High Summer - Packing for a Holiday

Hello Everyone,

Today we are talking about holidays, lovely lovely holidays, and in particular, packing for said holiday.

I don't know about you but for me packing is the bane of my life, I put it off till the last minute then end up grabbing things from everywhere, shoving it in my bag and hoping for the best only to arrive and discover I brought no clean underwear but I did bring some turkey (true story).

I finally came to the realization that enough was enough and it was time to get my stuff together (literally) and so I'm sharing my fail safe checklist with you.

• Write a check list, then write it again. Go day by day, what will you wear? Will you need makeup? Which shoes are coming?
• Streamline your list, you're going away for a week, you don't need nine pairs of shoes and twenty-four tops.
• Be realistic - if you're off to see the pyramids you probably don't need your wellies do you?
• Check things off as you put then in your case NEVER BEFORE, let me tell you a story about a girl who thought she would remember her toothbrush because she would be using it before she left the house for the airport only to arrive on holiday and discover it is still in the sink? Four years in a row...
• Leave room for souvenirs, put back that extra chunky knit, more room for local goodies, in other words - pack light!

This year I've gone for a different style of swimsuit, forget bikinis, this year I'm all over the playsuit style. It hides a multitude of sins and the cute 1950's vibe never goes out of style, I find vintage style swimwear so classy and statement without being uncomfortable to wear, in fact - this might be the most comfortable swimwear I've ever owned. 

You can get this retro swimsuit from BonMarche which I know is usually aimed at a more mature market but seriously give it a go, their holiday swimwear is on point this year.

Bonmarche also have an amazing competition to win your dream holiday, worth £3,000. I've entered, my dream holiday would be somewhere hot - probably a beach holiday with cocktails (a Mojito mainly but I might stretch to an Apple Martini or two) and a pool, basically relaxation would be the name of the game for me.

I'd also like Channing Tatum to serve me grapes... Too far?

I'm also taking with me this gorgeous straw hat which is a bargain at £7, and if you've been reading my recent posts, you'll know I'm all about the hat this summer. I really like the scarf detailing on this hat because not only does it match my swimsuit, it has the classic vintage vibe I'm going for.

An easy wear beach bag is a must-have, something that can take you from sight seeing in an exotic faraway city straight to the beach for an afternoon of sunning it up (with plenty sun lotion of course!)

Where would you go on a dream holiday? 

Have you got any packing tips to add?

Rosy

*Items were sent from Bonmarche, all opinions are my own.