ASOS Snakeskin Silver Pencil Skirt

We’re right out the gates in a disco-diva pencil skirt. It’s ultra shiny, and has a snake skin effect print. Pull on tight, pair with some big earrings and be the most sophisticated gal strolling the club row.

Available for £95 from Asos.com

Zara Black Ruffle Pencil Skirt

Zara loves giving a little flare. The chic ruffle cascading down the side of this black pencil skirt offers a flirty, yet always demure touch.

Available for £29.99 from Zara.com

Karen Millen Jersey and Black Leather Skirt

We usually think of Karen Millen as sweet, professional and safe, but this perfectly structured, faux leather and black jersey skirt brings the daredevil out of even the most traditional of Millen-ites.

Available for £99 from Houseoffraser.co.uk

Topshop Pale Pink Vinyl Pencil Skirt

We’re tearing down the shelves in search of this pale pink ray of shine from Topshop. It fits like a glove, gives off a rather lush sheen but keeps in sweet in sugary babe pink.

Available for £38 from Topshop.com

River Island Black Colour Block Pencil Skirt

Colour-blocking is one of the more fun trends of the season, and River Island perfectly executes the trend with a pencil skirt that fits well, plays on texture and has a bit of funk — without looking too fast and furious.

Available for £25 from Riverisland.com

Moschino Cheap & Chic Printed Crepe Pencil Skirt

Monochrome is all well and good, but black-and-white stripes can go from bold to old quite quickly. That’s why this flirty floral from Moschino Cheap & Chic keeps tough with the trend, but adds some needed pattern diversion.

Available for £200 from Net-a-porter.com

French Connection Water Flower Pencil Skirt

Sometimes rough textures and wild primary colours are just… too much. French Connection has its share of fun and fabulous pencil skirts, but we’re surprisingly smitten by this sweet, delicate and very chic water floral print.

Available for £69 from Frenchconnection.com

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Diorskin Nude BB Cream

We could all use a little more sophistication in our daily beauty routine. The luxe Diorskin BB Cream delivers, combining ingredients to smooth, hydrate and brighten skin for a product that smells of rosy Dior luxury, but without the fuss.

Available for £30 from Dior.com

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream

“Where have you been all my life” is a frequent phrase used when describing Smashbox’s rather infamous BB Cream. It primes the skin, moisturisers, clears blemishes and perhaps most importantly, controls oil so you look radiant rather than french fry greasy.

Available for £27 from Smashbox.co.uk

Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Nude Look BB Cream

We just can’t get enough of the lightly perfumed BB Cream from Givenchy. It may sound strange to describe a BB as “romantic,” but the decadent formula goes on well without masking your face — the perfect complexion lover.

Available for £28.50 from Houseoffraser.co.uk

Revlon Photo Ready BB Cream

Combining blemish-fighting skincare, makeup and rich moisture, Revlon sets the beauty standard high with this light and lovely BB Cream — without a big price tag to match.

Available for £9.99 from Boots.com

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser

Technically, the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser isn’t a BB Cream. But before you clutch your lipstick in horror, this wonder product is on the list because it’s ultra-light formula protects and hydrates the skin, just like its BB cousins.

Available for £27 from Selfridges.co.uk

Shiseido Perfect Hydrating BB Cream

Shiseido was one of the first brands to introduce the formidable BB, and how grateful we are to the Asian brand. The packaging is ultra-modern, and the formula potent. Need we say more?

Available for £28 from Houseoffraser.co.uk

Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35

Bobbi Brown is already known for its fantastic range of colours and textures, but it’s skincare lines are just as worthy of obsessive behaviour. The BB cream has a higher SPF count for complete coverage, is light and perfectly perfume-free.

Available for £29 from Bobbibrown.co.uk

YSL Top Secrets BB Cream SPF20

This is one secret we’re shouting from the rooftops. YSL’s Top Secrets BB Cream is top of the line. It feels effortlessly light, and hides every dark circle, blemish, and general skin ailment with ease.

