There is something very special about curating your beach look.

You want to look as natural as possible, so you can make the most out of the waves, while looking chic at lunch or afternoon cocktails. You don’t need much to stay trendy on the beach. Here are our five must-haves for the perfect beach look.

 

The basket bag 

A beach classic. Have you seen a French girl without one in the summer? Didn’t think so. The straw bag is elegant, but also fits everything you need for a day at the beach, from your Polaroid, to your SPF and beach towel, making it the perfect choice. The best thing about it? It’s actually a must have in the city as well this season, so you can proudly wear it even after you’re back from holiday.

 

The straw hat

Sun damage is not a good look, and what better way to protect your face than a huge straw hat. Not that this means you can skip the sunscreen – no, no! But the hat elevates your look and keeps your face in the shade, and most importantly, makes you look put together after you’ve been swimming! An added bonus – you can hide behind it whilst scan the beach for your holiday fling!

 

The scrunchie

Tight elastics can damage your hair, but so can the wind, sun and salty sea water. Enter a scrunchie – this season’s must-have hair accessory. The soft fabric they are made of is a lot more gentle to your locks, but manage to keep them away from your face, and don’t get me started on the 90s nostalgia.

 

The oversized sunglasses

No trip to the beach is complete without a pair of sunglasses to hide behind. Perfect for hiding the signs from last night’s countless Mojitos, the perfect pair of oversized sunglasses come with polarized lenses and thick frames.

 

The shell necklace 

You’ve seen it everywhere – everyone from your little cousin to your favourite influencer, to your mum are wearing a shell necklace. And what better accessory for the long summer days spent on the beach? Add a matching anklet, and you’ll look like you’ve just landed from a three-month long holiday in Bali!

And there you have it, your list of everything you need to look and feel fabulous on the beach! Now all you need to do is pack a bag and jet off somewhere sunny! And don’t forget your SPF!