The summer sun is setting temperatures higher and as we strip down to our bare essentials and embrace the heat make sure you’re accessorising this season with some chic must-haves that will have you looking stylish even when you’re practically wearing nothing at all!
We’re talking about those lazy beach days and afternoon sundowners.
So grab your swim wear, suncream and summer frock and be ready to hit the season of fun with our top five essential summer accessories. Here are some of our favourite picks.
We love The New Gatsby glasses from Ray-Ban – these babies you need every day!
Undoubtedly, everywhere you go you need to be carrying a pair of sunnies with you, so if you’ve got to cover and protect those beautiful eyes of yours at least do it in style.
They come in a classy Matte Havana style frame with round green mirror lenses. These plastic unisex frames are durable and perfect for the party season whether it be pool-side or harbour-side.
Keep your eyes fully protected with an iconic pair of Ray-Bans with a modern twist – 100% UV protection and polarised lenses.
RRP – $182.95 Available at Vision Direct
The Fossil Smartwatch Is The Only SmartWatch You Need

Q Wander Touchscreen Rose Gold Tone Stainless Smartwatch from Fossil
With this brand new and amazing smartwatch from Fossil – one of the most sophisticated smartwatch we’ve seen yet, you can enjoy the sun and keep up to date without leaving your phone frying in the heat. Perfect for any occasion and keeping you on the go and up to date with your summer schedules.
RRP $499.00 from Fossil
Functions: Personalise Your Dial, Control Your Music, Voice Activated Google, LED Flashlight, Google Maps Enabled, Interchangeable Watch Band (So you can mix up your style to match your outfit)
Connectivity: Bluetooth® Smart Enabled, 4.1 Low Energy, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n – Powered by Android Wear
Compatibility: Android Devices 4.3+ and iOS 8+, iPhone 5+
Battery Life: Estimated all day
A Girl’s Best Friend – The Gucci Marmont Matellassé mini shoulder bag

A handbag is a girl’s best friend, it carries our life essentials, it’s literally like a vital organ without it how would go from the day to night ready at the drop of a hat? This little bag of magic is our right hand accessory, so treat yourself to a gorgeous mini bag to take you through the day till the cab home after your New Year’s party.
The sliding chain strap can be worn multiple ways, it also features a cute embroidered heart on the back of the matelassé chevron leather.
Mini size: W22cm x H13cm x D6cm – perfect to fit all of your essentials in.
RRP $1,875 from Gucci and available in five different styles to match any goddess.
A Two-In-One LipStick To Keep You Going Through The Festive Summer Season
Amuse Bouche Lipstick Duo RRP $14.00 from Bite Beauty available at Sephora
The Amuse Bouche Holiday Duos from Bite Beauty is an essential accessory to carry with you all summer long. Our favourite is the Gold/Sour Cherry combo, you can quickly add some sparkle to your lips this holiday season with the gold or vamp it up in a juicy cherry red or combine the two for the perfect party pout!
Summer Sandals to Take you from AM to PM thanks to Marc Jacobs
Strap up those bronzed feet in some golden Emilie Strap sandals from Marc Jacobs RRP $295.
These stunners are the essential summer sandals that can dress your feet up or down for any occasion. They’re perfect for your summer outfit – these metallic feminine sandals add effortless chic to your summer look.