5 Summer Trip Must-Haves and Making Space for More

Buri hat from a flea market, crocheted coverup, distressed denim shorts

I just love summer because it means travel for my family at least, beaches, sunsets and sunrise. So, what we do is save up for this summer trip, and that includes all the summer must-haves.

Let me share with you my list.

1. Buri hat. Aside from looking sophisticated and really touristy, a buri hat is mainly to protect your face from UV rays.

2. Coverup. Mine is a crocheted coverup. But you can have any kind actually. For me a coverup saves me from bringing extra pair of shirt because with a coverup, you can already wear your swimwear, cover up, and you're ready to go. When you reach the beach, you can just take off your coverup and dive! Ha ha!

3. Rompers. For some reason, this summer, I got really fond of rompers. I guess because it's a blouse or shirt and shorts (or top and bottom) in one.

#OOTD Promod romper | Longchamp tote | Parfois necklace | Forever 21 Cardigan | ballet flats

Forever 21 Denim Romper | Native bags

4. Native bags. It's easy to carry and not very common, so you always get the envious looks of people. he he! These are my favorite ones.

5. Malong or Kafin Hanno. The malong (the one used as a spread in the photo above) is traditionally used as a garment by numerous tribes in the Southern Philippines and the Sulu Archipelago. Its origin is from the ethnical group of Maranao, Maguindanao and T’boli located in Mindanao {Source}. Whenever I travel, I always bring a malong with me because I use it as a blanket and cover whenever I needed to change clothes and there are no dressing rooms nearby.

I am sure these summer trip must-haves won't have you looking like a typical tourist. This list, of course, is on top of the swimwear, slippers, goggles and all other summer clothes that you will be needing while traveling.

That means, you will be adding to your closet, which you probably have just spring-cleaned a few months back. Well, don't fret. I found an ally in MakeSpace.

MakeSpace is a new service that comes to your place, grabs your stuff, and stores it. Through the use of the app you can tell them to bring you whatever you need out of storage whenever!!! It’s kind of like having a second closet, or even a personal assistant that brings you your stuff at a snap of your fingers.

Download the app from the App Store. Set a time and date to have your stuff picked up. They will come to your home, pick up your things and store it in their storage facility.