Acetate sunglasses, £110, aceandtate.com; Aerolite umbrella, £24, fultonumbrellas.com
What are they? A good pair of sunglasses will make anyone feel instantly cooler, and it’s worth taking some time to find a signature pair that suits your features and you’ll be excited to wear when spring arrives. At the other end of the meteorological spectrum, a trusty brolly is also a good thing to have in your handbag as there is no doubt that the Great British Weather will surprise you. Fulton is trustworthy and affordable. ST
And for your tights-free legs…
Ditching your tights in the warmer weather is all well and good, but there’s the small matter of improving skin that has spent the winter in hibernation. Enter: the gradual tan lotions, which have pleasingly come a long way from the slightly patchy, strange-smelling creams of five years ago. The Tan Luxe Gradual Lotion (£25, boots.com) is one of the best around. Slap it on the night before the Big Legs Reveal and in the morning you’ll look gently toasted, like you’ve spent a lazy afternoon in the park rather than two solid weeks in the Med.
Don’t forget your sun protection the next morning, either. The Australian brand Ultra Violette is the go-to range for the most discerning beauty insider; try the moisturising and glow-giving Extreme Screen Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen SPF 50+ (£27, spacenk.com). Sonia Haria
