My holiday must haves

Hi everyone,

With holiday season quickly approaching us I thought I would share with you my holiday must haves. Obviously I take all the usual stuff like clothes and shoes like everyone else. But there are a few certain things guaranteed to be going on holiday with me, no matter where I am going. I hope that if you are going away this will give you some ideas of what to take. If your not going away I hope that you enjoy this post any way. Summer posts are one of my favourites. So lets start.....

Sun cream/tanning oil:

 Whether you are holidaying in the UK or going further a float, if its going to be hot you are going to need this. You should wear sun cream at all times in the sun. If you don't burn that much and your skin is use to the sun, you can use tanning oil. I only use this in certain places as I don't want to risk getting burnt. Sun cream is always one of the first things I pack in to my case. I know there is so much more I should be thinking about like have I packed enough underwear or remembered socks if I am going to be wearing my sneakers. But honestly sun cream always comes first.

Lip balm:

I know this one is a little bit random. But we mostly holiday abroad. In which case I tend to suffer with dry lips in extreme heats. So a lip balm is always essential so that my lips don't dry out. I tend to find if I don't use one, my lips go all dry and sore. Making applying makeup a no go. So always remember that trusty lip balm, you never know when you might need it.

Sun hat/bandanas:

Every year that I go away I am guilty of burning my head. I cant help it, it just always seems to happen. So a sun hat is required. As you can see from the picture above I have a bowler hat. This is really good for keeping the sun off of my head. This is not always my first choice though, as if I am away I tend to get a straw hat. This is because I think they look super summery. As my hair is short I cant tie it back very well. So my next solution is to wear a bandana. I don't only wear these when I am away, I sometimes wear them to work. These are super amazing for keeping my hair off my face. I tend not to go anywhere without one.

Book:

When I go away I love nothing more than sitting by the pool and reading a book. I mean I am on my feet all day at work so when I am on holiday its all about chilling out. I tend to read about 2-3 books while I am away depending how long I go for. But in august I go away for a week so I will probably read a couple of books. I know what some of you are thinking, how boring. But I do also do plenty of walking and seeing the touristy stuff to, I don't just sit on my bum the whole time. So if you are going on holiday and are planning on taking some chill time, take a book or two. You might be surprised how more relaxed you feel when you get home.

Bikinis:

What holiday is complete without a couple of bikinis, for you ladies out there. We work all year to get our bodies just right for that summer body we want. So why not flaunt it with that dream bikini you keep looking at? I personally treat myself to three new bikinis for my holiday as I have done so well with losing some weight and toning up. I feel so much more confident and cant wait to rock these new bikinis.

IPod and headphones:

I know what you must be thinking, why is this a must have? Well if I am not reading by the pool, likelihood is I am listening to music. This is my ultimate chill time and it just helps me to unwind. So while you are on holiday is the perfect time to do it.

Miniature skincare:

I love to keep up with my skincare routine while I am away. Nothing beats little miniatures of products that will do me while I am on holiday. I love this Neal's Yard Remedies one. So if you want to keep up with your skincare but your going away, check to see if you can get them in miniatures. If not put some of you bigger bottles into small ones.

Sunglasses:

I don't know if you are like me but if there is sun, my sunglasses are out. If I don't wear them I suffer with really bad headaches. So they are constantly in my bag. Home or away. But if you go on holiday, they are a must. I love these aviator ones I got from Boots a few years back. I would love to get a pair of ray bans, but I need to save a bit more.

Make-up:

I only wear makeup in the evening while I am away, so I don't really take very much. But this is personal preference. I just tend to find it too hot to wear a ton of make-up. All I need is my basics, that will get me by nicely while I am away.

Hair oil:

This again is a massive major for when I am away. Blonde hair and hot sun are not the best of mixtures. I do have bleach on my hair so it can go quite dry. So hair oil is like my holy grail while I am away. This guarantees to keep my hair in the best condition it can be while I am in the sun.

So they are my holiday must haves. What are your holiday must haves? Leave them in the comments for me. I would love to read them. I hope this post has given you some inspiration for if you will be travelling this summer. I am planning on posting more summer posts throughout July and August. So keep your eyes peeled as I love writing these kinds of posts.

Love

Zoe x