Charleston Weekend Style Guide: Elle Leisure, Sun Drunk & Makeup Junkie Bags

Charleston, South Carolina is one of the South's most enchanting weekend destinations — cobblestone streets lined with antebellum architecture, world-class restaurants, and the beautiful beaches of Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms just minutes away. It's a city that rewards a well-curated weekend bag and a wardrobe that moves effortlessly from historic downtown to the Atlantic shore. Here's your Charleston weekend style guide.

The Weekend Bag: Elle Leisure Luxe 2 Piece Weekender & Backpack Set

Arrive in Charleston in style with the Elle Leisure Luxe 2 Piece Weekender & Backpack Set — a beautifully crafted brown vegan leather weekender tote and matching backpack set that's as polished as Charleston's historic King Street and as practical as a day trip to Isle of Palms. Spacious, structured, and luxuriously finished, this set carries everything you need for a perfect Charleston weekend in effortless style.

The Beach Day Essential: Sun Drunk Crabs Rose Turkish Towel

No Charleston weekend is complete without a beach day at Sullivan's Island or Isle of Palms — and the Sun Drunk Crabs Rose Turkish Towel is the perfect companion. A gorgeous pink Turkish towel with playful blue crab patterns that celebrates the Lowcountry's beloved blue crab culture in the most stylish way possible. Lightweight, quick-drying, and oversized — the towel that makes your beach setup as charming as the city itself.

The Beauty Bag: Makeup Junkie Bags Southern Belle

For a city as beautiful as Charleston, your beauty bag should match the occasion — and the Makeup Junkie Bags Southern Belle is perfectly named for the destination. A charming green patterned pouch with a pink zipper and tassel that keeps your beauty essentials organized and accessible through a full Charleston weekend — from morning coffee on the Battery to a candlelit dinner on East Bay Street. 🚚 Free Shipping on Makeup Junkie Bags Orders Over $99.

Charleston Weekend Style Tips

• Pack a versatile weekender — Charleston's mix of historic downtown, beach days, and fine dining calls for a bag that works for every occasion.
• Bring a Turkish towel — lightweight and quick-drying, a Turkish towel is perfect for spontaneous beach days at Sullivan's Island or Isle of Palms.
• Lean into Lowcountry charm — crab prints, pink and green palettes, and Southern Belle aesthetics are perfectly on-brand for Charleston's coastal culture.
• Dress for the heat — Charleston summers are hot and humid; breathable fabrics and a great beach bag keep you comfortable all day.
• Explore beyond the beach — Charleston's Rainbow Row, the French Quarter, and the City Market all reward a well-dressed visitor.

Explore more Charleston-ready weekend styles at Sun of the Beach Boutique and make every moment of your South Carolina getaway effortlessly beautiful.