Wondering what to wear on your next summer escape? From the perfect beach cover-up to this season's best sunnies, we've packed six holiday style essentials for you...
What’s in your summer vacation survival kit? When mums pack for a holiday, we can easily go overboard with nappies, kids clothes, the family beach kit… the list in endless. We say it’s time to focus on some style therapy for yourself – it is a holiday, after all!
We’ve put together six tropical style essentials perfect for your next beach escape (and the holiday after that, too). From scorching swimwear to the coolest kaftan, the perfect sunnies and the boldest, brightest bag to get you in a summery mood, this fashion kit needs to make it into your suitcase for that family holiday, pronto!
1. THE PERFECT BEACH COVER UP
The ‘Frida’ kaftan by the wit and the will is perfect for the chic mum who’s covering up in the sun but keeps her style switched on for cocktails after sunset. We love the fun splash of florals and sassy pom pom details. Plus, until the end of June, the wit and the will is offering HoneyKids readers 20% off online orders with the code HONEYKIDS! ‘Frida’ kaftan, $99.50, thewitandthewill.com.
2. THE FUN BEACH BAG
Keep your holiday belongings sand-free and safe in this cool carrier by Kolombiana. We’re digging its hypnotic print and burst of colours. Ideal for storing your sunnies, cover-ups and cash, just looking at it makes us think ‘holiday’. Made in Columbia, take everywhere else. Mochila bag, $179.99, www.kolombiana.com.
3. THE CLASSIC PANAMA
Protect your complexion with a sophisticated wide-brimmed beauty that will turn heads. We’re investing in a classic Panama by Hat of Cain, the first hat salon in Singapore to specialise in authentic, handwoven Panama hats from Ecuador. Ladies’ hats, from $120, www.hatofcain.com, 18 Joo Chiat Terrace, 427186. Open Sat 11am-5pm; by appointment only on weeknights.
4. THE STATEMENT SUNGLASSES
No fashionable mum is ever seen without a fabulous pair of shades! Gucci’s ‘Flora’ sunglasses will not only draw attention to your eyes, but will also raise your style quotient. We’re big fans of its pretty print – who doesn’t love florals? Flora silk round-framed sunglasses, $490, Gucci, 290 Orchard Road, #01-38 Paragon, 238859.
5. THE BIKINI
Going to the beach? Got a body? You’ve just filled our criteria for the ‘perfect beach body’. Embrace your bod and get into that two-piece, we say. We love these mix-and-match swimwear separates by August Society, in vibrant colours and prints. Dive in, ladies! ‘Jimbaran’ halter, $119; ‘Boracay’ hipster, $109, augustsociety.com.
6. THE CUTE, COMFY SANDALS
Get back to the basics (while flaunting that holiday pedi) with a comfy pair of beach sandals by Ipanema. Simple and stylish, we love the wedge heel that takes you from poolside to seaside stroll, or to sunset cocktail. Ipanema wedge sandals, $39.90, royalsportinghouse.com.
7. THE ULTIMATE MULTI-TASKER
Splash around to your heart’s content, and when it’s time to dry off or lay on the sand to read a book, reach for one of these vibrant Turkish towels. Made from 100% natural cotton, it’s light, absorbs water very well and dries quickly. Double it up as a picnic rug, baby blanket, sofa throw, table cloth or a sarong! Turkish towel, $35, www.tarasworld.biz.