Available for £38 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator 

While we’re dying for a summery spa getaway, most of us can ill-afford to whisk ourselves away from the office. Luckily Elemis, a brand known for its high-tech remedies, created a gentle exfoliant that digs out the nasties. Smells like a spa with cucumber and accent of rose without leaving your bathroom sink.

Available for £27  from Timetospa.co.uk

Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains for Face

If you’re a fan of sandy beaches, this is the facial scrub for you. Unlike other facial exfoliants, the Bobbi Brown Buffering Grains pour into your hand dry — just mix with warm water, and massage the gritty goodness all over the face.

Available for £28  from Bobbibrown.co.uk

& Other Stories Moroccan Tea Body Scrub

Sometimes the body needs a good, clean scrub-a-dub too. The range of body scrubs from & Other Stories not only smell like juicy tropical cocktails, they leave your skin feeling like you’ve spent the day lounging on a Mediterranean seaside.

Available for £7  from Stories.com

Clarins Gentle Refiner Exfoliating Cream

Clarins is a big name in the skincare biz — and for good reason. The Gentle Refiner is a hero product among skincare-fanatics. As the name suggests, the microbeads ever so gently wipe away dead skin cells, leaving your face fresh, not raw.

Available for £25  from Clarins.co.uk

Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream

The Cleansing Cream from Dr. Hauschka is an old-fashioned crave-inducing staple. It smells almost of peaches, and lightly buffs the skin. The packaging may look quite clinical, but this cleansing cream is an old romantic at heart.

Available for £14.95  from Drhauschka.co.uk

Lancome Exfoliance Radiance

Speaking of romance, the Exfoliance Radiance from Lancome is a product that will have you falling in love at first wash. The gel formula digs deep into pours, but the light rose scent leaves you feeling like a lady after the deed is done.

Available for £29  from Lancome.co.uk

M.A.C. Cosmetics Volcanic Ash Exfoliator

The Volcanic Ash Exfoliator from M.A.C. is treated almost as legend. Mixing genuine ash with sugar crystals, the formula first buffs the skin, then melts into a light lather to moisturise. This is an exfoliator worth splurging over — without the fear of erupting volcanoes.

Available for £22  from Maccosmetics.co.uk

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

Say the name Dermalogica and phrases such as “time-eraser,” “miracle-worker,” and “it’s mine” are heard across the room. It’s no secret as to why: the Daily Microfoliant even feels as if it’s working at first rub, as ingredients including Salicylic Acid activate with warm water contact. Fancy shmancy — gimme.

Available for £40  from Dermalogica.co.uk

Rodial Glamoxy Fruit Acid Exfoliating Pads

Rodial is another luxe brand that delivers, well, luxe results. Unlike messy creams and gels, one of Rodial’s staple scrubs is the Fruit Acid Exfoliating Pads from the Glamoxy range. The fruit acid lifts dead skin cells while added Hyaluronic Acid plumps and firms skin. While the price may seem steep, the tub comes with a whopping 50 pads — a bang for your buck if you ask us.

Available for £48  from Rodial.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Shu Uemura Art of Hair Muroto Volume Shampoo

Shu Uemura created a near perfect shampoo for fine hair. The formula feels watery to the touch, but packs a punch with enriched Himalayan crystal to strengthen hair follicles and leave hair feeling clean, light and in control.

Available for £24 from Shuuemuraartofhair.com

John Freida Full Repair Hydrate & Rescue Shampoo

From lightweight champion to heavyweight is the new shampoo from John Frieda. The Full Repair Hydrate & Rescue shampoo is ultra-creamy for more radiant shine, and wrestles any tangle into submission.

