The weather here in the UK is just starting to pick up! We were worried for a moment there that summer wasn’t coming this year, but the sun has been shining in Sheffield the last few weeks. It’s putting in us in the holiday mood. Maybe you’re heading to Spain, Greece or Italy for your holidays this year? Or maybe you’re opting for a good old stay-cation? Either way, you’ll likely need to stock up on those summer essentials for your trip. So, we thought we’d take a look at some of our favourite summer holiday accessories.
Skin care is super important – whether you’re lounging in the garden or if you’re heading to a hot country. To help protect your skin, take a look at this lovely range from Meraki. A favourite amongst customers and staff alike, this range includes both a body suncream and a facial suncream, too. The Body Care SPF Set includes a factor 30 sun lotion, and an after-sun ‘sorbet’ to help skin cool down after being out in the sun. The Sun Care Face Cream is also factor 30, moisturising and fragrance free.
Meraki also offer a lovely range of tanning products. Depending on your preference, you can try either an Instant Tanning Mousse & Glove Set, or the Self Tan Drops. The mousse is designed for application with the tanning glove, and is designed to provide instant results. Whereas, the tanning drops are designed for you to add them to your favourite body lotion or facial moisturiser. They’re suitable for daily use and you can control how much you want to add to get your desired shade.
We all need to take our essentials away with us. It can be tricky to get around flight restrictions on liquid limits if you’re just taking carry-on luggage. The current standard for flying from the UK is 100ml or less per bottle/container. These Mini Body Wash & Lotion Sets from Sevin are ideal. Sets include 1x mini body wash and 1x mini body lotion. Delicately perfumed in two unique scents, they’re only 75ml each so perfect for flying, plus they give a luxurious feel before you even land!
We also stock a lovely range of toiletries in larger bottles if you’re checking your luggage or travelling locally. Some popular options amongst our customers are our Meraki range, and we have also recently introduced a selection of organic toiletries from Organic Works. These are made with high quantity natural and organic ingredients and range from hand and body washes to facial creams.
Another great option if you have a limit on liquid capacity are soaps! These beautiful soaps from Sevin are perfect. Available in four scents and two different sizes, they’re an easy, luxurious companion to take on holiday.
An ideal partner to your holidays, a lightweight robe is perfect for throwing on when you get out of the pool or shower, or even for just lounging in the sun. We have a wide range of robes that would fit this description! Some of our favourites are such as the Floral Kimonos – available in blue, green, orange and pink. These are a bright, colourful option for your loungewear wardrobe, with bold floral patterns.
If you’re looking for something more neutral, try the new Fine Organic Cotton Robes; available in a muted khaki or pale stone clay colour. Or, take a look at the traditional Cotton Linen Blend Kimono; a natural, gently textured feel with pale stripes and arm slits, as found on traditional kimonos.
We also love the Jungle Print Dressing Gown; bold, vibrant and right on trend. The perfect choice if your holiday is taking you on safari!
One of my personal favourite summer holiday accessories is a good travel speaker. One thing I always miss when I go on holiday is having my music with me. We can use our phones, but the speakers are never as good are they? There’s something lovely about sitting on your apartment balcony in the sun, and having your favourite tunes gently playing in the background. We have a selection of stylish bluetooth speakers that are perfect for travel. They’re compact, lightweight and don’t compromise on sound quality.
The tiny Bluetooth Selfie Speaker is ultra-compact but still delivers on quality. Once connected via bluetooth, it also acts as a remote shutter for your camera – hence ‘selfie’ in the name! Available in maple or walnut.
Another small, compact option, the Pocket Speaker is designed for use on the go. Its size means you can easily pop it in your pocket, and its carry handle means it can be hung from backpacks or belt loops whilst you’re out and about.
The Drum Modern Bluetooth Speaker is a two-in-one option. Slightly larger than the other speakers, but still easy to pop in a handbag, it is a speaker and light in one. Simply flip it one way to use the speaker, and the other way to turn on the built in torch.
Hopefully this post has given you some inspiration for new summer holiday accessories. As always, you can find even more inspiration and ideas over on our Pinterest page. We hope you all enjoy your holidays, whether it’s at home or away!