Fortunately, very long winter months are followed by the sun-filled summer months. You survived seasonal depression yet again, so now you get to prepare for warm sunny days of lounging by the pool and having sand stuck between your toes. To help you in preparing for summer, we’ve curated a list of summer essentials so you don’t have to worry about forgetting anything important. If you’re looking for summer beauty products, we’ve made a list of our beauty favorites as well.
There are so many ways to wear a button-up shirt. You can throw one on as a beach cover-up, wear it with jeans, as an extra layer on top of an evening dress when it gets chillier outside … you name it. Be sure to get yourself a button-up that is either 100% linen or cotton.
Oversized Cotton Shirt, via Arket.
Premium Linen Shirt, via Uniqlo.
Oversized Leaf-print Linen Shirt, via Cos.
Classic Collared Shirt, via & Other Stories.
Nothing says summer quite like the scent of a light perfume. If you want to remember your summer forever, get a summer fragrance! Every time you’ll smell the perfume, you’ll be reminded of those glorious summer months.
Mandarino di Amalfi, via Tom Ford.
Paula’s Ibiza by Loewe, via De Bijenkorf.
Finish your outfit with a good pair of sunnies. They protect your eyes and make you look cool. After all, they are a summer staple for a reason.
The Glitch in Havana, via Komono.
Triomphe XL 01 Sunglasses in Ivory, via Celine.
Unisex Black and Gold Sunglasses by Adidas Originals, via Zalando.
Whether you’re going on holiday or staying at home, turn to a book for entertainment. Sunbathing is more fun while doing some summer reading. Browse your local bookstore for fun reading options, but in the meantime, we’ve listed a few recommendations below.
Eve's Hollywood by Eve Babitz
Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto
Kudos, Outline and Transit (Trilogy) by Rachel Cusk
Bliss Montage by Ling Ma
Before heading to the beach, make sure you have all the beach essentials on hand. One of those essentials is a beach towel. Lounging on the beach is way nicer on a gorgeous towel.
Fish Jacquard Beach Towel, via Bottega Veneta.
Curacao Beach Towel by Marsikøh, via Zalando.
Carry all of the above in a spacious yet stylish tote bag. Get yourself a designated beach bag, and throw in some sunscreen and a cute bathing suit (in case of emergencies).
Tote Bag in Beige/Multi, via Acne Studios.
Large Woven Straw Tote, via & Other Stories.
Ivy Striped Tote by Miu Miu, via Farfetch.
Torna Unikko Bag by Marimekko, via Zalando.
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