Hey guys! Happy Wednesday!
Today I’ve teamed up with M&S to share with you my top holiday essentials, and I’ll be launching an awesome ‘Holiday ready’ *beauty giveaway worth £80* – now hasn’t that just made your Wednesday a little bit better?
(Impatient? Click HERE to go straight to the GIVEAWAY info)
When it comes to travel, whether for work or play, I’m regularly off on short trips for just a few nights. Because of this, it’s all about only taking hand luggage so my packing becomes incredibly cut throat. To make space for all my camera equipment, I have to be strong and tactical when it comes to my clothing selection; say no to those new statement ‘fallen in love with’ Dolce & Gabbana shoes (you know the one’s) – no matter how much we’re made for each other, you have to be left behind…*sigh*
Instead, it’s all about garments that are multi tasking.
So, when M&S asked me what items in their collection I would add to their holiday beauty essentials it was easy. Two key pieces that are already firm staples in my mini-break suitcase are these sandals and this cross body bag.
The key to a mini break shoe is for them to be not too low, not to high (as Goldie Locks would say, they’re just right) so that you’d be able to wear them all day and/or night. You also want a neutral color so that they can go with as many outfits as possible – for summer I love white as it stands out and adds a little pop to an outfit without requiring meticulous match making.
For a bag, it’s a similar deal; a good size so you can carry things round during the day, but adaptable for evening situations. A cross body bag that has an adjustable strap is a total win as you can sling it over your shoulder by day and then remove the strap to turn it into a clutch by night.
Here I’ve styled my M&S bag and sandals with a vintage belt and a simple black maxi dress, another must have holiday essential. Maxi dresses go from day to night without any altercation what so ever!
From a styling point of view, in the summer months its easy to keep things cool, casual and chic all at once by sticking to a natural color pallet. This also adds a layer of sophistication to what is otherwise a very (very) cheap jersey dress.
Check out more of M&S’s holiday essentials collection HERE
Next maxi dress
M&S suede bag (real leather for under £100!)
M&S sandals
Vintage belt
Moscot sunglasses
Leighton Denny I Love Juicy nail polish (which you can WIN HERE)
So, now you’ve got your clothing sorted, what about those beauty products? Well, I’m offering one lucky reader this M&S Summer Beauty Essentials package worth £80 – whoop whoop!
Just CLICK HERE to find out how you can enter to win!
Have a great day everyone!
N xxx
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