Incase you haven’t noticed the epidemic of shorts and sunglasses; Britain is in the throes of a heatwave.
And about time! Summer is finally here and it’s brilliant… if not just a little bit uncomfortable.
But who’s complaining. Well, maybe I am a little bit. Because however much we all love a bit of sunshine, it isn’t half a faff dealing with the heat.
So, to get you through the next few months (a girl can hope) of sunshine, BBQ’s and inevitable day drinking, here’s our list of handbag essentials you need to survive the heatwave.
Sunglasses
10% for avoiding squint-wrinkles, 90% for perving at all the fitties that have finally come out of hiding.
Dry shampoo
By far the most important on our list of handbag essentials of them all once the temperature reaches 18 degrees! Not only does it keep your hair from looking like it’s been sprayed on, but in Summer it also moonlights as welcome relief from the dreaded chubby rub, because it’s basically just spray on talc. You are welcome.
Deodorant
This is just common decency. As a rule, if I can smell you, you’re too close to me.
Blister plasters
For when your new sandals start to rub.
Baby wipes
So you feel fresh through the transition from day drinking to a spontaneous night of jagerbombs and spinning around the pole in Popworld.
Loose change
Until ice cream men finally let you pay via debit card (come on lads, it’s 2016!) you’re going to need some change to get that emergency 99er. Not to mention the fact that you’re guaranteed to need some change for a taxi home for when you inevitably bail your car after accidentally getting a bit mangled in a beer garden after work.
Spare makeup
It’s time we all accepted that we’re going to sweat it off, heatproof your makeup and keep some essentials in your bag to top up throughout the day.
Jen is our resident wellness and features editor here at The Daily Struggle. You will probably find her on the beach, painting her house or writing about magick and motherhood.
