shorts and 1 sweat shorts they go with everything.
1 pair of black jeans and 1 pair of regular jeans, 2 pair of sweat and/or yoga pants for lounging & everything.
1 body splash, 1 roll on deodorant, 1 perfume bottle, 1 face cleaner, 1 face toner, 1 face moisturizer, 1 body butter and 1 body lotion. your body still needs your care and still needs to smell nice.
1 sun screen, I like to get a tan but I don't like to look orange or get cancer and 1 bottle of shampoo and 1 bottle of conditioner, use your regular stuff cause your hair gets used to it, 1 deep conditioner your hair is going to need deep conditioning because of the sun.
1 plastic bag for your wet items, going back from the beach you will have some wet things, or having to leave before your laundry dries out, use this to keep your wet items from destroying your dry items.
1 eye shadow pallet, I love nude natural colors and black just cause your skin will be glowing with your tan, 1 water proof mascara to avoid mascara running and 1 waterproof eye pencil to avoid black tears. as many nail polishes as you want, personally I take 1 or 2 maximum cause I like my nails to breathe. at least 1 SPF lip balm, I get the shiny one to avoid lip gloss. Get your make up essential brushed with you and a couple of bronzers to conture your tanned face.
1 wide toothed wooden comb, 1 airbrush to straight your hair and dry it.
1 plastic water bottle with metal cover, refill it whenever you want, it's easier to prevent the sand from getting in your water and stop having that much of bottles around you.
1 pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes, at least 3 pairs of hair knots and a hell lot of bobby pins.
1 pair of tweezers in case your brows start bailing on you early, 1 nail polish removing pads and 1 or 2 nail files to keep your fingernails and toenails groomed.
1 swimsuit cover up for you on the beach, 1 towel robe for the shower, 1 beach towel and 1 face towel.
1 ipod/mp3 with it's charge for your music, 1 or 2 pair of head phones so you would avoid crying when you lose 1 of them, 1 mobile charger, 1 laptop/ tablet with it's charge and get readings for the beach could be VOGUE,Cosmopolitan or ELLE or could be any interesting book.
Your accessories bag, I usually get dangling earrings, bangles, stacked rings and long necklaces, just to get in the summer mood, your suing kit, you need to avoid any cuts in your clothing.
1 eye cover, to sleep on the bus/train/plane and to sleep when the sun is rising cause you just got out of the club. Don't wear it while tanning on the beach, tan lines can be hilarious.