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5 summer holiday accessories

From shoes to bags to sunglasses, five great summer finds

Shooting stars

summer,best buys,fashion,high street fashion,accessories PR cath kidston bag

For the a daytrip to the beach or picnic in the park, Cath Kidston\'s wipe clean, oil cloth bags are pretty and practical, and big enough for a flask and sandwich box.

Carry-all bag £18

(was £25)

www.cathkidston.co.uk

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Shiny happy footwear

summer,best buys,fashion,high street fashion,accessories PR birkenstock sandals

And when the sun comes out slip into a pair of super-comfy patent Birkenstocks. Guaranteed to make feet happy.

Patent ‘Madrid\' sandal £32.95

www.birkenstock.co.uk

In the shade

summer,best buys,fashion,high street fashion,accessories PR sunglasses

They may not have worked for Ivo Karlovic at Wimbledon, but then he was playing against Roger Federer - and running around in the blazing heat is guaranteed to steam up sunglasses. We find they work best lying on the beach with cold glass of beer.

Handmade sunglasses £45

www.accessorize.co.uk

08448 110 068

Old-school style

summer,best buys,fashion,high street fashion,accessories PR tennis shoes

We love a vintage style tennis shoe - and would you believe it? This 1970s Rod Laver was around before Andy Murray was born!

Rod Laver vintage trainer £37

(was £75)

www.shopadidas.co.uk

Stick the boot in

summer,best buys,fashion,high street fashion,accessories PR red wellies

And just in case....for a camping holiday or summer festival, don\'t leave home without them.

Wellies £25

3-8

www.marksandspencer.com

Holiday help and advice

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Expert fashion and beauty advice and offers

Visit our sister site 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty for more fashion and beauty advice, great competitions and offers, and brilliant reader events taking place in September