Summer Holiday Essentials / Must-Haves: Top 5

Hello Dolls!

Instead of the usual "Sunday Style Inspo" or "Food Diary", I decided to write a summer vacation essential post. Because I know a lot of people choose to take their holidays in August, this is the best time to share these with you. To keep it short and sweet I'll share my Top 5. 

1. Sunscreen & After Sun

This might seem like cheating, because I'm including two products as one, but it's not. Hear me out! If you've been a long time reader or only seen one picture of me, you noticed I'm a ghostly white shade. This means that no matter how high the SPF I'm using, chances are I'm going to burn. 

Sun protection is very important no matter how dark your skin is, everyone can get skin cancer. I'm not trying to bum you out, just be careful and treat your skin with love. Even if you don't burn, most of the after sun lotions have aloe vera in them, which leaves your skin incredibly hydrated and soft. So no matter what, you can use this combo. Think of it like this: you're just using a more intense hydrating lotion after the shower, that just happens to be an after sun lotion.

PS: SPF on your lips is also very important, as they too can burn.

2. Hair Comb/ Tangle Teezer

You will think this is an obvious one and I mean who would forget something so basic?! I did! Because it's so "dooh" I totally forgot to pack it, which led to crazy hair. My shampoo did a really good job at keeping my hair untangled, which is how I survived without my tangle teezer, but it was still uncontrollable hair. Hence no braids or any cute hairstyles, just bed hair or salty beach wannabe waves, when coming out of the water. 

3. Sunglasses & Hat

It's still not cheating! They just go well together. You have to protect your eyes and your head, not to mention they look cute and fun. Also, let's not forget they hide half of your face, which means you rock a bare face letting your skin breath. These accessories are practical and stylish. 

4. Books / Magazines 

While sunbathing, having something to read is perfect, because it helps you relax more or depending on what you choose, it inspires you. You'll say "Well I have my phone, why carry the extra weight?". Depending on your location, you may loose signal. Plus having a magazine / book in hands gives a different feel than a phone/iPad/tablet/etc. It's the best time to get through all those books you keep saying you'll read. From time to time, it's also good to disconnect.

5. Water

This is very cliche, but if water is normally important, in the summer heat while laying in the sun is twice as important. You don't want to get dehydrated and faint, which happened to me multiple times over the years. Have it in spritz form, like thermal water to spritz over your face, which helps you cool down, and, of course, in drinkable form to hydrate. 

I didn't include toiletries or clothes, but make sure to pack whatever you need and all the cables for your electronics. When packing your clothes, try to think in outfits and to choose pieces that go well together. As much as I would love to pack 100 outfits, it's not practical. What helps the most is to make a list and tick things off as you pack them. Also packing a few days prior to your trip, this way if there's something you absolutely need, there is time to remember it. 

However, keep in mind that no matter what you forget, you can probably repurchase at your destination, so there's no need to get cranky over forgotten items. 

Have a pink-tastic day!

Kisses.