SUMMER WARDROBE STAPLES

Summer Staples by girllovesgloss featuring a white crop top

I've treated myself to a little shopping recently, and found some pieces I know will be staples in my wardrobe all summer long. Amongst essentials are big sunnies, denim, a long maxi skirt (loving the pattern on this and its partially lined so no one sees the bits you don't want showing off, but then nice and lightweight for the summer swelter) my forever complimented mint Chucks, a whole-y crocheted sweater to toss over tanks (oh and a million tanks in all colours!)

What are your must haves fashion wise for this summer? I'm going for that comfy chic, I look effortlessly put together look. We'll see how that works out... 

SUMMER BRIGHTS

It's officially Summer in this part of the world, and my favourite time of year to rock a bright lip. I thought I'd pick three of my favourite ways to wear colour, and promise there is something for even the tentative bright lip lover. 

BRONZED | My Go To Products for a Summer Glow

Something I have become quite old hand at if I do say so myself, is self tanning. I can remember nights bathing in biscuity smelling Coppertone tanning cream when I was 16 hoping to look like I'd just stepped away from a weekend in the tropics. The results were less then stellar usually, but a good learning experience no doubt. I'm sure Coppertone has come a long way with tanners, and so have I; Here's my picks for best bronzed glow with the least chance of the dreaded Oompa Loompa Syndrome.