From The Straits Times    |

Lucky us; Singapore’s proximity to the many gorgeous beach destinations mean that a resort vacation is really just mere hours away. At the same time, that means that most of us really pack at the last-minute (oops!).

Besides the requisite beach hat and sunnies, here’s a handy list to help make packing for that weekend getaway a little less stressful. We share the must-haves to bring with you:

1. A summer dress

7 beach holiday must-haves that every stylish traveller will pack

Cotton dress, $24.13 from Cool-Find K-Style

Seriously, you’re just there for a short trip, so it’ll be wise to pack light. Be it floral frock or a simple cotton dress, stick to one dress so that you can just grab and go.

2. A cover-up
Because a plain ol’ tee alone isn’t enough. Besides, you’ll have your bikini on most of the time, since you’ll be spending most of your time by the pool or beachside!

7 beach holiday must-haves that every stylish traveller will pack

Polyester cover up, $120 from Vamastyle

7 beach holiday must-haves that every stylish traveller will pack

Cotton cover-up, $49 from Mango

3. A loose cotton top
Whether it’s a tee or blouse, you’ll always need at least one of these to holiday in stylish comfort.

7 beach holiday must-haves that every stylish traveller will pack

Kendall + Kylie cotton top, $79.90 from Topshop

7 beach holiday must-haves that every stylish traveller will pack

Anna K cotton tee, $81 from She Shops The Online Store

4. A pair of cute shorts
Admit it, which Singaporean will go without a least a pair of these? The chic way to do it is to pick a pair, with a fun print.

7 beach holiday must-haves that every stylish traveller will pack

CPS rayon blend shorts, $79.90 from Zalora

5. A chic, waterproof sandals

PVC flip flops, $99 from Melissa

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6. A multi-way swimsuit

7 beach holiday must-haves that every stylish traveller will pack

Bikini top, $89.90 and bikini bottom, $69.90, both from Triumph

Whether you’re actually swimming or just lounging by the pool, you know you’ll want to pack swimwear with you; they don’t weigh much, to begin with. In particular, we love this fun printed set from Triumph (as seen above). Keep the straps on to wear it as a bikini or detach the straps to wear it as a bandeau top.

7. A bag of sample-size toiletries
It forces you to pack light; setting these aside early means that you can just grab and go for your next weekend trip. Most importantly, don’t forget to bring your sunscreen!

STOCKISTS
Cool-Find K-Style, http://www.cool-find.me-in.kr/.
Mango, http://shop.mango.com/.
Melissa, Wheelock Place, #B2-03.
Topshop, Knightsbridge, #01-05/06.
Triumph, HarbourFront Centre, #02-19.
Vamastyle, http://www.vamastyle.com/.
Zalora, http://www.zalora.sg/.

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