Hitting a sandy beach, soaking in the breezy, salty air, for us, is the best way to spend a summer's day. That means packing the essentials. A stylish picnic, luxurious towels, and the latest skin-protecting trend - a pop-up beach tent. Style director Louise Hilsz helps get you beach-ready in style.

Beach Towels

Karen Walker Girl Cameo Beach Towel, $79. Country Road Logo beach towel, $75. Anaskela Quickdry Beach Towel, $109. Sunnylife Crocodile Rock beach towel, $94.

Glassware

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Corkickle Canteen Stemless, $55. Sunnylife Stemless Glasses - Electric Bloom - Set of 2, $30. Mario Luca Giusti Small Dolce Vita Acrylic Wine Glass, $38. Kartell Trama wine glass, $21.

Beach tents

Basil Wild Flowers beach tent, $199. Hollie & Harrie Sombrilla Beach shade $189. Portsea beach tent, $179. Byron Bay Beach Life Beach tent, $179.

Picnic Basket

Picnic Time Barrel Picnic Basket, $191. Les Jardins de la Comtesse Bel Air Picnic basket, $178. Matchbox Sachi Collapsible/Foldable Insulated Picnic Shopping Basket w/ Lid Harlequin, $55. Coast Picnic bag, $449.

Sunscreen

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Sebamed Sun Lotion SPF50 150ML, $23. Neutrogena Beach Defence Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 198ml, $20. Hawaiian Tropic Duo Defence Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ 180ml, $24. Shiseido Perfect UV Protector SPF 50+ Wet Force Multi Defense 50ml, $65.