As I was packing ready to head out to Sydney, I was worried that (for once) I wasn't packing enough. Being here now, I think I was right, luckily on my second week I will get the chance to have a little shop shop shop! and can double wear as no one will re-see my outfits. Prior to leaving I said I would do a piece on the top 5 MUST haves for the beach this year! I didn't get the chance, but on my break at work I've got a little it of time to write a quick one. So here are my essential top 5 for the beach this year!
1. An Easy Read - Wedding Night by Sopie Kinsella
I started reading this on the plane over to Sydney only 1 week ago and its already finished, and that's with full working days...THATS how good it is. Don't get me wrong, if youre into Shakespeare and HARD literature which compels you, this read probably isn't the one for you, but if, like me you just enjoy something easy to get your teeth into for a bit - this is perfect. It had me laughing out loud, feeling emotional, and most of all was like glue on my hands!
1. An Easy Read - Wedding Night by Sopie Kinsella
2. Shoe of the Season - Birkenstocks
This time last year I would have looked at these shoes and been like 'ewww gross, my nan would wear these', HOWEVER they seem to be back on our fashion radars this summer. As I'm sitting here and wearing some myself I'm just thinking about just how comfy they are! So yeah I would say they are a definite must for summer, especially if you need something comfy to have a wander around in!
3. Bright Beach Bag
4. Stand Out on the Sand - Minimale Animale Swimwear
Its not 'new' news that swimwear can sometimes be a bit monotonous... rows and rows of tropical colours, a lot of pink and blue, and generally just not enough creativity are going into the shapes and materials of bikinis in the market recently. However, have some faith because Minimale Animale do THE most amazing swimwear going... granted, it does come at a price but all the same, its gorgeous! So gorgeous youre going to want to wear it as outerwear rather than swimwear! SO give it a little check out and see what you can find to be the one standing out on the sand this summer.
5. Kaftan/Kimono
Urban Outfitters
Misguided
I've been raving about them long and hard, and I think my collection is now up to the number of 9! (only 1 of which was actually being sold as beach wear). Whether you wear it as a kaftan on the beach or a kimono off the beach, it really doesn't matter! They really brighten up the dullest of outfits and are a great way to just add some colour in there without having to colour co-ordinate! They can also act as a good jacket, when its too hot for a coat and a card makes you look like a granny, spice it up with a kimono! They're ideal for nights out too as they won't make you all hot and sweaty!
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5. Kaftan/Kimono
Topshop
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