It's beach season and for us sorority girls, this is our time to shine. We can officially break out the painted coolers, Vineyard Vines hats and monogrammed totes. It is time to dust off the selfie sticks and gather our squads. This season will be filled with endless candid moments and plenty of opportunities to throw what we know at all times.
As written in the unofficial sorority bible: every beach day is a photo opportunity. We need to make sure we take complete advantage of every beach trip this season. So, from one sorority girl to another, here are a few tips to help us take beach season by a perfect sratty-storm:
1. GoPro
Since it's beach season, you know recruitment is right around the corner. Now is the time to get those not-so candid pictures of your crew throwing what you know while looking effortlessly dope on oversized floaties that clearly don't belong in the ocean. *Insert underwater-throw what you know-picture here*
2. Always wear a hat
This is the cardinal rule. This can't be just any hat, oh no. If it doesn't proudly have your chapter's letters stitched on the front, you might as well stay home. Pink whales are also acceptable and you get bonus points for bucket hats.
3. Selfie stick
Yes, I'm serious. There is no better way to catch the perfect squad pic than with a selfie stick. You'll be able to squeeze everyone and their bucket hats in with ease, which makes for the best super-srat-squad-shoot.
4. Bring a cooler
This goes without saying: the cooler must be painted. Get it painted for you by your favorite fraternity's pledges...or heck, paint it yourself. Show the world that you are the coolest (pun intended) and srattiest girls on that beach. Honestly, you don't even have to fill it. As long as you carry it with you at all times.
5. Monogrammed everything
Because how else are you supposed to tell your Vera Bradley tote from all of the others? I mean, are you even in a sorority if you don't have matching Lilly Pulitzer monograms on your water bottle, laptop and phone case? No. The answer is no.
6. Perfect playlist
The most important part of the perfect beach day is the playlist. With the right balance of party jams and feel-good throwbacks, the ultimate beach playlist is the cherry on top of this beach season. Now crank up the tunes and get ready to soak up the sun in true sorority girl-style. *cue sappy recruitment video music*
Keep this list in mine while preparing for your ultimate sratty summer. Nothing makes for a better memory (or candid pic to brag about later) than being completely prepared in all the right ways.