Available for £5.89 from Boots.com

JOICO K-Pak Shampoo

While we’re sometimes wary of cult-coddled products, the new JOICO K-Pak collection shampoo certainly lives up to its name. Enriched with amino acids, the formula is light enough for everyday usage, but works to repair damaged hair for a fuller, bouncier coiff.

Available for £13.95 from Joicoeurope.com

Pureology Perfect 4 Platinum Shampoo

Pureology was one of the first to promote shampoo for the blondies. The formula is extra gentle because it works without sulphates. And because blonde hair is susceptible to discolouration and brassiness, Pureology created Perfect 4 Platinum to gently cleanse without stripping.

Available for £13.85 

Living Proof Full Shampoo

In a world of scientific hullabaloo, sometimes we need something simple. The Full shampoo by Living Proof gives us a full head of hair without all the fuss. No chemical stripping, no sulfates, no gold-plated packaging — just pure, clean fun.

Available for £19 from SpaceNK.com

Kérastase Bain Vital Detour Shampoo

There’s no luxury haircare list complete without a nod to Kérastase. The new Bain Vital Detour shampoo lathers up rich and leaves hair feeling silky, weightless, and very chic.

Available for £16.50 from Kerastase.co.uk

SP Luxe Oil Keratin Protect Shampoo

The Luxe Oil range is exactly that — pure luxury melting a top of your head. In addition to the added Keratin that strengthens limp hair, the liquid gold formula contains an oil-rich triple threat: Almond oil for lightness, Jojoba oil for slicking up those split ends, and the lord of all hair oil — Argan oil, to nourish hair back to life.

Available for £13 from Wella.com

Structure Cleanse Shampoo

Every Hit List needs a rock chick product, and the Cleanse shampoo by alternative haircare brand Structure fits the bill. The new Care line is meant to restore, strengthen and condition hair to be the biggest, baddest and most luxurious it can be.

Available for £9.95 from Structure.co.uk

Erb Good Day Every Day Shampoo

Having a bad day? Natural, all-luxury hair and skincare brand Erb will put a little pep in your step with the crave-creating Good Day shampoo. The Harrods counter staple is gentle enough to use everyday, and the combination of lime and olive makes hair fresh and nourished.

Available from Erbasia.com/uk

WELLA Colour Recharge Cool Blonde Shampoo

Hair experts (and Missoni Fashion Week style do-er’s) Wella also created a shamper for the bodacious blondes among us. Along with the sleek maroon packaging, the Colour Recharge shampoo is ultra-violet to prevent brassy colour, and rich for a soft, bouncy head of hair.

Available for £11.15 from Wella.com

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Office Forum Gladiator White Leather Sandals

First out of the gates are wedged sandals by the always reliable Office. The white leather plays the to the monochrome trend, but is more airy in the face of heat than heavy black. And unlike some sandals that seem to fall apart at first step, these strappies are comfortable and sturdy, providing a surprising amount of support.

Available for £48 from Office.co.uk

Marios Schwab Black Gladiator Sandals

Black, strappy and full of fringe. Who needs 5-inch heels to romp around when the metal buckle and funky fringe can play up any summer dress or tailored suit? Though they may be flats, it’s clear these Marios Schwab sandals are the party-hard players of the bunch.

Available for £245 from Avenue32.com

Acne Gladiator Chunky Sole Sandals

Acne prevailed in making a dominatrix dream shoe fit for the more coy among us. The up-to-the-knee layered straps of jet black PVC make for an imposing structure, but the chunky, sparkled platform soles give comfort and support — in addition to bad-ass sex appeal. These boots are made for walking all over…

Available for £850 from Shoescribe.com

Stuart Weitzman Gladiator Wedges in Truffle

The heel is low, but these warm brown gladiator cut out boots by Stuart Weitzman ensure that class is knee-high. The woody, natural leather colour brings the sensuality of the gladiator heel without making a harsh or crass statement.

