Oprah's Must-Haves for Summertime Fun at the Beach

When the most influential woman of all time tells you something is "hot" or "must-have" what do you do? You go out and buy it - that's what!

Oprah is known for many things and one very important thing is her taste. Whether it's handbags, lotion, music or books, when this powerhouse lady says it's a good thing, it is. This summer Oprah has picked the best beach essentials. Read on to find out what you should be taking to the beach this summer.

Beach Bags

Summer is here, and you're ready to head to the beach. Don't forget your Lands' End Zip Top Tote. Oprah love's this bag because it has a pocket for your keys, a compartment for your magazines and comes in all your favorite colors and different sizes. These totes are only $19, have reinforced side seams and straps and stand up by themselves, what more do you need? Oprah picked the green one, because green is her favorite color.

For Your Listening Pleasure

Oprah loves Robin Thicke. Her favorite song from his latest album, The Evolution Of Robin Thicke, is "Would That Make You Love Me" and since it's so 1990 to drag your portable CD player to the beach, Oprah wants you to get the latest version of the iPod Nano to throw in your Land's End Tote. And when you want to share your music with your friends at the beach just pop your iPod Nano into the Ego Waterproof Sound Case by Atlantic. These waterproof speakers even float! So whether you're pool side or beach bummed, you can relax worry free.

Don't Touch the Shades, Man

This year's sunglasses are all about the rectangle shape. Not sure about the rectangle shape for your face? Try a pair of aviators. Go to www.marchon.com to find the perfect pair of shades to fit your face.

Grab a canvas hat to complete the look. Oprah loves the wide brim canvas sunhats from Hat Attack, which come in three colors - white, khaki and green. This versatile hat is stylish and folds up so you can throw it in your bag. Get your canvas hat at www.hatattack.com.

Not Just Any Cover-up Will Do

You've got the Lands' End Tote, your iPod Nano is loaded, you've got the sunhat and the sunglasses but a couple of things are missing. Your cover-up and your flip flops!

Oprah loves the cotton cover-up from Old Navy. The cover-up comes in a variety of colors and even covers up your thighs! Visit www.oldnavy.com to get yours.

No ordinary flip flop will do when you're headed for the beach. Oprah has fallen in love with Havaianas. These sassy little sandals are from Brazil, where they know how to show off at the beach. The sole is made from a "top-secret rubber recipe" that makes you feel like you are walking on soft, billowy cushions. The company has been making these flips since the 1960s, so finding the right color and style shouldn't be an issue. For more information go to www.havaianasus.com.

No serious beach babe would hit the sand and surf without their sun block. Oprah is a fan of Clarins SPF 30 Sunscreen Cream. Slather this lightweight, water-resistant cream all over your body 30 minutes before heading out into the sun for all over ultimate protection from UV rays. They make a sunscreen product for all skin types so you have no excuse not to wear it. For more information on Clarins skincare products, go to www.clarins.com.

Throw in the Towel Already

Oprah loves the beach towels from Target. Colorful and cute, they make any beach babe look good just lounging around.

It can get pretty hot just lounging around in the sun on your beach towel so you'll need a cold beverage to keep you from over heating and Oprah's got the drink in mind. Oprah's own specialty called the TangOrita, a margarita made from fresh squeezed tangerines. For the recipe go to www.oprah.com.

And if you're not ready for a drink but you are definitely in the mood for something cool, how about a Popsicle? Bob Greene approved. Oprah loves the 80 calorie Dreyer's Frozen Fruit Bars or Edy's Frozen Fruit Bars if you live in the east. You can choose from a large selection of flavors that include Creamy Coconut, Strawberry-Banana Smoothie and Grape. Can't commit to one flavor? These delicious summer treats come in variety packs too!