The Hot List: Summer holiday essentials for that long-awaited trip abroad

Dreaming of that elusive summer holiday?

With a little bit of luck (and a vaccine or two) that trip abroad is looking a little bit more likely.*

*But if it doesn’t work out, we’ll still have staycations.

Wherever you head, you’re going to need a whole new wardrobe for your return to the beach.

From the ultimate fake tan to a super supportive swimsuit, let’s get shopping.

Maje maxi dress with all-over embroidery

We’re in love with Maje’s new collection, and especially the Ibiza-inspired embroidered cotton voile maxi dress with floaty sleeves and a deep V-neckline (above and top) — it’s perfect for dancing on the beach.

Buy it for £349 from Maje.

Belle vintage denim high-waisted shorts

The perfect beach shorts? We’ve found them — the Belle vintage denim high-waisted shorts from Rails.

Buy it for £146 from Rails.

San Tropez x Ashley Graham Ultimate Glow Kit

Want Ashley Graham’s golden glow? Now you can get it with her limited-edition San Tropez fake tan set.

Buy it for £38 from Boots.

Glaze hair dye

Josh Wood Colour has just launched Glaze, a range of colour treatments that rinse out after just a few washes for a commitment-free way to play with vibrant colour.

Choose from blue reef, peach blush or pink quartz.

Buy it for £19 from Josh Wood Colour.

Summer Club The Label C+ swimwear collection

Anyone who is slim with a medium to large bust will know that buying a swimsuit that’s both stylish and fits well is like shopping for a unicorn. Do you go by bust size or dress size? Either way, it’s usually a fail.

Thankfully, Summer Club The Label has just launched a C+ swimwear range that’s both fashionable and fitting.

Buy it for £160 from Summer Club The Label.

Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt

Christophe Robin’s Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt is an exfoliating shampoo designed to purify, soothe and restore balance to sensitive or oily scalps — and celebs including Alexa Chung and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are fans.

We love the 2021 limited-edition fragrant La Bretagne version, which will transport you to the salty sea air of the north French coast.

Buy it for £40 Christopher Robin.

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