Available for £300 from Stuartweitzman.com

River Island Cut Out Low Wedge Gladiator Sandals

The cut out low wedges by River Island bring a little sexy to a very ethereal design. The wedge is just high enough, and the rough cut leather makes the gladiator design sweeter and less intimidating.

Available for £40 from Riverisland.com

Acne Lila Nude Gladiator Heels

While they’re not pushing boundaries like the PVC bad boys above, these Lila Nude ankle boots by Acne make a statement all of their own. The straps add some biker chic to the sweet nude colour, and the enormous pink jelly heeled soles bring funk back to the present.

Available for £450 from Acne Studios

Topshop Rafferty High Gladiator Sandal

While lower on the price scale, Topshop managed to create one of the more chic heels of the bunch. The Rafferty design consists of peach, salmon pink and black colour-bloacked straps crisscrossing over the sole. Add that daring gold metal stiletto heel, and you’ve got a seriously sophisticated design.

Available for £62 from Topshop.com

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Givenchy Skin Drink Cleansing Micellar Water

Nothing is better than water for water. The Micellar Water cleanser by Givenchy is everything we want in a cleanser. It’s fragrance free for the sensitive among us, and one small dollop goes a long way. Gentle, barely visible, and not a sign of residue. Well done.

Available for £21 from Debenhams.com

Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi Oil Cleanser

Now oil cleansers and products are cast with a suspicious eye by the oily among us — but for those with tired, oily or sensitive skin, oil cleansers are your new best friend. One of the best around is the new Anti/Oxi cleanser by Shu Uemura. As suggested, it’s full of anti-oxidants that help reduce lines and signs of stress around the face, and the oil-formula washes away clean, but leaves the face as fresh as a cleaned baby’s bottom.

Available for £59 from Shuuemura.co.uk

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser

For those looking for the all-natural, fresh route, look no further than the Ultra Facial Cleanser by Kiehl’s. The pH-balance is evens skin tone, and the liquid formula works into a gentle foam for a light, fresh feeling. Short and sweet — just how we like it.

Available for £17 from Kiehls.co.uk

Rodial Glamtox Cleansing Balm

Just like it sounds, this cleansing balm from the Glamtox range by Rodial is a creamy, melting concoction. The rich cleanser turns into a milky dew to rid impurities, and the added almond and jojoba firms and nourishes skin in a most glamourous fashion.

Available for £48 from Rodial.co.uk

Smashbox It’s A Wrap Waterproof Makeup Remover 

Makeup removers and cleansers aren’t usually clumped together for good reasons (clogged pores being one of them). But the Makeup Remover by Smashbox is a double-whammy worth having. It’s not only gentle, it washes off completely, taking that clumped mascara and city grime with it.

Available for £16.50 from Smashbox.co.uk

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

The Cleanse & Polish cleanser by Liz Earle is one that many brands try to imitate, but none can copy. The formula is gentle, creamy and yet does not clog pores. Perhaps this is due to the process: once you apply the cleanser, use the hot cloth to gently polish away built up nasties.

Available for £13.25 (100ml) from Lizearle.co.uk

Ole Henriksen On The Go Cleanser

This gel cleanser by Ole Henriksen applies thick and washes away quickly, leaving the face feeling surprisingly fresh and clean, without the usual residues of other gel cleansers. And along with added Vitamin C to regenerate tired skin, the scent literally smells like fresh-squeezed orange juice, so you’ll be feeling fresh (and quite sweet) all day long.

Available for £21 from Lookfantastic.com

NUDE Perfect Cleansing Oil

The trusted NUDE Perfect Cleansing Oil is great for oil-based newbies. The scent is light but sweet, and while the formula comes out as oil, it works into a visible foam once applied. Because it leaves the skin feeling dewy soft, it’s great for summer.

Available for £28 from SpaceNK.com

L’Occitane Precious Cleansing Foam

Cleansers come in many shapes and formulas nowadays, but sometimes we just want a basic foam. The L’Occitane Precious Cleansing Foam is great for those looking for a traditional (yet workable) cleanser. It’s light, soft and has a delicate scent — perfect for the no-fussers among us.

