A little festival inspiration

In the run up to Glastonbury this week and the jam-packed festival season ahead, Made in Chelsea’s original star and newly appointed Masterchef candidate, Millie Mackintosh, has teamed up with Sure – the UK’s number one antiperspirant – as part of its Festivals campaign to show off her favourite looks and give her top tips for making the most out of the festival experience.

All clothing is from Topshop (hooray!)

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Travel: My summer holiday essentials

Apart from your obvious essentials like a toothbrush, make-up remover, etc. I also have the 'extras' essentials list of things I always take with me and can't love without...the things that make my holiday that little bit more special or easier.

For some travel inspiration check out my travel guides here

1. Piz Buin Ultra Light Dry Touch Sun Fluid, £6 (Boots)

I'm already a convert when it comes to the 'pricy but so worth it' brand Piz Buin. This new tan accelerating sunscreen is a non sticky and non greasy formula, which absorbs instantly without leaving white marks. The weightless feel makes it perfect for fuss free application, but without compromising on the high level of protection. It can also be used on the face.

2. Hammamas cotton beach towel, £22-£35
I was recently gifted this towel and I absolutely love it. It's incredibly lightweight, pure cotton and absorbs water as much as a regular towel, making it the perfect beach accessory. The best thing about it is the fact that you can take it on short haul holidays in small luggage, and easily to the beach in your small bag, too. You can also use it as a makeshift beach cover, skirt or dress. It comes in LOTS of colours and different designs, check out their website for more options for women, kids, men and even the home. I want another one!!

3. Zap It! anti-itch tool, £5.95

If you are unfortunate enough to get bitten, Zap-It is perfect for soothing the itch. A tiny but effective piezo device that generates a harmless and mild (no stronger than a gentle pinch) low electrical impulse created by crystals to deliver harmless little ‘zaps’ which take the itch and scratch out of mozzie bites.

4. Canon 550D SLR 18M Digital Camera, Was £600, now £345
Nowadays, some people use their phones, GoPros, some retro cameras and others compact cameras when on holiday. It's incredible how much choice we have, but I always have my trusty SLR with me. It doesn't compare to any other compact camera, as this baby makes EVERYTHING look good (yes, even sweaty faces on a night out). It's a good size, not too heavy, and you can change the lenses or settings to take the most amazing holiday pictures. This one is an older model now but any SLR you get will do the trick.

5. Lonely Planet Books, £Prices vary
The Bible! I can never go without this, and I study it months prior to my trip to make sure I don't miss out on anything. Best place to buy the books is Amazon as there are always discounts on.

6. Compeed Blister Mix 5 Pain Relieving Plasters, £4.48
This. Is a GODSEND! I carry one of these genius products in every single handbag, as I now can't live without them. They are the only plasters that actually work when I get blisters from dancing, walking, hiking, etc. as you can apply them anywhere needed. They have a special cushion-y but transparent look and feel. I urge you to invest!!!

7. Gin Gins Caramel, £1.39 for a 31g box (Holland & Barret)

Theses sweets contain a massive 30% ginger per sweet and are proving very popular for travel sickness. I usually take special sickness pills but these actually worked a treat (see what I did there?) when I felt mildly uneasy on a snorkelling boat trip. Great as an alternative for those who don't like to take unnatural medicine.

8. Asos Leather Drawstring Backpack, £28
I hate big rucksacks, but can't deny their practicality, especially when on a cultural holiday! This one from Asos is stylish but has enough room for your guide book, bottle of water, bikini, and camera when on the go or on a scooter - whooosshhh!

9. Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Body Butter, £27
There's nothing like that fresh smell and feeling of body butter right after a shower, and I'm a big fan of Laura Mercier's collection. I like to take a nice moisturiser with me on holiday to feel extra luxurious!

10. Estoremarket Worldwide Plug1A Multi-nation Travel Adapter, £10.99

A travel essential for everyone, but this specific plug is awesome. I got it on Amazon years ago and still use it to charge my phone, camera and even iPod as it has a usb hole.

11. Burt's Bees Super Shiny Mango Shampoo and Conditioner, £9.99
Along with luxurious moisturisers and essential suncreams, I also like to take natural shampoos and conditioners with me. It always adds to that blissful holiday feeling when you're not wearing make-up, your hair is all messed up and curly and you're eating fruit on the beach! Burt's Bees do a lovely set of Super Shiny Mango shampoo and conditioner, and they smell lovely. Fortified with Mango Seed Oil and Fig Extract, this nourishing natural hair care formula leaves my hair feeling soft, shiny and super silky (the conditioner has mango seed and avocado oils).

12. Piz Buin After Sun Soothing & Cooling Moisturising Lotion, £5.25
After sun lotions help moisturise dry skin and also help prolong your tan. It's an essential to have to make those sun hours worth it, and your tan last longer without peeling! If burnt, the best thing to use is pure Aloe Vera Gel, though.

13. Victoria's Secret Vanilla Lace Refreshing Body Mist, £12
Not as harsh as a perfume, it's the perfect spray on the beach or when you want to feel refreshed in the heat. It smells divine, sweet and sexy! Only downside is that it doesn't last long but you can spray it all over to top up.

14. KITE Abbey Sunglasses, £115
Another obvious holiday essential, but it's important to invest in a good pair of sunnies to protect your eyes properly. There is nothing worse than exposing your eyes to the sunshine through a poor UV protection. These sunnies from a new brand called KITE are cool but classic, and go with everything. I particularly like the gradient a-la-Chanel effect!

