Beach Ready Skincare

The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner

The Body Shop Coconut Lip Butter

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream*

Superdrug Tea Tree Oil

Monu Skincare Instant Radiance Brightening Boost* 

Benefit It's Potent Eye Cream*

As I'm spending my summer in one of America's hottest states, I fully intend to take advantage and spend every spare moment in the great outdoors. San Diego is home to some beautiful beaches and what better way to bask in those glorious sun rays than with clear, healthy skin?

Top 8 Swimsuit Picks for Summer 2014

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This year I have the pleasure of spending my summer in sunny San Diego where, unlike British summertime, swimwear can actually be worn outdoors without fear of a dramatic weather change minutes later. Naturally the promise of glorious sunshine got me thinking about what kind of clothes to pack/looking for any reason to justify shopping, especially in terms of beach wear, so after much deliberation I've compiled my top 8 swimsuit picks for summer 2014.