Just like it’s happy hour somewhere in the world, there’s a brunch on and popping in some corner of the hemisphere. With the British summer in full swing (N.B. sun is shining at time of writing this), chances are you have several brunch dates booked in the diary.
Whether you’re heading to a trendy café, hosting in your backyard, or signed up to a boozy bottomless brunch, being prepared ensures your time is as enjoyable as the weather. So where do you start? Prioritise comfort and style. A chic pair of sunglasses and versatile sandals can not only be dressed up or down, it will see you through plenty of alfresco activities.
Kemi Telford Leaf Print Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, £155 // Dune Loto Leather Sandal, £90 // Nomad Eyewear Champagne Summer Glasses, £46.95
Sunscreen is a must, even if you plan to be in the shade. Beauty pointers to follow; use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher made from a mineral formula. We promise this will sit well under a full face of make-up and eliminate shiny build up through the day. If you’re packing light, you can find practical phone cases doubling up as make-up or sunscreen holder for touch ups on the go.
Palmer’s Raw Shea Nourish Hand Cream, £2.83 // Pai British Summer Time Glow SPF30, £34 // Green People Organic Limited Edition Sun Case, Free in selected O2 stores
For last minute plans, clip-in extensions are a style saviour and for final touches, set the mood with a portable Bluetooth speaker and a divine fragrance to evoke fun-filled memories.
Big Beautiful Hair Clip-in 4C Coily Fro, £22.99 // Molton Brown Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold EDP 100ml, £85 // Bang & Olufsen ‘Beosound A1’ Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker, £239
Featured image: Unsplash – Nate Johnston