So there you have it, an unnecessarily loooong list of things I ALWAYS take on holiday. Hope some of my own discoveries will also be useful to you!

Five Best: Body moisturisers

Beauty junkie, ultimate Essex girly girl and Pot of Stuff contributor Hayley Woolf shares her favourite body moisturisers you can buy today...

1.   There has been continuous hype around Vaseline Spray & Go since it launched last year and I can understand why.  Quite frankly, it’s the easiest and speediest way to moisturise your whole body in record time. Absorbing in seconds, instantly leaving skin soft - Spray & Go is THE beauty must-have for gals on-the-go. £4.99

2.   For those who want the scent of summer in their lives everyday then Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF15 is for you.  With the English summertime bringing more showers than sunshine, I recently decided to replace my regular moisturiser with my favourite sun lotion, and I haven’t looked back. Infused with shea butter complex and mango fruit extract and with unique ‘hydrating ribbons’, the lotion provides luxurious moisture with the added bonus of having an SPF – result! Summer in a bottle and my current favourite. £14.99

3.   I absolutely LOVE Garnier Bodytonic Hydrating Lotion and it’s been a repeat purchase of mine for the last five years or so. With its invigorating citrus fragrance and non-greasy gel type texture, it’s easily absorbed and feels like it’s instantly working to moisturise and smooth the skin. When using the lotion ritually (twice daily) for 7 days I definitely noticed a difference in the smoothness of my skin. For an affordable lotion and for those who want to see instant results, I’d recommend buying this product. £5.65

4.   As well as being one of the best skincare brands out there, Decleor has an equally strong body collection and I absolutely love their Aroma Comfort Corps Moisturising Body Milk . The first time I tried this body milk was when I was given it as a gift a few years ago, and since, it’s had a few repeat purchases. Renowned for their essential oils and combination of therapeutic ingredients, when applying the lotion it instantly feels like I’m treating myself to an at-home spa experience. The lotion has a lovely light fragrance and upon application it literally leaves skin velvety soft. £26.80

5.   So I’ve got to admit, it was the name of this product that led to its purchase – Soap & Glory The Firminator Special Bikini Body Firming Formula. Hands up, I am an absolutely sucker for all brands who add a gimmicky name to their products and package them up in an attractive bottle.  However, I’ve tried various beauty items from Soap & Glory and they have all stood the test of time, and it appears The Firminator can be added to the list. Whilst I’ve only been using it for a few days, as with all Soap & Glory’s products it has a delicious scent and I’ve instantly become a fan of the slight tingly sensation. £12.00

By Hayley Woolf, Beauty PR & Beauty Junkie

Travel: Day trip to Whitstable

England isn't the most glamorous of places to have a stay cation, but it certainly has a number of cute little fishing towns and lovely places to explore during a day trip!

I wanted to find an interesting town that wasn't your usual Oxford, Bath or Cambridge so decided to drive down to Whitstable, just an hour from London. It was easy to get to and there is a huge parking lot near the harbour which was perfect!

We spent a couple of hours at the harbour, taking photos of the colourful boats and on the lookout for yummy food. The weather wasn't at its best so I was kidding myself a little in this leather jacket, but apart from the wind it was a great day trip.

I'm wearing:

Leather jacket from Iceland

Twenty8Twelve jeans

Aldo sandals

New Look top

Zara bag

Zara scarf

We walked past an area filled with small shops that had a mix of independent stalls as well as your usual market stuff, and a few food stalls in between. If you like local produce such as jam this is the best place to get it.

As all the restaurants were booked up (it was Mother's Day), we went into the local fish market cafe to taste the fresh sea food.

The fried mussels were delicious, I had two portions. They were absolutely huge, too!

We discovered a vintage market nearby, too with this beautiful pup!

I found the hessian clutch on the left, for only £5, to match my lighter one. They're great for the summer and for holidays.

Bicycles covered in knitted colours, so cool!

I loved this little town!

Food: Black Dog Delicatessen

Check out the cute labrador packaging on the risotto!

During my ongoing quest for unique and delicious food, I came across this beautifully packaged Black Dog Delicatessen range. There are 17 items in the range - 5 pastas, 4 risotto mixes (for people like me who are useless when it comes to risotto!), 5 spiced olives, balsamic vinegar and 2 extra virgin olive oils.

The range is part of the FoodHQ own brand selection, taking inspiration from across the world and selecting the high quality ingredients but at great value prices.

It's all in the name, too...and the best thing about these delicious products is that a percentage of the proceeds from every sale will go to support The Labrador Rescue Trust, where the company owner's labradors Blue and Bailey came from as rescues. How cute!!!!

The products I had have lasted me months and I am still using the balsamic vinegar. It's got a delicious kick to it and is perfect for side salads, especially with a good steak. It comes from Italy and is aged in wooden barrels for ten years according to local traditions...and you can certainly taste the quality. The ageing gives the vinegar its sweet, mellow taste and glossy, dark colour.

The olives are huge and juicy, flavoursome and come in a large jar. The tomato risotto was really easy to make, and the already added flavours made it a lot quicker - perfect for after a late night at work when I want to make a quick dish.

They have an extensive range of products including pasta and more olive flavours, and even a lovely hamper that is only £45 - perfect gift for your foodie friends! Most hampers are £60-£200 so I was surprised how reasonably priced this one is, considering how much product is included.

You can buy all the Black Dog Deli products on the FoodHQ website