When flipping through celebrity weeklies, you are guaranteed to see paparazzi photographs of impeccably chic celebs frolicking at the beach — even while they're wearing little makeup and minimal clothing.

But if you look at these pictures more closely, you'll notice a pattern — they all carry the same essentials to make themselves look gorgeous at the beach.

So, in honor of the last week of classes and in anticipation of the lazy days of summer, here's a list of the beach bag necessities you can use to frolic seaside like a celeb.

1. If you don't bring anything else, at least bring a pair of oversized sunglasses. They make any outfit look classically chic while protecting your eyes from the blazing sun and covering just enough of your minimally made-up face.

2. Throwing a sundress over your bathing suit is the easiest, most stylish and versatile way to arrive and leave the beach. You can find an array of sundresses at any store for a variety of prices. From Target and Forever 21 to Urban Outfitters, J.Crew and American Apparel, many stores are designing dresses that can be worn both to the beach and out to a restaurant.

3. Like sunglasses, beach bags are best oversized. Not only are they practical (you can stuff giant towels, reading material and anything else you want to carry in there), but large, oversized totes are also the most in style bags of the season. And if you tend to be more reserved in your clothing choices, brightly colored and floral printed bags are a perfect way to spice up an otherwise simple outfit.

4. Don't worry — you can still get a tan with this next item. Yes, it's the dreaded sunscreen. If you are going to the beach to soak up the sun, wearing sunscreen is extremely important. If used properly, it eliminates the red sunburn and gives you a gradual golden glow. Hawaiian Tropic's Oil Free Faces Sunblock is perfect for all types of skin, for it is fragrance-free and oil-free. It is formulated especially for faces and contains a sheer formula that gives skin a subtle shine. They also have a similar sunscreen with bronzer in it — perfect for attaining darker skin without the damage.

5. After you have slathered your skin in sunblock, don't forget about your precious lips because they can become burned and dry as well. Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm works like a charm and can be applied onto the cheeks, nose, ears or anywhere else for extra sheen and protection.