Available for £18.50 from Loccitane.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Essence

While the term “brightening essence” may rouse some suspicions, this little bottle really does leave the skin looking fresher and brighter. Complete with a dropper, this “essence” by L’Occitane is incredibly light with a fresh rather than perfume-y lavender scent. A perfect beginning to dewy summer skin.

Available for £44 from Loccitane.co.uk

Lancome Hypnôse Doll Eyes Palette in Reflect D’Améthyste

Purple can result in rather moody and gothic tones, which is why the Hypnose Doll Eyes palette by Lancome is refreshingly, well, fresh. The hues are comprise of soft pinks and baby lavenders, and were made to sparkle. And best of all, the texture is soft and light.

Available for £37 from Lancome.co.uk

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Va Va Violet

Stepping back from deep indigo, florescent fuchsias and plastic-inspired purples, this creamy, decadent lipstick from Revlon saturates the lips with a more sophisticated, wine-fueled hue. With this velvet rush on your lips, all you need is dewy skin and a few coats of black mascara and you’ll be this summer’s hottest vixen.

Available for £7.49 from Boots.com

NUDE Perfect Polish

The Perfect Polish from Nude acts as a gentle exfoliating polish. Whisking away dry skin and uneven texture (and leaving a fresh, sweet scent), the polish is light enough to not irritate skin, but gets the job done.

Available for £28 from SpaceNK.com

Dolce & Gabbana Shine Lipstick in Violet

Oh, baby. Bright purple, and rather matte, lipstick may have many off running and screaming, but with the right touch, it can be the coolest thing this summer. Dolce & Gabbana’s Violet lipstick is a perfect shade of purple, and the texture is creamy, meaning it goes on quite smooth. Pair with fresh skin and simple brown eye liner, and you have the perfect, and unique, summer look.

Available for £23 from Harrods.com

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Fuchsia in Rage

For those of you who can’t go all the way with a matte lipstick, this glossy stick from YSL is the perfect solution. It still leaves a good dose of colour, but the texture is much lighter, creating a gorgeous “just devoured a Popsicle” look.

Available for £24 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

Philosophy Lip Shine in Raspberry Sorbet

Nothing get’s more summery than a gorgeous, shimmery lip gloss. The consistency is rather light, but adds a lot of shine and plenty of shimmer with a hint of juicy colour. And with the succulent taste of cool raspberry, we guarantee it will be gobbled in seconds.

Available for £10 from Selfridges.com

Revlon Nail Enamel in Enchanting

No Hit List is complete without a good dose of nail colour. Revlon is known for its long-lasting, non-chipping (and inexpensive) range of varnishes. This creamy, light purple varnish is another example of a summer look done right.

Available for £6.49 from Boots.com

YSL Marrakesh Sunset Eye Palette

Oh YSL, how we love thee. This eye palette from its Marrakesh collection creates the purple look without going overboard — quite easy to do with such a loud colour. Use the sandy tones to highlight and define, and a line of purple to add a surprising pop.

Available for £42 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

MAC Cosmetics Tropical Taboo Lip Pencil in Heroine

As you can tell, it’s all about the purple lips. So the make-up gurus behind MAC Cosmetics created a lip liner that gives absolute precision, definition, and a wallop of colour.

Available for £12 from Maccosmetics.co.uk

Givenchy Limited Edition Le Vernis in Purple

It’s becoming very clear that Givenchy knows a thing or two about nail varnishes. This purple varnish has an interesting, almost grey base, for a purple that is deep and yet still summery. But queue up now — it’s limited edition, so like these sunny days, it will be gone in a flash.

