Fashion-Scrapper: Summer Vacation Essentials

It’s officially summer time! *cheering* This signifies the season for indulgence in energizing and vivacious things, such as excursions to the beach, hiking, outdoorsy activities, stash of summer movies, bright colourful summer wears, summer festival celebrations and parties, etc. The list goes on and on!! Out of all those things-to-do, my personal favourite summer celebration consists of travelling to a foreign land and tasting different palettes of culture (and FOOD).

No, this isn’t going to be a travelling article, but it does somewhat relate to a vacation trip. Since I am about to travel (and should have done so by the time this article comes up), it is perfect timing for me to drop in some of the tips to look stylish and hot during a vacation. Some may say being visually stunning during a break vacation is a hassle, but I’d said “Who knows who you’ll meet there!”

So, before you prance off into your summer vacation, here are some essentials that you should bring:

1. Toothbrush and toothpaste

It doesn’t get any more basic than this! Most hotels provide these in travel kits sizes, but I bring them just in case. Bright white smile is crucial during sunny weather!

2. Facial Cleanser and Toner

With all the sweat and oil you are going to accumulate throughout the day, these are a MUST! During vacation, our skin may be exposed to radical changes in the atmosphere, weather, and activities we do. In order to maintain the skin’s balanced condition, it is highly recommendable to use facial products that our skin has accustomed. Do it twice a day and remember to tone!

3. Shaver

Vacation doesn’t stop us from meeting people that we might like along the way. So, keep it neat and clean.

4. Sun block / Sunscreen

I understand the urge to get some tan during a summer vacation, but, the intention of a sun block is to protect our skin from those harmful UV rays that comes with the sun light. If there are going to be lots of outdoor engagements, put on a heavier SPF like SPF 50. It can last longer and perfect for activities under the summer sun.

5. Oil Blotter / Oil Absorbing Paper

Summer heat can cause our skin to secrete excessive sebum/ “oil”. This will soon become whiteheads and blackheads that we all love to hate. So, strike while the iron is hot, wipe them off before they become a nuisance!

6. Multi-Vit / Vitamin C

Taking multi-vitamins ensures sufficient nutrition intake on a daily basis. Meanwhile, vitamin C keeps our skin radiant and vibrant.

With all the basics in your bag, let’s get on with the stylish travelling wears!

As a rule of thumb, I always bring one shirt for each day of my vacation. If you are having an extended trip, you may want to recycle your shirt for up to two or three days depending on the activities you will be doing. Also, bring additional clothing for any activities involving water and/or dirt. Denims or jeans are practical and casual for vacations. They can usually last up to five to six wears!

On my 2 days vacation to the beautiful island of Bintan, I packed the followings:-

One singlet, two cotton tees, two shorts, a pair of sandals and three undies.