Making it through winter without having perma-dry skin or a Snapchat-style downturned mouth is an achievement. You deserve to be praised and treated like the ready-for-summer queen that you are. The problem is, we're not really ready for summer thanks to the up 'n' down weather trials. To give your face/body/hair/wardrobe a head start on the summer prep we've put together a comprehensive guide to nailing the heat wave months (yeah, we're optimistic).
Summer style icons
As with any occasion or season, a little inspo in the form of a wickedly dressed celeb or fashion blogger is hugely appreciated. Here are some of our fave sunny dressers (Lily Aldridge, Lucy Watson, Alexa Chung, Olivia Culpo) for you to ogle, take notes from and basically just steal their style.
In there like swimwear
It's never too soon to bag a brand new bikini or one-piece. To be honest, if you don't get in there like literal swimwear then you might miss out on the hottest pieces. And nobody wants to be stuck in Ibiza wearing their old, baggy 'kini from '2004…
Sandal, sandals SANDALS
After months of hibernation feet can finally be released into the wild! Make sure you get a pedi (or administer a cheeky DIY one) before slipping your trotters into one of these pairs of foot-flashing sandals.
The best sunglasses
Sunnies aren't just for hiding very hungover eyes behind. The right pair can take a simple jeans 'n' tee look from blah to YES. Plus they help give the wearer essential 'tude and mysterious glamour. All very important. Here are the most lust worthy shades available right now.
Hottest summer high street buys
A brand new summer wardrobe is necessary mainly because by the time it gets warm enough we are SO SICK OF EVERYTHING WE OWN WE COULD CRY. Here are the slickest high street pieces to pick up to reenergise your look.
Summer hair prep
Tackle the various summer-related hair issues with our follicle guide including the lowdown on Olaplex – a bleach fans hair saviour.
DIY summer body prep
Because turning up on the beach with a fuzzy bikini line, hairy pins and scaly skin is just plain NO. We review the best salon treatments you should be splurging on and tell you how to sort out your limbs at home for less.
Beach beauty
We're not saying you need to hit the beach wearing a face full of make up, this isn't TOWIE. But sometimes a little flick of waterproof mascara and a slick of poppy lip balm is just enough to bring the glam. Find out how to nail beach chic here.
Fake tan masterclass
Cheat your way to a summer glow with the best fake tans and bronzers available now. Plus tips on how to apply your summer skin without ending up having a disaster.