Style

These cotton canvas pouches from Mama Shack were designed to carry baby essentials, but their hardwearing fabrics and generous size make a perfect travel wash bag – and with gorgeous prints including this banana leaf, your make-up or toiletries will travel in style (£17, mamashack.co.uk).

SUN SEEKER

These Ted Baker Maarrgo large square-frame sunglasses are the ultimate suitcase staple, sheek enough to add style to your swimwear yet practical enough for exploring ashore. The modern shape is balanced by tortoiseshell pattern arms and Ted Baker branding (£75, tedbaker.com).

Kimono casual

Whether you want to glam up at dinner or cover up on the sun deck, thissheer chi on fl oral print tie-waist kimono from Live Unlimited London is both versatile and colourful. The tie waist lets you switch your silhouette from fl oaty and summery by day to more refi ned come evening (was £99, now £59, sizes 12-28, liveunlimitedlondon.com).

SHOPPING

EASE INTO AUTUMN WITH OUR PICK OF MUST-PACK HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

The lace race

We love the nautical vibes from these women’s Nina waxed Bala moccasins from Sebago, available in John Lewis, Next and other retailers. The ‘Dockside’ boat shoe from this New England brand is perfect for walking tours or seafront strolls (£110, sebago.co.uk).

FIRM FAVOURITE

Holiday skincare isn’t just about SPF – get your complexion looking its best with this firming serum from high-end brand Kivu Skincare. Created by a Harley Street dermatologist, it uses snail mucin and witch hazel for firm, smooth skin (50ml, £109, kivuskincare.com). FEELING BLUE

Throw everything that you need for a long-haul flight or a full day at the beach into this new XL terry tote from Jem + Bea. Made from a lightweight towelling fabric, it’s also available in a leopard print canvas with the option of personalised lettering (£65, jemandbea.com).