Hey everyone. So summer is round the corner and I can’t wait
for the holidays to come. So, to ensure that everyone is summer ready, I
thought I’d share what I keep in my summer bag with you. Whether I’m meeting up
with friends, going shopping or having a summery picnic, here are a few of my
essentials that never leave my side.
Lip Balm
I am always one of those people who is constantly applying
lip salve as my lips get so dry. When my lips get dry and cracked, I want a
product that will really moisturise my lips without stripping my lip colour.
Lately, I have been trying something new. I have always been a huge fan of the
Body Shop Lip Butters but after I didn’t like their lip glosses, I wasapprehensive to try their lip balm. I’ve had the lip balm in Honeymania for a
few months but was yet to give it a go before recently. The scent and flavour
of this balm is gorgeous, and yet I have found it equally as effective as the
butters. However the white residue that is left by the heavier butters isn’t
seen with the balm. For a lip salve it’s not too cheap, at £4 a pot, but I have
the feeling it will be well worth it by the time the autumn falls.
Headphones
Whether you’re walking to meet someone, relaxing on the
beach or enjoying some spare time, music is so necessary for a good summer. No
matter what you’re listening to or what genre you like, carrying it with you is
a must. Therefore headphones are needed in any and every summer bag. I promise
you that that gutting feeling when you reach for them in your bag- frantically
searching in pockets and all corners- is not one you want this summer.
Sunnies
An obvious one I know, but a summer bag essential
nonetheless. Whether it’s sunny or not, in the summer (especially in the UK)
you can’t predict the weather so your sunglasses should stay on your person
whenever possible. I love sunglasses, although we barely get to wear them in
the UK, so try to wear them even on those cloudy days… but whatever…
A photo-taking device
The summertime is one of the best times to make and record
memories. There are so many imcredible moments to have with friends and family,
and you wont want to forget them. For me, recording my memories is one of my
favourite things. I love scrapbooking and taking photos, so I always have that
moment to see. Taking a photo-taking device, camera, photo (you know what I
mean), is the best way to instantly reconnect with your amazing holiday. It
could be a sunset at a beach, selfie with friends or even an Instagram of your
picnic- this summer, photo taking is my essential.
Sun cream
So what next? You may not have much space left in that
summer bag of yours, as I know I much prefer carrying the smaller bag option on
summery days, but this essential is seriously one you should keep with you. Sun
cream. No, I’n not your nagging mother that intends to recommend the
snowman-white-sun-cream face look but it is important to use sun protection in
these holidays. I know that when I go away, especially to somewhere really hot,
I am a sun cream addict as the fear of getting a bright red sunburn is one I
know only too well. However, in slightly less hot areas, like the UK, I often
forget that the sun can still cause harm when it doesn’t seem that sunny. In
the UK, I mostly stick to lower factors- so I don’t completely ruining my
chance to tan- and obviously if you live somewhere a lot hotter, a sun cream
with a lot of a higher factor is more appropriate. Keeping sun cream in your bag
is always in my eyes a good idea, so if you leave the house uncovered, you
still have chance to protect your skin!
So that’s all. Here are my top five summer bag essentials
for this summer. I can’t wait for what’s to come, I feel like summer is barely
a breath away! Are you excited for your summer break? What are your essentials
for this warm season? I’d love to know, but until next post, have a great few
days, much love,
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