Top Ten Beach Essentials

I just can’t wait to get myself down to the beach this summer to relax and soak up the sun! Here’s a list of my top ten beach essentials to streamline your beach bag, with only the chicest accessories and beauty must haves.

1. John Lewis Flamingo Beach Towel, £15, johnlewis.com This wild flamingo design will make you smile every time you hit the beach – if you weren’t smiling already.

2. Meet Me in Rio Fedora, £265, jesscolletmilliner.com Inspired by Latin America; this hat works equally well teamed with a teeny bikini or a summer frock.

3. Garnier Ambre Solaire Moisturising Protection Spray, £6.50, boots.com This easy to apply spray moisturises, protects against sun damage, and smells great too.

4. Urban Outfitters Underwater Disposable Camera, £15, urbanoutfitters.com Capturing your kids exploring a new underwater world is pure magic.

5. Jimmy Choo Vivy Sunglasses, £390, jimmychoo.com These fabulous shades come with detachable jewel clips for when you’re feeling particularly fabulous.

6. Coolcase Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, £5.32, amazon.co.uk You need never be without your music with these portable, bullet-proof speakers.

7. Sophia Rogge Blue Coral Print Sarong, £65, beachflamingo.com The beautiful designs in this collection have been created to raise awareness for Coral Conservation.

8. Kerastase Soleil CC Creme, £15.95, lookfantastic.com This leave-in treatment repairs sun-scorched locks whilst adding mega watt shine.

9. Butterfly Flip Flops, £15, fatface.com As pretty as they are comfortable, the perfect footwear to take you from beach to beach bar.

10. Bobbi Brown Lip Balm SPF 15, £16, bobbibrown.co.uk Make sure your lips are kissably soft and protected from the sun with this pocket size lip balm.