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Beauty · July 13, 2017

My summer holiday essentials

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summer holiday essentials

If you haven’t already gone on your summer holiday, chances are it won’t be too far away. And if you’re anything like me, knowing what to pack can be a challenge. Although I may only be away for a few days or even a week or two. I always seem to over pack. I just can’t help it. But I wanted to share with you all my summer holiday essentials. To ensure you don’t over pack like me!

Fantasie Seychelles Swimsuit

summer holiday essentials

Now I don’t know about you. But if there isn’t the sunshine and a sunbed. Then it’s not a summer holiday for me. Which is why swimwear is an absolute summer holiday essential for me. And this swimswuit from Simply Beach is perfect for the sunshine this year. As I’m getting a bit older, swimsuits are definitely my preferred swimwear choice. It’s also great to have different options when it comes to cup-sized swimwear. And this one just feels lovely on. It’s incredibly flattering as well and the pattern is so trend at the moment. You can find this swimsuit here.

Sunscreen & After Sun

summer holiday essentials

Now along with swimwear, sunscreen is another essential. After all we don’t want to burn on holiday do we? Definitely not! And these Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen and After Sun just smell like holidays to me. The sunscreen offers SPF 30 protection which is perfect for me. And the After Sun is enriched with Aloe Vera which leaves a lovely cooling sensation when you’ve had a bit too much sun.

Miniatures

summer holiday essentials

Miniature makeup and toiletries are perfect for travelling. And this mini set from Clinique is fab. With a mini mascara, chubby stick for your lips and chubby stick for your cheeks. This set has pretty much all you need for a sun kissed look. And sticking with the miniature theme, these nail polishes from Nails Inc are perfect for holidays. They’re small enough to travel with and the colours are perfect for your summer holiday.

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What are your summer holiday essentials?

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Comments

  1. The London Mum says

    July 14, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    I love the mini make up from clinique!

    Reply
  2. Lily says

    July 14, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    I can’t say I’ve tried any of these products or brands before! I definitely agree on the after sun care though. Super important to help soothe sore and sunburnt skin!

    Reply
  3. Elyse Silver says

    July 14, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    Nails Inc is my favourite nail polish brand! My favourite colour is the Trafalger Square, which is a really vibrant opaque red! Great post, will need to try out the Clinique products! x

    Reply
  4. Sarah Bailey says

    July 14, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    This is such a great list of essentials I am in love with that swimsuit as well. What a gorgeous colourful design.

    Reply
  5. Mel says

    July 15, 2017 at 10:56 am

    That swimsuit is lovely! You’ve definitely picked the perfect summer holiday essentials!

    Reply
  6. Samantha Bye says

    July 15, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    I need cup sized swimwear, but didn’t know there were swimsuits out there who did it! This one is really nice as well, I’ll have to have a look!

    Reply
  7. Gareth Torrance says

    July 15, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    I’ve not heard of Hawaiian Tropic before, but sunscreen is an absolute must!

    Reply
  8. Lilinha says

    July 15, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    Great selection of summer holiday essentials. I will be taking plenty of summer clothes, moisturisers and sun cream! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Rhian Westbury says

    July 16, 2017 at 9:39 am

    That swimsuit looks stunning. For me miniture makeup and toiletaries are an essential and so is a good book x

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  10. Baby Isabella says

    July 16, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    We love the pattern on the Fantasie Seychelles Swimsuit, it looks very summery and tropical. Can’t beat a good chubby stick and the intense colours are great for summer!

    Reply
  11. Dani says

    July 16, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    I need to get packing for my holiday this Thursday!
    After sun and a bright nail varnish colour sure are essentials 🙂

    Dani x

    Reply
  12. Anosa says

    July 16, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    My summer holiday essentials are swimsuit, sunglass, hat and camera of course. Love the colors of that swimsuit!

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  13. Joanna says

    July 17, 2017 at 7:02 am

    I always take miniatures with me, especially because I never check in a bag while flying. Miniatures are great, you can carry them in your handbag and they don’t take a lot of space.

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  14. Rachael Dickinson says

    July 21, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    I’ve never tried the Hawaiian sun creams but they look amazing – might pick those up for Ibiza!

    Rachael xox

    Reply

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