Summer holiday essentials

The words “summer” and “holiday” go hand-in-hand. You honestly can’t have one without the other. Summer holidays represent a carefree, sunny, happy time. However, for some, preparing for it is anything but.

From the planning, booking and shopping, some find preparing for that dream summer holiday more like a nightmare. However, help is here. We understand picking and deciding for your holiday suitcase can be time-consuming and even stressful – we’ve even seen people shopping for their holiday suitcase a mere hour before they were supposed to be at the airport! Now that’s really leaving it till the last minute. Nonetheless, we have opted to do some of it for you.

We have brought you a selection that will define your sunshine style and complete your warm weather wardrobe, while being purse friendly all at the same time. 

Office Icon Footbed slip sandals, £20

You always need sandals when you’re going on holiday; it’s the law and these are the perfect addition to your family. Easy, simple and on trend.

Topshop Moto Blue Rosa Hotpants, £28

Honestly, most of the time shorts will be the only thing you’ll probably be wearing on your summer holiday. So you might as well make sure you have some really good, comfortable and stylish ones in your suitcase. Sun + Shorts = Holiday Breeze. It’s pure mathematics.

ASOS Cupped Mesh Insert Bandeau Swimsuit, £28

Whether you can swim like an Olympic athlete or barely like to step your toe in water, you need a swimsuit on your holiday. Besides, if there’s a pool or beach nearby, you can always go sunbathing, and to do that you need a cute swimsuit.

H&M canvas bag, £7.99

It’s always great to have a beach bag with you on holiday. It’s practical and can carry all your essentials for a day at the beach. It’s big enough to fit your sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, towel and more, as well as lots and lots of room for drinks and snacks.

Nikon Coolpix L30 digital camera, £69

Do we really need to explain why you need this? A camera is a must and key to capturing all those awesome holiday moments. (But any camera, including a camera phone is a summer holiday essential.)

Now feel free to experiment with your summer holiday suitcase and adapt it to your destination, but know that you do need these essentials, because with these bad boys, you’re all set and ready to make some summer holiday memories. But, of course, please don’t forget your passport.

Flavie Belanco