The ultimate summer holiday packing list

Pick a weekend bag with several compartments for keeping you organised with all your travel documents and money to hand. It’ll keep the smaller items from getting mixed up and lost at the bottom of the bag, and you can keep your passport and phone in the exterior pocket for easy access when flying abroad.

Whether you’re checking in at the airport or wading through a busy train station, keep a mini travel sized deodorant in your bag with your essential beauty products for an easy way to freshen up. This one comes in zero-waste packaging and is the perfect size for taking on holiday.

Pack reusable make-up removing cloths in your hand luggage to cleanse your face before you hit your destination. These must-have holiday items just need warm water, so you'll need less space for travel toiletries – great for airport security!

When thinking about travel accessories, a patterned handheld fan will help you stay cool and classy on the go. Great for creating your own mini breeze while you’re catching some rays by the sea, or if you’re feeling the heat while wandering round tourist hotspots. Just fold up and pop in your bag.

The all-essential beach bag is a must for carrying your swimsuit, shades, towel, sun cream and book as you head out for a day by the sea. Beach bags are great because they fold flat or roll up neatly in your luggage, leaving valuable space for evening outfits. ‘Gingham print is still going strong,’ says OB’s Fashion Stylist Lynda Bell, ‘and monochrome always adds a touch of class against all those juicy summer brights.’

A day at the pool or lazing by the ocean is the perfect time to catch up on some me-time, so when you’re thinking about your summer accessories, don’t forget a good book. Whether it’s an escapist page-turner or a more inspiring read, pack something you can dive into while you’re away.

Enjoy the view through a stylish pair of sunglasses. Protect your eyes from the glare of the midday sun and keep them on a handy sunglasses chain for easy reach and a touch of getaway glamour, even on those less sunny days. Better still, pack two pairs – a girl needs options.

Soaking up the sights can involve a heavy step count, so make sure you pack a comfy pair of flatform sandals with a chunky footbed. Choose a pair with a pop of juicy colour and a gold-toned buckle for a chic look that won't be out of place if you head on to drinks later.

For extra protection from the sun - and a stylish addition to your outfit - a summer hat is a useful accessory for sightseeing. Choose a classic shape that’s lightweight and floppy enough to pack in your bag.

You’ll need a little bit of arm candy for nights out – a bag that’s big enough to store the essentials but small enough to tuck neatly away in your luggage. This eye-catching gold pleated bag comes in a fun croissant shape and has a gold-toned detachable strap so you can carry it as a clutch or wear as a cross-body. Browse our clutches to find your carrying companion.

A lightweight scarf is one of those accessories that will always be a multi-tasking holiday hero. Compact and chic, there are so many ways to style it. ‘My faves include wrapping around the handle of a bag, worn as a chic headscarf to protect from the sun or tied through a braid in the hair,’ says Lynda. Use it to add colour and interest to your eveningwear, or even drape over your shoulders on a night out when the breeze picks up.

Pack a simple but elegant midi dress for evening meals and dancing, then you can dress it up or down with heels or flats depending on the occasion. Layer on some jewellery and a slick of lippy and you're done. Or pair with trainers and sunnies in the day for an elevated-casual feel.

A zip-up pouch that doubles as a make-up bag or wash bag can also be a great way to keep your phone, keys and money sealed away from sand and damp towels in your beach bag when you're sunbathing. As well as storing your beauty products, make-up bags can be used when packing hair accessories and even plasters and headache tablets.

Keep personal items such as underwear, bikinis or washing organised in your hotel room with drawstring laundry bags. A must-have on your holiday packing list, these are also great for separating shoes in your suitcase, or for holding a spare pair of clothes or wet towel in your beach bag.

A miniature zip-up jewellery box with separate compartments will keep your jewellery safe and organised while you’re travelling. It can also be popped easily into your beach bag for storing valuables when you’re heading out for a dip.