Summer Essentials

As its now nearly official summer for most of us, although with weather like today (typing looking at gloomy grey sky) you wouldn't really be able to tell, Its the perfect time to share with you my top 5 picks for the summer. Of course everyone need the sun screen and other necessities like deodorant, but this is a list of the other little extras that are nice to have.

Magazine-I get really bored just lying in the sun sunbathing and not doing much else, so I like to distract myself. A book/magazine is the perfect to pass time whilst tanning in the sun without getting bored. This particular magazine is ELLE, but whatever you fancy will do the trick.

Sunglasses- Of course its all about this very important accessory in the summer, and in my opinion the bigger the better. This pair is my new buy for the summer and they are £18 from Topshop.

A Bright Lip-  It wouldn't be summer without the chance to play around with colourful makeup. The way I do this is with my lip products. My favourite at the moment is the Relvon ColourBurst Lacquer Balm in the shade Vivacious (£7.99). This hot pink colour is so easy to apply and goes onto the lips so smooth. With the colour pay off being so good its a great product for the price.

Flawless Skin-  Even in the summer everyone wants the flawless base. Well with the Maybelline Foundation Dream Pure BB Cream (£6.99) you can achieve the look you want. No ones got time for the heavy cake makeup that slides off your face, but with this light weight product it doesn't feel like you have any product on your skin, whilst its evens out your face making you look beautiful.

Moisturiser- The sun can really dry out your skin, so it's important that you put in the time to look after every part of your body. Moisturising will also help you maintain your tan for longer, achieving that sun kissed look for a few extra weeks. Boots own brand Soltan Aftersun Lotion is a great product to apply all over your body to rehydrate your skin after a day in the sun. Its non-greasy and quick drying allowing you to get on with other tasks.