Available for £15 from Debenhams.com

Melvita Purifying Lavender Floral Water

It’s hot out there, so let’s be honest — the air can get a little muggy. But salvation is at hand with this trusty bottle by Melvita. The spray is emits a light, refreshing mist that immediately invigorates without a sticky residue.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Violet Plum

Love is in the air. This long-wear cream shadow from Bobbi Brown contains a hint of shimmer, and because the texture is soft, can add a hint of colour to the lash line, be moulded onto the eye for an intense, all-over look, or lined like kohl around the eye for a sexy-cum-rave attitude.

Available from Bobbibrown.co.uk

Shu Uemura Eyeconic Eye Shadow in Purple

We’ve already mentioned the colour palettes of Shu Uemura’s Eyeconic collection. The tri-colour palette creates depth and definition, and can be layered for either a light dust or intense dose of colour.

Available for £11 from Shuuemura.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Dolce & Gabbana Love in Taormina Blush in Apricot

With the label’s references including hot sandy beaches and terracotta walls, it’s not surprising this blush from the Love in Taormina range by Dolce & Gabbana made the cut. The texture is classic with a light, powdery fine finish. The brown and orange-y hue reigns supreme for freshly tanned skin.

Available for £30 from Harrods.com

Givenchy Le Vernis in Mandarine Bolero

The Manderine Bolero nail varnish by Givenchy will, without a doubt one, be one of the colours of the summer. With a stiff brush, the application is almost fool-proof. And once the creamy varnish is painted on the nails, the colour dances between sunset orange and salmon pink. Claws will be out to get hands on this gem, so we suggest keeping your friends close, but your enemies closer…

Available for £15 from Debenhams.com

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis a Levres in Orange de Chine

No Hit List is complete without a nod to YSL and its summer collection. The Rouge Pur Couture range features a number of sun-tastic oranges (including the creamy Le Orange lipstick), but we love the light sheen provided by the lip gloss. With the ability to layer for a bright pop of colour or a subtle stain, the Vernis a Levres is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Available for £23.50 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

MAC Cosmetics Tropical Taboo Mineralize Blush in Exotic Ember

If being taboo is wrong, we don’t want to be right. Colours in the Tropical Taboo range from creamy nudes to loud fuchsias and — you guessed it — sunny oranges. The Mineralize Blush in Exotic Ember looks overwhelming, but when applied, it has a satiny, sheer finish.

Available for £20 from Maccosmetics.co.uk

Revlon Neon Nail Art Pen in High Voltage

Orange nails add some fun to monochrome outfits, but this nail art pen from Revlon adds a dose of rave-induced wild behaviour. While it’s available in a variety of shades, the neon orange adds a fun yet still sophisticated quality. It goes on easy, and stays for days.

Available for £7.99 Boots.com

Shu Uemura Eyeconic Duo-Blending Cheek Colour

The new summer Eyeconic collection from Shu Uemura is fun, girly and borders on raving. The orange cheek colour goes on powdery fresh and incredibly bright, as does the eye shadow. While orange eye shadow sounds suspect, Shu Uemura gets the job done with blendable colours and a whole lot of ‘tude.

Available for £22 from Shuuemura.co.uk

Lancome Rouge in Love Lipstick in Crazy Tangerine

The sweet romance of Lancome comes full circle with the brand’s Rouge in Love collection. With an easy, classic texture and a subtle finish, even the intense hue of Crazy Tangerine becomes demure once applied.

Available for £21 from Lancome.co.uk

L’Occitane Vanilla & Narcisse Eau de Toilette

The light orange hue of L’Occitane’s Vanilla and Narcisse Eau de Toilette is just as appealing as the scent itself. The scent combines the “Western” French white Narcisse flower with the more “Eastern” Madagascar Vanilla. It’s mellow, it’s rich, and it’s the perfect accompaniment for summer days — while they last.

