I don’t know about you, but I’m a total summer girl. I just gravitate towards pompoms, kaftans and beachwear, it makes me feel excited for warmer climes and the possibility of palm trees. But even if your summer doesn’t have palms or beaches on the horizon, I’ve put together a few holiday essentials here (mainly because I enjoy browsing, so just humour me here).
SEASIDE MINIBREAK
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1. A British seaside essential. Cashmere hoodie, reduced to £74.50, Boden
2. The perfect one-piece. Swimsuit, £59, Boden
3. This season’s eyewear shape. Sunglasses, £12.50, Next
4. This dress will last and last. Breton stripe dress, £65, Iris & Ink
5. These wellies are the BEST and so comfy. £40, Meduse at Very Exclusive
6. No holiday wardrobe should be without. Denim shorts, £30, River Island
7. The most versatile shirt – wear with your shorts, over your swimsuit or under dungarees. £14.99, H&M
8. I rarely take mine off. Skinny bracelet, £40, Astley Clarke
9. Everything your feet. Birkenstocks available in taupe, £80, Cloggs
EXOTIC VACATION
1. I love this banana leaf print. Beach towel, £12.99, H&M
2. The Z for Accessorize collection just gets better and better. Gold-plated necklace, £15, Accessorize
3. A throw-on kaftan dress is a beach essential. Buy similar dress, £34, Topshop
4. Fringed sandals are going nowhere fast. Black sandals £45, Next
5. The back detail on this dress is gorgeous – perfect for a candlelit beach dinner. Dress, £35, Next
6. Mara Hoffman knows how to make cut-out swimwear look chic. Swimsuit, £240, Mara Hoffman at Net A Porter
7. My new brand obsession. Buy selected pieces at Browns or via their website. Shorts, £40, Cecilie Copenhagen
8. The best sunglasses you can buy for under £50. Sunglasses, £45, Le Specs at MatchesFashion
9. This quirky brand just screams summer. Pouch, £40, Koku at Salt Resortwear
10. I need this top in my life. Off the shoulder top, £29.99, H&M
EUROPEAN CITY BREAK
1. A good quality suitcase is worth the price in the long run. Suitcase, £164, Kipling
2. I just bought this for my next minibreak. Lace-up t-shirt, £68, J Crew
3. I’ve been living in these earrings this summer. Gold-plated hoops, £39.99, H Samuel
4. I love that you can buy Madewell from Net A Porter, now – this one is just like my J Crew one from last summer. Denim jacket, £120, Madewell at Net A Porter
5. These are my ultimate dream sunglasses. A timeless classic. Sunglasses, £310, Cutler & Gross
6. The off-shoulder dress is the perfect sightseeing loose fit piece (and no dodgy tanlines!). Dress, £34.99, Mango
7. Lace-up flats make everything look chic. Snake effect lace-up flats, £62, Topshop
8. Choose a classic watch in a casual fabric to go with your relaxed look. Watch, £39.99, Timex
9. A white bag can set off a summer outfit, perfectly. Leather satchel, £125, The Cambridge Satchel Company
10. Culottes are a chic, easier alternative to jeans. Raw hem culottes, £38, Topshop
Victoria says
I love absolutely everything here!!!!!
One of each please ! Great inspiration as usual ?
I love this Alex!
I will absolutely be using this guide.
Lindsey
http://www.ropesofholland.com
xx
I have the off-the-shoulder blouse from H&M and love it. Also the snakeskin flats which needed some breaking in but are now perfect.
Oh this is wonderful. I want everything! x
Such a great list !!!