Pack for the perfect holiday | Beachwear & sunshine essentials

Everyone I know seems to have a holiday booked and my Instagram is packed full of people showcasing their countdown clocks to the big day itself when they board that plane, meanwhile I sit here dreaming of my dream destination and perhaps even a long weekend around a British seaside town where I am most at ease and less stressed.

With summer just around the corner (hopefully) and holidays on the horizon, most shops I have walked in to within the last week have had their 'Summer Essentials' put right at the front of the store so you cannot fail to miss them.

Items such as bikinis, beach towels, suntan cream, flip slops, hats, sarongs, you name it, it is there for you to want, need and buy.

Accessorize have put together this short video to help you pack for that perfect holiday and discover a chic holiday style for every look under the sun with a selection of items from their Beach Shop.

I am one of those last minute shoppers for the essentials, though if I am only going away for a few days, I have light packing down to an absolute art.  That said, I still haven't bought a single item and I am away for a few days in June.

Have you got a holiday coming up?  Do you shop around to find the perfect outfits for everyday and every night to wear whilst you are away?  Don't forget to go to Accessorize.

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Winter Clothing Essentials for Men and Women

There’s definitely a chill in the air at the moment, isn’t there? And with the cold front set to stay for the next few months at least, it’s time to rummage through your wardrobe and check that you have everything you’re going to need to keep yourself warm and toasty throughout the cold spell. If you need to top up your winter clothing, now is the time to do it so that you can be sure that you’ll be snug through Christmas and beyond.

For the Girls

You’re bound to need some knitwear. Whether it’s a couple of chunky cardigans or a lovely thick jumper that you can snuggle up in when it’s nippy, you can find some superb knitwear from George at ASDA that will leave you toasty without breaking the bank.

Make sure you have a good pair of winter boots, too. While it’s tempting to pick up a cheaper pair, it may be worth investing in some that will last. Boots with a good grip will ensure that even in ice and snow, you won’t come a cropper, while fur-lined boots can help to keep the little piggies warm. Invest in a good quality pair that will suit all outfits (think blacks, greys or browns) and you won’t have to replace them next year!

Some of my recent purchases

Warm and woolly accessories will help to keep extremities toasty – a nice chunky hat, gloves and scarf or snood will help to keep the chilly bite at bay. Ear muffs are also super cute and handy to have! A thick winter coat is also an essential piece of clothing that everyone should invest in – don’t worry about replacing this every year, a good coat can last for ages!

For the Guys

A decent selection of jumpers and hoodies would be perfect – ones that you can throw on over a t-shirt underneath your winter jacket as an extra layer. Christmas prints are all the rage at the moment, with festive jumpers making their way into plenty of wardrobes already.

Fancy jumping on the bandwagon? Onesies aren’t just for the ladies, you know! Take a look at some of the superb onesies available at ASDA for the guys too – you’ll be amazed at how snug and warm they are; perfect for a Sunday on the sofa.

Similarly to the girls, hats, gloves and scarves are essential if you’re planning on going outside (which, inevitably, you’ll have to!) – simple colours would do the trick because they go with anything. A decent coat would also be ideal – if you’d prefer to have one coat that’s multipurpose, take a look at the ones found at in ski shops and outdoor pursuit stores. Many of these have zip up fleeces on the inside that can be used separately, while the waterproof outer would be perfect on a dull, rainy day.

My scarves and gloves and from Asda

Wrap up warm and keep the cold at bay with a capsule winter wardrobe to be proud of – you don’t have to spend a fortune to update your clothing essentials, either!

Do you ever buy anything from Asda?  

Do you like the selection of clothes from George?