Available for £49 from Loccitane.co.uk

CK One Soft Defining Lip Pencil

The cosmetic line from Calvin Klein, CK One, offers a range of silky, easily applied products. One of our favourites is the Soft Defining Lip Pencil. Like its name suggests, the texture is incredibly soft, but the colour lasts hours. The salmon-y orange colour allows the traditional among you to add a little dare while remaining summer fresh.

Available for £10

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Riviera

The Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipsticks from Hourglass are some of beauty’s best kept secrets. The texture is thick and glossy, providing a nearly effortless punch of intense colour. Riviera, its aptly named tangerine colour, goes on smooth and emits a strong, burnt orange glow. Buy now, but be warned: once you go liquid, you never go back.

Available for £23 from SpaceNK.com

Melvita ProSun Gradual Self-Tanning Gel-Cream

What’s better than a sun made tan from the beaches of Ibiza? Well, not much, but Melvita’s Gradual ProSun Self-Tanning Cream comes close. The application is as easy as can be (no gloves or mess), and with a combined scent of vanilla, orange blossom and coconut, you can walk around smelling like a tropical drink all day.

Available for £22

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Religion Magic Print Maxi Dress

Item one on the checklist – a free-flowing hippie dress that demonstrates our free spirit. If you’re going to go cliché, then there’s no better than the spectacular print and sugary sweet fit of this maxi from Religion.

Available for £95 from Religionclothing.co.uk

Warehouse Denim Shorts Dungarees

No festival goer can be cool and alternative without dungarees, the mini-overalls that scream looking good without giving a fuck, right? We love the style of these Warehouse dungarees. Pair with Converse for new age fun with a vintage feel.

Available for £48 from Warehouse.co.uk

Lolita Lempicka L’eau Jolie Fragrance

Between music moshing and days frolicking around muddy tents, festival-goers need a little fragrant spritz now and again. Look no further than Lolita Lempicka’s new L’eau Jolie fragrance. With notes of Nashi Pear, Peony and Sandalwood, the lightweight fragrance is sweet, gentle and perfect for festival time.

Available for 30ml at £28

Carrera 5004 Craze Collection Sunglasses

Eyewear during festival season isn’t only for obvious protection from those darn harmful rays, it’s a stylish must. Fortunately, the new Craze Collection from Carrera is a one stop shop for all of your festival eyewear needs. Colourful, comfortable, and nearly indestructible, these babies are the coolest thing since tent-pimping at Glasto.

The above is available for £85 from 0800 723 45600

Office Industrial Beige Sandals

Quit whining about the mud and grab these sandals. The beige leather sandals are cute but not too girly and will stay on your feet whilst you show off your pedicure – you know, until the mud destroys it.

Available for £55 from Office.co.uk

Dolce & Gabbana Nail Lacquer in Bouganville

Speaking of pedicures, this liquid colour bomb from Dolce & Gabbana is the perfect accompaniment to all of your festival needs. It’s bright, loud and coats beautifully, so your nails will look flawless even when you’re passed out and sun burnt.

Available for £19 from Harrods.com

John Frieda Flyaway Tamer

The rule of festival beauty is to look like you don’t give a damn while looking damn fine. This impressive little wand from John Frieda will help you do just that. Without making hair greasy, the brush pats down wispy fly-aways.

Available for £10.99 from Boots.com

Givenchy HydraSparkling Lip and Cheek Stain

Get that sunny, rosy look from drunkenly dancing all day with this incredible little cheek and lip balm. Soft and creamy, the lightweight formula adapts to your skin tone and lasts for hours. An amazing touch-up without the fuss – true festival spirit.

Available for £21 from 0207 5638834

River Island Tribal Print Trousers

Festivals are one part music, one part self-discovery, and one part out-doing your friends in style. We’re convinced these fantastic blue-tinted, cheetah-print trousers with monochrome tribal relief from River Island will do the trick.

Available for £30 from 0844 576 6444

Acne SS13 Music Vest

Alright, if you’re at a music festival, why fight the obvious? This lightweight T-shirt vest from Acne literally proves your love of music in a cool, ironic manner. Pair with the wild pair of cut off trousers above to complete the festival look.

