Down on the Riviera...

Because every girl needs a holiday bag to match the location right? 

Stripe Maxi Dress // Primark

Riviera Suitcase Bag // Accessorize

Sunglasses // Guess

Each holiday I have always found my monochrome striped maxi and sunnies always made it in to my suitcase. Summer stripes are a classic and must have as a holiday wardrobe staple. Naturally though, they have started to get really worn looking after a good few years of wear so I did some shopping to update my faves before going away, 

This stripe dress is a great match for my old one, although my old Primark one was monochrome striped I really like this new take on it with navy and camel stripes and a more daring neckline (just gotta be wary of those tanlines!). :) 

I also treated myself to an early Birthday present and picked up these Guess sunnies after my ancient Accesorize faves I've had since I was 14 were desperately needing to retire! I will be keeping these for years also for sure, spesh with the amazing leopard print case they came with. It feels nice and grown up to have my first proper pair of sunglasses :)

The bag is possibly my fave though, I am a sucker for trying to match my holiday outfits to the location I'm travelling and I was delighted to see that Accesorize had made a bag with all the destinations I'm going to on - and in the same cute suitcase design I wanted to get last year but missed out on at the time as I figured it may hang around for me to buy...but it didn't! So pleased it's back again.

Just need a floppy hat on really to complete the look and I'm virtually  Riviera holiday ready! :)

Love , Sarah x

  

The Holiday Shop Edit

Summer is finally here! Here's to (hopefully!) a good couple of months of long evenings, the beach, BBQ's and of course, gorgeous sunshine! 

Despite things being lurvely and warm here in the UK, I'm still dreaming away about going abroad and soaking up the rays in the med! Here's a selection of fab holiday buys on the high street and online now, including an amazing collection from Julian Mcdonald @ Matalan - Seriously, I want everything in it!, tribal prints, pom pom fringing, and lots of gorgeous summer coloured jewellery. Whether your going abroad or staying in the UK, all of these beach accessories are bound to get you holiday ready...I'm gonna need a bigger suitcase..!

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Bikini's & Swimsuits

1) Julian Mcdonald for Matalan - £20 http://www.matalan.co.uk/julien-macdonald-floral-print-swimsuit
2) River Island Blue abstract print monokini - £28 http://www.riverisland.comBlue-abstract-print-monokini
3) TopShop Tile Tassel long-line bikini - £36 http://www.topshop.com/tasselbikini
4)  Boohoo Caicos snake print cut out bikini - £14 http://www.boohoo.com/caicos-snake-print-cut-out-bikini
5) Geek-La-Chic Little Mermaid Inspired bikini £50 http://www.geeklachic.co.uk/little-mermaid-inspired-bikini

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Sandals

1) Beaded Tribal Sandals - Accessorize £37 http://uk.accessorize.com/tribalsandal
2. New Look Rainbow Print Strappy Sandals £24.99 http://www.newlook.com//orange-rainbow-print-strappy-sandal
3) River Island White Gemstone sandals £35 http://www.riverisland.com/White-gem-stone-embellished-T-bar-sandals
4) Office Hawaii Cobalt Blue Sandals £28 http://www.office.co.uk/cobaltsandals
5) Irregular Choice - Pretty Pony Sandals £70 http://www2.schuh.co.uk/irregular-choice-pretty-pony-sandal

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Beach Bags

1) H&M banana shaped shoulder woven bag - £12.99 http://www.hm.com/gb/yellowshoulderbag
2) WildFox Sail On reversible beach bag - £124.00 http://wildfoxcouture.co.uk/sail-on-reversible-beach-bag.html
3) Next Printed canvas bag - £24 http://www.next.co.uk
4) Asos Woven pom pom bag - £35 http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-woven-bag
5) River Island curved beaded bag -£30 http://www.riverisland.com/Red-embellished-curved-tote-bag

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Summer Jewellery

1) Pull & Bear Turquoise parrot necklace - £12.99 http://www.pullandbear.com/parrotnecklace
2) Accessorize Cleopatra statement necklace £25.00 http://uk.accessorize.com/cleopatranecklace
3) Select Chevron feather bead earings £6.00 http://www.selectfashion.co.uk/featherearings
4) Diva @ Miss Selfridge Pink stone headchain - £8.50 http://www.missselfridge.com/pinkstoneheadchain
5) H&M Aztec print bangles 2 pack - £7.99 http://www.hm.com/aztecbangles

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Sunglasses

1) Elsie & Fred Lana ombre shades £18 - http://www.elsieandfred.com/lana-ombre-shades
2) Debenhams Purple diamante visor sunglasses £30 http://www.debenhams.com/diamantesunglasses
3) Jeepers Peepers Cloud Yellow sunglasses £18 - http://www.topshop.com/Jeeperspeepers
4) Forever 21 Island Girl sunglasses £4.50 - http://www.forever21.com/islandgirlsunglasses
5) Topshop Simone catseye sunglasses £16 - http://www.topshop.com/cats-eyes-sunglasses

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Hats

1) Floozie by Frost French Natural Striped Trim Hat - £18.00 http://www.debenhams.com/flooziehat
2) Asos Polka-Dot Turban Hat £12 - http://www.asos.com/polka-dot-turban-hat
3) Missguided Romona Floral Print Cap £9.99 - http://www.missguided.co.uk/romona-floral-print-cap
4) Matalan Floral Corsage Hat £6.00 - http://www.matalan.co.uk/floral-corsage-straw-hat
5) New Look Contast Trim Aztec Trilby Hat £9.99 -http://www.newlook.com/black-contrast-trim-aztec-straw-trilby

Best Summer Holiday Shops:

Best collection - Julian Mcdonald @ Matalan
Best Brand Selection - Debenhams
Beach Party Range - Pascha @ River Island
Best for Value - H&M / Forever 21

Love, Sarah x