Available from Acnestudios.com

Gucci Diamond Glitter Collection Sunglasses

As we stated above, festival sunglasses are an absolute must, from the wild, bright colours of Carrera to these incredible Gucci Diamond Glitter frames. Coming in a range of colours, the sunglasses literally sparkle, adding stylish magic to an already magical moment.

Available for £210 from 0800 723 45600

Hunter Festival Millbank Pink Neon Trainers

As much as we try to tell ourselves Glasto and the best summer festivals will be sun-filled days of fun, reality and past experience tells a story of rain, mud and that drunk dude spilling beer down your back. To deal with these little mishaps, get a pair of these hardcore Hunter trainers. Not only spikey in honour of the punk trend, these bad boys are waterproof.

Available for £89 from Hunter-boots.com

YSL Baby Doll Mascara

There’s a reason we keep mentioning this tube of wonder. Brush on for a wide-eyed Bat For Lashes look.

Available for £24.50  from Yslbeauty.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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bareMinerals Lash Domination Volumising Mascara

There’s been a unmistakeable shift in mascara ergonomics – along with formulas, brands are redesigning wands for increased volume and coverage. Case in point: bareMinerals Lash Domination, a silver bullet that holds a “Protwist 180” wand. In lay terms, the helical brush curls and coats lashes for an exceptionally dom lash look.

Available in August for £16 from Bareminerals.co.uk

Dolce & Gabbana Lace Collection Intenseye Mascara

A favourite among gothics and romantics alike is the Dolce & Gabbana Lace Collection Intenseye mascara. The bristle brush is simple, tapering at the top, and  the wand is stiff for a classical application. Meanwhile, in typical Dolce fashion, the formula is highly-pigmented yet easily applied.

Available for £24.50 from Harrods.com

Givenchy Noir Couture Waterproof Mascara

The Givenchy Noir Couture Waterproof mascara is one of two recently launched mascaras for the brand. While both are stunning, we’re frankly impressed by the silky application of the waterproof Noir Couture. While most waterproof mascaras flake and crumble, Noir Couture volumises with its innovative helical brush and seems to moisturise lashes for long-lasting coverage – and has an incredible package to match.

Available for £22.50 from 01932 233 824

YSL Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll Mascara

There could not be a discussion of the best SS13 mascaras without due mention of YSL Baby Doll mascara. The gold tube reigns chic while the patented formula lengthens and separates lashes. If you’re dying to replicate the on-trend sex-kitten Sixties look worn by Cara Delevingne in the campaign, check out our exclusive How-To here.

Available for £24.50 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Mascara

The Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme mascara lives up to its name. The formula is softer than most, with a mousse-like texture that glides effortlessly over even the sparest of lashes. And the big-boy brush is larger and more evenly shaped to grab each lash for an extra dose of batting power.

Available for £22 from EsteeLauder.co.uk

Chanel Jeux De Regards Le Volume Mascara

We told you brands are re-inventing the mascara wand. Chanel Le Volume mascara, part of the new Jeux de Regards collection, harnesses the power of its “snowflake” brush, a cylindrical comb that coats lashes root to tip. Plumped by the stiff bristles, the lashes are coated in a waxy, luscious formula that keeps giving and giving.

Available for £24 from 0207 7493 3836 and Selfridges.com

Guerlain Cils d’Enfer Maxi Lash Mascara 

With its sweet aroma and adorably petite packaging, the Guerlain Cils d’Enfer Maxi Lash mascara brings classic pin-up back to centre stage. The long brush reaches every delicate lash, coating eyes in a velvety, easy-to-apply formula with one fell swoop. Guerlain never follows ridiculous trends nor creates unflattering colours — the Maxi Lash mascara is sweet, classic and strong, just like the brand.

Available for £22 from Houseoffraser.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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